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Parrish TAS

Executive Director Services

Executive director services

Parrish TAS can provide your association's executive director, or give your current executive director the staff support to focus on leadership. Either way, you have an experienced management team behind the role.

Outsourced Executive Director

A member of the Parrish TAS team serves as your association's named executive director, reporting to your board.

  • Accountable to your board
  • Leads day-to-day operations
  • Continuity across officer terms
  • Backed by a dedicated association manager and specialists

Support for Your Executive Director

Your executive director stays in place. We take on defined responsibilities so they can focus on members, partners, and strategy.

  • Membership and database management
  • Board meeting materials and minutes
  • Meeting and event logistics
  • Vendor management and bookkeeping
  • Ongoing or project-based support

What an executive director from Parrish TAS handles

  • Board relations.

    Works with the president and board on agendas, priorities, and follow-up on board decisions.

  • Operations.

    Oversees the daily administration of the association and the staff and vendors who support it.

  • Members.

    Serves as the main point of contact for members and makes sure their questions and renewals are handled promptly.

  • Financial oversight.

    Works with the treasurer on invoicing, reporting, and financial controls, and coordinates with your bookkeeper and CPA.

  • Meetings and events.

    Oversees planning for board meetings, conferences, and member events.

  • Continuity.

    Keeps records, processes, and institutional knowledge in place as volunteer leaders change.

Current engagement

Executive director, the Transaction Processing Performance Council (TPC)

Micah Parrish, founder of Parrish TAS, currently serves as executive director of the Transaction Processing Performance Council (TPC).

Search committees and boards considering an outsourced executive director are welcome to contact Micah directly at micah@parrishtas.com.

Is it a fit?

When to consider an outsourced executive director

  • Your executive director position is open, or about to be
  • Your association needs a professional leader but not a full-time hire
  • Your board is handling work that belongs with staff
  • You want continuity that does not depend on a single employee

Discuss executive director services.

Tell us about your association and the role you need filled. We will follow up to discuss next steps.