January President's Message
Dear Members and Friends of CASIA,
I am honored and excited to address you as the newly elected President of CASIA. As we reflect on the past year, it's clear that 2024 was a year of remarkable growth and achievement for our association. I am thrilled to share with you the tremendous strides we have made together. CASIA is definitely back on the map, and we are not stopping here!
First and foremost, I am incredibly proud to announce that our membership has grown by an impressive 39% in 2024. This significant increase is a testament to the value that CASIA continues to deliver to our industry professionals. Your support and engagement have been instrumental in fostering a vibrant and thriving community within CASIA.
Throughout the year, we have hosted a series of well-attended events that have not only strengthened our bonds as members but also enriched our knowledge and expertise. These gatherings have been pivotal in shaping the direction of our association and fostering meaningful connections among our members.
Looking ahead to 2025, I am thrilled to share some truly exciting news. We are gearing up to launch new educational initiatives that will elevate our members' skills and capabilities to new heights. Additionally, we are re-inventing our events to offer even more valuable experiences that cater to the diverse needs of our membership.
As your President, I am committed to building upon the momentum we have gained and steering CASIA towards even greater success. I want to thank Dana Klesh, our immediate Past President for his incredible leadership. None of this would have been possible without Dana and our incredible Board of Directors that have served CASIA well! Change can be hard and uncomfortable, but the changes we have made over the last year are resulting in tremendous success. Please see below for our 2024 Year in Review!
Finally, I'm very excited to see new faces on our newly elected Executive Committee! Please join me in welcoming our 2025 leadership team including: Jesse Kosko (1st VP), David Condon (Secretary), Dominic Prete (Treasure), Vice Presidents: Bob McVeigh, Rick Weiss, Erik Turnquist, Zig Sokolowski, Shane Klesh, Pete Marcinko and Association Member Rep. Chase Nelson! Together, we will continue to innovate, educate, and inspire one another while taking CASIA to new heights!
I am genuinely looking forward to the year ahead and am eager to embark on this journey with each and every one of you. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to CASIA!
Sincerely,
Jim Carey
CASIA President