STRONG
GOVERNANCE.
TRUSTED
LEADERSHIP.
The Certified Trading Card Association is governed by industry leaders committed to strengthening integrity, transparency, and long-term growth across the trading card industry.
How CTCA Is Governed
CTCA operates under a structured leadership model designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and representation across the trading card industry.
Board of Directors
Responsible for strategic direction, governance oversight, and long-term vision for the organization.
Advisory Board
Respected leaders from across the hobby who provide industry expertise and guidance on key initiatives.
Executive Leadership
Responsible for day-to-day operations and execution of CTCA programs and initiatives.
Our Governance Principles
A Voice for the Entire Hobby
CTCA was founded to give the trading card industry a unified voice. Our governance structure ensures that members across all sectors of the hobby — dealers, breakers, auction houses, marketplaces, grading companies, and industry professionals — have a seat at the table as the organization develops standards, initiatives, and programs that shape the future of the industry.
CTCA leadership serves the interests of the entire hobby, ensuring that no single company or sector dominates the direction of the association.
An Independent Industry Organization
The Certified Trading Card Association operates as an independent trade association dedicated to serving the best interests of the entire trading card industry. CTCA is not controlled by any single company, platform, or stakeholder group. Instead, the organization is guided by industry leaders who are committed to strengthening trust, collaboration, and long-term growth across the hobby.
The Complete Governance Reference
The Certified Trading Card Association's full governance documentation — bylaws, policies, codes of conduct, and ethical frameworks — is now consolidated into a single, navigable Governance & Ethics Manual. Explore the ten published sections below.
Accountability to Our Members
The Certified Trading Card Association exists to serve and strengthen the trading card industry through transparent leadership, responsible oversight, and active industry collaboration.
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