Jeffrey Tafel

Jeffrey J. Tafel is the president of the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) and a veteran association leader with nearly 30 years of senior management experience.

He previously served as CEO of the Home Builders Association of Western Michigan and as executive director of the IFMA Foundation.

Tafel has also served on multiple association boards and holds the Certified Association Executive credential and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Michigan Technological University. He lives in Portage, Mich.