To ensure association members receive the best possible representation and service, the Alliance for Affordable Services Board of Directors recently voted to increase the role of its president to include legislative advocacy. The unanimous vote was cast at the directors' quarterly meeting in San Diego, Calif.

"Because the Alliance has more than doubled in size over the last two years, the association deserves and needs the attention of a full time leader and advocate," said Howard Segal, secretary/treasurer for the organization. "Bill's extraordinary vision and leadership skills are true assets to the association."

Current Alliance President William Callaghan has enthusiastically accepted the charge and is setting up an association office in Clearwater, Fla. He will also be making frequent visits to Washington, D.C. on behalf of Alliance members.

Having served on the Alliance board since 1991, Callaghan is uniquely qualified to represent association members. As an independent consultant, he knows first-hand the challenges facing family businesses and entrepreneurs.

The mission of the Alliance for Affordable Services is to enhance the quality of life for American families that embrace the ideas and philosophy of entrepreneurship.

The Alliance empowers its Members to succeed by providing quality benefits that educate and inform them about personal, professional and financial matters.