Built for associations that lead

Jeffers Nyagiro Miruka stands as a pioneering force in the African association management sphere, having devoted his career to its enrichment and growth. As the Managing Director and co-founder of the African Associations Management Company (AFAMCO), he is instrumental in establishing AFAMCO – a joint venture with Talley Management Group Inc.- as the foremost Association Management Company (AMC) in Africa, bolstering a burgeoning sector of professional bodies, trade associations, and non-profit organizations.

Mr. Miruka's influence extends far beyond AFAMCO. He is the co-founder and inaugural president of the African Society of Association Executives (AfSAE), a testament to his commitment to amplifying the role and impact of associations across Africa. His active engagement spans across prestigious organizations such as the Association for Kenya Business Events (AKBE), the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), the Philippine Council of Associations and Association Executives (PCAAE), the Asia-Pacific Federation of Association Organizations (APFAO), the European Society of Association Executives (ESAE), the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), and the Association of Association Executives (AAE). He also serves as the Director of Communications for the International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE).

Mr. Miruka's profound insights and contributions have earned him recognition in the industry. He is a respected trainer and speaker at various Associations and MICE events, workshops, conferences, and webinars around the world. His expertise was particularly acknowledged in 2019 when he was awarded a scholarship to be the first international student of the esteemed Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) at the Center for Association Leadership in Washington, DC, a significant milestone in his illustrious career.

Mr. Miruka's career has spanned the globe, reaching into every continent's embrace. He is a devoted husband and father of three. He credits his family's support and Catholic Christian faith serving as the bedrock of his achievements and guiding light in his life's voyage.

Gregg Talley has a broad range of experience from several perspectives and over 30 years within the Association/Event Management Industry. Prior to founding TALLEY MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. (TMG), Gregg worked with a destination marketing organization and for a hotel development company. In 1987 he founded TALLEY MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. with his partner and father Robert K. Talley.

With a degree from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in international relations, Gregg has utilized those skills to plan national and international events and manage national and international organizations and boards in an array of industries including Healthcare, Education, Technology and Finance. Gregg gained his Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation in 1999 and his Fellow of the American Society for Association Executives (FASAE) designation in 2008.

Gregg's experience in association management provides a 360-degree view of the stakeholders and pressures facing organizations when planning major international events. He also understands board perspectives on site selection, finance and local partnerships and support.

Gregg has personally managed literally hundreds of events globally for associations, societies, corporations and religious organizations including one of the largest convention events in North America, the 50,000+ attendee International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous for over thirty years. TMG also managed the World Meeting of Families as part of the Papal Visit to Philadelphia in 2015. In addition, Gregg consults with nations and local destinations on developing business events strategies and destination management organizations.

A recognized professional in the field, Gregg consults, speaks and writes regularly on issues within association management, event management and business event strategy for organizations and destinations. Gregg was Past National Chair of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and its Education Foundation. He currently sits on the International Section Council of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and is a Board Member for the Meetings Management Sector at the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA).