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Company History
The Fernley & Fernley Difference
To better understand the Fernley & Fernley Difference you'll need to look at the company's roots, dating back to the late 1880s. T. James Fernley, a successful hardware wholesaler, was a member of the Hardware Merchants and Manufacturers Association of Philadelphia. Like many association members, he looked to his association for industry information and for an opportunity to network with his peers. Fernley also saw a need for more leadership and, like a true entrepreneur, stepped up to the plate and began helping to manage the Association.
In true entrepreneurial fashion, T. James' son, Thomas A. Fernley, Sr., joined his father shortly thereafter, and the two quickly earned a reputation for exceptional organizational and leadership skills. By 1909, a number of other national associations approached the Fernleys, requesting that they serve as their organization's management team. America's first association management firm was born!
During the last century, additional generations of the family have helped take the firm to new levels of client service, commitment and expertise. Each generation has been committed to the Fernley Mission: to consistently provide professional management to associations and societies through industry involvement and progressive leadership.
Our Philosophy
We want to be measured by the Associations we manage. For over a century, Fernley & Fernley has been serving some of the finest associations in America. They have selected and retained us because of the wealth of resources and experience we offer to their organizations.
Our Mission
Fernley & Fernley is an innovative, privately held, full service association management firm dedicated to consistently providing the highest industry standards of meeting, marketing, membership, consulting, financial and administration services for our clients and their members. We are committed to providing unparalleled customer service to our clients and their members through the continuous improvement of our capabilities supported by our highly trained and experienced associates, extensive knowledge base, resources and technology. Our goal is to be one of the top association management firms in the United States by growing profitably, by fostering partnerships where a culture of integrity and trust are mutually valued and by cultivating a rewarding, fun work environment.