Devin Stubs – SMPS Website https://smps.org Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:46:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://smps.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/favicon-32x32-1.png Devin Stubs – SMPS Website https://smps.org 32 32 Membership Corner April 2026 https://smps.org/2026/04/06/membership-corner-april-2026/ https://smps.org/2026/04/06/membership-corner-april-2026/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:44:14 +0000 https://smps.org/?p=55548

Welcome to April, chapter leaders, and thank you for your time and dedication as a chapter volunteer. Below are a few membership-related resources and updates, including HQ office hours, membership policy changes, and group membership discounts. If you have any questions, please reach out to membership@smps.org.

Bylaws Office Hours: Final two sessions!

Do you have questions about the Model Bylaws that are specific to your chapter? Curious how other chapters are navigating the adoption process? Join us for one of our last two Bylaws Office Hours. They take place on Wednesdays from 1:30-2 p.m. ET. Our last two sessions will be held today, April 1, and next week on April 8.

This is an informal drop-in session. Come anytime within the 30-minute window to ask questions, talk through scenarios, and hear what other chapters are doing.

We look forward to supporting you through the process. We’ll be using Zoom, so please keep this link handy.

Chapter Membership Activity

Have a new or reinstating member? SMPS HQ is currently testing new functionality where chapters will be notified within 24 hours of new and reinstated members joining. In addition, at the beginning of each month, chapters will receive a list of the members due to expire at the end of that same month, and a list of members who have 10 days remaining before being dropped (expiration date + 70-day grace period). In the interim, these members can be found within your chapter queries.

Foundation-donate

Now during the membership online renewal process, there’s an option to donate to the SMPS Foundation. Donations help the Foundation provide research, publications, and resources that drive industry growth and innovation for SMPS members and their firms. 

2026 Membership Policy Changes and Clarifications: Membership Transfers and Refer a Member

Membership Transfers

Transferring an SMPS membership, from one colleague to another, supports members whose role has changed. As a result, the remaining time of the current membership may be passed on to another person/colleague at no additional cost. Previously, SMPS was liberal in its transfer administration. However, due to select cases, we revisited the policy. Effective January 2026, a firm may only transfer a membership once per calendar year and/or renewal cycle. 

To facilitate a transfer, please encourage the active/departing member to email membership@smps.org with the name, firm name, and email of the person who should receive the remaining membership time. In turn, HQ will conduct outreach and complete the transfer. For chapter leaders, the active member roster query denotes transferred-in members.

Refer a member

Active members are granted a three-month membership extension for referring a new member. To receive the extension, a referred member must provide the name of the referrer within their smps.org account at the time of joining. Or, the referrer may share the same details by emailing membership@smps.org. Either action must take place within 30 days of the new member joining.

Group Membership discount

SMPS will offer firms that have a minimum of five new members, all joining at the same time, a 10% overall discount. Once a firm (or chapter) identifies the prospects, please email the list of names to membership@smps.org. HQ will instruct on next steps.

SMPS HQ Comp Membership: Each year, chapters are given one free membership ($449 value) to provide to a new or renewing member. For a new member with no previous membership history (or record), they would need to begin at smps.org, click “login” in the upper right-hand corner, and “create an account.”  Once they’ve done this step, the chapter should email HQ at membership@smps.org so that we can apply the chapter’s complimentary membership accordingly.

That’s for this month’s Membership Corner. See you next month!

]]> https://smps.org/2026/04/06/membership-corner-april-2026/feed/ 0 Why Volunteering Matters — The Unexpected Benefits https://smps.org/2026/04/06/why-volunteering-matters-the-unexpected-benefits/ https://smps.org/2026/04/06/why-volunteering-matters-the-unexpected-benefits/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:33:49 +0000 https://smps.org/?p=55534

Volunteering with SMPS is a little bit like discovering a hidden door in a beautifully designed space. You think you know the layout, and suddenly new opportunities, connections, and confidence begin to appear. Yes, you give your time… but what you gain often surprises you.

You gain relationships that turn into collaborators, mentors, and lifelong friends. You gain confidence by stepping into spaces you once observed from the sidelines. You gain visibility, perspective, and the quiet satisfaction of knowing you helped move something forward.

