Employees across CMT’s footprint gathered at the French Lick Resort in French Lick, IN, to reconnect with colleagues, celebrate shared successes, and create new memories. The 2026 “Celebrating CMT, together” all-company weekend brought to life the spirit of collaboration, connection, and community that are at the heart of who we are and what we do
The two-day event kicked off Friday evening with the Young Professionals Mixer that set the tone for the weekend. Following the mixer was an outdoor gathering with food trucks, yard games, and activities that created a fun, welcoming atmosphere that provided attendees with the chance to unwind and enjoy time together outside of their day-to-day work.
Saturday offered room for guests to enjoy all that the resort has to offer. Whether golfing, participating in the pickleball tournament, exploring the grounds, trying restaurants, relaxing by the pool, or enjoying a spa treatment, attendees enjoyed the historic destination’s many attributes, all of which provided a gorgeous backdrop for a memorable weekend.
The Celebration Dinner & Gala Event brought attendees back together Saturday evening for the highlight of the weekend. Following a welcome toast, company photo, and dinner, employees were treated to an evening of celebration and recognition.
Veteran journalist Carolyn Long served as emcee for the evening. Carolyn brought her more than 30 years of broadcast experience and a personal connection to CMT through her husband, Dave Long, AAE, MBA, who serves on CMT’s Aviation Team as senior consultant, revenue enhancement. She introduced keynote speaker Andrew Feustel, who shared stories from his 23-year career as an astronaut and former commander of the International Space Station. His remarks offered attendees a unique perspective drawn from a career defined by exploration, discovery, and leadership.
Throughout the evening employees celebrated the people whose work, dedication, and achievements continue to move the firm forward. After the formal program concluded, the celebration continued with a lively karaoke after-party, where CMTers took the stage, cheered on colleagues, and shared plenty of laughs.
The evening balanced reflection and recognition with fun and laughter, capturing the energy that was carried throughout the weekend. Guests left not only with memories from French Lick, but also a renewed sense of community that continues to define CMT.
The weekend’s spirit was reflected in remarks from CEO Bill Bailey:
“I’ve had the privilege of spending the last 37 years at CMT and have seen so much growth and change along the way. But what has always stood out to me is the quality of the people, and the way we show up for one another.
That has been true throughout my career here, and looking around this room tonight, I’m incredibly proud to see it continuing today.
We have a lot to celebrate. But what excites me most is knowing that CMT’s best work – and our biggest opportunities – are still ahead of us.”
Time spent together at the 2026 All-Company Event reinforced what makes CMT special: Our greatest strength is our people. The momentum and connections built throughout the weekend will continue long after. Thank you to the nearly 600 employees and guests who attended, as well as the organizers, families, and supporters who helped make the weekend so special. Together, we celebrated how far CMT has come and the opportunities still ahead.
