The NAIA recently hired Lynn Parman as the association's new Chief Operating Officer. Parman has over 23 years of leadership experience in non-profit, regional economic development, and for-profit organizations. Most recently, Parman was vice president of business development in Kansas City for McCownGordon Construction. Prior to McCownGordon, Parman served as president & CEO of the American Royal Association where she directed a team of volunteers and staff to host nationally recognized competitive events, and provide education and scholarship programs to youth from around the country.