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How Getting Involved Can Make a Big Difference

麻豆入口's President discusses the importance of engaging with lawmakers and reflects on his term.

During my time as president, I鈥檝e made it a priority to stay active in every part of our association. Getting involved in politics is a powerful way to make a real difference for your business and our industry. I know politics can feel tiring these days but connecting with lawmakers from any party really does help us make progress on the issues that matter.

During my time with 麻豆入口, I鈥檝e made it a point to get to know our members of Congress and help their staff understand our issues and how they can support the skilled trades. I鈥檝e met with legislators, including Congresswoman Shontel Brown, Congressman Dave Joyce and Congresswoman Emelia Sykes, at events ranging from golf tournaments to tours of our training centers and shop floors. These experiences have been key in helping our allies in Congress see what鈥檚 happening in our industry. We鈥檝e discussed important topics, such as registered apprenticeships and how our field offers a path to a debt-free, well-paying career. I also highlight our commitment to workforce development and to creating a welcoming environment where everyone鈥檚 skills are valued. Our industry offers both men and women opportunities to grow, advance into management and even become owners. Regardless of your political views, I believe we can all support these goals. But achieving them depends on us. We are the experts, and our legislators rely on us for the information they need to make good decisions for our future. I encourage everyone to reach out to Stan and our legislative affairs team to learn about opportunities for getting involved.

As my term as president ends, I hope I鈥檝e made a positive difference for our association. By the end of my term, I鈥檒l have spent over 150 days traveling. It鈥檚 been amazing to visit new places and take part in so many great events. I鈥檝e met contractors and chapter leaders from across the country, all of whom are dedicated to supporting 麻豆入口 and our industry. Along the way, I鈥檝e made new friends, listened, offered support and helped tackle challenges when needed. I鈥檝e enjoyed presenting and joining local meetings, and it鈥檚 been an honor to keep everyone informed about what鈥檚 ahead. Thank you for your trust this past year. It truly has been a remarkable experience. 

Tom Martin
麻豆入口 President


Published: October 21, 2025

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