Jeff Bracken practices a personal philosophy of lifelong learning and professional development, and giving back to the larger community that we are a part of.  Following are the professional associations that have proven their value over the years.

• Baldrige Performance Excellence Program (www.nist.gov/baldrige)
  
  Jeff has served on the Board of Examiners for the Baldrige Program since 2003 as an Examiner, Senior Examiner, Team Leader, Scorebook Editor, Mentor and Alumni.  Since 1987, the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award has remained the highest level of recognition that a U.S. based organization can receive for performance excellence.

• Quality Texas Foundation (www.texas-quality.org)
  
  Jeff has been affiliated with the Quality Texas Foundation since 2000.  He served as an Examiner, Senior Examiner and Process Coach for the Texas Award for Performance Excellence from 2000 through 2003.  He was a Member of the Foundation's Board of Overseers from 2001 through 2007, and was named a member of the Training Faculty in 2011.  Founded in 1993, The Quality Texas Foundation administers the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. The Texas Award is based on the Baldrige Criteria, and is recognized as a leader among state award processes.
  

• Institute of Management Consultants, Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter (www.imcdfw.org)
  
  Jeff is an active member, and a Certified Management Consultant (CMC®) through the IMC USA CMC process, which has earned ISO/IEC 17024:2003 accreditation.  He is committed to maintaining the highest standards of competence, ethics, professionalism, and client satisfaction through continuing education and periodic certification renewal.

• The Institute of Cultural Affairs (www.ica-usa.org)
  
  Jeff is a Licensed Mentor Trainer of the Technology of Participation® (ToP®) Facilitation Methods through the Institute of Cultural Affairs.

• DFW Organization Development Network (www.dfwodnet.org)
  
  Jeff was a Founding Member of the DFW Organization Development Network in 1994, and has remained an active member since then.

• First Friday Book Synopsis (www.firstfridaybooksynopsis.com)
  
  Jeff enjoys staying current with leading business books through the First Friday Book Synopsis sponsored by Karl Krayer and Randy Mayeux with the Creative Communication Network.