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George MillerGeorge Miller, CAE, MS
Practice Director, McKinley Advisors
As a practice director on McKinley’s Organizational Excellence team, George plays an essential role in leading clients to realistic, yet transformative solutions. Based in Chicago, George joined the firm after 20 years working in the association and higher education fields including leadership positions with the Institute of Food Technologists and Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
During that time, he focused on continuing education product portfolios and technical training—all while developing a passion for helping others grow and succeed through transformational leadership development experiences. Today, George applies his collective experiences and passions to partner with clients on strategy development, governance, research, membership, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) projects.
George is a graduate of the University of Evansville, Florida State University, and the Second City Training Center. He is an active volunteer with Association Forum, having chaired and served on multiple committees.  George is also an avid open water swimmer, competing in several swims both at home and abroad—from a marathon swim in Barbados to several local 5Ks on Lake Michigan and beyond!

 

Tim HopkinsTim Hopkins, CAE
Managing Director, McKinley Advisors
A true innovator at heart, Tim excels at helping associations address complexities with creative, human-centered approaches that maximize their potential.
As a managing director on McKinley’s Organizational Excellence team, Tim partners with associations to support their challenges and opportunities related to strategy, strategy implementation, and other areas focused on people and structures: governance and leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and organizational effectiveness.
Tim joined McKinley in early 2020 under unique circumstances. One month after he started, the office closed due to COVID-19, and he continued his official onboarding from home. This unexpected turn gave us the opportunity to see first-hand two of Tim’s greatest strengths: adaptability and the ability to build connections under any circumstance.
Tim has 20 years of experience leading complex initiatives that transform mission-driven organizations. He is a highly skilled strategist, focusing on culture, change management, inclusiveness and world-class user experiences. His accomplishments include supporting and enabling organizational efficiencies, revenue growth and member engagement.
Prior to joining the McKinley team, Tim was director of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Digital Center, a centralized digital strategy hub that created and executed digital strategy across the organization. During his time at IAFC,  he led a digital transformation, created a public safety IT strategy group, and helped create and launch the Diversity Executive Leadership Program (iDELP). The program aimed to foster diversity and inclusion across the Fire-EMS service, as well as IAFC’s national and association leadership. Tim is passionate about giving a voice to underrepresented leaders and celebrating the strengths of every individual. In fact, he believes that this dynamic distinguishes good from great organizations.
Tim is highly engaged in the association community. He is the Chair of the ASAE Diversity + Inclusion Committee (2023-2025). He also served on the ASAE Technology Professionals Advisory Council and several conference proposal review boards. He is a sought-after thought leader and facilitator at national and local events.
Tim has a bachelor’s degree in Information Science from Christopher Newport University. In 2021, he earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation, the highest professional credential in the association industry. Outside the office, you can find him playing with his two kids, watching sports and cheering on the Liverpool Football Club, or traveling the globe. Some of his favorite places include Sarajevo, Bosnia; Cape Town, South Africa; and Barcelona, Spain.

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