President’s Message
President Jordan Lee,
Utility Service Company
Guys and girls, were almost to that event we all love so much, the Annual Meeting. I’d first like to say
“thank you” to the committee for working so hard on getting everything put together for the event, I know
it’ll be fantastic, and I cant wait to see everyone there.
Seeing that this will be my last Presidents Message,
I can think of no better way to give thanks and
praise to everyone who has made my time here
so enjoyable, and has helped to make NUCA of
Florida what it is today. I’d like to first start with the
members. Without you, NUCA of Florida couldn’t
exist-but you know that! Thank you for all the time
and effort you put into making this industry and
association as great as it is. I can only think of a
handful of other professions that truly allow you to
have the experiences and fun that we have. Thank
you for pushing NUCA of FL along with your local
chapter, and for working so hard to make us better.
Through all of our hard work and dedication,
we are profitable, our membership is good and
steady, and we seem to be gaining the attention
of the state and local legislators and leaders. We
have the absolute best from every aspect of the
underground utilities world right here in Florida.
We have the best contractors as members, the
sales people are as knowledgeable as they come,
the equipment dealers have the best service and
experience.
I would like to recognize our managers and
lobbyists, Kari, Tina, Alex, and our newest (but
not least) addition Scott. Guys, y’all have done
so much to help make this association what it is
today. You have helped us fight bad legislation,
enact new good legislation, work with the CILB,
work with Sunshine 811, and help us get a good
footing politically. Additionally you have helped us
look better and more professional every day, and
we are for sure a recognizable name in Tallahassee
because of everything you do. Thank you all
for working so hard on our behalf, the Ditchmen
looks awesome, the politicians know us, the CILB
and Sunshine 811 know us, and you have helped
make us a force to be reckoned with. I appreciate
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all the work you have put into all of the meetings
and events, your dedication and drive to make us
better shows, and because of it, we have been
able to be successful across the board. Thank you
for all the work you have done and all the miles
you have logged to make this a success.
To the Board of Ditectors- Not only were y’all full
of great ideas, you helped us band together to
get things done, make us stronger as a whole,
and every day do great things to better the
underground industry. We come from all different
backgrounds—most of us are contractors, many
from sales/suppliers, and we even have some
lawyers (and best of all they are the good ones
and I wish there were more like them)— we
have what I can attest to as being the best in the
industry all around hands down. One thing I am
really proud of is that everywhere I’ve been, or
when someone from out of the area is in town, and
we’re in a meeting, I have brought up many of your
companies names- I have yet to hear a negative
thing about anyone. For being one of the largest
states in the country, we have done pretty good
about having only quality members. Thank you all
again for everything you have done to better the
association. Please continue to do so with all the
upcoming leadership, you’re in good hands, they
will far exceed what I have been a part of!
The last group Id like to thank is the Executive
Board. On this board sit many good friends,
mentors, and role models. What I love best about
working with this Executive Board is that there is
so much respect for each other. Not once have
we had any major altercations, everyone worked
together the way they should, and we had nothing
but excellence in our meetings. Nobody was hard
to work with, we have the most open -minded