The National Association of Sales Professionals (NASP) was founded on the principles that Sales needed a group to certify, organize, and develop people.

It officially started in 1991, although meetings date back to the early 1980's in Chicago. Michael Reagan was the founder and remains member 001 and participates in the organization's activities.

In the summer of 2007, Roderic Hairston became the Association's new President. Rod’s background is sales – selling a profound vision of people operating at full and peak potential. He spent several years working for Tony Robbins at Anthony Robbins & Associates and the Anthony Robbins Foundation. During this tenure, he sold a vision to better people to thousands of business men and women. Later, he started his own practice of coaching and mentoring business leaders, professional athletes, and celebrities.

Now, NASP continues to expand their footprint as the organization prepares to expand internationally with partnerships in Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, France, Germany, and England. A new NASP is rising as the need for a Global Sales Certification becomes the driving force for the Association's growth.

As the new NASP launches in 2008, Rod and crew are determined to achieve a new vision of providing value and community to its membership. Moreover, we will endeavor to reach out to all individuals and organizations interested in building professional sales to attain the highest heights of professionalism, integrity, and value to societies and peoples worldwide.