President's Message

As we embark on another year of service and impact, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the remarkable strides our organization made in 2024. I am especially thankful for our now, Past-President, Mr. Brian Henry. His leadership this past year has been nothing short of exemplary.

The year 2025 marks not just a new year on the calendar but a significant milestone in our journey. This year, we will be celebrating our 35th anniversary as a Chapter! We plan to make 2025 a year-round celebration of who we are. Our Chapter is ready for a revival—not just by returning to our roots, but by jumpstarting our future. As our mission to “advance the community association industry through a positive image, professionalism, advocacy, education, and networking” continues to drive us, we remember that the support of our membership has been nothing short of transformative.

In 2024, we witnessed extraordinary progress thanks to your unwavering commitment and belief in our Chapter. From pushing through all challenges presented (despite obstacles, to ensure program and event success) to transitioning to a new Chapter Executive Director, your support has been instrumental in bringing our vision to life. It is through collective effort and shared passion that we have been able to make such meaningful strides.

Looking ahead to 2025, our focus remains steadfast: to enhance our impact, broaden our reach, and deepen our connections within the community. We are excited to introduce four main Chapter goals for the coming year:

1. Exceed 765 members with a 90% retention rate.

2. Operate at a 5% profit margin minimum to increase Chapter strength and stability.

3. Constantly create the best value for all our members.

4. “Build Your Bench” – Identify and support future Industry, Homeowner Leader, and Manager talent, including developing a manager mentoring program to help more community managers earn their designations.

These initiatives are designed to keep our goals simple, trackable, and to help propel our Chapter to the forefront of not just CAI in California, but across the nation.

We are embarking on this journey with a renewed sense of purpose and optimism, and we invite you to continue being an integral part of this mission. Your involvement—whether through volunteering, advocacy, or financial support—is crucial to our success. Together, we can create lasting change and build a brighter future for those we serve.

Thank you for your continued dedication and support. Let’s make 2025 the year the Greater Inland Empire Chapter STRIKES BACK!

With heartfelt gratitude, 

Greg Borzilleri 

2025 CAI-GRIE Chapter President