About Us

About TSO

The Sanford Organization (TSO) is a fully accredited association management

company dedicated to providing a full range of management services efficiently

and effectively to meet our clients’ goals and objectives. TSO offers high-quality

and reliable association management services to a diverse and growing base of

association clients at a reasonable cost.

Located in Chicago's northwest suburbs, the 6,800-square-foot office is fully

equipped to maximize efficiency and productivity. Established in 1975, The

Sanford Organization is a fully-accredited, full-service association management

company with 15+ employees who successfully and effectively manage all aspects

of trade associations, professional societies, and trade shows. Choosing TSO

over full-time staff or volunteers ensures value, professionalism, and committed leadership.

Cost Effective

It is more cost effective to engage a management company to run your association rather than hiring a full-time staff, since you only pay for the staff time we spend on your association. TSO staff expertise can be shared by several clients, so your costs are lower, and your funds go farther.

Recognized Leader

TSO is a recognized leader in the association-management industry. Our longstanding relationships with contracted suppliers of goods and services, as well as experience negotiating attractive contracts, TSO ensures you receive the best possible pricing for all your needs.

Professional Service

TSO has extensive experience in event planning, promotions, membership services and development, and more, so there is greater efficiency, leadership, and professionalism than most volunteers can provide.

Ideal Location

Located in Wauconda, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, TSO has an ideal location--close enough to Chicago to take advantage of all its resources, but far enough from it to gain the economic advantage of low overhead.

Why Choose TSO?

Mission Statement

TSO offers high-quality and reliable association management services to a diverse and growing base of association clients at a reasonable cost. TSO provides a work environment for employees that encourages and rewards excellence and achievement as well as a predictable and positive return on investment for stakeholders.

Core Values

TSO Core Values are the cornerstone by which we conduct all activities and interactions.

Integrity: Behaving in all ways with dignity and respect. Honoring your word.

Teamwork: Being cooperative. Providing mutual support. Empowering associates to learn and innovate.

Excellence: Inspiring creativity. Extending customer/client service. Producing results on time and with cost-saving value.

Fully Accredited

As a testament to The Sanford Organization’s commitment and ability to deliver service, quality, and excellence, TSO has attained accreditation from the AMC Institute through a Standard recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The AMC Institute accreditation program, acknowledged as the most demanding and comprehensive in the industry, is a voluntary process that requires thorough documentation of effective systems and procedures, as well as an independent review to demonstrate and verify that TSO meets or exceeds the ANSI/AMC Institute Standard of Good Practices for the Association Management Industry.