assumes this critical leadership role at NABCA , she will be essential in ensuring that the board remains up-to-date on and be supportive of the organization ’ s internal technological overhaul , known as “ tech stack modernization .”
This includes a complete upgrade to the organization ’ s technology for ingesting , storing and providing control state sales data to state members , industry and the financial community . NABCA will utilize SAS software and tools to implement the data collection framework , allowing the organization to capitalize on advancements in retail and licensee reporting , such as e-commerce and transactional sales .
This will ultimately provide the states and industry members with improved data driven analytics to enable better decision-making and strategic planning .
Additionally , Schlauch hopes to work with her fellow board members to improve knowledge sharing between NABCA and member jurisdictions to make the association an even more helpful resource to future board members and their respective control states . This is especially important due to the ongoing turnover of the board , which is often in transition as new state administrators are appointed .
Fred Wooton is Commissioner of the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration and the outgoing Chair of NABCA . In the past year , he has successfully led a number of key initiatives , including the creation of a taskforce to develop a comprehensive strategic plan . He also supported NABCA ’ s recent technology overhaul and continued to strengthen relationships among the organization ’ s many stakeholders . Schlauch will continue to work with the organization to fully implement Wooton ’ s strategic plan .
Wooton and Schlauch joined the NABCA board around the same time and have collaborated on numerous committees . According to Wooton , he could not think of a better person to take on the role of chair .
“ I ’ m confident that Becky will carry on what needs to
happen to help move the whole NABCA team forward ,” he says . “ She has already demonstrated great leadership of the organization by successfully chairing many committees . She is extremely passionate about the work that we do , and she ’ s going to do a great job .”
J . Neal Insley , President and CEO of NABCA , shared Wooton ’ s excitement that Schlauch will soon be taking on the role of chair .
“ Becky has a great resolve to get things done ,” Insley says . “ As NABCA moves forward with new technology and strategic goals , Becky ’ s strong leadership skills will help the organization move forward in new and better ways , for a stronger NABCA in the future .”
Insley also noted the significance of this pivotal time in NABCA ’ s history .
“ With the uncertainty of the economy , global tensions and a presidential election year , there will undoubtedly be headwinds for us all ,” he says . “ However , if we move forward together on issues and find common ground where we can , we will all share in a stronger tomorrow .” •
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