Patrick Glaser is a chief practice officer at McKinley and a recognized thought leader in the association community, focusing on leading-edge challenges including business model transformation, artificial intelligence, navigating disruption and strategic agility. With a background in both nonprofit leadership and research, Patrick brings both technical expertise and substantive understanding of associations to his work with McKinley's clients.
He has led dozens of research and member engagements for associations such as the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), the Equipment Leasing and Financing Association (ELFA) and the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS). Patrick’s approach combines rigorous research methodology with practical application, delivering actionable insights that drive organizational decision-making.
As an active voice in the association space, Patrick has delivered keynote addresses at ASAE's Executive Leadership Forum and Artificial Intelligence Summit, presented on ESG to Association Forum's Governance SIG, and facilitated sessions at several ASAE CEO Issues Forums. He has been a regular presenter at ASAE Annual Conferences, speaking on diverse topics including workforce challenges, innovation in associations, navigating divergent belief systems, and building effective research agendas. Patrick also serves as Co-Chair of the 7 Measures of Success Taskforce and has chaired Standards and Education Committees for the Insights Association.
Patrick holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, a Master of Public Administration (MPA), and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Survey Research from the University of Connecticut.
When not volunteering, Patrick enjoys sailing, traveling and spending time with his wife Gillian and their well-loved beagle, Blue, and feisty feline, Chirp.
Read Patrick's latest articles and blog posts
Moving from Data Informed to Data Optimized (McKinley)
Tackling Workforce Challenges (ASAE)
Building New Revenue Opportunities (ASAE)
