Looking ahead to his leadership position as National President in 2016-2017 for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), Dale Contant wants to make a difference for the association. His desire is to build an even stronger association that can help all its members flourish and attain higher levels of success. With that in mind, he and Fred Ulreich, NARI CEO, attended the 2016 Great Ideas Conference from March 13-15 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Spring, Colorado.

Each year this conference is hosted by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and draws association executives and directors from across the United States as well as the globe. They discuss the future of associations and the big ideas that will get them ahead of the curve. Every association faces challenges, so this conference encourages the executives to connect with each other and share their ideas. It also inspires them with keynotes, idea labs, educational sessions, leadership workshops and special events. Dale and Fred left the conference feeling energized and ready for an exciting, productive year with NARI.

NARI Unveils a New Booth

Design & Construction Week 2016, which includes the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and the International Builders Show (IBS) was spectacular again this year! There were so many innovative products on display and wonderful educational seminars were held throughout the day. Dale was excited to join the other NARI national officers in the beautiful new NARI booth in the North Hall of KBIS.

(from left to right)
1. Treasurer: Tom Miller, CR, CKBR, Portland, OR
2. Secretary: David R. Pekel, MCR, UDCP, CAPS, Wauwatosa, WI
3. President: Judy Mozen, CR, GCP, Roswell, GA
4. Chief Executive Officer: Fred W. Ulreich, Des Plaines, IL
5. Chairman of the Board: Kevin Anundson, MCR, CKBR, Elm Grove, WI
6. President-Elect: H. Dale Contant, MCR, CRPM, UDCP, Marietta, GA