Since its creation in 1981, the National Association of Probation Executives has been blessed with a number of visionary probation leaders who have served as President. The following individuals have served as the organization’s Presidents:
| Term | President | State |
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| 1982-1984 | Richard E. Longfellow | Georgia |
| 1984-1986 | Don R. Stiles | Texas |
| 1986-1988 | Henry C. Duffie | Arizona |
| 1988-1990 | Donald Cochran | Massachusetts |
| 1990-1992 | Donald Cochran | Massachusetts |
| 1992-1994 | Gerald Buck | California |
| 1994-1996 | Ronald P. Corbett, Jr. | Massachusetts |
| 1996-1998 | David Savage | Washington |
| 1998-2000 | Robert L. Bingham | Indiana |
| 2000-2002 | Dan Richard Beto | Texas |
| 2002-2004 | Ronald R. Goethals | Texas |
| 2004-2006 | Cherlyn K. Townsend | Nevada |
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