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TESTIMONIALS
VALLEY
OF
THE
SUN
CHAPTER
CFMA Valley of the Sun Chapter
PO
Box
7703
Phoenix,
AZ
85011-7703
Valley
of
the
Sun
chapter
members
were
asked,
"What
is
the
'real'
value
of
CFMA
to
you?
How
does
your
CFMA
membership
benefit
you?"
Here's
what
they
had
to
say:
How can you get the most out of CFMA....
by getting involved! I can honestly say that getting
involved was the best resource for me both professionally as
well as personally.
Monthly lunch meetings are the best around with very up-to-date
information on current issues that all construction companies
are grasping to deal with. There are several committees to
join that range from meeting dates that are monthly versus ones
that are only for a couple of months. There is a wide
assortment of associate members as well to help with areas such
as bonding, taxes, banking, insurance, and legal issues.
The National convention is a great resource for meeting people
from other states that you could someday be doing business in,
and now you have a source to call and get information whether
for estimating, taxes, liens, etc.
By getting involved and meeting all of the great members, CFMA
is the best resource to stay up to date in your profession as
well as in the construction industry. After I leave any
CFMA function, I feel energized!!!!!
Diane
Christensen
FNF Construction, Inc.
Member since June 1993
The years I’ve been a member of CFMA
VOS have shown me again and again how valuable it is to be
involved in Chapter activities. Personally, participating and
giving back to the VOS Chapter has rewarded me with knowledge,
experience, training, a group of like-minded individuals with
whom to share ideas, multiple approaches to every-day decisions,
and, of course, some great relationships . . . both personal and
professional. Now, more than ever, networking and relationships
are important in these economic times, and CFMA VOS offers those
at every turn.
Being a member of VOS has paid off for me in many ways, not the
least of which is the job I now hold. A fellow VOS member, Cindy
Lee, approached me about interviewing for Controller at Haydon
Building Corp. What I now consider my “perfect fit” job was a
result of networking at CFMA VOS meetings.
My plans are to continue contributing to VOS because they
certainly give a lot back to me.
Diedre Aldous
Haydon Building Corp
Member
since April 2002
Market
competition
notwithstanding,
the
single,
most
important
benefit
of
my
CFMA
membership
is
the
knowledge
and
comfort
that
I
can
call
any
member
nationwide,
as
well
as
CFMA
headquarters
in
New
Jersey,
for
help
with
any
unresolved
issue
or
question
and
obtain
either
an
answer
or
a
suggestion
of
another
potential
resource
for
a
solution
to
my
problem.
CFMA
truly
is
the
source
and
resource
for
construction
financial
professionals!"
Ken
Zylstra
Paladin Consulting Inc.
Member
since
December
1985
CFMA
helps
me
by
helping
my
customers.
By
getting
them
involved
in
CFMA, they become better employees, more knowledgeable, and
better networked. This indirectly helps me because
my happy customers talk to other people that may have a need for
my software and services.
Melissa
Wood
CBI
Consultants
Member
since
November
2001
I
joined CFMA
back
in
1992
shortly
after
starting
at
Corbins
Electric.
Initially
I
felt
like
I
didn’t
belong
perhaps
because
my
knowledge
was
very
limited
at
that
time.
For
whatever
reason,
I
stopped
going
to
meetings
after
several
years.
There
is
a
positive
ending
to
this
story,
however.
An
Associate
Member,
Moni
LaLonde,
picked
me
up
to
go
back
to
a
luncheon,
introduced
me
to
several
people
and
I
began
to
get
my
feet
wet
again
by
getting
involved.
I
joined
the
program
committee
and
accepted
a
position
on
the
Board.
That
allowed
me
to
meet
more
people,
understand
the
organization
better,
and
want
to
get
more
involved.
I
am
currently
a
co-chair
of
the
program
committee
as
well
as
Treasurer
of
our
Chapter.
I can honestly say getting involved made all the
difference.
Lisa
Autino
Corbins
Electric
Member
since
March
1992
Since
coming
to
the
valley
in
1995, CFMA
has
been
the
best
source
of
introductions
to
many
of
the
leaders
in
the
construction
industry
and
the
people
who
support
the
industry.
It is a great source of contacts and resources for anyone
involved in the construction industry.
Joe
Clarken
Paffenbarger
&
Walden
Member
since
April
1998
Other
than
being
the
source
and
resource
for
construction financial
management
information, CFMA provides the greatest opportunity to network
with the decision makers for products related to financial
matters in the construction industry.
John
Corcoran
CICPAC
Member
since
December
1985
One
of
the
founders
of
the
Valley
of
the
Sun
Chapter
CFMA
is
among
the
very
best
organizations
serving
the
needs
of
the
construction
industry.
The
local
CFMA
Valley
of
the
Sun
Chapter
provides
something
for
everyone:
educational
monthly
luncheons,
informative
speakers,
networking
opportunities,
committee
participation,
career
growth,
professional
accreditation,
social
activities,
and
true
friendships.
Without
a
doubt,
CFMA
is
among
the
best
industry-related
organizations
in
the
Southwest.
I
highly
recommend
CFMA!
Greg
Gross
Willis
Of
Arizona,
Inc.
Member
since
November
2003
One
of
the
most
important
benefits
of CFMA
is
the
networking
and
friendships
that
you
develop
at
the
functions.
I have gotten to know many associates that can assist me
with accounting issues when needed, but more important, I have
developed lasting friendships.
David
Beer
Sun
Valley
Masonry
Member
since
November
1998
As a service provider to the industry, I find the networking and
educational opportunities 'A+' ! When I need an expert
opinion, the membership directory is truly “the source” for
advice on any accounting, insurance, tax, or construction law
issue.
Carol
Hagen
Hagen
Business
Systems
Member
since
January
1997
When
I
joined
CFMA
over
10
years
ago,
I
never
envisioned
the
impact
that
decision
would
have
on
my
professional,
as
well
as
my
personal
life.
By
becoming
involved
with
CFMA,
on
both
the
Chapter
and
National
levels,
I
have
made
some
great
business
contacts
and
some
life-long
friends.
The
business
contacts
have
been
an
incredible
resource
for
my
company,
and
my
CFMA
friends
have
been
my
greatest
supporters.
Of
course,
I
cannot
forget
to
mention
the
numerous
educational
opportunities
available
to
all
members.
When
considering
the
wide
variety
of
topics
covered
at
our
monthly
luncheons
combined
with
the
National
Conference
sessions
and
the
bi-monthly
publication
CFMA
Building
Profits,
I
would
venture
that
CFMA
members
are
the
most-informed
professionals
in
the
construction
industry.
The
social
aspect
of
CFMA
membership
and
involvement
is
probably
the
glue
that
holds
it
all
together.
At
events
such
as
membership
Happy
Hours,
the
Annual
Golf
Tournament,
the
Executive
of
the
Year
Banquet,
and
the
various
'get-togethers'
at
the
National
Conferences,
bonds
are
formed
and
nurtured
with
other
members
both
locally
and
nationally.
In
general,
it
has
been
a
total
joy
to
be
involved
with
CFMA and the Valley of the Sun Chapter and I am grateful to have
been a part of it all for the past 10 years.
Marj
Weber
Irontree
Construction
Member
since
May
1994
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