Why this Matters
Leadership Risk is Real
Leadership transitions are inevitable — unprepared transitions are optional.
If your organization relies heavily on one leader, lacks a clear succession plan, or wants stronger alignment between Executive Director and Board leadership, Leadership X2 is designed for you.
This program equips Midland nonprofits with the tools and structure to ensure long-term stability, resilience, and leadership continuity.
Program Logistics
Four in-person quarterly sessions hosted at MSS (3500 N. A Street, Midland).
Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.
Program: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Wednesday, January 20, 2027
Four virtual coaching sessions will be scheduled directly between CMP faculty and each participating agency’s leadership team to support application of the program content.
Participant Investment
$500 per organization
$100 discount for WTXNBT Members
Your investment includes full participation for a three-person leadership team (Executive Director and two Executive Board Members), along with:
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Four in-person cohort sessions
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Four facilitated virtual coaching sessions designed to support the development of a practical, organization-specific succession plan
Leadership X2 Information Session Recording
Watch the recording of the Leadership X2 Information Session to learn how this year-long, cohort-based program will help Midland County nonprofits build a clear, actionable succession plan through executive and board partnership, expert faculty guidance, and structured coaching.
Participation Requirements
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The Executive Director/CEO must attend all four in-person sessions.
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At least one Executive Committee Board Member must also be present at each session.
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A total of three leaders (Executive Director and two Executive Committee Board Members) must be designated for participation.
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Participants must complete required pre-work, assessments, and coaching sessions.
Organizations must be based in Midland County.
Priority consideration will be given to organizations anticipating an Executive Director/CEO transition within the next five years.
Applications Close Friday, March 13 at 5 p.m.
Meet the Faculty
Leadership X2 is facilitated by experienced talent and transition experts from CareerMP (CMP), bringing decades of leadership development and succession planning expertise to the nonprofit sector.
CMP is a talent and transition firm in the business of developing people and organizations across the full talent lifecycle—from Recruitment and Leadership Development to Outplacement support. Founded in 2000, CMP is a minority- and woman-owned firm headquartered in the United States with global reach.
Maryanne Pina
Maryanne Piña is a CEO, entrepreneur, and professional development facilitator who helps nonprofit leaders strengthen the people side of mission delivery—leadership capability, career mobility, and organizational resilience. As CEO of Career Management Partners (CMP), she leads work across leadership development, executive search, and career transition services, supporting organizations across the Americas, Asia, and Europe. CMP is the only minority- and woman-owned firm in the U.S. with a global presence across the full talent lifecycle.
Maryanne is the founder of the Latino Career Assessment™ and the visionary behind CMP’s Career Victory Portal, an AI-enabled, multilingual platform offering contemporary tools and resources that accelerate leader and career development. Her work centers on practical, strengths-based development—building confidence, communication, influence, and decision-making under pressure.
Maryanne brings a nonprofit CEO lens through her board service with King Foundation and her leadership on the Learning & Development Committee for Philanthropy Southwest. She is recognized by Latino Leaders magazine as one of the most influential Latinas in America and has been honored as a 2026 Top 50 Women to Know in Texas. A sought-after speaker, Maryanne facilitates conversations that help leaders scale impact while staying grounded in purpose, people, and performance.
Joe Frodsham
As President of Career Management Partners (CMP), Joe Frodsham has extensive experience across multiple industries leading human resource functions and building cutting-edge talent management systems. Prior to becoming President of CMP, Joe led JBKF Group. As President of JBKF, Joe spent a decade as a consultant to companies across industries, helping them build talent, grow, and manage change.
Prior to forming JBKF Group, Joe served as Vice President of Talent and as the interim Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Tenet Healthcare, the largest publicly owned hospital chain in the United States. Prior to Tenet, Joe was Global Director, Leadership Development, at Whirlpool Corporation, helping the company achieve the international ranking as the 11th best company for leaders according to the annual Hewitt study. Joe also worked with Compaq Computer Corporation from 1996 to 2002, assuming a series of progressively larger roles, ultimately leading the staffing and organizational effectiveness functions. Joe began his career with Andersen Consulting.
Joe earned his bachelor's degree in psychology and his master's degree in organizational behavior from Brigham Young University. He has published many articles, co-authored two books on careers - "Make it Work" and “Don’t Dread Monday” - and is a speaker and recognized expert on talent, leadership, change, and organization development. Joe’s areas of expertise include:
- Talent strategy and systems
- Executive assessment and development
- Executive coaching
- Team assessment and development
- Career transition and development
- Organizational development
- Executive Search
Joe is a lifetime member of Phi Kappa Phi and actively supports mission-driven nonprofits. Currently Joe is on the Board of Directors for American Diabetes of Association (ADA) of North Texas.
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Questions?
Email Autumn Vest, MSS Executive Director, or Call (432) 685-0404.