The Foundation of NACE is built on the efforts of many volunteers, donors and leaders who believe in our mission. The Foundation owes a special debt of gratitude to the Past Presidents who have led the organization since its founding in 1985. We are proud to honor them here.
| 2021 | Terry Shields, CPCE, CSEP |
| 2020 | Harvey Stern, CPCE, CMP |
| 2018-2019 | Zena Phillips, CPCE, CMP |
| 2017-2018 | David Buckley, CSEP |
| 2016-2017 | Gary McCreary, CPCE, CMP, CSEP |
| 2015-2016 | Timothy Lam, CHT, CGSP |
| 2013-2015 | Gary Baumann, CPCE |
| 2010-2013 | Troy Conklin |
| 2007-2010 | Eric Ostrow |
| 2004-2007 | Shelley Pedersen, CPCE |
| 1998-2004 | Deborah Hinson |
| 1994-1998 | Roderick Westmaas, CPCE |
| 1992-1994 | Michael Wright |
| 1990-1992 | Judy Cantu |
| 1985-1990 | Peter Gunther, CPCE, CMP |