Massee McKinley’s maternal ancestor is the 22nd and 24th U.S. President Grover Cleveland. He is the 2 nd Great Grandson of Grover and Frances Folsom Cleveland. McKinley is fond of and a consistent advocate for the 25 th U.S. President William McKinley.

McKinley is the founding partner of Peerage Communications, LLC, an executive and political communications 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.

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 NFLDC, he serves as Co-Chair of the Commission Board of Trustees.

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.