You gain:

  • Relationships that turn into collaborators, mentors, and lifelong friends
  • Confidence by stepping into spaces you once observed from the sidelines
  • Visibility, perspective, and the quiet satisfaction of knowing you helped move something forward.


Volunteers are the energy behind our chapters, the momentum behind our regional conferences, and the connective thread that brings ONE SMPS to life. Every program, learning experience, and welcoming environment begins with someone choosing to contribute their time and talent.

Volunteering strengthens your membership experience by helping you feel more connected to the people and purpose behind SMPS. It strengthens your organization by building leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills that translate directly to your work. And it strengthens you, by creating space to grow, contribute, and make an impact beyond your day-to-day role.

Sometimes volunteering looks like raising your hand for a committee. It looks like sharing an idea. It looks like simply saying yes before you feel fully ready. And somewhere along the way, you realize you didn’t just volunteer—you expanded.

As we celebrate National Volunteer Week (April 19–25), we recognize the many ways volunteers contribute to their chapters, regions, and the broader SMPS community. Your time, perspective, and leadership help shape the experiences that make this community thrive. Because when you invest in the community, the return tends to show up in ways you never quite expected.

Article written by Kai Wright, associate director of volunteer relations at SMPS HQ.

]]> https://smps.org/2026/04/06/why-volunteering-matters-the-unexpected-benefits/feed/ 0 Meet the 2026 Leadership of SMPS https://smps.org/2025/09/11/meet-the-2026-leadership-of-smps/ https://smps.org/2025/09/11/meet-the-2026-leadership-of-smps/#respond Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:36:26 +0000 https://smps.org/?p=53293

The Society for Marketing Professionals Services (SMPS) is grateful for the enthusiastic response to our invitation for members to serve on the SMPS and SMPS Foundation boards. We had a strong selection of applications which provided the Nominations and Elections Committee with a strong group of qualified individuals to consider.

In accordance with the SMPS bylaws, the Nominations and Elections Committee is pleased to present the slate of officers, directors, and trustees for the forthcoming 2026 fiscal year.

SMPS Board of Directors

  • President-Elect: Andrea Story, FSMPS, CPSM
    Chief Marketing & Administrative Officer, R&M Consultants, Inc., SMPS Alaska (Term: January 1, 2026–December 31, 2026)
  • At-Large Director: Katelin Etoh, FSMPS, CPSM
    Managing Partner, ZIGER|SNEAD ARHITECTS, SMPS Maryland
    (Term: January 1, 2026–December 31, 2027)
  • Secretary-Treasurer: Adam Kilbourne, FSMPS, CPSM
    President, Tec Inc. Engineering & Design, SMPS Northeast Ohio
    (Term: January 1, 2026–December 31, 2027)

Four current directors will continue serving on the SMPS board in 2026, with Benjamin Sawa, FSMPS, CPSM, PMP, becoming president on January 1:

  • President: Benjamin Sawa, FSMPS, CPSM, PMP
    Chief Development Officer, GEI Consultants, SMPS Boston
    (Term: January 1, 2026–December 31, 2026)
  • Past-President: Dr. Paula Raymond Stamp, MBA, FSMPS, CPSM
    CEO | Principal, Geaux Consulting Group, SMPS Los Angeles
    (Term: January 1, 2026–December 31, 2026)
  • At-Large Director: Julie Huval, FSMPS, CPSM
    Owner, Marketing Operations Advisor, SMPS North Texas
    Term: January 1, 2026–December 31, 2026)
  • At-Large Director: Kimberly Ridenour, CPSM, MBA
    Manager, Business Development, IKM Architecture, SMPS Pittsburgh
    (Term: January 1, 2026–December 31, 2026)

SMPS Foundation Trustees

The following trustees will continue to serve on the SMPS Foundation board in 2026, with Sarah Kinard serving as president from January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026:  

