Executive Director
Jodi Ann Ray, CAE, has led TXCPA as President & CEO since 2017, bringing 24+ years of association leadership. A former MPI VP and chamber CEO, she’s a recognized leader in governance, member experience and advocacy.
Jodi Ann Ray brings more than two decades of leadership in association management to her role as President & CEO of the Texas Society of CPAs. Since 2017, she has led TXCPA with a focus on advocacy, member engagement and advancing the accounting profession across the state.
Before joining TXCPA, Jodi Ann served as Vice President of Membership and Volunteer Experience at Meeting Professionals International, overseeing governance, board operations and member engagement. She also held CEO roles at several chambers of commerce in Connecticut, North Carolina, and Texas, where she focused on economic and community development, government affairs and member services.
A graduate of Fairfield University and a Certified Association Executive (CAE), Jodi Ann is an active member of ASAE, past chair of both the CPA Society of Executives Association and the Texas Society of Association Executives. She lives in Celina, Texas, with her husband Joey, their five children and three mini dachshunds.