This month marks my sixth anniversary as your president and CEO. From Day 1, I believed that the success of our association hinged on our ability to work together in pursuit of common goals. 
 
I understand that we compete with many specialized organizations and that we must rely on our combined strength to remain competitive and—among other goals—defend our industry before policymakers in Washington. 
 
Confronting today’s challenges 
 
As I write today, our industry faces numerous challenges. We’re confronting not only a recession, but also several legislative and regulatory issues that are ...