PRESIDENT’S REMARKS

ASSOCIATION NEWS | Updates from Keith Atteberry PRESIDENT’S REMARKS

In my first update as our new Chapter President, I’ll try to keep things simple as we complete another year.

Our November Installation Dinner and annual meeting switched venues for the first time in years, with the event being held at the beautiful Palace Hotel in San Francisco. It was a wonderful evening that included speeches from Rich Buckley, our 2022 Chapter President; SMACNA’s National President, Anthony Kocurek; and Bobby Bramlett of our Bay Area Executive Committee presenting the Lonny Michael III Leadership Award to a well-deserving Don Dennehy, Jr. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this end-of-year event.

In 2022, we continued to get our bearings in a post-pandemic world, and a lot has been accomplished throughout the past 12 months. We hope to sustain that momentum as we move forward in 2023, with particular focus on ongoing efforts to improve labor relations, increased training opportunities and completing the update of our bylaws. We’re also energized by the future completion of our new Bay Area SMACNA office in Pleasanton, slated for a mid-2023 opening (see page 10 for photos). It should be very exciting!

With the addition of five new Board members this year, I look forward to the new ideas, energy and experience they’re sure to bring. As your President, I also hope to continue the good work and stewardship of all of those who have preceded me in my new role. I’m optimistic we’ll see things turn a corner in the coming year and head toward a better market.

Best wishes for the holiday season and a happy New Year!

Keith Atteberry

PRESIDENT

k.atteberry@marelich.com Tel: 510-576-7610