Building an Association People Want to Be A Part Of - Patrick McCloud, CEO, VAMA

In his first-ever podcast appearance, Patrick McCloud joins The Associated to reflect on 25 years of leadership at the Virginia Apartment Management Association (VAMA) and the people-first philosophy that’s shaped it all.From the unique formation of VAMA through the merging of local affiliates, to Patrick’s personable approach with members, this conversation is packed with insight on what it really takes to build an association people want to be a part of.Patrick shares:Why personal connection drives engagement.Why fun plus business is a winning formula.Why great leadership often means letting others think it was their idea.Add in career development, member experience, and a surprise karaoke story involving bongos, and you’ve got a great episode.Guest Bio: Patrick McCloud is native of Virginia. He spent most of his life growing up in the Richmond area. Upon completion of high school he enrolled in and attended Bridgewater College in Harrisonburg, VA where in 1993 he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science. After that he did what many college grads with political aspirations do, he went to Washington. Patrick spent the spring and summer of 1994 interning with the Clinton administration in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs. Upon completing his term there Patrick was hired by The State Affairs Company, a public relations, government affairs firm based in Arlington, VA. During his 6 years with the firm, Patrick spent a considerable amount of his time uncovering the political involvement and contribution structure of the American Trial Lawyer Industry. Patrick’s work helped focus national attention on the call for Tort Reform in such publications as the Wall Street Journal.In 2000 Patrick took over the leadership helm of the association as its Chief Executive Officer. In his role Patrick oversees all administrative and legislative coordination for the Virginia Apartment Management Association. Since his arrival in 2000 Patrick has been a strong supporter of enhanced career development opportunities and professionalism within the multi-family housing industry. His legislative coordination and messaging has lead to passage of numerous pro-industry pieces of legislation. He is considered by many an expert in multi-family public relations and legislative interpretation.Patrick has served as a Board of Directors of the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the NAA Education Institute (NAAEI). He is past chair of NAA’s Association Executive’s Council, a member of the NAA Budget and Finance committee, former chair of the NAAEI Program Administration Committee and a NAAEI Faculty member.Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn HERE.CONNECT WITH US!Hit subscribe and get ready for a fresh take on the apartment association world!Bryan Holladay on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-holladay-10003219Todd Whitlow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/todd-whitlow-b7800529CLTPR Management on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cltpr-managementCLTPR Management Website: www.cltprmanagement.comThe Associated Podcast: www.cltprmanagement.com/podBrownlee, Whitlow, & Praet on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brownleewhitlowpraetBrownlee, Whitlow, & Praet Website: https://bwpf-law.com