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Honoring Volunteerism: Celebrating the Leaders Who Drive SMPS Forward
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At the heart of SMPS lies an extraordinary force: our volunteer leaders. They’re the dreamers, doers, and dedicated leaders who bring our mission to life every day. Among them, our Society Board of Directors and SMPS Foundation Trustees shine as guiding stars, inspiring and uplifting their communities with unwavering commitment. A heartfelt thank you to these remarkable leaders—your passion fuels our collective success and keeps SMPS thriving. Let’s celebrate the magic of volunteerism and the incredible impact it has on our Society!
Board of Directors
President
Dr. Paula Raymond Stamp, MBA, FSMPS, CPSM
CEO | Principal
Geaux Consulting Group
SMPS Los Angeles
President-Elect
Benjamin Sawa, FSMPS, CPSM, PMP
Vice President
GEI Consultants, Inc.
SMPS Boston
Past President
Dana Lancour, FSMPS, CPSM
Vice President, Branding +
Communications
Barton Malow Holdings
SMPS Southeast Michigan
Secretary-Treasurer
Adam Kilbourne, FSMPS, CPSM
President
Tec Inc. Engineering & Design
SMPS Northeast Ohio
At-Large Director
Julie Huval, FSMPS, CPSM
Owner
Marketing Operations Advisor
SMPS North Texas
At-Large Director
Kimberly Ridenour, CPSM, MBA
Director of Business Development
IKM Architecture
SMPS Pittsburgh
At-Large Director
Andrea Story, FSMPS, CPSM
Chief Marketing & Administrative Officer
R&M Consultants Inc.
SMPS Alaska
Chief Executive Officer
Marci D. Thompson, DES
Chief Executive Officer, Society for Marketing Professional Services
SMPS Foundation Board of Trustees
PRESIDENT
Michele R. Raftery, FSMPS, CPSM, WELL AP
Principal
4240 Architecture
SMPS Colorado
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Sarah Kinard
Head Bird
The Flamingo Project
SMPS North Texas
SECRETARY
Fawn Radmanich, FSMPS, CPSM
Strategic Pursuit Leader
Stantec
SMPS Los Angeles
TREASURER
Chuck Raymond, CPSM
Director of Communications
Weston & Sampson
SMPS Boston
TRUSTEE
Barbara Shuck, FSMPS, CPSM
President
Everest Marketing Services, LLC
SMPS Arizona
TRUSTEE
Janet Lively McCauley, CPSM
VP Business Development, Healthcare
Erdman
SMPS Kentucky
TRUSTEE
Kathryn Ness, CPSM
Partner
GO Strategies
SMPS Sacramento
TRUSTEE
Joy Woo, FSMPS, CPSM, LEED AP
Senior Director
Urban Land Institute
SMPS San Francisco
NONMEMBER TRUSTEE
Robert Amponsah, EdD, MS, MBA
Assistant Director Engineering Leadership Development
Southern Methodist University
Sachse, TX
SMPS BOARD LIAISON AND TRUSTEE
Andrea Story, FSMPS, CPSM
Chief Marketing & Administrative Officer
R&M Consultants Inc.
SMPS Alaska
SMPS CEO
Marci D. Thompson, DES
Chief Executive Officer
Society for Marketing Professional Services
FOUNDATION STAFF LIAISON
Antonio Payne, CPA, CDE
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Diversity Officer
Society of Marketing Professional Services