Early Comments about NetworkASA 2009: POWER

Prove the Success of the Event

Joe Poehling presents ASA Chairman Jeff New with a crystal gavel in recognition of his service.

I would like to congratulate ASA for an excellent convention this year. I have attended many conventions over the years and I felt like all aspects of this year’s event made it one of the best.
The Thursday program from the breakfast to the Industry Interchange was one of the single best convention days in which I have ever participated.
Ernie Gaeth, Executive Vice-President
Riback Supply Co. Inc.

Bill Kenny of Kenny Pipe & Supply (L) and Bob Christiansen of Chris-More Supply (R) meet with Tennessee Congressman Jim Cooper.

I think Thursday was the best convention day I have ever been a part of. You hit a big home run. Congratulations!

Jeff New, President
Mid-City Supply Co.

It was a great event and with excellent presenters! All I spoke with thought the same.

Frank Nisonger, President
Slakey Brothers

Senator Russ Feingold meets with a delegation from Wisconsin, including Mary Prahler, Dave Prahler and Joe Poehling, all from First Supply.

Thanks to everyone at ASA for your hard work in planning such a meaningful convention. The speakers were top notch, the seminars were informative, and the Capitol Hill visits far exceeded my expectations.

Gary Bosley, Vice President Sales & Marketing
Erb Co., Inc.

ASA President-Elect Frank Nisonger of Slakey Brothers outlines his goals for 2010.

We at Robertson Heating Supply understand the importance of ASA and supporting our association both at the national and local level at NCWA. Please extend my appreciation to the ASA team on a very good 2009 convention in our nation’s capital.

David Roberts, Director of Marketing
Robertson Heating Supply Co.

Jerry Howard, president and CEO of NAHB, shares his insight on housing trends for the future.

I returned a few days ago from the 2009 ASA Convention in Washington, DC. It was maybe the best one I’ve ever attended! I can’t help but think of the old saying about making lemonade out of lemons. Despite everything going against them, this year’s ASA convention had some of the best content in memory. I left every session feeling enlightened and intellectually stimulated.

Jim Olsztynski, Editor
Supply House Times
(excerpted from Jim’s blog titled “ASA’s Tasty Lemonade” posted 10.19.09. Click here to read the complete article.)