The Executive Officer is appointed by the Presiding Bishop and the President of the House of Deputies. As Executive Officer he/she oversees all aspects of the work of Church governance, from site selection through supervision and funding of the work mandated by the convention. The Executive Officer may also be elected to serve as the Secretary of the House of Deputies and, if elected by both houses of General Convention, Secretary of the General Convention.

The Rev. Dr. Gregory S. Straub began his position as Executive Officer on April 15, 2005 and was elected Secretary of the General Convention at the 2006 General Convention.