

How we can support you.
Turn to Crystal Lake Partners when you need a trusted partner to set your long-term vision, an independent advisor to bring a fresh perspective, or an experienced trainer to facilitate volunteer and staff programs. We provide strategic support in two primary areas:
Organizations benefit from adopting a culture of foresight to be best prepared for an uncertain future. We work with chief staff executives, governing boards, volunteers, staff, and key stakeholders to explore drivers of change and integrate futures-thinking into your strategy and operations. We listen to your pain points and aspirations to develop a practical action plan, guide you through that plan, facilitate future-focused discussions, and provide built-in accountability.
Volunteer and Stakeholder Experience
The heart of an association is its volunteers and the many ways they connect with the organization and each other. We can help you take a fresh look at your volunteer program and how you recruit, retain, and actively engage your organization's leaders. Beyond member volunteers, how are you involving non-members, participants, and other constituents throughout the association’s profession or industry? We drive organizations to broaden their perspective about who they serve and work with them to deliver value to the full spectrum of stakeholders.
Current Workshops
Kristine Metter is one of the lead faculty for ASAE's Foresight Application Course 1: Applying Foresight to Strategy and Operations. This course explores the role foresight and futures thinking play in leading as an association and bridges the gap between theory and implementation. The multi-session program helps association professionals recognize potential changes and develop action plans to drive organizational excellence.
Session dates: October 8, 15, 22, and November 19, 2025
For more information, please visit ASAE's website.​​
Our Clients
AcademyHealth
America's Essential Hospitals
American Art Therapy Association
American Association for Anatomy
American Association of Endodontists
American College of Preventive Medicine
American Gear Manufacturers Association
American Medical Women’s Association
American Occupational Therapy Association
American Physical Therapy Association
American Society of Association Executives
Arizona Society of CPAs
Arthroscopy Association of North America
ASAE Research Foundation
ASHFoundation
ASIS International
Associated General Contractors of America
Association of Public Health Laboratories
Association Societies Alliance
California Association of Marriage and
Family Therapists
Council on Undergraduate Research
CREW Network
Dallas-Ft. Worth Association Executives
Endocrine Society
Institute for Credentialing Excellence
International Code Council
Kansas City Society of Association Executives
Kansas Society of Association Executives
LifeSpan Network
Michigan Society of Association Executives
NAIOP Commercial Real Estate
Development Association
NAPO Nashville Chapter
National Business Officers Association
National Institute of Building Sciences
National Society of Professional Engineers
North State Business Industry Foundation
Nursing Organizations Alliance
Society of American Foresters