Organizational Structure

NAACO is a volunteer organization led by a volunteer Executive Board that is elected by members. It is supported financially through membership dues and the generous support of industry leaders in commencement services. These leaders serve in an advisory capacity to the organization as members of our Corporate Board.

Executive Board

NAACO's Executive Board is a seven member leadership team.  These representatives oversee the administration of the association and provide direction to the association's advancement.  

Executive Board members are elected annually and serve 3 year terms.

Applications for board positions are solicited from the membership and a slate of candidates are presented and voted on during the annual meeting. 

Click here for a list of current Executive Board members. 

Click here to view the slate of nominees for election to the board as Executive Officers and Board members.   Elections will be held February 7, 2012 at the annual conference in Austin, TX. 

Corporate Advisory Council

NAACO's Corporate Advisory Council is comprised of leaders in the commencement services industry.  Through their financial commitment to the association and their commitment of time, they serve as a valuable advisory board to assist the executive board in advancement of the association.  (Read More)


In addition to the leadership boards, numerous committees serve to coordinate and advance NAACO's mission. These committees include:

Budget Committee: Chair is Linda Bekerian from Northeastern University (NAACO Treasurer)

Conference Committee: Co-chairs for the 2012 Conference are Doug Bolin (University of Texas at Austin) Lois Ferguson (Baylor University) and Gretchen Voight (Southern Methodist University).

Conference Site Selection Committee: Chair is Eilis Courtney from The University of British Columbia 

Regional Site Selection Committee:  Chair is Paul Tringale from Tufts University

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