Registration for the 2024 Industry Advancement Summit is well underway. The early numbers look great for the first time in Nashville.  We are past the anniversary celebrations and back to traditional activities that members have looked forward to over the years. We kick off the Summit with our annual golf tournament at the Gaylord Springs Golf Links. Our registration day will continue with the yearly Running of the Bulls and close out on the Embassy Suites rooftop with live music, food, open bar and views of downtown Nashville. The Ben Silver Seminar brings us NASCAR championship Pit Crew Coach, Matt Clark. He will help us learn how to measure what matters, something we can benefit from.

The rest of the week will offer numerous networking opportunities and open evenings to explore the many local restaurants with fellow SHDA members. We will be trying something different to end the conference on Thursday with the Board and Committee meeting for dinner, which will free up Friday for travel home.

I want to thank those who have supported SHDA with our sponsorship packages. There’s still time to take advantage of these great opportunities.

Safe travels to our members heading to the University of Innovative Distribution on March 11, and congratulations to Courtney Morgan, our Al Hoffman Memorial Scholarship recipient. You can read more about Courtney and catch up on other SHDA news below.

I hope everyone has a great spring. See you soon in Tennessee!

Lance Johnsen
SHDA President