---
url: 'https://dri.es/update-on-drupal-association-executive-director-search'
title: 'Update on Drupal Association Executive Director search'
author:
  name: 'Dries Buytaert'
  url: 'https://dri.es/about'
date: '2012-10-17T15:51:00-04:00'
license: 'https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/'
type: blog
tags:
  - Drupal
  - 'Drupal Association'
published: true
id: 2806
---

# Update on Drupal Association Executive Director search

In June, Jacob Redding, our Executive Director at the [Drupal Association](https://www.drupal.org/association), decided that it was time for him to transition out of the Executive Director role to pursue new challenges. Hence, the [Drupal Association Board of Directors](https://www.drupal.org/association/board) started [a search for a new Executive Director](https://dri.es/transitions-at-the-drupal-association). We have had some very promising conversations, which we feel will lead to a strong placement that will strengthen and grow the Drupal Association and the community.

The Board understands the importance of the Executive Director search and is conducting it with diligence and thoroughness. Since that means there is a chance that the next Executive Director will not be secured by Jacob's departure, the Board has worked with the Association staff to implement a continuity and transition plan for the organization. For the next four months, Megan Sanicki, former Director of Sales &amp; Business Development at the Drupal Association, and Jacob Redding will both serve as Managing Directors of the Association. Megan has already worked closely with Jacob over the last two years to build the Drupal Association and set direction. In the event that there is a gap of time between Executive Directors, Megan will be well prepared to bridge that gap and ensure operations continue without missing a beat. And, in this new role, she will focus on optimizing Drupal Association operations, so we will be positioned for the new Executive Director to start strong on his or her first day.

Please welcome Megan to her new position at the Drupal Association.
