Throughout his association career, Jim Thompson, CAE, IOM has worked directly with Boards of Directors and volunteer leadership structures to improve governance effectiveness and organizational performance. His experience as a chief staff executive gives him a grounded, practical understanding of how governance decisions affect operations, culture, and the capacity to serve members—every day.
Jim’s approach to governance is informed by his time in the chair: having navigated board relationships, strategic planning processes, and leadership transitions as the senior staff leader, he understands what boards need, what CEOs need, and where the two frequently diverge.