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Changing of the Guard
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hange at the top is a common occurrence at control state agencies, where shifting
politics and the need for a fresh perspective often limit the tenure of directors,
chairmen and administrators. So it's no surprise that the NABCA changes its
chairman annually, drawing from a pool of 18 agency leaders.
As we say goodbye to Jeffrey Anderson of Idaho after a successful year heading the
agency's Board of Directors, we also welcome Stephen Larson of Iowa as the incoming
chairman during this year's NABCA Annual Conference. Anderson's theme of Caring
for the Customer has "created an environment that meets the needs of today's consumer,"
he says in our cover story (page 18). During the next year, Larson will focus on Collabora-
tion Creating Opportunity, a theme that draws on his strength of increasing operational
efficiencies during a career spent in the public sector.
NABCA President and CEO, Jim Sgueo, says Larson's background will "help him
understand the need of shared best practices and collaborative efforts, working with others
to improve efficiencies all around."
This issue also highlights the work done by the NABCA's Industry Advisory
Committee (page 40), which is made up of representatives from wine and spirit suppliers.
The members submitted their thoughts about the control state system, trends impacting the
industry and the importance of responsibility.
Speaking of responsibility, the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administra-
tion has shared the results of its DUI Simulator program (page 16), which allows students
to safely experience the dangers of impaired driving first-hand, encouraging them to avoid
such situations. In addition to the traveling simulator, the agency engaged students in
a public service announcement contest, creating compelling messages to air on television
during prom season.
As industry members gather in Phoenix this month, StateWays is proud to highlight
the benefits the control system provides – to consumers, small business owners, governments,
taxpayers and the public at large.
Jeremy Nedelka, Editor
