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M ichigan is literally a state divided. As the only state in the nation with two peninsulas, the Great Lakes State has faced its fair share of challenges over the years, including battling a perceived sense of separation between its distinctive parts. For decades, Michigan residents had a diffi cult time traveling from one peninsula to the other. The physical barrier also created limitations related to trade and general un- derstanding among the people of both penin- sulas. When the Mackinac Bridge eventually opened in 1957, both peninsulas became more easily accessible, diminishing the isola- tion that Michiganders felt from one another. Eventually the divides that once created bar- riers within the state began to fade away. This symbolic evolution is what Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) Chairman Andy Deloney used as inspi- ration for the theme of his upcoming one-year tenure as Chair- man of the National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association (NABCA). "Bridging Divides" will be the focus of Deloney's work, and he looks forward to taking the reins from outgoing NABCA Chairman Stephanie O'Brien when her term expires in May 2017. "As regulators, it's our responsibility to identify and bridge divides across the industry, helping to create understanding so each side can better comprehend where the other is coming from," Deloney says. Heading up the MLCC since June 2011, Deloney has devel- oped a reputation of continuously working to improve opera- tions and relationships across the state. The MLCC has made great advances as a result, and Deloney will most certainly apply his steady leadership to advancing NABCA's mission. Jim Sgueo, President and CEO of NABCA, says that De- loney's accomplishments at the MLCC are a natural fi t for his upcoming tenure as NABCA chairman. "As regulators, it's our responsibility to identify and bridge divides across the industry, helping to create understand- ing so each side can better comprehend where the other is coming from." —INCOMING NABCA CHAIRMAN ANDY DELONEY StateWays | www.stateways.com | May/June 2017 16