b'and I look forward to the opportunities ahead as wecontinue building a strong and collaborative futuretogether.Message from the President Wishing you and your loved ones a warm, safe, and joyful Thanksgiving holiday. Carl Petersen Sincerely,Carl PetersenDear Members, In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a momenton behalf of our entire board ofdirectors and The Association Office staff for the Midwest Insulation Contractors Associationtoextend my sincere gratitude for your continuedcommitment to our industry and to this organization. Our association remains strong because of you. YourMICALEADERSHIP: dedication in the field, your leadership within yourPresidentCarl Petersen companies, your support for education, safety, andDelta Thermal Services, Mankato, MN workforce development, and your active engagement throughout the year all contribute to advancing thePresident-ElectGordon Vierck mechanical insulation industry. Whether youve Luse Thermal Technologies, Aurora, IL. participated in meetings, committees, seminars orVice-PresidentTim Hughey conversations that move our association forward,Colorado Mechanical Insulation, Englewood, CO. your involvement is truly valued.Associate PresidentKris Scheller I would also like to extend a special thank-you to ourExtol of Ohio, Carmel, IN Association Office and the dedicated team that Immediate Past President Kevin Rambo manages the Midwest Insulation Contractors F&H Insulation Services, Kechi, KS Association. Their steady guidance, attention to de-tail, and behind-the-scenes work with their in-houseMICABOARD OF DIRECTORS: staff keep our operations running smoothly and Lee Stuckenschmidt, Systems Undercover, Inc. ensure that our members receive exceptional support.Eaton, CO We are deeply grateful for their professionalism andMatt Hymer, Midwest Materials Co. commitment.Joplin, MOTo our Board of Directors and committee members, IPete Rhoutsong, Hybroco Sales, Inc. Nashville, TNencourage you to register and reserve your hotelAdam Sease, Gagnon Inc.rooms for our upcoming Winter Meeting, takingBettendorf, IAplace January 2224, 2026, at the Wyndham GrandChad Brueggeman, L&C Insulation Jupiter at Harbourside Place in Jupiter, Florida. YourLaCrosse, WI participation is essential to the planning, progress, and success of our initiatives for the upcomingPhil Rosendahl, HTH Companies, Inc events, and we look forward to productive Union, MO discussions in a beautiful setting.Adam DeGraaf, Industrial Construction &Engineering, St. Peters, MO As we gather with family and friends this Andrew Davis, Cornerstone Services Group Thanksgiving, I hope each of you finds time to rest,Omaha, NE reflect, and enjoy the company of those who matterMike Bartelt, Bartelt Insulation Suppy most. It is an honor to serve as your current president,Appleton, WI4'