Holistic View Draws from Different Perspectives
Being a member in IAMC has been an important part of my professional development. In fact, IAMC has been woven through the fabric of my entire career. As the new Board Chair, I am excited to share and expand that passion for career development and mentorship that are core tenets of IAMC.
I also bring a unique perspective of the organization to the table: I am the first chairman to have been a member in all three IAMC categories: I joined IAMC as an economic development member with the State of Indiana and then with the Dallas Regional Chamber (2002-2007); was a Service Provider member with Staubach, JLL and BNSF Economic Development (2007-2022); and now currently am a corporate member with BNSF Railway, where I am the Director of Real Estate. The experience of holding all three positions has allowed me to be a link, connector and partner with many of you.
With the help of IAMC, I hope to share the great successes of the organization and highlight things that enhance us all:
- Growth Matters: IAMC is about fostering relationships and becoming involved with both the organization and your professional community.
- Expansion with a Purpose: Intentional membership balance with economic development, service providers and corporate end user members creates an ecosystem that maximizes benefits for all of us.
- Connecting the World: How the supply chain affects and connects communities, customers and corporate members, and how the organization has impact in all three areas.
- Content Matters: IAMC provides members with valuable content and creates an inclusive atmosphere, offering insights relevant to today’s market and future trends to better anticipate the needs of our businesses.
- Professional Development: IAMC focuses on how you can continue to develop both personally and professionally.
- The IAMC Team: The IAMC team is the best in class, thanks to their commitment and passion for this organization.
During my time as Chair, my goal is to emphasize the importance of interconnections and putting in the effort to work and develop collectively so that your experience with IAMC becomes personal to you as well.
As I’ve served on the Executive Committee over the past two years, close friends have asked me why IAMC is so valuable, how I can best represent their interests and what I want to accomplish. It’s that care and commitment that others have invested in helping me that makes this organization special.
Trusted with this role, I’m eager to return the favor many times over as I continue to learn and connect with all of you.