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\"_CRR5607_v2\"<\/a>INSIDE CSI<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nMark Dorsey, FASAE, CAE
\n<\/strong>\u201cGreat members, great history, and great potential\u201d\u2014these are the three things thought when I learned of the opportunity to become CSI\u2019s next executive director and CEO.<\/p>\n

CSI has educated thousands of construction professionals and can reach thousands more. It makes a difference in people\u2019s lives and careers. Supporting you and working with CSI\u2019s leadership to make a difference in the construction community is why I\u2019ve come aboard.<\/p>\n

Many challenges are ahead of CSI, but chief among them is maintaining relevance and providing clear, compelling value to you and the industry. This \u2018value\u2019 is more than a list of benefits and discounts to people. It is also in the experiences you share with each other, as well as the next generation of CSI membership. This experience can, and should, reflect the best of what any association can offer you in exchange for your time and commitment. After all, CSI is your association, and it should be the first place you think of for the tools and resources you need to succeed.<\/p>\n

CSI\u2019s education and certification programs, foundation of knowledge, and technical publications must continually evolve\u2014at an increasing pace\u2014to take advantage of contemporary electronic delivery systems, enable collaboration, and remain vital to construction teams. CSI\u2019s value as the go-to source for professionals who need real-world solutions will be clear and compelling, as defined and communicated by you and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n

These broad statements represent significant promise and the potential for change. We are up to this challenge. We\u2019ll need to work together to do this, and I\u2019ve quickly learned CSI members and leaders are the kind of people who like to work together. The warm greetings and offers of help and support I\u2019ve already received have been humbling.<\/p>\n

None of this is possible without you, and I very much want to hear about:<\/p>\n