Why vote for me?

Now that CSI has begun restructuring into a leaner governance model, it’s time for us to begin flexing our new muscle by focusing on initiatives related to the ongoing revolution in the construction industry. As the primary gateway to resources for programs, services, and the exchange of knowledge, CSI must respond to the challenges that building information modeling, integrated project delivery, energy efficiency, and resource conservation pose for designers, constructors, and owners, as well as the entire supply chain. We must also leverage our relationships with other organizations to realize our vision of becoming the premiere integrating force for creating and sustaining the built environment.

If the Institute is the body of CSI, and the chapters are its hands and feet, then the regions are its arms and legs. My vision for CSI is that of a strong, vibrant, and progressive organization with the whole greater than the sum of its parts, and a seamless support network to develop the next generation of leadership for our organization and the entire construction industry. Channels of communication must be refined to allow leaders and members instant access to the resources and information they need to operate their chapters and their businesses. We are only as strong as our weakest link and all levels must achieve operational excellence for us to realize our full potential.

The next few years will be critical during our transition to an 18-member board. Having served on the task team that developed the governance implementation plan, I will bring that experience and knowledge to bear as a vice president. As a former leader of my city council, and several other non-profit organizations, I bring the ability to work in collaborative groups to create positive change toward a shared strategic vision. I will leverage that ability with my knowledge of CSI’s technical programs and products to move our organization and the industry forward.

I look forward to working with you to build CSI into the outstanding organization that we all know it can be, should be, and must be. I respectfully ask for your vote for Institute vice president. See you soon.