Author: Robert Roth

After experiencing retired life for 90 days, I accepted the role of AWS Interim Executive Director and CEO for three key reasons. First, I wanted to strengthen our heritage of community engagement. We must give to the industry we love if we want it to prosper, and I see that love in the volunteer efforts of our AWS members. I hope that setting the bar high for myself inspires service in others. Second, AWS has a broad and strong foundation with its employees, member network, finances, publications, conferences and events including FABTECH, certifications, educational courses, codes and standards. What we…