  • Robert Amponsah, EdD, MS, MBA
    Assistant Dean, Special Projects
    Vanderbilt University, College of Connected Computing
    (Non-member trustee/January 1, 2026-December 31, 2027 (second term) 
  • Sarah Kinard
    Head Bird
    The Flamingo Project
    SMPS North Texas
    January 1, 2026–December 31, 2027 (second term)
  • Kathryn Ness, CPSM
    National Facilitator/Strategist
    HNTB
    SMPS Sacramento
    January 1, 2026–December 31, 2027 (second term)
  • Michele Raftery, FSMPS, CPSM, WELL AP
    Principal
    4240 Architecture Inc.
    SMPS Colorado
    January 1, 2026–December 31, 2027 (third term)
  • Fawn Radmanich, FSMPS, CPSM
    Strategic Pursuit Leader
    Stantec
    SMPS Los Angeles
    January 1, 2026–December 31, 2027 (second term)
  • Charles (Chuck) Raymond, CPSM
    Director of Communications
    Weston & Sampson, Worcester
    SMPS Boston
    January 1, 2026–December 31, 2027 (third term)
  • Joy Woo, FSMPS, CPSM, LEED AP
    Consultant/Life Coach
    SMPS San Francisco
    January 1, 2026–December 31, 2027 (third term) 

The following individuals have been newly appointed to the SMPS Foundation board:

  • Stacy Ho, FSMPS, CPSM
    Lead Operations Data Manager
    Delve Underground
    SMPS Oregon
    January 1, 2026–December 31, 2027
  • Chris Martinez
    Senior Marketing Manager
    KW Landscape Architects
    SMPS San Antonio
    January 1, 2026–December 31, 2027

Serving as the SMPS board liaison to the Foundation:

  • At-Large Director: Julie Huval, FSMPS, CPSM
    Owner
    Marketing Operations Advisor
    SMPS North Texas
    January 1, 2026–December 31, 2026
]]> https://smps.org/2025/09/11/meet-the-2026-leadership-of-smps/feed/ 0 Money Matters: August 2025 https://smps.org/2025/09/02/money-matters-august-2025/ https://smps.org/2025/09/02/money-matters-august-2025/#respond Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:34:04 +0000 https://smps.org/?p=53173

Financial Updates and Best Practices for Chapters

Overview
The Society is more than halfway through the new fiscal year. Our expenses are under control and the income statement is in the black. Nandi Rice at HQ has been a rock star bringing in sponsors. And the HQ team and Amplify A|E|C Conference Committee shattered their goals for attendance and revenue this year!

Chapters are approaching the end of your program and fiscal year. Officially you have about two weeks left. Are you ready?” Please change to “Chapter program and fiscal years have come to an end. Are you ready to kick off the new year?

SMPS HQ transitioned to a calendar fiscal year for 2025, and chapters are transitioning in 2026. To make sure we are all on the same page, the structure is the following:

  • Chapter boards starting September 1, 2025, will serve until December 31, 2026.
  • There will be a short fiscal year from September 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
  • Then chapters will be on a calendar fiscal year, January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and stay on the calendar fiscal year going forward.

Later this year, treasurers will receive details for what is necessary to close-out the short 2025 fiscal year.

In the May issue of Money Matters, I talked about building your budget. Grace Rundelli, treasurer from my home chapter, SMPS Northeast Ohio, put together a well-organized budget worksheet in Excel, that is easy to update and modify. She was willing to share it, so if you don’t have a budget worksheet, or you want to better organize your chapter finance tracking, check out the SMPS Chapters Draft Budget in the MySMPS All Chapter Leaders Community. The budget worksheet is designed as a planning and summary; day-to-day operations and tracking are done in re:Members (formerly Bill Highway).

The spreadsheet has seven tabs: Budget Summary, Income, Income Breakdown, Board Expenses, Board Expenses Breakdown, Operating Expenses, and Operating Expenses Breakdown.

The Budget Summary tab summarizes Income, Board Expenses, and Operating Expenses – these last three tabs are where you enter your estimates at the beginning of your fiscal year.

The Breakdown tabs are where you enter your actual income and expense values.

Chapters in poor financial health may want to consider starting a new budget from scratch, staying conservative in your estimates for income and expenses. The chapter leadership should work to determine the cause of the financial struggles and make a realistic plan to fix the issues. If your chapter would like assistance developing your budget, reach out to antonio@smsp.org at HQ.

