NCPG Names Charles H. Jeffers II Interim Executive Director

Seasoned leadership executive and The Jeffers Group founder to assume strategic operations immediately.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) announced today Charles H. Jeffers II, leadership executive and founder of The Jeffers Group, a consulting firm specializing in interim executive leadership, governance, strategic operations, and organizational culture, will join the advocacy organization as Interim Executive Director effective immediately.

“Charles’ depth of experience in understanding culture dynamics, operational demands, and board governance is key to our selecting him to lead as Interim Executive Director of NCPG,” said Derek Longmeier, NCPG’s Board President. “As he navigates the leadership transition, he will be focused on operations aligned with strategy and transparency, and culture reflecting NCPG values. Our search for a permanent Executive Director will begin in January 2027, led by Vetted Solutions.”

Jeffers is the founder and principal consultant of The Jeffers Group, bringing more than 30 years of nonprofit executive leadership and organizational consulting experience to organizations navigating complex challenges. Having served in and alongside organizations in executive leadership roles throughout his career, he has firsthand experience in managing challenges that could undermine an organization and to instead ensure further strengthening.

Jeffers has served as Interim Executive Director of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and previously as Chief Executive Officer of the Bermuda Tourism Authority. He has also held senior leadership roles spanning technology, operations, membership, strategic planning, destination sales, and marketing, and has advised convention and visitors bureaus across the country on customer relationship management. He serves on the board of Baltimore SquashWise and the Board of Trustees of Maine Central Institute and holds a Master of Public Administration from Georgia State University and a bachelor’s degree from American International College.