I’m proud to come aboard to serve as executive director for the Portable Sanitation Association International replacing outgoing director Karleen Kos. I come from southern West Virginia, where my family has operated Crosier’s Sanitary Service for over 50 years. Serving the PSAI membership is an incredible opportunity to honor the industry that’s sustained families like mine for generations.
We’ll also be welcoming new faces in leadership positions at the PSAI. Members of the association board of directors will be named in early February at the annual PSAI tradeshow and convention in Reno, Nevada. The event marks the 50th anniversary of the association with the theme “Reflecting on yesterday, planning for tomorrow.” Every year it offers extensive educational programs, networking opportunities and ample time to meet leading industry suppliers in one place and get an up-close look at the latest products and technologies available to operators.
This year, the PSAI takes special time to acknowledge longtime members, some who have been members since the association’s founding. However, the association also looks to the future, recognizing new members. It is a goal of the PSAI to intertwine these two groups to increase industry mentorship and camaraderie going forward.
Whether they have just joined or been members for many years, all members bring value to the table. When you become a member of PSAI, you have the opportunity to influence your industry, from participating at the popular roundtable discussions to joining a committee, or even running for a seat on the board of directors. The PSAI works to elevate the education, standards and image associated with the portable sanitation industry. It is through our growing membership that this work can expand, benefiting the entire industry.
If you’ve been contemplating joining PSAI, we invite you to join us for the annual PSAI Nuts & Bolts Education Conference later this fall. There will be several opportunities to receive continuing education credits, participate in the Basic Service Technician training, or if you’re already PSAI-certified, you may be ready to become a certified trainer of this course through our new Train the Trainer program.
We will offer several formal and informal networking opportunities, and a visit to an outstanding member site in the area. Becoming a member before the event can open you to registration discounts as well. To learn more about becoming a member and how you can become an industry influencer, visit www.psai.org.