I Will Teach You to be Rich by Ramit Sethi

The title sounds like click-bait or sensationalized; however, this is an excellent read or listen if you prefer audiobooks.

It’s not about mansions and Ferraris. Sethi wants people to live a rich life, enjoying the things they love whether it be travel, experiences, clothing, cars, etc. Save and spend for the things that make you happy and be frugal or mindful of the things that don’t. You don’t have to “keep up with the Joneses.”

In the book, Sethi breaks down his six-week personal finance program. A practical approach delivered with a nonjudgmental style based around the four pillars of personal finance: banking, saving, budgeting, and investing.

I read the book a few years ago and found it to be very helpful in the way I deal with my personal finances.

Many years ago, I was the SMPS Northeast Ohio treasurer, and I survived. I learned a lot, and the chapter stayed afloat. Volunteering as the chapter treasurer can provide knowledge and skills many other marketers or BD professionals lack. If you have desires to move up through your career, having some financial acumen can be a game changer.

Don’t let the position of treasurer scare you. The greatest skill you need is organization.

I reached out to Grace Rundelli, treasurer of SMPS Northeast Ohio to ask a few questions about her experience as chapter treasurer with today’s tools. Grace will be starting her second term in September. The three main areas or tasks are running the financial statements for our board meeting, reconciling the deposits with our registrations/sponsorships, and managing the credit cards through re:Members (BillHighway). She spends approximately an hour a week on SMPS treasurer responsibilities. Taking on this role has made Grace much more confident in her decision-making and has introduced her to new people outside of the chapter. The treasurer role is not as challenging as she thought when she was recruited.

Grace provides these words of wisdom for new treasurers (or those considering the role). “It is really not as scary as it may seem. Once you get your own processes and procedures nailed down it will come easily. The re:Members knowledge base is extremely useful and a great tool!”

Our chapter was one of the last to implement re:Members. Grace took on this transition last year and made it seamless for the chapter and board. It added a few hours of work to implement the transition, but now she’s back to an hour a week.

If you need assistance with anything financial for your chapter, please reach out to SMPS HQ Chief Finance and Operations Officer, Antonio Payne (antonio@smps.org), or to me at akilbourne@tecinceng.com.

There are several key best practices that promote fiscal responsibility and transparency that chapters should follow:

Core Financial Responsibilities
  • Maintain Accurate, Timely Records – Use re:Members (BillHighway), reconcile monthly, and retain documentation
  • Prepare Regular Financial Reports – Share monthly/quarterly P&L, balance sheet, and budget vs. actual comparisons with your board of directors
  • Develop and Monitor the Budget – Collaborate with board and committees, monitor spending, and recommend changes
Governance and Oversight
  • Ensure Internal Controls – Implement dual signatories, clear reimbursement policies, and avoid commingling funds
  • Stay in Compliance – File IRS 990 forms, renew state registrations, and protect non-profit status
Strategic Role and Communication
  • Educate and Advise the Board – Explain financials to non-financial board members and flag concerns
  • Ensure Transparency – Grant board access to financials and present updates at member meetings
Chapter-Specific Functions
  • Track Event and Program Finances – Forecast and track event budgets and break-evens
  • Coordinate with HQ – Submit reports and align with national policies
Operational Best Practices
  • Maintain Financial Continuity – Document procedures and train successors; use chapter-specific accounts
  • Leverage Technology – Use tools like Google Drive, Expensify, or Bill.com to streamline operations

See you next time for Money Matters!

Adam Kilbourne, FSMPS, CPSM
SMPS Secretary-Treasurer
akilbourne@tecinceng.com

]]> https://smps.org/2025/09/02/money-matters-august-2025/feed/ 0 SMPS Announces 2025 Class of Fellows https://smps.org/2025/05/12/smps-announces-2025-class-of-fellows/ https://smps.org/2025/05/12/smps-announces-2025-class-of-fellows/#respond Mon, 12 May 2025 13:53:51 +0000 https://smps.org/?p=51871

Alexandria, VA (May 12, 2025) − SMPS is pleased to announce the following members who have been named Fellows of the Society in 2025. SMPS Fellows represent the highest level of experience and leadership in marketing and business development within the A/E/C industry.

