Presidents of NSA North Texas

It is an honor and privilege to serve as the leader of the NSA North Texas Chapter. The president is elected by the membership to serve a one-year term. This service is far more than a title. It is a calling to lead with vision, integrity, and impact. As Chief Executive Officer and Business Manager, the President stands at the helm of one of the most dynamic and respected chapters in the National Speakers Association, guiding its Board of Directors, Leadership Team, and members toward growth, innovation, and excellence.

A strong NSA-NT President is a servant leader who inspires collaboration, champions the highest professional and ethical standards, and ensures every decision serves the best interests of both the Chapter and the speaking profession. They are the voice and face of NSA North Texas, representing our Chapter locally, nationally, and within the global speaking community, always upholding the policies, code of ethics, bylaws, and high expectations of NSA.

Since our founding in 1981, the presidency has been held by an elite lineage of leaders whose dedication, vision, and service have shaped our Chapter’s legacy and set the stage for its future:

2002 – 2003 – Ben Brown

2001 – 2002 – Karl Krayer

2000 – 2001 – Bette Price

1999 – 2000 – John-Arnold Smith

1998 – 1999 – Marcia Zidle

1997 – 1998 – Janelle Hail

1996 – 1997 – Julie Alexander

1995 – 1996 – Susan Gatton

1994 – 1995 – Steve Straus

1993 – 1994 – Bette Price

1992 – 1993 – Francie Schwartz

1991 – 1992 – Laurie Moore

1990 – 1991 – Randy Pennington

1989 – 1990 – Niki McCuistion

1988 – 1989 – Dennis McCuistion

1987 – 1988 – Suzanne Boswell

1986 – 1987 – Jane Handley

1985 – 1986 – Robert Handley

1984 – 1985 – Patrick Dooley

1983 – 1984 – Patrick Dooley

1982 – 1983 – John Kosanke

1981 – 1982 – John Kosanke