Aug 25, 2025
MOUNT ROYAL, NJ – August 28, 2025 – Talley Management Group, Inc. (Talley), a leading association management company providing full-service solutions to mission-driven organizations, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS). Effective September 1, Talley will serve as PGMS’s new full-service management partner, supporting its mission to empower grounds professionals through transformative education, peer engagement, and leadership development.
PGMS, a historic and respected society established to advance professional grounds management, recently unveiled a refreshed mission and vision in 2024 centered on excellence, collaboration, and sustainability. The partnership with Talley marks a key milestone in PGMS’s continued evolution and will strengthen its operational structure, member services, and strategic initiatives.
“PGMS is excited about our new partnership with the Talley Management Group. The team at Talley is professional, forward thinking and offers a fresh perspective on our strengths while offering innovative ideas on our opportunities for growth and improvement” said Michael Gildea, CGM, PGMS President. “We are excited to work with Talley as they understand the unique needs of PGMS and are committed to helping us grow our brand and increase our presence in the green industry. Talley is the clear choice to help PGMS long into the future.”
Talley will facilitate a comprehensive implementation of its new full-service management model, which now includes a full suite of integrated marketing services designed specifically for mission-driven organizations like PGMS. These services will focus on elevating member value, increasing visibility within branches and key sectors such as higher education, municipalities, and parks and recreation, and expanding PGMS’s reach and relevance.
“Our clients are increasingly relying on us for advanced marketing strategy and execution,” said Manuel Collazo, MBA, Chief Growth Officer at Talley. “Our new full-service model, which will be an integral part of the PGMS partnership, includes a dedicated marketing team with deep expertise in association branding, member acquisition and retention, content strategy, and digital engagement that align perfectly with PGMS’s vision for the future.”
The transition to Talley is currently underway, with both teams working closely to ensure continuity of service and a smooth onboarding experience for PGMS members, partners, and stakeholders.
Visit https://talley.com/ to learn more.
About Talley Management Group, Inc. (Talley):
Talley is a full-service association management company providing strategic and operational support to mission-driven organizations. Founded in 1987, Talley provides expertise in event planning, membership services, marketing, and finance. Its mission is to create stronger communities and human connections to enhance global society. For more information on TMG, its services and full client partner list, visit talley.com, on LinkedIn and Facebook @talleymanagement.
About the Professional Grounds Management Society®
The Professional Grounds Management Society® (PGMS®) is an individual membership society of grounds professionals, representing over 1,000 industry professionals in the United States, with members in Canada and overseas. The majority of members are institutional grounds managers who work for organizations such as colleges and universities, municipalities, park and recreation facilities, office parks, apartment complexes, hotel/motels, cemeteries, theme parks, etc. PGMS® membership also includes independent landscape contractors, students, educators, and Supplier members.
PGMS® is the oldest individual membership organization for grounds professionals and advances the grounds management professional through education and professional development.
Learn more at https://pgms.org/.
Contact:
Talley Management Group, Inc.
+1.856.423.7222 ext. 964
mcollazo@talley.com