myCPE

Winner Bio

Geoffrey E. Brown, CAE, is an accomplished association executive and leader with a proven track record of delivering growth, innovation, and value. He is currently the chief executive officer of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). In this role, Geoffrey is responsible for the association’s strategic direction, external relations, and ensuring NAPFA’s operational success. Prior to joining NAPFA in 2013, Brown had been an account executive at Sentergroup, a Chicago-based management consultancy specializing in associations and other nonprofit organizations. At Sentergroup, he was responsible for overseeing client relationships, managing day-to-day operations for multiple associations, coordinating the execution of strategic corporate initiatives, and contributing to the firm’s business development efforts. Prior to his time at Sentergroup, Brown served as an association manager for Smithbucklin based in Chicago.