I am honored and humbled to serve as President of the South Texas Chapter for the 2015-2016 year. I have been involved within our chapter since 2004 and have been blessed to meet and work alongside many a great person for which I am grateful to all. I am of belief that regardless of position in life each of us have a gift/skill set that all can learn from and I strive each and every day to share and learn from those around me. I want to thank the Past Presidents, Officers, Board Members, Committee Chairs and membership for entrusting me with the privilege of leading you this year. I thank outgoing President, Christopher Snyder, for his tireless dedication and innovative ideas over the last two years. Chris has set the bar high, demonstrating what it takes to lead with passion and commitment. With a strong board, officer team and committee volunteer base, I am confident we will continue to be an indispensable resource for this chapter.

As our new year begins one thing stays constant, Change! Today's healthcare industry is constantly changing with Federal Regulations, ICD-10 implementation, technology, and the list goes on. Our chapter is and has made significant changes in recent months to ensure we deliver all that our members need to be successful both personally and professionally. Our membership will see a new look and feel from the newly designed website, you will see a change in venues regionally to deliver quality education and more FUN! Yes fun. We believe strongly in delivering education on regional and national topics but we also know that having a memorable experience at the events ties it all together.