The ribbon is cut! Wielding the scissors are (from left): Maria C.G. Juenger, FACI, ACI President for 2025-2026; Michelle "Miki" Craig, Chapter Business Administration Manager; and Emily Boirum, Chapter Certification Center Manager. 

 

On January 7, in his welcome to the Grand Opening guests, Chapter President Michael Smith (above right) noted that “The Chapter now has a home, in addition to a remarkable Certification Center.”

 

Emily Borium and Mike Morrison offered tours of the facility amid the socializing, featuring the large lab with clearly identified work stations and appropriate equipment. 

 

We were honored to have guests from ACI International Headquarters in Michigan, who partnered with the Chapter in establishing the Certification Center. From left: John Conn, Director of Chapter Activities; John Nehasil, ACI Senior Managing Director of Certification and Chapters; Brian Wheeler, Managing Director, Communications and Marketing; Maria C.G. Juenger, FACI, ACI President for 2025-2026; and Mike Morrison, Manager, Certification Program Development. Mike has worked closely with the Chapter in Center logistics, equipment, and training. 

 

NCAWNV Chapter Board and ACI International President (from left): Past President Carolyn Phillips; Vice President Jim Ayala; Director Robert Hightower; Director Mark Hill; Maria C.G. Juenger, FACI, ACI President for 2025-2026; Director Josh Sturman; Director Marlin McCain; and Chapter President Michael Smith. 

 

Chapter Past Presidents attending included: Tarek Kahn, Carolyn Phillips, Robert Hightower, Rowdy Cordern, Josh Sturman, Tim Daust, Pete Conlin, and Jim Ayala.

 

And Yes!

We had food, beverage, a Grand Opening cake -- and fun!