Committees
Communications/PR/Outreach
The Communications and PR Committee promotes and engages the Chapter through various media outlets, maintains and updates the chapter website and social media platforms, and coordinates the creation of the quarterly newsletter with the ultimate goal of raising awareness of the Chapter.
Directors:
Education
The Education Committee facilitates quality training and continuing education for all levels of marketing and business development professionals while focusing on the 6 Domains of Practice:
- Market Research
- Marketing Plan
- Client and Business Development
- SOQs/Proposals
- Promotional Activity
- Information, Resource and Organizational Management
Director:
Kate Erdy
SmithGroup, Inc.
202-974-0865
kate.erdy@smithgroup.com
Lunch Programs
The Lunch Programs Committee organizes special interest programs involving prominent industry leaders, public officials, media figures and other key individuals related to marketing in the A/E/C industry. Programming is planned to reflect SMPS’ position as a thought leader in the industry and provide educational opportunities around the Six Domains of Practice.
Director:
Hugo Amelink
CTI Consultants, Inc.
703-803-6411
hamelink@cti-consultants.com
Membership
The Membership Committee focuses on initiatives that drive, support, recruit and sustain the membership of the Chapter. Activities surround welcoming and orienting new members, providing mentoring opportunities, providing member recognition and collecting feedback for the purpose of attracting and retaining members.
Directors:
Vanessa Jovel, CPSM
EBA Ernest Bland Associates
301-589-4811
vjovel@ebapc.com
Crystal Stowe
McDonough Bolyard Peck
703-641-9088
CStowe@mbpce.com
Principal’s Round Table
The Principal’s Round Table provides an intimate and open forum for firm principals and senior-level marketers to discuss the pressing issues facing A/E/C firms in the Washington, D.C. area.
Director:
Tara Connell
ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC
703-810-1306
tconnell@ecslimited.com
Special Events
The Special Events Committee provides opportunities for members to build relationships with peers and potential teaming partners through networking events. Major goals and objectives include engaging and encouraging potential and existing members and reinforcing cohesiveness of the Chapter.
Directors:
Kathryn Garrett
David M. Schwarz Architects, Inc.
202-862-0777
klg@dmsas.com
Amanda Sanderson
GeoConcepts Engineering, Inc.
703-726-8030
ASanderson@GeoConcepts-Eng.com
Sponsorship
The Sponsorship Committee’s primary mission is to raise financial resources for the Chapter to ensure the continued implementation of our many educational, networking, and community based efforts.
Director:
Justin Jacobs
Wetland Studies and Solutions
703-679-5661
bplotner@hp.com
