Tatum & Davis Published Board Membership Guide
Jacksonville-based Tatum & Davis has released a new book written by Tate Pursell on securing corporate board seats.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in People
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Tatum & Davis published A Roadmap to Your Next Board Seat on October 1, 2026. The new book, authored by Tate Pursell, provides a strategic framework for senior executives aiming to obtain positions on corporate and association boards.
Why it matters
The guide serves to assist high-level professionals in articulating the specific governance value they can provide to prospective boards. It targets the increasing complexity of identifying and securing roles in modern corporate leadership structures.
The publication is identified by three distinct ISBNs including 979-8-9978610-0-1 for the paperback edition. The author brings experience from serving on 13 corporate and association boards.
The players
Tatum & Davis
Tatum & Davis is a Jacksonville-based publishing firm.
Tate Pursell
Tate Pursell is the author of A Roadmap to Your Next Board Seat and an executive who has served on 13 corporate and association boards.
The details
The book offers actionable instruction on refining board-focused profiles and identifying companies where an executive's professional experience is most relevant. It further details the necessary processes for developing governance-oriented relationships and preparing for high-stakes board interviews.
Timeline
October 1, 2026: The Roadmap to Your Next Board Seat was officially published.
Market Landscape
This release follows a growing pattern of professionalization in corporate governance recruitment as identified in the 2025 Spencer Stuart U.S. Board Index. It positions the guide as a direct resource for the increasing number of executives seeking to formalize their paths into the boardroom.
Executives can utilize these strategies to streamline their outreach to companies and improve their professional positioning for board interviews. The book provides a practical roadmap that may shorten the search time for professionals currently targeting their first or next board seat.
The takeaway
Securing a board seat requires a highly targeted approach that emphasizes governance skills rather than standard operational experience. Professionals should focus on building a clear, value-driven profile before beginning formal outreach to potential organizations.
Further reading
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More information
To purchase the guide or learn more, visit the book purchase information.
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