Executive Director

The Opportunity

The Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice (TAHCH) seeks a bold, strategic Executive Director (ED) to lead one of Texas’s most influential voices for home-based care through a period of significant industry disruption and opportunity. This role calls for a visionary, change-oriented leader who can assess complex policy, market, and member dynamics; set a clear direction; challenge outdated approaches; and convert strategy into measurable gains in advocacy influence, member value, financial strength, and statewide leadership.

Working in close partnership with the Board of Directors, a highly knowledgeable staff, engaged volunteer leaders, and external advocacy partners, the ED will set organizational direction, advance strategic priorities, and ensure that TAHCH continues to deliver meaningful results for its members. The successful candidate will bring sound judgment, association leadership experience, political and regulatory awareness, and the ability to unify diverse stakeholders around shared priorities.

This is an opportunity for a steady, strategic, and mission-focused leader to build on a strong foundation while bringing fresh energy, modern approaches, and a more assertive voice to help shape the future of home care and hospice in Texas.

This position is located in Austin, TX.

Founded in 1969, the Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice (TAHCH) is a statewide, member-driven nonprofit association representing more than 1,200 home care and hospice organizations across Texas. Its mission is to advocate for ethical practices, quality, and economic viability of licensed home care and hospice providers to enhance the well‑being of individuals and their families throughout Texas.

TAHCH serves its members through advocacy, education, networking, regulatory support, professional resources, and timely industry information. The association plays a central role in shaping the legislative and regulatory environment for home care and hospice, representing members before policymakers, regulatory agencies, and other healthcare stakeholders. Its work spans state and federal policy, grassroots engagement, provider education, member communications, and the development of resources that help organizations navigate a complex and highly regulated field.

Guided by a strategic plan focused on public policy influence, member growth and engagement, education, communication, and organizational excellence, TAHCH is committed to strengthening the provider community and advancing high-quality, accessible care across Texas. The organization has annual revenue of approximately $2.7M and a staff of 10.

• Serve as the chief staff officer, reporting to and partnering closely with the Board of Directors to set and execute the association’s strategic direction.
• Provide strategic, externally focused leadership that advances advocacy, industry credibility, membership growth, financial sustainability, and organizational influence.
• Maintain clear communication with the Board and Committee Chairs regarding organizational performance, industry conditions, emerging risks, and strategic priorities.
• Lead implementation of the strategic plan, aligning programs, staffing, advocacy, membership, communications, and finances with organizational priorities.
• Translate strategic goals into measurable plans, KPIs, and cross-functional priorities.
• Identify opportunities to elevate TAHCH as a nationally recognized leader in home care and hospice.

• Serve as a forward-facing advocate and spokesperson for TAHCH at the state and federal levels.
• Strengthen TAHCH’s influence with legislators, regulators, payors, managed care organizations, and healthcare stakeholders.
• Guide government affairs strategy, including grassroots engagement, legislative relationship-building, coalition-building, policy development, and follow-through.
• Collaborate with staff, lobbyists, Government Affairs leadership, Board members, and member advocates to advance legislative and regulatory priorities.
• Support a strong government relations function with clear…