What Our Clients Say

"In my 32 years of government service, involving active participation in several professional associations, I have never had the level of service provided to me as ASMI has done for IAEM. As a regional president evolving into the presidency of IAEM, I have had to count on ASMI on several tough occasions...they always came through and exceeded my expectations.”
Larry J. Gispert
2007-08 President, International Association of Emergency Managers
Director, Emergency Management, Hillsborough County, Florida

“Since assuming day-to-day management of PEMA® in 1985, there have been countless demonstrations of ASMI’s dedication to PEMA(R) – and to our industry. One that stands out is ASMI’s adept contract negotiating skills as evidenced by the most favorable sponsorship agreement negotiated with the owners of the largest U.S. process equipment industry trade show. PEMA® has a strong voice on the trade show advisory board, our members receive significant exhibit space discounts, and the sponsorship royalties paid to PEMA® fund high caliber meeting speakers and enhanced member services.”
William J. Herkamp
2008 President, Process Equipment Manufacturers’ Association
President and CEO, Rotex Global LLC, Cincinnati , Ohio

About Us

Scope and Purpose

Association and Society Management International (ASMI) is known for delivering superior customer service in the development and management of trade associations, professional societies, political action committees, advocacy groups and other not-for-profit organizations. ASMI helps organizations position themselves to optimally serve members of their profession, industry or cause. ASMI personnel perform administrative oversight and management functions, allowing elected leaders to focus on association policy and professional issues. ASMI helps clients define metrics of success and achieve goals as appropriate to expand scope, size and influence. While ASMI provides full-service association management to most of its clients, it can also help organizations needing only partial support such as event management, bookkeeping, special projects management or other outsourcing resources.

Ownership and Affiliations

ASMI is a Chapter C corporation owned by Harry W. Buzzerd, Jr., CAE. He has managed associations since 1964 and has built a very solid reputation for ASMI, serving as a leader among association executives on many boards, committees and special projects within the industry of association management companies (AMCs).

ASMI participates in peer groups such as the AMC Institute, the American Society of Association Executives and the National Association of Manufacturers Associations Council. Additionally, ASMI principals maintain membership in various sections of ASAE specific to their scope of service, such as meetings and expositions management, administration, international affairs and similar sections. ASMI staff also belongs to the Washington Area Financial Management Roundtable, the DC Certification Networking Group, the Associations Council of the National Association of Manufacturers, affiliate councils of the National Association of Counties and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, the Stafford Act Coalition, and more.

Corporate Structure

ASMI’s full-time, permanent staff offers a complete breadth of expertise in not- for -profit management and service. Personnel include senior executives with 30+ years of experience in all aspects of organizational success. Working with program managers with focused strengths such as meeting planning, advocacy, communications, government relations, etc., ASMI serves its clients through a team approach, designating a key account executive and additional personnel as needed to fulfill the client scope of work (including program management, statistical support, marketing and communications, financial, etc.). They are assisted by all key staff members in the Finance Department, Corporate Services, and other specialized departments

ASMI provides each client with the “Per for mance Policy Statement and Quality Assurance Program.” ASMI recommends scheduling at least annual conferences between ASMI principals and client officers to discuss service satisfaction, current activities, staff performance, and other key areas.