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In the current landscape of intense competition and complexity within the business realm, achieving success poses significant challenges.

As part of the research for my new book (The Artificially Intelligent Boardroom), I spent over a year talking with boards that are trying to use AI in their own work — not just for oversight.

Since 2021, Jonathan Griffith has been an integral part of PDA’s staff team, serving in a variety of roles and becoming a trusted partner to our Chicago, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, and Wisconsin Chapters.

The National Programming Council plays a pivotal role in aligning PDA’s chapter-level and national educational efforts, ensuring members benefit from high-quality, relevant programming across the organization.

Stephen Dawson has been named Co-President of the Carolinas Chapter.

Kimberly Lucas has taken over as President of the Colorado Chapter, succeeding founding President Cody Teets, who will continue serving the chapter as Immediate Past President. Corey Sisler has stepped into the Vice President role, completing the Chapter's transition to a three-deep leadership model.

President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to remove regulatory barriers preventing most 401(k) participants from investing in private equity and other alternative assets, backed by new White House research projecting significant economic benefits from the policy change.

Bruce Goldstein has been part of the Private Directors Association since the very beginning. As one of the original members, he helped shape PDA’s founding vision.

Elaine Vorberg has been part of PDA since 2020, but her connection to board governance runs much deeper. A practicing attorney and head of a practice group, she has spent years advising boards and helping them operate more effectively.

Three distinguished leaders in private company governance will be honored with the inaugural Outstanding Volunteer Service Award from the Private Directors Association (PDA), recognizing their exceptional dedication to advancing the mission of private company governance.

The purpose of the University & Family Business Centers (UFBC) Committee is to build institution-level relationships with University-Based Family and Private Business Centers, executive business administration and governance education programs, and associated academic accelerators, innovation centers, incubators involving governance programs throughout the U.S. (and internationally), to establish and leverage the PDA as a go to resource for private company success through effective governance.

The Professional Development Committee plays a key role in driving PDA’s mission by equipping members with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to grow as board leaders. From advancing educational offerings to refining PDA’s Body of Knowledge (BOK), the committee helps ensure the association remains a valuable source of learning and leadership development.