January 2014 Edition of The Connection

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Here we are at the beginning of 2014. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Dottie Smith and her hardworking staff,
NACM Southwest enjoyed an especially impressive 2013. The educational programs were superb throughout the
year, and were capped by an exceptional All-South that left all of the participants ready to come back for more. The
vendor support for All South was unparalleled as well, including a meet and greet with a Dallas Cowboy’s legend,
Michael Irvin. Many thanks to everyone who organized and implemented the best All South ever. Our thanks as
well to everyone at NACM Southwest who continue to surpass all expectations with great service to our members.
Other highlights of the year included Toni Drake, CCE (TRM Financial) becoming the national chairperson of NACM
National, the continued increase in National Trade Credit Report sales and, best of all, an increase in membership.
Our affiliate is a leader among the NACM affiliates in terms of membership, services and financial strength. We are
strong because we have a strong membership base and committed leaders who strive to keep our affiliate growing
and changing as needed in these challenging economic times.
The challenge for this year will be to top these accomplishments. We can be sure that in this New Year there will be
a new set of goals to obtain. I know that with the help of our board, management and members, those new goals
will become a reality by the end of 2014.
Lynnette Warman, Esq.
Chairman of the Board
News Notes
Cambium Learning Group Inc.
Last Mile Corporation
Progressive Waste Solutions
Ricochet LLC
Southwest Airlines Company/Cargo
Management Group
US Oxygen Supply
Congratulations to DAVID WATSON, CCE (NACM Southwest) on his marriage to
KAREN MILLS (Olmsted-Kirk Paper Co.) on November 9th. We hope you enjoyed
your honeymoon in Italy and that you have many, many years of happiness
together!
We extend our condolences to longtime NACM Southwest member DUSTY
MARSHALL whose wife passed away in December. You are in our thoughts and
prayers, Dusty.
Career Development
engage: your mind. your peers. your career
Certification Programs
CAP III Financial Statement Analysis I:
1/4/14 - 3/1/14 Registration Form
educational seminars
NACM Southwest’s Annual Meeting
January 17, 2014
Registration Form
CAP I Business Credit Principles
1/11/14 - 2/22/14 Registration Form
Certification Exam Schedule
UCC & Credit Insurance: The Financial &
Psychological Advantages of Being a
Secured Creditor
March 21, 2014
more information coming soon
New Designations Announced
It is a sincere pleasure to announce that FLOYD SMITH, CCE (The Sherwin-Williams Company) has successfully passed the requirements and exam for the Certified
Credit Executive (CCE) designation – the highest offered through the National Association of Credit Management. We applaud your achievement and offer our
warmest congratulations, Floyd.
Congratulations, also, to the following members have successfully passed the requirements and exam for the Certified Business Fellow (CBF) designation. Their
success attests to their knowledge, credit contributions and drive for higher education. The recipients are:
Nina DeBrocq, CBF (Morrison Supply Company)
Sheri Tinstman, CBF (Metl-Span Division of NCI Group, Inc.)
Trina Underwood, CBF (Morrison Supply Company)
We also wish to congratulate the following members on their successful completion of the requirements for the Certified Business Associate (CBA) designation:
Daryl Amidon, CBA (The Sherwin-Williams Company) Amanda Moehringer, CBA (AutoNation Shared Service Center)
Paula Dauper, CBA (AutoNation) Cari Reeves, CBA (AutoNation Shared Service Center)
Sandra Gossett, CBA (Morrison Supply Company) Darci Scaggs, CBA (Morrison Supply Company)
Kisha Hall, CBA (The Sherwin-Williams Company) Jeffrey Westerman, CBA (Morrison Supply Company)
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DID YOU KNOW THAT HELP WITH CREDIT APPLICATIONS IS LITERALLY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS?!
It’s year-end and 2014 is around the corner. Get those credit applications that need attention or updating over to
NACM Southwest! We will call the references for you for the rock bottom cost of one (1) credit report. Don’t delay!
Time is money, so let us do the legwork for you! Write your member # & phone # on the application and fax to
972-580-9089 or email to Mike Wisbrock – [email protected].
NACM SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
DID YOU KNOW THAT NACM NATIONAL
AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS?
Every year at the Credit Congress a silent
auction is held benefiting the NACM
Scholarship Foundation which grants
scholarships to credit professionals. Click
on the link below to see what’s available!
College Tuition Scholarship
The NACM Southwest Memorial Scholarship was
created to honor past NACM Southwest members
who gave generously of their time and expertise to
serve their Association. This $1,000 scholarship is
available to graduating high school seniors of NACM
Southwest members and staff who have achieved
academic excellence while also being involved in high
school and community activities. Applications are
available
by
emailing
Katie
Sartin
at
[email protected] The deadline for receipt of
completed applications is April 1, 2014.
Take A Look
Article by: D. Park Smith
NACM Southwest
Article by: Toni Drake, CCE
TRM Financial Services, Inc.
The Shreveport branch of NACM Southwest has been preparing liens throughout Louisiana since 1994. We can
affordably secure your lien rights under the Louisiana Private Works, Public Works and also those provided by Federal Miller Act. We will prepare and send both the pre-lien and post-lien notices as required under the Louisiana
statute. We are always on call to answer any questions over the phone as situations arise.
Please contact:
W Jerry Mathews
NACM Southwest
P.O. Box 371
Shreveport, LA 71162
(318) 222-4636 voice
(318) 425-8144 fax
NACM Southwest acts as the Administrative Manager for the Gas Compressor Association (GCA). The GCA is a professional trade
organization of manufacturers, packagers and rental fleet owners that are dedicated to the enrichment of its members and their industry
– the products and service of the natural gas compression market. Each year the GCA recognizes its volunteer leaders at its member
banquet.
The 2013 GCA Advisory Board (from left to right):
Chairman Norm Shade, ACI Services, Inc.
Gary Farr, Cummins, Inc.
James Barr, J W Power Company
Terry Baldwin, Enovation by Murphy
Brett Bucelluni, Exterran
Randy Bissey, Ariel Corporation
Rick Grapengater, AXH Air Coolers
David Seiler, Frick Co.
Anthony Speer, Compressor Systems, Inc. (Health & Safety Committee)
David Smoot, Cameron Compression (Program Committee)
Rusty Downey, Cummins, Inc. (Education Committee)
Chris Davis, ACE/Masters Process Equipment (Membership Committee)
Mike Burky, Ariel Corporation (Statistics Committee)
Erin Badough, Exterran (Environmental Committee)
GCA members, through the work in their committees, provide valuable input to the Environmental Protection Agency in natural gas
emissions issues, partner with college programs throughout the United States to ensure a well-educated, well-trained future work force,
publish natural gas industry statistical data and health and safety reports as well as provide industry specific educational opportunities
and a conference and trade show for their members.
NACM Southwest’s relationship with GCA developed from an NACM Southwest sponsored industry credit group. Today, that group, the
Natural Gas & Oilfield Supply Credit Group is an established, wealth of customer account specific information for the industry.
www.nacmsw.com

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