b'LA NOUVELLE PRSIDENTE DE LICCCR" Through HRAI, its been empowering to see that there is strength in numbers, that the little guys like us can have a big voice, and that we really do have each others backs. "Tara Smithwhere I am right now in my company and my industry, and Im excited that I have many years left to do what I want to do.Smith is also proud to see successes like hers reflected throughout the HVAC community, noting, Its important to remember that a lot of contractors are people like me. There are larger companies, sure, but at the core of the industry are family-run teams like us who have been in the industry for generations and know what its like toWolseley has youwork on the ground level. covered with a great Through HRAI, its been empow- assortment of Heating & ering to see that there is strength inHydronics products!numbers, that the little guys like us can have a big voice, and that we really doGas furnaceshave each others backs. Oil furnacesMoving ahead Water tanksWith formal introductions out of theThermostats way, Smith is eager to get to work.and more!When asked how shed like her time in HRAIs hot seat to be remembered, she tells Insight, When I look back at the end of the year, I want to be able to say I did something or was a part of some-thing that was important to HRAI or HVAC in general. I dont want to spend the year just smiling and shaking hands, sheWe have everything you need for heating season.continues. I want to accomplishVisit www.wolseleyexpress.com/en/heating-promotions something for members, whether thatsor your local Wolseley Branch to shop heating & hydronics.something to do with refrigeration, something to do with heat pumps or with bringing more people into our industry. Whatever it is, at the end of the year I want to say that the board and I made a statement.Winter 2023 Insight11WOL_14010_Wolseley_HRAI-Ad_HeatCampaign_Final.indd 1 2023-09-20 3:15 PM'