The NTA is governed by an elected Board of Directors consisting of twelve members who serve three year staggered terms. The elective offices of President, Vice President and Secretary serve one year terms. The offices of Executive Director and Treasurer are appointed by the Board of Directors.

PRESIDENT
  Mike Kirkhart (Florida)

VICE PRESIDENT
  Joe Coombs (Louisiana)

SECRETARY
  Amber Touchstone (Louisiana)

TREASURER
  Wesley Touchstone (Louisiana)

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
  Don Holt (Texas)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
  Greg Crain (Louisiana)

BOARD of DIRECTORS:
TERMS EXPIRING IN 2001
  Bill Haynes (Georgia)
  Rodney Holmes (Texas)
  Ed Korinko (Pennsylvania)
  R.J. Meyer (Michigan)

TERMS EXPIRING IN 2002
  Roy Cogburn (New Mexico)
  Mary Coombs (Louisiana)
  Steve Novak (Texas)
  Mark Wilson (South Dakota)

TERMS EXPIRING IN 2003
  Richard Gensch (Montana)
  John Janelli (New Jersey)
  Archie Phillips (Alabama)
  Frankie Thompson (South Carolina)

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
  NTA Advertising: Mary Coombs (Louisiana)
  NTA Outlook Editor: Cindy Crain (Louisiana)
  NTA Affiliate Chapters: Roy Cogburn (New Mexico)
  NTA Auction Donations: Al Holmes (Alabama)
  Co-Chairman Auction / Certification: Archie Phillips (Alabama)
  NTA Award of Excellence (NTA Points Keeper): Wesley Touchstone (Louisiana)
  NTA Certification: Frankie Thompson and Larry Blomquist (Louisiana)
  NTA Competition Operations: R.J. Meyer (Michigan)
  NTA Convention Prize Fund/Horizon: Mark Wilson (South Dakota)
  NTA Ethics / Internet Diplomat: Bill Haynes (Georgia)
  NTA Hall of Fame / Convention Entertainment: Don Holt (Texas)
  NTA Judges Association: Skip Skidmore (Utah)
  NTA Judging/Rules: Rodney Holmes (Texas)
  Keeping You Informed (Anti Hunting / Fishing Advisor): Bob Edelmann (California)
  NTA Membership / Public Relations: Ed Korinko (Pennsylvania)
  NTA Reference Photograph : John Matthews (Maryland)
  NTA Seminars: Frankie Thompson (South Carolina)
  NTA Suppliers: Steve Novak (Texas)

Now that you have been introduced you can be assured the job matches the skills of the Director to serve you best. When you see the improvements then you will know whom to thank. If you have a question, suggestion or compliment that you would like to pass on, please call or write. Be an active NTA member. As they say in the Army, "It's not just a job, it's an adventure."