President's Note - CSI Northeast Region

President’s Note

By thomas | Announcement | 0 comment | 22 May, 2026 | 0

Hello all,

Hats off to Jim Bourgeois, the Buffalo team, our sponsors, and everyone who helped make the Northeast Region Conference such a success. I truly enjoyed reconnecting with members, meeting new colleagues, participating in the tours, and experiencing the city of Buffalo. I encourage you all to upload your pics to the CSI Region and Chapter websites.

The conference reflected what makes CSI special—great people, meaningful conversations, and shared experiences that strengthen our professional community. Thank you to everyone who contributed their time and energy to make it a memorable event.

Also congrats to Oliver Wilhelm and Kristin Knorwood on becoming the new NERCSI President and VP!

Looking forward to seeing everyone again soon.

Best,

Frank Mruk

NERCSI President

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