Timothy W. McNichol Named New Executive Director of ACOFP

CHICAGO, November 6, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) has announced the appointment of Timothy W. McNichol, Esq., as its new Executive Director, effective January 19, 2027. McNichol will take over from Bob Moore, who has been leading the organization for eight years and will retire from full-time association management to focus on an executive coaching and consulting practice.

McNichol, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer of the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI), brings extensive experience in advancing osteopathic medicine. He has over 20 years of leadership experience, covering organizational strategy, board governance, operations, finance, government relations, educational initiatives, membership growth, and strategic partnerships. McNichol joined ACOI in 2006 as Deputy Executive Director and played a pivotal role in establishing and directing the organization's federal advocacy efforts. Under his tenure, ACOI developed an online learning platform and secured over $1.5 million in educational funding.

Moore, who has been with ACOFP since 2018, has led the organization through significant growth and change. During his tenure, ACOFP has successfully navigated the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, modernized its operations, diversified its revenue streams, strengthened its workplace culture, expanded its philanthropic activities, and more than doubled its fiscal reserves to over $10 million.

To ensure a smooth transition, Moore and McNichol will collaborate for approximately one month following McNichol's start date. During this period, they will focus on the orderly transfer of responsibilities, key relationships, and organizational priorities.

The ACOFP, representing over 26,000 practicing osteopathic family physicians, residents, students, and allied health professionals, continues to work towards promoting excellence in osteopathic family medicine through quality education, visionary leadership, and responsible advocacy. The organization has undergone significant growth and change during Moore's tenure, including the modernization of operations, diversification of revenue, strengthened workplace culture, expanded philanthropic activities, and more than doubling its fiscal reserves to over $10 million.

McNichol will join an organization that has undergone significant growth and change during Moore's tenure. Since 2018, ACOFP has navigated the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, modernized its operations, diversified its revenue, strengthened its workplace culture, expanded its philanthropic activity, and more than doubled its fiscal reserves to over $10 million.

To support continuity, Moore and McNichol will work together for approximately one month following McNichol's January 19 start date. During that period, they will focus on the orderly transfer of responsibilities, key relationships, and organizational priorities to help ensure a smooth leadership transition.