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March 2025 Chairman’s Column
Chairman's Corner
By: Vince Cardinale |
February was another busy month for me and CMSA President Steve Weitekamp. We visited 3 chapters starting in Ventura/Santa Barbara and ending with our 12th chapter visit in Sacramento, or actually my 24th chapter visit counting my first Term in 2008/2009.
As CMSA Chairman, one of my favorite duties is visiting fellow mover members at their offices and warehouses. The enthusiasm and pride are very evident as they show President Steve and me their facilities.
I would like to thank Casey McCann of Hazelwood Transfer for the wonderful lunch and tour of his new facility in Santa Barbara, John Lance for the tour of his warehouse, and Mike Sarro & Dennis Doody for taking the time to meet with us to give us a tour of their facility.
In Sacramento, we had a great visit with Chris Higdon of California Relocation Systems and Louis Lane of Mother Lode Van & Storage, Inc. Thank you both for taking the time out of your busy day to meet/chat with us and give us a tour of your facilities.
And a big thank you to all 3 of the chapter presidents John Lance - Ventura Santa/ Barbara, Amberly McDowell - Greater Los Angeles Chapter, and Dustin Sandoval - Sacramento Chapter. Kudos and congratulations to all of you for an outstanding job organizing these well-attended and informative chapter meetings. I especially enjoyed the Greater L.A chapter meeting at the Delancy Street Foundation.
The enthusiasm of these CMSA leaders is quite apparent and contagious. It was great hearing so many ideas and suggestions being shared among our mover and associate members.
The moving and storage industry continues to navigate challenges and opportunities alike. While we’ve seen an evolving regulatory landscape, shifting economic conditions, and changes in consumer behavior, our resilience and adaptability have been remarkable. The demand for quality moving services remains strong, but with that comes the need to stay ahead of labor shortages, fuel costs, and compliance requirements. Through it all, CMSA members have demonstrated incredible professionalism, ensuring our industry remains vital and respected.
Please know that your CMSA staff and board of directors work every day on your behalf. Use your membership to the fullest. Be involved, support your local chapter, and attend your chapter meetings and fundraisers.
Our 107th Annual CMSA Convention in beautiful Lake Tahoe is approaching fast. The CMSA conventions are one of my favorite events, where I can gain access to the most current Industry information, share best practices, see old friends and colleagues, and make new ones. I am looking forward to seeing you all in beautiful Lake Tahoe on April 22-27, 2025.
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