Appreciation of PRIMA Ambassadors

Iworked 15 years in the private sector before coming into the public sector. I noticed early on that County government was different from my previous experience. The City Risk Manager in my area suggested that I consider becoming a PRIMA member because of the many resources that I could utilize to avoid reinventing the wheel. He also stated the educational conferences were very informative and that I could select the sessions that were relevant to my needs. After I joined PRIMA, all of the information relayed about PRIMA was true. I realized he was a great ambassador for PRIMA.

PRIMA has many ambassadors that tell the story of all the benefits realized as a member. Some of those ambassadors include:

• Sponsors and Corporate Partners – Many of these vendors set up a booth during the annual conference to give members an opportunity to meet with them to share their unique products and services. While many of the sponsors and corporate partners provide revenue to ensure we have great conferences, they also assist public risk managers in doing their job better.

• Volunteers – There are so many behind-thescenes volunteers, many of them seasoned risk managers, who share their experiences and expertise on various committees, task forces or podcasts that shape the direction of this organization.

• PRIMA Staff – Jennifer Ackerman has done an excellent job in leading this organization and her staff. Her leadership focuses on continually adjusting in our ever-changing environment and membership to ensure that PRIMA is truly the go-to resource for public risk managers.

• The Board of Directors – This Board is a special group of people with unique passions in making PRIMA better. We have worked together with great cohesion to continue the work of PRIMA staff and Board members before us.

• PRIMA Members – Each of you play an important role in promoting PRIMA. As you realize the valuable benefits you receive from this organization, make sure you share them with others.

Thank you to all the ambassadors that make PRIMA the largest and best association dedicated solely to the practice of risk management in the public sector!

Sincerely,

Scott J. Kramer, MBA, ARM PRIMA President 2022–2023 County Administrator Autauga County Commission Prattville, AL