President and CEO

Arizona Trucking Association; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) in Tolleson, AZ seeks a dynamic President & CEO to lead ATA and the ATA Foundation, with responsibility for staff, programs, and mission. This executive will serve as the Foundation's Executive Director and report to a 44‑member Board of Directors.

The role requires strategic vision, policy advocacy, strong fundraising, and exemplary communication to advance trucking interests and member service across the state. Travel and event leadership are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree strongly desired; qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• 4–8 years of related senior management experience.
• Experience within the trucking/transportation industry or with a member-based association strongly preferred.
• Registered lobbying experience and established relationships with elected/appointed officials

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Association's principal, registered lobbyist to the Arizona State Legislature and Congressional Delegation; lead advocacy on issues such as lawsuit/legal-system abuse, predatory towing, transportation funding, and tolling
• Serve as chief spokesperson and media contact for the Association
• Lead membership recruitment and retention efforts
• Oversee all financial activities of the Association and ATA Foundation, including budget management and fiscal reporting
• Direct strategic planning, fundraising, and grants management for the ATA Foundation's scholarship, safety, and outreach programs
• Manage the Association's Political Action Committee

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Advocacy / lobbying

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Founded in 1937, the Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) is the voice of the trucking industry in Arizona, representing approximately 330 member companies — from small, family-owned businesses to major interstate carriers — along with allied industry partners across the state. ATA's mission is to promote leadership in the Arizona trucking industry, advocate sound transportation policy, and support a safe and efficient goods movement system for the state.

About the Role

The ATA Board of Directors is seeking a dynamic, engaging, and highly qualified professional to serve as the Association's next President & CEO. Reporting to a 44-member Board of Directors, this executive will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for ATA's staff, programs, and mission — including serving as Executive Director of the Arizona Trucking Association Foundation (ATA Foundation), the Association's affiliated 501(c)(3) charitable and educational arm, governed by its own 14-member board.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Association's principal, registered lobbyist to the Arizona State Legislature and Congressional Delegation; lead advocacy on issues such as lawsuit/legal-system abuse, predatory towing, transportation funding, and tolling
• Serve as chief spokesperson and media contact for the Association
• Lead membership recruitment and retention efforts
• Oversee all financial activities of the Association and ATA Foundation, including budget management and fiscal reporting
• Direct strategic planning, fundraising, and grants management for the ATA Foundation's scholarship, safety, and outreach programs
• Manage the Association's Political Action Committee

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree strongly desired; qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis
• 4–8 years of related senior management experience, with a track record of effectively leading an organization
• Experience within the trucking/transportation industry or with a member-based association strongly preferred
• Registered lobbying experience and established relationships with elected/appointed officials
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking experience
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed

This is a well-compensated position, commensurate with experience, with a comprehensive executive benefits package.

Our Hiring Process

• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis through the close date below
• Resumes presented to the Search Committee
• First round of interviews (mid-September 2026)
• Second round of interviews as needed (late September 2026)
• Final selection and offer (targeted by early October 2026)
• Start date to be mutually determined

Apply by:

August 28, 2026

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To apply, please submit a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, and current salary [e-mail]. Professional references will be requested later in the process once mutual interest has been established. A release will be required of top candidates to verify employment, education, and background.

This search is being conducted in a highly confidential manner. Information submitted by applicants — including resumes, cover letters, and related materials — will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating candidates for this position and will be shared only with the ATA Search Committee and Board of Directors as necessary to the search process. Applicant information will not be shared with ATA members, the public, or any third party without the candidate's consent, except as required to conduct standard background, employment, and education verification for finalist candidates. Applicants may request that their materials be withdrawn from consideration at any time by [e-mail].

Additional details can be found here: https://aztrucking.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ATA_ExecutiveSearch.pdf