Debra McGuire named IAAO Executive Director
December 15, 2020\For Immediate Release
KANSAS
CITY, MO – Debra N. McGuire, MBA, IOM, CAE, has been selected as the
new Executive Director of the International Association of Assessing
Officers (IAAO). She will join the Association on Jan. 4.
"I
am delighted to be part of the IAAO, which has long been respected as
the leading association and standard-setter in the assessment and
valuation area worldwide,” Ms. McGuire said. “I look forward to working
with a dedicated Board and committed staff in serving assessors and
valuers around the globe in advancing assessing, appraising and
valuation best practices, creating fair and equitable tax policies, and
elevating the profession. I am passionate about fostering an inclusive
and diverse culture that embraces collaboration, builds community, and
supports innovation to bring greater value to IAAO’s members.”
Ms.
McGuire currently serves as CEO of Association Interim Solutions in
Dallas, Texas. Previously, she's been President & Chief Executive
Officer of the American Fire Sprinkler Association; CEO and Executive
Vice President of the American Academy of Family Physicians—Michigan
Chapter and its Foundation; and Director of Education and Communications
for the Michigan Townships Association. Ms. McGuire also held senior
roles at the Michigan Manufacturers Association and Michigan Pharmacists
Association, and she has led advocacy initiatives as a registered
lobbyist.
“The
IAAO Board of Directors was impressed with Debra's extensive management
and association experience, including a background of working with
assessors while she was with the Michigan Townships Association for 14
years along with having practical experience as a licensed Realtor®,” said IAAO President Amy Rasmussen, RES, AAS, FIAAO. “We look forward to her joining IAAO and leading us in the future."
Originally
from Chicago, Ms. McGuire earned a Master of Business Administration
degree from Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a
Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University (MSU). An Honors
College graduate, Ms. McGuire—a former internationally-ranked
athlete—was part of MSU’s 1982 Women’s Track & Field Big Ten
Conference Championship Team. She also completed the Institute of
Organizational Management (IOM) program at the University of Notre Dame
and achieved the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from
the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).
A
dedicated volunteer leader, Ms. McGuire has served on numerous
committees, councils, and boards for over 25 years, including the MSU
Honors College Alumni Association, Association for Strategic Planning,
ASAE, and the ASAE Research Foundation, where she was recently selected
to Chair the 2021 Research Committee in Washington, D.C. In 2012-2013,
after serving five years as a Commissioner, she was appointed Chair of
the Certified Association Executive Commission, the independent
certifying body of ASAE, which awards the CAE credential and is
responsible for setting standing rules and policies.
Background
IAAO
is the leading nonprofit, educational and research association for
individuals in the assessment profession and others with an interest in
property valuation and taxation. IAAO's mission is to promote innovation
and excellence in property appraisal, assessment administration and
property tax policy through professional development, education,
research, and technical assistance. IAAO currently serves more than
8,500 members worldwide.
Media Contact:
Mike Ardis, Sr. Director of Communications, Technology & Publications
ardis@iaao.org - 816-701-8141