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In addition, he enjoys running and participating in tri- athlons, restoring cars and houses, and spending time outdoors. “I like to fish a lot,” he says, “and within the last two years, I’ve even gained an interest in turkey hunting.” He also has coached sports, including coaching his three daughters in soccer. Finally, Brewer says, he has a strong interest in experi- encing the world through travel. “When I was really young, I ran across a quote that said, ‘Be a traveler of life, not a tourist,’” he says. “I’ve taken that to heart. I want to experi- ence life, not just pass through it like a tourist. So, if there’s an opportunity to do something new, I embrace it. For in- stance, on a trip to Hawaii last January, my family decided to take surfing lessons, having never surfed before. And it was great. I probably got too confident too quickly—taking on the big waves too soon—but I had a great time doing it. For me, it’s all about the experience.” The Industry And AICC When asked what he sees as the big challenges for the industry and the Association during his chairmanship, Brewer’s first thought won’t surprise anyone. “Labor is al- ways going to remain an issue,” he says. “Beyond that,” he continues, “I think we are going to CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 Brewer and AICC President Mike D’Angelo at Package Crafters.
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