b'Presidents Message Association Information CHANGE IS COMING!!The petroleum industry is undergoingWPMA remains dedicated to providing you with WPMA President significant transformation . Many principalweekly updates on the industry, and we trust that Matt Berry owners have sold their businesses and exited thethis information brings value to your businesses. industry, leading to a wave of consolidation. ThisVisiting the WPMA state conventions and meet-shift has impacted not only the industry but alsoing many of you has been one of the highlights the composition of the WPMA and state associa- of my presidency. Seeing firsthand the challenges tion boards. What was once largely comprised ofyou face and how your boards tackle them has principal owners has now evolved, with a smallergiven me invaluable insights in my role. Thank percentage of board members being principals. you for welcoming me so warmly and for every-thing you do within your states.As the president of WPMA, I want to extend myI also want to announce an exciting change for heartfelt thanks to you all. Despite this consoli- WPMA. Our 2025 WPMAEXPO will be moving dation, you continue to support our associationto the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on February by allowing and supporting your employees18-20. I invite you to join us and experience our as they join the state and WPMA boards. Wetrade show in this fantastic new venue. Please recognize the sacrifices being made on behalf ofcome and support our exhibitors and attend our your companies, and we deeply appreciate youreducational seminars, featuring notable speakers ongoing commitment to staying involved in oursuch as Donald Trump Jr. as our keynote speaker industrys future. and Riley Gaines for our ladies luncheon. We Looking ahead, I believe further change is onare thrilled to have these high-profile individuals the horizon, especially as we approach a criticalas part of our event.election. This election could have a profoundChange is here, and more is coming. Lets pre-impact on our industry and our country regard- pare for it together. I look forward to seeing you less of the outcome. I encourage you all to makein February at the MGM Grand.your voices heard by voting this November. We are fortunate to live in a nation where we canWarm regards,exercise our freedoms, and your participation is vital to shaping the future.Matt Berry President, WPMAPresident Matt Berry President and Family Matt Berryand his girlsIn June, outgoing President Jeremy Bautista (NV)passed the gavel to incoming President Matt Berry (ID)WPMA News / Fall 20245'