Jim Thompson

Jim Thompson, CAE, IOM is President & CEO of Tying It Together Consulting, where he advises mission driven associations and nonprofits on governance, strategy, membership and organizational effectiveness. With more than two decades of executive experience across local, state and national organizations, Jim specializes in helping boards and leadership teams clarify roles, strengthen governance systems and align strategic priorities with operational execution.
His background includes serving as CEO and senior executive for multiple national associations, where he led governance modernization initiatives, supported strategic planning and structural realignment and advanced member value through improved education, engagement and organizational performance. Jim also has extensive experience in association management company (AMC) environments, giving him a broad perspective on governance models, board–staff relationships and scalable operational design.
A Certified Association Executive (CAE) and IOM graduate, Jim is recognized for translating complex organizational challenges into practical, systems based solutions that improve decision making, accountability and long term sustainability. His work emphasizes mission alignment, effective volunteer leadership and governance practices that support innovation and strategic clarity.