About the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors consisting of five elected members who supervise the Commissioners, State Convenors, and Deputy State Convenors within their respective regions.
Additionally the Board provides advice and support to the Executive Committee, and otherwise represent the interest of their respective regions.
Members of the Board of Directors
Region 1
Rt Rev. Patrick McLean, OSSP
Email
pmacnc1@aol.com
Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming,
Abbot Patrick Maclean lives in Littleton, Colorado with his wife, Laura, and their dogs. He earned an MA from the University of Southern Mississippi, and post-graduate work the University of Colorado.
A member since 1977, Abbot Maclean served in many capacities, including President 2012-2017. He also served as President of Clan Maclean International 2017-2019.
Descended from the Macleans of Ardgour, Abbot Maclean is an avid historian. Abbot Maclean was awarded three knighthoods for his work in the Scottish-American community.
Abbot Maclean is an ordained priest , and was elected Abbot of the Order of St Stephen the Protomartyr. He serves as Chancellor of the United Episcopal Church of North America, advising on Canon Law matters.
Region 2
Mason Rankin
Phone
956 802 9821
Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
George Mason Rankin is originally from McAllen, Texas and now lives in San Antonio. A lifetime member of Clan Maclean USA since 1997, he is affiliated with the Macleans of Duart.
As a baby, Mason had the rare opportunity to meet the Chief of Clan Maclean, Sir Lachlan, at the Stone Mountain Highland Games—an early start to a lifelong connection to his heritage and service to the Clan. Since then, Mason has been an active member, representing Clan Maclean at Highland Games and other Scottish events across the state of Texas.
He currently serves as President and CEO of Mission City Soccer, an organization focused on youth advancement and cultural engagement through sport. Rankin holds a Master of Science in Business from the University of Texas at San Antonio and brings a strong background in nonprofit leadership and community development.
Region 3
Britt Cox
Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Wisconsin,
Region 4
Mary Sue Wyatt
Phone
770 396 5280
Email
emclean@gsu.edu
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia
Mary Sue lives in Aiken, South Carolina and traces her Maclean lineage from the Isle of Mull through Pennsylvania, South Carolina into Tennessee.
A life member, she also is Lead Convener of CMAUS and is always seeking new conveners for highland games throughout the country to share the ‘history and hospitality’ of the clan. She convenes games in South Carolina and Georgia.
She attended the University of Tennessee and is a devoted Vols fan. She is also a graduate of the University of South Carolina Aiken completing a degree in Human Services/Social Work. She is retired and loves traveling, reading, and needlework.
Region 5
Leslie H. McLean, Ed.D
Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
Dr. Leslie Hobert McLean, simply Les
or Doc
to those close to him, grew up in Florida, and currently lives in Delaware. Less became President of CMAUS in 2018.
Les earned his doctorate at Vanderbilt University and spent most of his career in independent education. He has been Headmaster of four schools; and currently teaches in Wilmington, Delaware.
Les McLean is passionate about his family, soccer, sailing, skiing, the outdoors, and everything Scottish.
At the 2003 Grandfather Mountain Games, Les approached a crowd near a Maclean banner. He was stopped by a gentleman with a staff and quach who said, “this is a private party… and you have just been invited!” That gentleman, former President Clarence Greek.