These professionals will serve as a resource at the chapter, regional, and Society levels to provide insight, ideas, programs, and mentoring. They also will be honored during Amplify A|E|C, the SMPS annual conference, this August in Columbus, OH. Be sure to register today!

Congratulations to the 2025 Class of SMPS Fellows:

Kim Castillo, FSMPS, CPSM
Director of Marketing & Business Development
Bowers + Kubota Consulting, Inc.
SMPS Hawaii

Jon Jaeger, FSMPS, CPSM
Marketing & Business Development Director
19six Architects
SMPS Inland Empire

Ryan Konst, P.E., FSMPS, CPSM
Executive Vice President
Schaefer
SMPS Kansas City

Julie Kost, FSMPS, CPSM
Marketing Manager | Associate
Schmidt Associates
SMPS Indiana

Bridget Kraus, FSMPS, CPSM
Vice President of Marketing
Walbec Group
SMPS Wisconsin

Jen McGovern, FSMPS, CPSM
Regional Capture Manager
VHB
SMPS Washington, D.C.

Vanessa Yust, FSMPS, CPSM
CMO
DAHLIN Architecture | Planning | Interiors
SMPS San Francisco

]]> https://smps.org/2025/05/12/smps-announces-2025-class-of-fellows/feed/ 0 Our Thoughts Are with Those Affected by Hurricane Milton https://smps.org/2024/10/16/our-thoughts-are-with-those-affected-by-hurricane-milton/ https://smps.org/2024/10/16/our-thoughts-are-with-those-affected-by-hurricane-milton/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:00:06 +0000 https://smps.org/?p=49506

Last week, Hurricane Milton made landfall in the southeastern U.S., compounding the devastation already caused by Hurricane Helene. As the second major storm to hit the region in such a short time, Hurricane Milton brought more heavy winds, torrential rains, and flooding, further damaging communities that were still recovering.

Many residents, including some of our SMPS members, are once again facing power outages and impassable roads, adding to the overwhelming challenges. Reports state that these back-to-back hurricanes have created the largest infrastructure damage in recent U.S. history causing billions of dollars in damage. It’s difficult to imagine the enormity of the devastation and loss.

Our hearts go out to all who have been affected. To help, SMPS HQ has made a generous donation to the Red Cross. You can also help make a difference. If you can, we encourage you to donate as well, no matter the amount.

On behalf of the SMPS HQ staff and board of directors, we want you to know that we stand with those affected during this incredibly tough time. Our thoughts are with you, your families, friends, and loved ones. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at membership@smps.org if there’s anything we can do to support you.

We hope everyone stays safe and informed as we navigate the aftermath of Hurricane Milton and the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene.

]]> https://smps.org/2024/10/16/our-thoughts-are-with-those-affected-by-hurricane-milton/feed/ 0 Concern for those Impacted by Hurricane Helene https://smps.org/2024/10/01/elementor-49093/ https://smps.org/2024/10/01/elementor-49093/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:07:41 +0000 https://smps.org/?p=49093

Earlier this week, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane causing destruction across the southeastern U.S. and southern Appalachia. The storm brought heavy wind and rain and caused record breaking destruction. More than 2 million residents, some which include SMPS members, have been without power and sufficient roads to travel on, which is especially difficult.

SMPS HQ staff and board of directors send their heartfelt wishes and thoughts to those who have been affected by the hurricane. We are with you during this difficult time and hope that you and your family, friends, and loved ones are safe. If there’s anything we can do, please reach out to SMPS at membership@smps.org.

Stay informed on Hurricane Helene and how it’s affecting southeastern U.S..

]]> https://smps.org/2024/10/01/elementor-49093/feed/ 0 Announcing the 2024 MCA Finalists https://smps.org/2024/05/28/announcing-the-2024-mca-finalists/ https://smps.org/2024/05/28/announcing-the-2024-mca-finalists/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 15:35:31 +0000 https://smps.org/?p=47565

SMPS is proud to announce the finalists for this year’s Marketing Communication Awards (MCAs). The program provides an unparalleled opportunity for professionals to showcase their best marketing practices and to educate the industry about the critical role of marketing in successful firms. Winners will be announced on Thursday, July 25th at the M Awards Luncheon in Salt Lake City, UT at Amplify A|E|C.

