Our Team
Grau & Associates offers a team of highly skilled subject matter experts, who bring their experience and talents to bear on every project we pursue, adapting to the specific needs of each association.
EXPERTS ON YOUR SIDE
Our team has discipline-specific skill sets in each of the following the areas:
Governance, Board Management, & Executive Directorship
Legal & Tax; Finance & Budgeting
Communications, Marketing, & Social Media
Human Resources
Membership Development
Event Management, Advocacy
…and more
As a team, we insist on communication, quality, efficiency, transparency, and prioritizing our clients’ needs and aspirations.
Grau & Associates assures an association’s streamlined and optimized daily operations because a reliable business foundation empowers an association to confidently address its mission and priorities.
Then, to address these priorities head-on, Grau & Associates delivers “association think-tank” results through engagement, strategy development, and execution. We generate innovative and timely solutions for associations seeking to begin, expand, or recalibrate.
Throughout our process, we work to integrate with your existing team to collaborate and achieve your desired results.
Aaron Grau
President
Tim Hindes
Marketing, Communications, & Social Media
George McElwee
Lobbyist
George is a founding member and managing partner of Commonwealth Strategic Partners (CSP). George brings 20 years of experience to CSP having worked in both the public and private sectors… Read bio
Keith Pemrick
Lobbyist
Keith is a founding member and managing partner of Commonwealth Strategic Partners (CSP). He brings 20 years of experience working with many facets of the political landscape, including in Congress and leading campaigns… Read bio
Thomas Kennedy
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Thomas ‘T.J.’ Kennedy is a licensed CPA in the state of Virginia and owner of Chesapeake Financial Corp. (CFC), an accounting firm specializing in taxation, accounting, financial reporting, and management advisory services… Read bio
“Grau & Associates not only helpedestablish APPS, it has also been instrumental in growing the association.”
Greg Gbur
Association of Professional Pipeline Surveyors
“When Grau & Associates began workingwith our association its first order of business was evaluating our finances and immediately finding ways to strengthen our fiscal position.”
Steve Strnisha
Invest in the United States of America
“Grau & Associates expertly walked us(and continues to shepherd IoTEA) through (these) requirements, record keeping, and compliance. G&A is an invaluable resource.”
Greg Puschnigg
Internet of Things Energy Association
“We were so satisfied with G&A’s ability tohelp us (do so), Aaron is now a member of the LRC board! We highly recommend his services.”
Shad Henderson
Neighborhood Allies
Who We Are
Our Team
“Grau & Associates not only helpedestablish APPS, it has also been instrumental in growing the association.”
Greg Gbur
Association of Professional Pipeline Surveyors
“When Grau & Associates began workingwith our association its first order of business was evaluating our finances and immediately finding ways to strengthen our fiscal position.”
Steve Strnisha
Invest in the United States of America
“Grau & Associates expertly walked us(and continues to shepherd IoTEA) through (these) requirements, record keeping, and compliance. G&A is an invaluable resource.”
Greg Puschnigg
Internet of Things Energy Association
“We were so satisfied with G&A’s ability tohelp us (do so), Aaron is now a member of the LRC board! We highly recommend his services.”
Shad Henderson
Neighborhood Allies
Our Process is Different
We are here for every part of your association's journey. Learn more about our process.
Let’s Collaborate
We embrace each new opportunity to collaborate, prioritizing your association’s needs, values, aspirations, and vision. Contact us today to let us know how we can help.