About
COLUMN
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BY THE NUMBERS
Stats on Key External and Internal Industry Trends
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THE PINACLE EXPERIENCE 2024
Elevating Marketing Leadership to the Next Level
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
Inspiring Professionals, Driving Excellence: Our Chapter Presidents at the Helm
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: LEADERSHIP
Honoring Volunteerism: Celebrating the Leaders Who Drive SMPS Forward
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SMPS CONNECTIONS
Building a Career in A/E/C Runs in the Family
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