What’s the McKinley difference? Our people.
McKinley’s consultants and staff bring a rich and diverse set of experiences and expertise in a range of industries including healthcare, education, journalism, financial services, hospitality, marketing, the arts, consumer goods and graphic design. With our CAEs, FASAEs, MBAs, other advanced degrees and decades of collective association experience, the McKinley team represents the powerful intersection of association knowledge and business acumen.
We share a common passion to use our talents to serve the association community, which creates a work environment based on shared vision, strong values and trusted relationships with each other and our clients. In short, McKinley staff love what we do—and we continue to learn and grow year after year so that we can bring you our best.
![]()
The Partners
![]() |
Jodie Slaughter, FASAE President & Founding Partner |
![]() |
Jay Younger, FASAE Managing Partner & Chief Consultant |
![]()
The Team
![]() |
Caroline Bronaugh Consultant |
![]() |
Mike Norbut Managing Consultant, Chicago |
![]() |
Ellie Stavropoulos Research Associate |
![]() |
Patrick Glaser Director of Research |
![]() |
Eric Evans Project Associate |
![]() |
Rachel Friedmann Marketing Manager |
![]() |
Jessica Marko Senior Consultant |
![]() |
Samantha Dina Project Associate |
![]() |
Jesus Villeda Marketing & Operations Associate |
![]() |
Sarah Renner-Pugh Marketing Consultant |
![]() |
Karli Kasonik Susi Managing Consultant |
![]() |
Shelley Sanner, CAE Managing Consultant |
![]() |
Liz Williamson Project Consultant |
![]() |
Tracy Talbot Practice Director |















