“Over the past six years, it has been rewarding to work on bringing projects such as the MarTech survey, Neuropsychology reports, and the Positioning and Differentiation study to our members and the industry. We’ve taken significant steps to introduce a career in the A/E/C industries through the Zinsmeyer scholarships. But honestly, I’m most grateful for the time spent with leaders from across the country who also see the need for – and value in – research. My time as a Trustee may be coming to an end, but I’ll be a donor for life!”

Andrea Goodwin, FSMPS, CPSM

Intranet Manager, Quanta Services, Inc. SMPS Foundation Past President

“The Foundation is an essential element supporting SMPS’s mission. SMPS members need current, relevant research to advance their firms and their own careers. I’m proud to have played a role in the Foundation and I know that my donations will help further the cause.”

Brad Thurman, P.E., FSMPS, CPSM

Principal & Chief Marketing Officer, Wallace Design Collective SMPS Foundation Past President

“I support the Foundation with annual giving and volunteerism because the research we implement is critical to industry growth and innovation. The Foundation also grows the pipeline of A/E/C professionals by engaging students from underserved communities through the SMPS Foundation Zinsmeyer Scholarship program. These are two great examples of how the Foundation is an extension of the thought leadership and professional development SMPS is known for.”

Paula Stamp, PhD, MBA, FSMPS, CPSM

Vice President, Economic Development, CLAYCO SMPS President-Elect and past SMPS Foundation Board Liaison

“I felt it was my “calling” to do more: called to be a champion for our industry, fellow professionals, and to do more than just enough. I wanted to use my donations, skills, and voice to help smooth the path for the future. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as a Society member and serving on the SMPS Foundation Board as a Trustee, officer, and as a committee chair for fundraising. I’ve also been honored to serve with and become lifelong friends with my fellow Trustees. I know the value of the Society, the value of our “family,” and the value it provides to professionals and principals across our industry, like me.”

Janet Lively McCauley, CPSM

VP Business Development, Healthcare, Erdman SMPS Foundation President

“I am a trustee because I value the Foundation’s critical role in providing leading-edge research and innovation to our industries, and the collaboration among the trustees, SMPS staff, and other members.”

“Why do I give to the Foundation? The biggest reason: research and education have the power to transform the way we think and approach our work. I see how data and insights inform daily decision-making to create real impact for our companies, our clients, and more importantly, the communities in which we work. While not everyone is a marketer, ALL have a role in marketing that begins with awareness and access to information. Ultimately, the ability to inform and break educational barriers for ourselves and colleagues to connect, support, and align will only make us stronger. As marketers, we get to lead the future of marketing—every-single-day.”