Jay Younger, FASAE

We can’t help but notice that Jay Younger’s reputation often precedes him. It has to do with his uncanny ability to advance board and staff relationships, his constant state of calm, his skill in crunching numbers on the most complex spreadsheets and the rumor that he can keep up with the best of them at late night ASAE events. Back in the office, Jay is the president & CEO who makes sure that McKinley is one of the best places his employees have ever worked while earning the loyalty of his clients who seek his guidance again and again.

During Jay’s twenty-five-plus years in the association industry, he has become widely known as an expert in strategic planning, governance, business analysis, facilitation and organizational development. He has a consistent track record of helping clients tackle challenging issues and arrive at unprecedented successes and is the beloved leader of the McKinley staff team. 

Jay is known for his uncanny ability to ensure that all participants feel they have been heard and included and to unify disparate audiences to proceed towards a common goal. In addition to his direct work with McKinley’s clients, Jay brings a wealth of expertise, experience, and positive energy to our project teams, supporting McKinley’s senior staff in their efforts to deliver exceptional client value.

Jay has been selected to receive the 2024 Association Partner of the Year Award and will be recognized at the Salute to Association Excellence hosted by Association TRENDS and CEO Update. He is an ASAE Fellow, and chaired ASAE Business Services Board of Directors in 2021. He also served on its Membership Section Council from 1999-2005, with a stint as chair in 2004-2005. Jay is a frequent presenter, author and contributor to a wide range of industry events and publications. At home, Jay is the quintessential family man, trading in his golf clubs for his kids’ ballet recitals, trips to the playground and countless early mornings. A native Washingtonian, Jay holds a B.A. in English from Duke University. 

Read Jay's posts on the McKinley Insights Blog