President's Memo - March 13, 2026

Subject: AFERM’s Strategic Decision to  Join Forces with AGA

This decision was grounded in the very ERM principles we promote: identifying strategic risk, evaluating alternatives, assessing long-term sustainability, and making informed choices aligned with mission.

Our mission remains unchanged:

To advance the practice of Enterprise Risk Management in the federal government through thought leadership, education and collaboration.

And we believe that partnering with AGA will not only allow us to continue striving to meet that mission but provide us with a significant boost in revitalizing our membership base and accelerating our abilities.

Why AGA?

AGA is a nationally recognized association serving government professionals across federal, state, and local levels.

👉 AGA

This partnership provides:

Most importantly, AGA shares our commitment to strengthening government effectiveness and accountability.

This move allows us to focus more energy on advancing ERM — and less on administrative overhead.

This was not a quick decision. It reflects thoughtful planning and countless hours of discussion with leadership, board members, and advisors.

I believe this positions ERM for growth — not contraction.

More details next week.

In the meantime:

Sam Twyman

President, AFERM