What should I write about in my first column as ASA president? Lots of things come to mind. For one, I'd like to thank the membership for electing me. I'm honored and happy to be in this position, and I look forward to serving you. Believe it or not, when I received the phone call back in 2011 inviting me to be a candidate, I had doubts about whether to accept the nomination for various reasons. So why did I do it? Well, first, my wife told me to, and she's always right. Second, standing for election as president of one of my professional homes and the main "constant" in my nearly 30-year career was an honor I couldn't easily turn down. Third, I've found a huge amount of value in ASA membership and service over the years, so I wanted to give back to the ASA-and I knew I'd find even more value by doing so. Fourth, as president, I'd have the opportunity to formulate strategic initiatives to serve not only the association and its members, but also the profession at large. Finally, I did the math and realized my presidency would coincide with the ASA's 175th anniversary. What an opportunity!
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