20 Association CEOs in US Professional Associations

Last updated: 15 August 2026.

Association leaders do practical work that is easy to miss from outside the sector. They connect members, public policy, professional standards and the systems that help people act together.

This directory brings together 20 association CEOs, presidents and executive directors listed by official US professional association sources. It is a recognition directory, not a ranking.

Association CEOs and executive directors to know.

1. Michelle Mason.

President and CEO, ASAE.

Michelle Mason is listed as president and ceo at ASAE. ASAE staff roster lists Michelle Mason as President and CEO, leading an organisation serving the association profession.

Read the official ASAE profile for more about the organisation and its work.

2. Bob Liodice.

Chief Executive Officer, Association of National Advertisers.

Bob Liodice is listed as chief executive officer at Association of National Advertisers. ANA identifies Bob Liodice as Chief Executive Officer of an organisation representing more than 20,000 influential brands.

Read the official Association of National Advertisers profile for more about the organisation and its work.

3. Craig Tiley.

Chief Executive Officer, United States Tennis Association.

Craig Tiley is listed as chief executive officer at United States Tennis Association. USTA says Craig Tiley began his tenure as CEO in July 2026 with a focus on growing American tennis.

Read the official United States Tennis Association profile for more about the organisation and its work.

4. Chris Furlow.

CEO and President, Texas Bankers Association.

Chris Furlow is listed as ceo and president at Texas Bankers Association. The Texas Bankers Association lists Chris Furlow as CEO and President and describes an association representing nearly 400 member banks.

Read the official Texas Bankers Association profile for more about the organisation and its work.

5. Christopher L. Williston VI.

President and CEO, Independent Bankers Association of Texas.

Christopher L. Williston VI is listed as president and ceo at Independent Bankers Association of Texas. IBAT lists Christopher L. Williston VI as President and CEO of an association representing Texas community banks.

Read the official Independent Bankers Association of Texas profile for more about the organisation and its work.

6. Kevin Brown.

Executive Director, Texas Association of School Administrators.

Kevin Brown is listed as executive director at Texas Association of School Administrators. TASA lists Kevin Brown as Executive Director and describes its work advancing public education through school leadership.

Read the official Texas Association of School Administrators profile for more about the organisation and its work.

7. Tracy Ginsburg.

Executive Director, Texas Association of School Business Officials.

Tracy Ginsburg is listed as executive director at Texas Association of School Business Officials. TASBO lists Tracy Ginsburg as Executive Director and notes her previous school district finance leadership.

Read the official Texas Association of School Business Officials profile for more about the organisation and its work.

8. John Hawkins.

President and CEO, Texas Hospital Association.

John Hawkins is listed as president and ceo at Texas Hospital Association. The Texas Hospital Association lists John Hawkins as President and CEO and traces the association to its 1930 founding.

Read the official Texas Hospital Association profile for more about the organisation and its work.

9. Thomas J. Quatroche Jr..

President and CEO, Healthcare Association of New York State.

Thomas J. Quatroche Jr. is listed as president and ceo at Healthcare Association of New York State. HANYS lists Thomas J. Quatroche Jr. as President and CEO across advocacy, education and health data work.

Read the official Healthcare Association of New York State profile for more about the organisation and its work.

10. William J. Mellin.

President and Chief Executive Officer, New York Credit Union Association.

William J. Mellin is listed as president and chief executive officer at New York Credit Union Association. NYCUA lists William J. Mellin as President and Chief Executive Officer overseeing the association and its affiliates.

Read the official New York Credit Union Association profile for more about the organisation and its work.

11. Ray Martinez III.

President and CEO, Texas Association of Community Colleges.

Ray Martinez III is listed as president and ceo at Texas Association of Community Colleges. TACC lists Ray Martinez III as President and CEO of an association representing Texas community colleges.

Read the official Texas Association of Community Colleges profile for more about the organisation and its work.

12. Paul Leone.

Executive Director, New York State Brewers Association.

Paul Leone is listed as executive director at New York State Brewers Association. The New York State Brewers Association lists Paul Leone as Executive Director and says he became its first Executive Director in 2013.

Read the official New York State Brewers Association profile for more about the organisation and its work.

13. Bob Provost.

President and CEO, New York State Tourism Industry Association.

Bob Provost is listed as president and ceo at New York State Tourism Industry Association. NYSTIA identifies Bob Provost as President and CEO, with work spanning member programming, marketing, data and advocacy.

Read the official New York State Tourism Industry Association profile for more about the organisation and its work.

14. Mark Dorr.

President, New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association.

Mark Dorr is listed as president at New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association. NYSHTA identifies Mark Dorr as President of an association supporting hospitality and tourism members.

Read the official New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association profile for more about the organisation and its work.

15. Melissa Fleischut.

President and CEO, New York State Restaurant Association.

Melissa Fleischut is listed as president and ceo at New York State Restaurant Association. NYSRA lists Melissa Fleischut as President and CEO of the statewide restaurant association.

Read the official New York State Restaurant Association profile for more about the organisation and its work.

16. Clare M. Cusack.

President and CEO, New York Bankers Association.

Clare M. Cusack is listed as president and ceo at New York Bankers Association. NYBA identifies Clare M. Cusack as President and CEO of the New York banking association.

Read the official New York Bankers Association profile for more about the organisation and its work.

17. Stephen J. Acquario.

Executive Director, New York State Association of Counties.

Stephen J. Acquario is listed as executive director at New York State Association of Counties. NYSAC identifies Stephen J. Acquario as Executive Director of the statewide counties association.

Read the official New York State Association of Counties profile for more about the organisation and its work.

18. Jana Eubank.

Executive Director, Texas Association of Community Health Centers.

Jana Eubank is listed as executive director at Texas Association of Community Health Centers. NACHC identifies Jana Eubank as Executive Director of Texas Association of Community Health Centers, with strategic priorities and board work.

Read the official Texas Association of Community Health Centers profile for more about the organisation and its work.

19. Susan M. Redford.

Executive Director, Texas Association of Counties.

Susan M. Redford is listed as executive director at Texas Association of Counties. The Texas Association of Counties lists Susan M. Redford as Executive Director on its executive team page.

Read the official Texas Association of Counties profile for more about the organisation and its work.

20. Vince Watchorn.

Executive Director, New York State Association of Independent Schools.

Vince Watchorn is listed as executive director at New York State Association of Independent Schools. NYSAIS lists Vince Watchorn as Executive Director and describes his work with school boards and leadership development.

Read the official New York State Association of Independent Schools profile for more about the organisation and its work.

What these roles have in common.

The titles differ, but the work keeps returning to a few useful questions. Who does the organisation serve? What needs a clear public voice? Which systems help members feel that their time and trust are respected?

Strong association leaders make those questions visible. They connect governance to daily work, keep the member promise close to operational choices, and help people see how their contribution matters.

About the author.

Jonno White helps leaders build organisations people would move cities to work at. His work is practical rather than motivational, giving leadership teams ideas they can use on Monday morning.

You can also explore ways to get a leadership team aligned, keynote speakers for association conferences in the USA and how to choose a high-stakes keynote speaker.

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