With the scheduled retirement of Mindy Davidson, who has served the Houston Bar Association and Foundation with dedicated enthusiasm and leadership, the search has begun for a new executive director. As the principal at Elizabeth Derrico & Associates and an experienced bar professional, I am so pleased for the chance to work with the HBA Search Committee chaired by HBA President Diana Gomez. While replacing Mindy will be no easy task, this is an opportunity to further the collaborative strategic leadership partnership with the association and foundation boards of directors. 

The executive director is the chief staff executive and is responsible for strategic, operational, and staff leadership and management of the HBA and the Foundation including development and implementation of strategic direction, oversight of day-to-day programs and operations, and cultivating strong relationships with the Bar’s ancillary organizations and strategic, corporate and community partners. The executive director is accountable to the Board of Directors.

Also serving on the Search Committee are Chris Popov, Immediate Past President (Vinson & Elkins LLP); Daniella Landers, Treasurer (Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP); David Harrell, President-Elect (Locke Lord LLP); Greg Ulmer, Second Vice President (BakerHostetler LLP); Collin Cox, Secretary (Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP); and Kaylan Dunn, First Vice President (Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP).

Please share this opportunity with your colleagues and networks. Applicants to apply for the position by sending a cover letter, including salary requirements, and resume to elizabeth@elizabethderrico.com. A full position description is available here. The deadline for applications is December 31, 2023. Please direct all inquiries to Elizabeth Derrico.