20 Association Executive Directors and CEOs in Texas

Last updated: 11 August 2026.

Association leadership is often invisible until something changes. A new policy needs a voice, a member service needs an owner, or a community needs someone who can bring people together. The people below lead organisations that help Texas professionals, businesses, educators, workers and communities do their work well.

This is a recognition directory, not a ranking. It brings together current executive directors, presidents and CEOs whose roles sit close to members, public policy, capability and community outcomes. Titles and portfolios change, so each entry links to an official source for the current role.

People leading Texas associations and chambers.

1. Tiffany Dunne-Oldfield

Acting Executive Director, Texas Association of School Boards.

Tiffany Dunne-Oldfield is acting executive director at Texas Association of School Boards. TASB says she took on the acting role in August 2026 after serving as deputy executive director and associate executive director for communications, marketing and events.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Texas Association of School Boards. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

2. Tracy Ginsburg

Executive Director, Texas Association of School Business Officials.

Tracy Ginsburg is executive director at Texas Association of School Business Officials. Before leading TASBO, she was CFO for Round Rock ISD and Fort Bend ISD. She also served as TASBO Board President and received the 2013 ASBO Eagle Award.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Texas Association of School Business Officials. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

3. Kevin Brown

Executive Director, Texas Association of School Administrators.

Kevin Brown is executive director at Texas Association of School Administrators. Before joining TASA in 2018, he led Alamo Heights ISD as superintendent for 10 years. He holds a doctorate in education administration from Texas A&M University.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Texas Association of School Administrators. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

4. Ann Fickel

Executive Director, Texas Classroom Teachers Association.

Ann Fickel is executive director at Texas Classroom Teachers Association. She started with TCTA in 1990 on its lobby team and became executive director in 2022. Her qualifications include a political science degree from Texas A&M and a master's degree in public affairs from the LBJ School at UT Austin.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Texas Classroom Teachers Association. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

5. Rachel Kramer

Executive Director, Texas Association for Behavior Analysis.

Rachel Kramer is executive director at Texas Association for Behavior Analysis. She earned her MS in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas and moved through volunteer and staffing roles at TxABA before becoming executive director in November 2021.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Texas Association for Behavior Analysis. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

6. Susan Redford

Executive Director, Texas Association of Counties.

Susan Redford is executive director at Texas Association of Counties. She previously served as Ector County judge and as an assistant district attorney. She is also a past president of the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Texas Association of Counties. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

7. Lee Ann Johnson

Executive Director, Texas Dental Association.

Lee Ann Johnson is executive director at Texas Dental Association. She brings more than 35 years of association leadership, including 25 years with TDA, where she has worked across membership, communications, operations and programme development.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Texas Dental Association. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

8. Ben Starr

Interim Executive Director, Texas Computer Education Association.

Ben Starr is interim executive director at Texas Computer Education Association. He leads TCEA on an interim basis from its Austin headquarters, where the association supports educators through professional learning, member engagement and events.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Texas Computer Education Association. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

9. Zelda Cryar

Executive Director, Texas Association of Assessing Officers.

Zelda Cryar is executive director at Texas Association of Assessing Officers. She is listed as the current executive director of TAAO, a statewide professional association for assessing officers, on the organisation's current staff page.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Texas Association of Assessing Officers. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

10. Jennifer Jackson

Executive Director, Texas FFA Association.

Jennifer Jackson is executive director at Texas FFA Association. A former FFA member and agricultural science teacher, she has served on state and national advisory committees and was named to the National FFA Board of Directors in 2024.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Texas FFA Association. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

11. Elke Gonzalez

Executive Director, Texas Public Employees Association.

Elke Gonzalez is executive director at Texas Public Employees Association. Her association management career spans more than 26 years. Before joining TPEA, she was CEO of the Texas Counseling Association and CEO of the Corpus Christi Association of REALTORS.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Texas Public Employees Association. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

12. John Hawkins

President and CEO, Texas Hospital Association.

John Hawkins is president and ceo at Texas Hospital Association. He leads a hospital association founded in 1930 that says it represents more than 85 percent of Texas acute-care hospitals and health systems.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Texas Hospital Association. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

13. Tony Bennett

President and CEO, Texas Association of Manufacturers.

Tony Bennett is president and ceo at Texas Association of Manufacturers. He leads TAM during its 20th anniversary period and is identified by the association as a founding member of Texans for Innovation.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Texas Association of Manufacturers. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

14. Chris Furlow

CEO and President, Texas Bankers Association.

Chris Furlow is ceo and president at Texas Bankers Association. He leads an association representing nearly 400 member banks. His prior experience includes serving as Director for State Affairs in the White House Office of Homeland Security after 9/11.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Texas Bankers Association. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

15. Mike Barnett

President and CEO, Texas REALTORS.

Mike Barnett is president and ceo at Texas REALTORS. He took the role in April 2025 after 19 years in other Texas REALTORS positions, giving him long institutional experience across field work, political affairs, operations and executive leadership.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Texas REALTORS. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

16. Scott Norman

CEO, Texas Mortgage Bankers Association.

Scott Norman is ceo at Texas Mortgage Bankers Association. A 30-year mortgage banker, he led the original 1999 campaign to amend the Texas Constitution to authorise reverse mortgages and received the association's highest service award in 2017.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Texas Mortgage Bankers Association. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

17. Christopher Williston

President and CEO, Independent Bankers Association of Texas.

Christopher Williston is president and ceo at Independent Bankers Association of Texas. Before becoming president and CEO, he served IBAT for nine years in several roles, including chief operations officer. He is also a past chairman of the Texas Society of Association Executives.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Independent Bankers Association of Texas. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

18. Jordan Robinson

President and CEO, Round Rock Chamber.

Jordan Robinson is president and ceo at Round Rock Chamber. Her remit covers board governance, strategy, economic development and overall operations. She is a Texas native with a Baylor degree in journalism and public relations.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Round Rock Chamber. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

19. Jeff Webster

President and CEO, Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.

Jeff Webster is president and ceo at Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. He assumed the role in December 2023 after more than 35 years in business, including work with Jacobs, AECOM, Sundt Construction and the Dallas Cowboys.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

20. Chris Newton

Executive Vice President, Texas Apartment Association.

Chris Newton is executive vice president at Texas Apartment Association. He oversees association operations, staff and governance for a statewide rental-housing trade association connected to 24 local associations.

The current role is recorded in the official source for Texas Apartment Association. For leaders outside association work, the useful lesson is to notice how a senior role connects member value, strategy and the daily systems that make an organisation trustworthy.

What these roles have in common.

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

The strongest 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.

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