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The Power of Gratitude
November is a month that captures the essence of gratitude, reminding us to pause and reflect on the things we are thankful for in our lives. I am grateful for
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SMPS Advances: October 2023
To provide transparency and expand member engagement, SMPS HQ provides an executive summary of the board of directors’ discussions and decisions following each regular meeting. The eight-member board of directors
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Congratulations to our new CPSMs
Congratulations to the following professionals who recently became SMPS Certified Professional Services Marketers (CPSMs). They join a group of more than 1,000 professionals who’ve made a commitment to professional excellence,
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Spotlight on Certification: Kate Calder
Name: Kate Calder, CPSM Title: Director of Marketing & Culture Firm: C2 Design Group SMPS Chapter: Upstate New York Number of years in the A/E/C industry: 17 How has
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Spotlight on Certification: Kimberly Graham
Name: Kimberly Graham, CPSM Title: Director of Marketing Firm: RSC Architects SMPS Chapter: New York Number of years in the A/E/C industry: 13 How has SMPS helped you in
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Spotlight on Certification: Kimberly Sterle
Name: Kimberly Sterle, CPSM Title: Sales Manager, Water Strategic Sales and Marketing Water Strategic Pursuits Team Firm: Stantec Consulting Services Inc. SMPS Chapter: Denver, CO Number of years in the
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Spotlight on Certification: Leslie Panfil
Name: Leslie Panfil, CPSM Title: Communications Manager, Chapter President Firm: The Austin Company SMPS Chapter: SMPS Northeast Ohio # of years in the A/E/C industry: 10 How has SMPS
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Spotlight on Certification: Hollie O’Connor
Name: Hollie O’Connor, CPSM Title: Marketing Manager Firm: Terracon Consultants, Inc. SMPS Chapter: Houston Number of years in the A/E/C industry: 7 How has SMPS helped you in your
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Spotlight on Certification: Laura Okell
Name: Laura Okell, CPSM Title: Director, Marketing & Proposals Firm: Axias SMPS Chapter: Washington, DC Number of years in the A/E/C industries: 17 How has SMPS helped you in your
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Member Spotlight: Britt-Anya Bursell
In our member spotlight, Britt-Anya Bursell sits down for a virtual chat with SMPS. Britt-Anya is marketing operations team lead/sr. proposal & content specialist for Tighe & Bond. She has