National Judges Council Named Branch CEO
The longtime organization veteran stepped into the lead role after a national search by the board of directors.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in People
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges has tapped Reno-based leader Eryn Jane Branch as its new chief executive officer. Branch previously directed the organization's Family Violence and Domestic Relations Program.
Why it matters
The Reno-headquartered organization supports 30,000 court professionals and impacts more than 4 million families annually. The board selected Branch for her domestic violence expertise and her proven record of building initiatives within the group.
The Reno-based council serves 30,000 professionals and supports 4 million families annually. Founded in 1937, the group currently maintains a membership of 2,000 individuals.
The players
Eryn Jane Branch
The new chief executive officer of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
A Reno-headquartered professional organization serving 30,000 juvenile and family court practitioners.
The details
Following a national search, the board of directors appointed Branch to oversee the organization after her decade-long tenure. She began her work with the council in 2012 as a policy analyst before leading the Family Violence Program starting in 2014. Branch holds a master's degree from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Timeline
1937: The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges was founded.
2012: Eryn Jane Branch began her tenure at the organization.
2014: Branch became the director of the Family Violence Program.
September 24, 2026: Branch was officially named chief executive officer.
The Truckee Meadows View
This appointment follows the long history of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges since its 1937 founding. Branch’s leadership marks the newest chapter for a Reno-headquartered entity with a reach across the national court system.
The transition maintains the organization's headquarters presence in Reno. Future developments regarding the council's national court initiatives will continue to originate from this local office.
The takeaway
Branch brings over a decade of internal experience to her new role as chief executive officer. Residents and industry observers can track the organization's evolving policy initiatives through upcoming council announcements.
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