Dean West, President of Association Laboratory, is a globally recognized thought leader and futurist for the association community. He has led hundreds of research studies examining what works and does not work in association strategy and leadership.An engaging, provocative and conversational speaker, he understands the unique needs of association leaders working in a complex, dynamic environment. Dean’s research-based insights inform and inspire. A Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Association Forum of Chicagoland, as Past Chairman of ASAE’s Professional Development Council and as a past member of ASAE’s Membership Council. He is a former association chief staff officer with experience leading national and international associations.Dean founded Association Laboratory, Inc. in 1999. Association Laboratory, Inc. specializes in the research and development of strategy for trade and professional associations and in the provision of strategic education for association leaders. The company serves a global client base of professional, trade and corporate organizations through offices in Chicago, IL and Washington, DC.