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About the Organization

• Advocacy - Speaking as a unified voice to decision makers and monitoring legislative actions to help ensure Texas public schoolchildren are successful and that districts have the resources they need. 
• Information - Advising on legal changes, educational trends, and best practices in local governance. 
• Training - Providing training for school board members to strengthen leadership and governance skills and advance excellent student outcomes. 
• Services and Products - Offering training, resources, and consultation to minimize the burden of government and help boards keep resources in the classroom. 

• Lead the development and execution of TASB's strategic plan, driving alignment across the organization's diverse business units, affiliated entities, and service offerings.

• Guide the implementation of TASB Next and other enterprise-wide initiatives that strengthen member value, organizational impact, and long-term sustainability.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to a complex, multi-line enterprise encompassing advocacy, governance services, risk management, purchasing cooperatives, financial and legal services, executive search, publications, and other member-focused solutions.

• Anticipate and respond to emerging trends, legislative developments, and shifting market dynamics, positioning TASB for continued relevance, growth, and innovation.

• Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent while reinforcing the organization's strong mission-driven values.

• Provide executive oversight of TASB's diverse portfolio of operating entities, affiliated enterprises, and revenue-generating business lines.

• Ensure sound financial stewardship, operational excellence, and effective risk management across the organization.

• Partner with organizational leaders to identify opportunities to enhance member value, expand services, strengthen market position, and drive sustainable growth.

• Balance TASB's public-service mission with the operational rigor required to successfully lead a sophisticated and multifaceted enterprise.

• Lead enterprise-wide planning and succession efforts, ensuring leadership continuity, talent development, and effective knowledge transfer.

• Partner closely with the Board of Directors to ensure effective governance, informed decision-making, and organizational accountability.

• Serve as TASB's chief external representative, engaging members, policymakers, education leaders, and key stakeholders to advance the organization's mission and priorities.

• Strengthen and sustain TASB's reputation as a trusted, nonpartisan voice for public education and local school governance throughout Texas.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with legislators, regulatory agencies, school districts, and other influential stakeholders.

• Lead the organization through an increasingly complex political and legislative landscape, maintaining credibility and trust across a diverse membership base.

• Champion a culture of transparency, communication, and engagement, ensuring stakeholders and employees remain informed, connected, and aligned with TASB's strategic direction. 

• Proven executive leadership of complex, multi-entity organizations with diverse business lines, governance structures, and revenue streams.

• Strong business and financial acumen, with experience driving strategy, overseeing large-scale operations, and enabling sustainable growth.

• Deep understanding of public education and school governance, with knowledge of the Texas landscape and the challenges facing K-12 systems and community colleges.

• Political acumen and legislative awareness, with the ability to operate credibly and in a nonpartisan manner in a highly visible, policy-driven environment.

• Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills, with a track record of engaging diverse stakeholders, including boards, policymakers, educators, and community leaders.

• Skilled communicator and external representative, able to serve as a compelling spokesperson in complex and high-stakes settings.

• Strategic, forward-thinking leader who anticipates trends, navigates ambiguity, and positions organizations for long-term success.

• High emotional intelligence and sound judgment, with the ability to build consensus, balance competing priorities, and foster collaboration.

• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams, with a commitment to talent development, culture, and organizational effectiveness.

• Visible, accessible, and authentic leadership style, particularly during periods of change or crisis.

• Unquestionable integrity and ethical leadership, with a strong commitment to transparency and accountability.

• Susan Willett, Project Coordinator - susan.willett@kornferry.com
• Becky Graham, Principal - becky.graham@kornferry.com
• Charlie Ingersoll, Sr. Client Partner - charles.ingersoll@kornferry.com