Message from the Chair

First of all, I would like to congratulate Alan Thomas and the 2009 ECC Executive Board for a job well done. Our 41st conference at the Hyatt Lost Pines resort in Bastrop, Texas was a huge success. We had some fantastic speakers at our 2009 conference as the ECC’s reputation of delivering top rated speakers and programs continues.

I am pleased to have the opportunity to chair this year’s ECC Executive Board. We have gathered a very talented group of individuals to lead our association in 2010. The Executive Board will work diligently to build on the success of our past conferences. The 2010 conference theme has been set and clearly represents the state of our industry as we consider, “Business as UNusual: Gaining Advantage in a Dynamic Project Landscape”. The programs are shaping up to provide the same excellent material and sessions you have come to expect from the ECC. Our 2010 conference will be held at the incredible Ritz Carlton in Orlando, Florida, which is sure to be an attraction.

We also continue to support our Future Leader program. As our industry faces the challenge of retaining expertise, the success of the Future Leaders program is paramount for sustainability moving forward. We look forward to another successful mid-year meeting for our Future Leaders in March. Thank you to our sponsor companies for your support and the resultant access you gain with membership in the Future Leader program.

I wish you all a safe and successful 2010 and I look forward to seeing you September 1-4 in Orlando.

Rob Berra
ECC Chair, 42nd Annual Conference