The National Pension Education Association is governed by a seven member Board of Directors which is composed of six members who are elected for two year terms by the membership, and a past president. The terms of the six elected members are staggered so that three are elected at each conference. The board annually elects from among its members a president, president elect, secretary, and treasurer.

The Board of Directors is responsible for the administration of the organization and for providing the leadership necessary to ensure that the NPEA Mission is properly implemented.

Any member interested in serving on the board should notify the president of the board in writing. The Board's nomination committee will make a recommendation of the candidate to be elected at the annual conference.