Michael Griffin has served as a trusted advisor and strategist to executive teams in global corporations, organized labor unions and state and local governments with a proven track record of getting results. With an extensive 15 year background in public service and national politics, he went on to found GMGC more than 30 years ago. He simultaneously served as the Executive Director of the County Executives of America, a national trade organization exclusively representing the interests of the nation’s 700 plus elected county chief executive officers. This unique relationship with local government officials and their staffs, agency heads and other regional decision-makers, as well as the nation’s top political leaders and key influencers in the private sector has enabled Griffin to offer unparalleled access to further the goals and objectives of GMGC clients.

Kelly Griffin brings to the table a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in internal and external communications, marketing publications creation and production, public relations and public affairs messaging and issues development, event planning and production as well as extensive, hands-on association
management skills. Griffin has worked with organizations of all sizes and in various industries to create, implement and manage effective communications programs across a variety of platforms. Specializing in successful event planning, she has produced conventions, conferences, press junkets, symposiums, webinars, meetings and dinners for a wide array of clients.

Kirstin Brubach specializes in e-marketing and digital communications providing GMGC with the tools needed to deliver the right message to the right inboxes. She maintains our extensive databases, creates content and works closely with deliverability experts to ensure our clients’ messages reach their target audiences. Brubach has an extensive background in all areas of association management including budgeting, financial management, development and event planning and production.