Massee McKinley’s maternal ancestor is the 22nd and 24th U.S. President Grover Cleveland. McKinley is fond of and a consistent advocate for the 25th U.S. President William McKinley, who is his 2nd Great Uncle.
McKinley was the founding partner of Peerage Communications, LLC, an executive and political communications and public relations boutique consulting firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. He has written for the likes of Delta Airlines, The Coca-Cola Company, LVMH (Louis Vuitton), Burberry, Hermès and Ferragamo. McKinley has also written for three former United States House Speakers. Beginning June 1st of this year, McKinley now serves at the Director of Marketing and Brand Engagement at Long Island University.
McKinley is the Co-Founder, Vice President and Chief of Staff of The Society of Presidential Descendants (https://www.societyofpresidentialdescendants.org). In his current capacity with the National First Ladies Day Commission, he serves as Co-Chair of the Commission Board of Trustees (https://firstladiesday.org).
McKinley is an avid historical autograph collector. His personal collection now includes every United States President. He is now working on obtaining all the autographs of the United States First Ladies.
