Joe Sapp, MBA, CAE, President, has spent his career helping associations grow and thrive through association management and building successful partnerships with volunteer leaders. During his time with Talley, Joe has worked with a variety of professional societies in the healthcare/medical, technology, construction/engineering, and professional services industries.

Joe's rise through Talley has included stops at nearly every level of the company, including an entry level internship, Community Manager, Executive Director and several roles within the Senior Leadership Team. During his time on the Senior Leadership Team Joe oversaw Talley's business development and technology. He was named the first Chief Operating Officer in 2019 and then was named President of Talley in 2023.

Serving alongside Talley CEO Gregg Talley, Joe implements the strategic vision for the company and providing a guiding hand for the Senior Leadership Team. With his leadership Talley has seen new levels of growth, a company re-brand, and shift into a Work-From-Home model.

Joe earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential in 2014 from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). The same year, Joe was named to the Association Forum of Chicagoland’s prestigious Forty Under 40 List. Joe is the Immediate Past-President of the Mid-Atlantic Society of Association Executives (MASAE), the local chapter of ASAE. A former student-athlete at Northern Illinois University, where Joe earned three Varsity Letters on the Huskie Wrestling Team. Joe recently completed his Masters in Business Administration. He lives in Madison, Wisconsin with his son Teddy, wife Nicole and faithful Golden Retriever, Ernie.