A high-energy executive with an entrepreneurial spirit, Jason Altepeter brings more than 15 years of leadership experience to his role as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at National Merchants Association (NMA).

Altepeter, an experienced strategist with global, enterprise-level sales, coaching and operations experience, serves as an asset to the team by reviewing key NMA priorities and translating them into a comprehensive strategic plan.  He is responsible for partnering with institutional leadership, special committees, and consultants to support the execution of key initiatives.

A passionate team leader who possesses the innate aspiration to see people and teams succeed, Altepeter believes that effective planning and organizational management are keys to driving NMA and the industry forward.

Altepeter is a hard-core runner, savvy winery owner, and global traveler.