Mid-year reconnection after a few months of lighter contact. Judith gave a candid state-of-the-union on Home Services: the SRS integration is behind schedule, the $5B target is under internal scrutiny, and she is battling for resources against the Pro division. On a personal note, she is training for the Austin Marathon and finding the discipline transferable to the political endurance her role requires. She asked if we could help scope a more comprehensive strategy engagement for Q4 or early 2026.

Judith is under real pressure. The VP title gave her authority but the organizational inertia is fierce. She needs allies, and she is asking us for help. Time to be ready.