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Private Directors Association®
About Private Directors Association®
Good Governance Begins With a Solid Foundation Who We Are: Our sole focus is on the unique governance needs of private companies throughout the lifecycle of their businesses. Good governance drives private company growth which in turn helps build strong communities and economies. The Private Directors Association, established in 2014, is an independent 501(c)(6) organization based in Chicago. It stands as the sole national association devoted to enhancing the growth and sustainability of private companies through effective board governance. PDA's mission is to drive private company success through the creation and optimization of governance boards, comprised of qualified and diverse members. Our vision is for the Private Directors Association to become the leading professional association for private company directors, advocating and championing board excellence. With a membership exceeding 3,400+, the association represents a diverse and highly skilled community of executive leaders, encompassing current and prospective board members, private company owners, C-level executives of family-owned businesses, ESOPs, private equity-backed companies, and early-stage ventures. Our members engage across our 20 Chapters nationwide (and growing) to promote the mission of enhancing corporate value through high-performing boards. Our value lies in our exclusive focus on addressing the distinctive governance requirements of private companies throughout their business lifecycle. We recognize that strong governance drives private company growth, thereby contributing to the development of robust communities and economies. For more information, visit privatedirectors.org or call 847.986.9350.
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People
Private Directors Association®-Wisconsin Chapter member Jeanan Yasiri Moe was appointed to the Commercialization Advisory Board of InovaSignal.
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Presence & Recognition
Private Directors Association®-Tampa Bay Chapter member Tate Pursell will lead a webinar on September 9, 2026, on corporate governance, board selection, and board assessment.
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Presence & Recognition
Private Directors Association® is attending the NY State SHRM Conference in Buffalo, NY, where it will present Engineering Workplace Magic and develop a blueprint for developing strong leaders.
Reported by Candice Gottlieb-Clark
Presence & Recognition
Private Directors Association® ranked cars with the highest and lowest activity
Reported by Tony Benedict
People
Private Directors Association® - Colorado Chapter President Kimberly Wasik has joined the Board of Directors of Mountain Area Land Trust.
Reported by Private Directors Association®
Presence & Recognition
Private Directors Association® is hosting its PRISM 2026 agenda in Atlanta from October 5-7, 2026, featuring candid discussion, peer perspective, and practical takeaways for private company boards.
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Presence & Recognition
Private Directors Association® hosted a casual conversation on business and governance on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 9:00 to 10:30 AM ET at the Coral Gables location in South Florida.
Reported by Jose U. Soto, CERT, LREB
Presence & Recognition
Private Directors Association® announced the launch of its new private company platform.
Reported by Tony Benedict
Presence & Recognition
Private Directors Association® hosted an event in South Florida featuring discussions on financial and tax considerations for private transactions and strategic initiatives.
Reported by Jose U. Soto, CERT, LREB
People
Private Directors Association®-Southern California Chapter member J. Steven Roush was appointed to the Board of Directors of Orange County United Way
Reported by Private Directors Association®