Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders: David Gay

Class of 2023

As the managing partner of Ernst & Young LLP’s Milwaukee office, David Gay leads the Wisconsin practice across assurance, tax, strategy and transactions and consulting services.

Gay also serves as the first board vice chair and the development committee chair for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. He joined the board of trustees in 2014 and served as board treasurer and finance committee chair before taking on his current leadership role.

He also is a member of the board of trustees executive committee and served as a member of the task force created to assist the agency in developing a plan allocating and investing a $17 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Gay also supports the interview process for senior level BGCGM positions and meets individually with candidates.

“He brings more than 25 years of experience working with senior management and boards,” said Kathy Thornton-Bias, BGCGM president and CEO.