b'COVER FOCUS: Historic HandoffsCitygate Networks gamechanging leadershipby Alison Phillips A s Citygate Network steers steadfastly. toward the future, a new leader is stepping on board to propel it forwardOn August 1, Tom De Vries will become president, taking over for John Ashmen, who has served as the associations leader for 16 years.John is leaving behind an association that benefited greatly from his organizational refocusing. He has headed up multiple fresh initiatives, shaped the public view of rescue mission work, influenced government leaders and policies, revitalized operations, and invested in significant growth.\x02TRADITIONS AND6 WWW.CITYGATENETWORK.ORG JULY/AUGUST 2023'