Paul Johnson

2007 promises to be a very active and productive year for QUOIN. As I assume the Chair of QUOIN, I am reminded of the dedicated individuals who have preceded me in this position. They have been leaders who have freely given of their time to represent you and our industry on many important issues. I pledge to you that I will make that same commitment.

To start the year, the Board of Directors has put in place an excellent Business Plan for 2007. It sets out several key goals, gives us a blueprint to follow for the year and is structured so that we might easily measure our success.

Since the Texas Legislative is in session, 2007 will also be a legislative year. When our Representatives and Senators are at work, we will be diligent in our oversight of their activities. To that end, we will be in Austin to manage that oversight, and we will be reporting those activities to you regularly. We also need your help in contacting Representatives on key issues affecting our businesses.

I would also like to urge each of you to consider actively supporting at least one of the Chapter’s many special interest forums. No doubt you or your staff has interest in Human Resource issues, technology advances, or safety, just a few of the opportunities available to you.

I am excited to be part of the QUOIN Leadership Team, and look forward to representing you. Please let me hear from you if you have any issues you would like addressed by your Association. May we all have a productive and prosperous 2007!

Paul Johnson
2007 Board Chair