b'44 PRESIDENTS MESSAGECentralStates Insulation AssociationPresidents MessageCarl E. Hughes, II - Cascade Insulation Co.PRESIDENT S o, its a new year already with new opportunities for everyone! We will blame Rachel for getting this magazine out a little late, but I hope everyone had a wonderful time celebrating the holidays, filled Carl E. Hughes, II with time spent with family and friends. Not only is the holiday season over, but sadly so is the football season.However, there are still several good things to look forward to (besides no more Kelce and Swift) including the NBA Playoffs. Baseball will be starting soon, Spring is just around the corner, and the days are already beginning to get longer!I would be remiss if I didnt give an obligatory (albeit somewhat insincere) congratulations to all my friends in the CSIA who are fans of what we in Ohio call TTUNThe Team Up North (Michigan Wolverines) for their undefeated season and CFP National Championship.A staunch tradition observed in my childhood homeone which I have faithfully carried into my adulthoodforbid me to even say the M word in our household! However, I like to give credit when it is due, and TTUN did represent very well the sturdiness of us Midwesterners and the toughness of the BiG10 . . . and for that, they deserve congratulations!As we step into this promising new year, an election year, I am filled with optimism for our Dedicated to keeping its members at the forefront in their industrycountry, our industry, our Association, and our businesses.I hope you share that optimism with me and plan to take part in as many CSIA events as you are able.We kicked off 2024 with our growing Top Golf social event in February in the great city of Columbus (O-H-)! Up next is our Spring Labor Conference at the Marriott Griffin Gate in Lexington.With many of our locals CBAs expiring this spring/summer, this is a conference you wont want to miss, especially if you do business in one of the expiring locals.And lastly, you definitely will want to plan to attend our combined CSIA/ESICA Fall Conference at the brand new Sunseeker Resort in Port Charlotte, FL.The fall conference is always an awesome event and a great time to meet up with old friends and make new friends from the Eastern States.Trust me, every years conference holds its share of memorable moments which are talked about for years to come!In addition to the large events, there are other gatherings/opportunities and NIA functions as wellso there are plenty of ways to get involved and grow your business and industry knowledge.Heres to a year filled with good health, growth, prosperity, and the continued pursuit of excellence! May 2024 bring you fresh opportunities, much success, and the resilience to overcome any challenges that may arise. God Bless,Carl E. Hughes, II CSIA President Cascade Insulation Co.The InsulatorMarch 2024'