The Moran Company Leading CEO Search for the Oklahoma State Medical Association
June 4, 2026 – The Moran Company, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the non-profit sector, was recently retained by the Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA) to recruit the organization’s next CEO. Jon Rosell is leading the assignment. The OSMA board of trustees seeks an energetic, experienced, and highly skilled CEO to work collaboratively with the board, staff and membership to lead and support all areas of the organization.
The CEO will provide leadership in the development and implementation of the association’s statement of vision, mission, and goals, and the corresponding strategies, plans, and budgets. They will approve plans and budgets as part of the annual planning and budgeting cycle and presents recommendations to the board of trustees.
Candidates must have a minimum five years of successful executive leadership experience. Preference will be given to demonstrated leadership in professional medical associations and the Certified Association Executive credential. Undergraduate degree required, but a graduate degree preferred. Ability to attend frequent morning, evening, and weekend meetings required.
Professional Qualifications and Personal Characteristics
The following qualifications and characteristics are desired for this position. Additionally, the successful candidate must possess a strong ability and desire to support the membership of OSMA.
- Enthusiasm and energy, an inspirational attitude to support the OSMA membership and the practice of medicine.
- Effective personnel and management skills.
- Ability to create and communicate a long-term vision for OSMA.
- Ability to build a high-performing team and a positive work culture.
- Excellent communication skills, including effective public speaking abilities.
- Excellent experience and knowledge in public policy and legislative advocacy, specifically related to the practice of medicine.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with other organizations and institutions to advance the goals of OSMA.
- Strong capability to navigate complex policy, political, and legislative challenges and opportunities.
- Excellent political/legislative savvy and relationship-building skills.
The Oklahoma State Medical Association is a professional membership organization that represents physicians, medical students, and healthcare leaders across Oklahoma. It serves as an advocate for the medical profession and works to support physicians through continuing medical education, leadership development, practice resources, public health initiatives, and healthcare policy engagement.
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The Moran Company, based in Leawood, KS, specializes in searches for non-profit leadership, including executive directors, fundraising/development directors, hospital foundation directors, and other senior executives. Bill Moran founded the search firm in 1996. He has worked on more than 70 non-profit searches. He brings a rare combination to the search sector having spent 10 years as senior fundraising staff and 12 years as a successful fundraising consultant serving more than 100 clients.
Mr. Moran founded the search firm in 1996. He has worked on more than 70 non-profit searches. He brings a rare combination to the search sector of having spent another 10 years as senior fundraising staff and 12 years as a successful fundraising consultant serving more than 100 clients.
Mr. Rosell has more than 30 years of non-profit leadership experience in associations, education, human services and healthcare. He began his career as a special education teacher and transitioned to a 17-year administrative career within special education in both public and private, non-profit leadership roles.
American Counseling Association Search
The Moran Company recently placed Brian Banks as the new CEO of the American Counseling Association. “We are thrilled to welcome Brian back to ACA,” said ACA governing council president M. Elsa Soto Leggett. “At a time when policy and advocacy efforts are a central concern for our organization, it’s exciting to have Brian’s deep knowledge in this area as a resource. Given his ongoing commitment to advancing the counseling profession, as well as his skill in relationship development and organizational leadership, we knew he was the right person to lead our organization into its next phase. We look forward to seeing ACA grow and flourish under his leadership. Known for his strategic vision, collaborative leadership and commitment to equitable access to mental health care, Banks brings a forward‑thinking, mission‑centered approach to leading ACA into its next chapter.”
Mr. Banks is a nationally recognized leader in government affairs, public policy and strategic advocacy. He brings more than two decades of experience advancing mental health access, strengthening professional standards and shaping impactful national legislation. Mr. Banks previously worked at ACA from 2019–2024, serving for four years as ACA’s chief government affairs and public policy officer.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
