By Richard GoodsonCEO - Diversified Management Services Inc. (DMS)
(Management Company for the ATFA)

We just wrapped up the 2nd Annual ATF Association Conference and thought a report to the membership and other friends would be in order.

Background & Staff
Q. Why is this report coming from me?
A. When ATFA originally partnered with DMS to manage the association we appointed Stacey Manderscheid as the Executive Director and myself as an advisor to the group. Stacey helped launch the ATFA and has moved it forward since it’s inception. Going forward Stacey will be utilizing her skills in web and graphic design to implement a more interactive web site for the ATFA and help our members communicate in a much more effective way. With that change, please note that there will be some staff changes and we will keep you informed and provide the new administrative contact information for the ATF Association Office.

DMS has a good depth of staff to deal with changes such as those mentioned above and we are confident you will continue to benefit from working with a newly appointed Executive Director.

Conference Summary
According to our conference evaluation forms and verbal feedback, it appears that all attendees had a great time and perceived a considerable value in attending the conference. The conference hotel (Hyatt on Capitol Hill) offered great customer service and first class amenities; the speakers were phenomenal and kudos to ATFA President Mike Bouchard and others (Conference Committee & Board members) for securing these top-notch speakers.