Pat Macy joined the American Royal as Managing Director of the American Royal Association, effective January 6, 2025. Responsible for day-to-day operations he leads the Association’s staff in executing its strategic initiatives, events, and programs. His responsibilities include overseeing organizational, financial, and facility operations while driving strategic partnerships and engagement across our community. Pat previously served on the American Royal Board of Directors and Executive Committee, as well as chairing the American Royal World Series of Barbecue®. Pat’s professional background includes significant tenures with Cerner and Oracle, where he led cross-functional teams and managed numerous large-scale system implementations for some of the organization’s most strategic clients.