The International Association for Private Service Professionals

Welcome

The International Association for Private Service Professionals (IAPSP) is a membership-base trade association created for, and dedicated to, the individuals who are employed in private service. Recently registered as a non-profit corporation with the State of Nevada (USA), we have additionally applied for a 501(c)(6) status with the IRS and continue to pursue our international corporate charters.

The IAPSP is designed for executive members of the private service community including; Estate Managers, Butlers, Household Managers, Personal Assistants, Management Couples, Private Chefs, Managers of Executive Protection, Nanny Managers, Enlisted Aides, Protocol Officers and more. It also includes the Staffing Agencies, Educators, Consultants and Vendors who support the Luxury Market.

Similar institutions have been talked about and attempted for years under different names and leadership but never made it out of planning stages. After those failings and a realistic look at what it would take to make this concept a success, the IAPSP was launched at Starkey International's "Restoring the Art" conference in June of 2006 by a select group of industry leaders. Since that time we have seen steady growth as we extend our arms outward, embracing this International community. Our association is about inclusion, recognition, education, networking and standardizing that which seems at first to defy definition. Holding fast to a powerful vision, our devoted group of Charter Members and our volunteer Board of Directors continue to make great strides forward in creating viable means of networking among our members, establishing a professional image, building an internet presence of our own and organizing educational and social outlets in which the community can engage.

We have no knowledge of anything like us ever existing long term - and we take that challenge seriously! As we grow in numbers and increase our services, this private service community can be assured that we will consider all members with fairness, dignity, intelligence and professionalism. We have an open door policy, an open mind, and above all, a mature and open service heart. We pledge to listen to all voices in the community and provide useful services as our resources allow.

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our network.

David M. Bertnick

President, IAPSP