Congratulations to the following firms that have been named finalists; some firms have won multiple awards

3J Consulting, Portland, ORJP Cullen, Janesville, WI
AFG Group, Inc., Herndon, VAKFA Architecture, Culver City, CA
Annum Architects (formerly Ann Beha Architects), Boston, MAKiewit Building Group Inc., Lone Tree, CO
Anser Advisory, Los Angeles, CAKitchell, Sacramento, CA
Arup, New York, NYKittelson & Associates, Portland, OR
Barton Malow, Southfield, MIKleinschmidt Associates, Lexington, SC
BHC, Overland Park, KSKleinschmidt Associates, Pittsfield, ME
Brown and Caldwell, Walnut Creek, CAKohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), New York, NY
Capital Engineering Consultants, Inc., Rancho Cordova, CAKW Landscape Architects, Houston, TX
Carollo Engineers, Inc., Walnut Creek, CAKW Renewable Engineering, Livermore, CA
CDM Smith, Boston, MALittle Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc., Charlotte, NC
Cleary Zimmermann Engineers, San Antonio, TXLochmueller Group, Evansville, IN
Cline, Raleigh, NCM.J. Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C., Clifton Park, NY
CMTA, Prospect, KYMackey Mitchell Architects, St, Louis, MO
Consor Engineers, LLC, Chicago, ILMcCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and TOKY, St. Louis, MO
Degenkolb Engineers, San Francisco, CAMcGill Associates, PA (McGill), Asheville, NC
DES, Redwood City, CAMcKim & Creed, Inc., Charlotte, NC
DLR Group, Chicago, ILMiddle of Six, Tacoma, WA
ECS Limited, Chantilly, VAO’Donnell/Snider Construction, Houston, TX
Emery Sapp & Sons, Kansas City, MOOlson Kundig, Seattle, WA
Engineering Florida, Tallahassee, FLPage, Houston, TX
Farnsworth Group, Bloomington, ILPCL Construction, Denver, CO
FXCollaborative, Brooklyn, NYPCL Construction, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Garver, North Little Rock, ARPCL Construction, Los Angeles, CA
GBBN, Cincinnati, OHPulice Construction, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
GPD Group, Akron, OHQuinn Evans, Multiple locations
GSI Environmental, Houston, TXRDC-S111, Inc., Long Beach, CA
Hafer, Evansville, INRobins & Morton, Birmingham, AL
Halmar International, Nanuet, NYRogers-O’Brien Construction, Dallas, TX
Harris & Associates, Concord, CARS&H, Jacksonville, FL
HBG Design, Memphis, TNSalas O’Brien, Irvine, CA
HEAPY, Dayton, OHSAM, Austin, TX
Hensel Phelps, Greeley, COSaunders Construction, Englewood, CO
HGA, Minneapolis, MNSimpson Gumpertz & Heger, Waltham, MA
Hickok Cole, Washington, DCSuffolk Construction, Boston, MA
HITT Contracting, Falls Church, VAThe Creative Studio at CVG, Clive, IA
HMC Architects, Los Angeles, CAThe PENTA Building Group, Las Vegas, NV
HNTB Corporation, Kansas City, MOTTL, Inc., Tuscaloosa, AL
IKM Architecture, Pittsburgh, PATurner Construction Company, New York, NY
ISEC, Inc., Greenwood Village, COUrban Engineers, Inc., Philadelphia, PA
Jacobsen Construction, Salt Lake City, UTWB Engineers+Consultants, New York, NY
Jones Architecture / Formation Communications, Salem, MA/ New Haven, CT
]]> https://smps.org/2024/05/28/announcing-the-2024-mca-finalists/feed/ 0 Meet the Future Leadership of SMPS https://smps.org/2024/05/15/meet-the-future-leadership-of-smps/ https://smps.org/2024/05/15/meet-the-future-leadership-of-smps/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 12:49:24 +0000 https://smps.org/?p=47437

In accordance with the SMPS bylaws, the Nominations and Elections Committee is pleased to present the slate of officers, directors, and trustees for the forthcoming fiscal year.

SMPS Board of Directors

  • President-Elect: Benjamin Sawa, FSMPS, CPSM, PMP
    Vice President, Corporate Development, GEI Consultants, Woburn, MA
    (Term: September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025)
  • At-Large Director: Julie Huval, FSMPS, CPSM
    Business Consultant, Dallas, TX
    (Term: September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026)
  • At-Large Director: Kimberly Ridenour, CPSM, MBA
    Manager, Business Development, IKM Architecture, Pittsburgh, PA
    (Term: September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026)

Four current directors will continue serving on the SMPS board in 2024-25:

  • President: Dr. Paula Stamp, MBA, FSMPS, CPSM
    CEO | Principal, Geaux Consulting Group, Los Angeles, CA
    (Term: September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025)
  • Past-President: Dana Galvin Lancour, FSMPS, CPSM
    Vice President, Branding + Communications, Barton Malow, Southfield, MI
    (Term: September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025)
  • Secretary-Treasurer: Adam Kilbourne, FSMPS, CPSM
    President, Tec Inc. Engineering & Design, Eastlake, OH
    (Term: September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025)
  • At-Large Director: Andrea Story, FSMPS, CPSM
    Vice President, Marketing & Business Development,R&M Consultants, Inc., Anchorage, AK
    (Term: September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025)

SMPS Foundation Trustees

The following trustees will continue to serve on the SMPS Foundation board in 2024-25:

  • Robert Amponsah, EdD, MS, MBA (Nonmember Trustee)
    Assistant Director Engineering Leadership Development, Southern Methodist University, Sachse, TX
    (Term: September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025) (First Term)
  • Sarah Kinard
    Head Bird, The Flamingo Project, Dallas, TX
    (Term: September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026) (Second Term)
  • Janet Lively McCauley, CPSM
    Vice President, Business Development Healthcare, ERDMAN, Louisville, KY
    (Term: September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025) (Third Term)
  • Kathryn Ness, CPSM
    Partner, GO Strategies, Roseville, CA
    (Term: September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025) (First Term)
  • Fawn Radmanich, FSMPS, CPSM
    Strategic Pursuit Leader, Stantec, Rancho Murieta, CA
    (Term: September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025) (First Term)
  • Michele R. Raftery, CPSM, WELL AP
    Principal, 4240 Architecture Inc., Denver, CO
    (Term: September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025) (Second Term)
  • Charles (Chuck) Raymond, CPSM
    Director of Communications, Weston & Sampson, Worcester, MA
    (Term: September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025) (Second Term)
  • Barbara Shuck, FSMPS, CPSM
    President, Everest Marketing Services, Mesa, AZ
    (Term: September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025) (Third Term)
  • Joy Woo, FSMPS, CPSM, LEED AP
    Senior Director, ULI, San Francisco, CA
    (Term: September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025) (Second Term)

Serving as the SMPS board liaison to the Foundation in 2024-25:

  • At-Large Director: Andrea Story, FSMPS, CPSM
]]> https://smps.org/2024/05/15/meet-the-future-leadership-of-smps/feed/ 0 SMPS Announces 2024 Class of Fellows https://smps.org/2024/05/10/smps-announces-2024-class-of-fellows/ https://smps.org/2024/05/10/smps-announces-2024-class-of-fellows/#respond Fri, 10 May 2024 19:21:41 +0000 https://smps.org/?p=47286

Alexandria, VA (May 13, 2024) − The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) is pleased to announce the following members who have been named Fellows of the Society in 2024. SMPS Fellows represent the highest level of experience and leadership in marketing and business development within the design and building industry.

Members who have 15 years’ experience as a marketer and/or business developer in the A/E/C industries, have been an active SMPS member for 10 of the previous 15 consecutive years, and have a current Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) designation may apply for the SMPS Fellows Recognition Program.

These professionals will serve as a resource at the chapter, regional, and Society levels to provide insight, ideas, programs, and mentoring. They also will be honored during Amplify A|E|C, the SMPS annual conference, this July in Salt Lake City. Be sure to register today!

Congratulations to the 2024 Class of SMPS Fellows:

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