Committees
Contact Jennifer Ahmad or Brittany Harlow if you are interested in volunteering with SMPS Virginia! Learn more about each committee below:
Education/Summit Committee
The Education/Summit 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). The Committee also plans and executes the annual summit to include educational and networking opportunities.
Membership Committee
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 and networking opportunities, providing member recognition, and collecting feedback for the purpose of attracting and retaining members.
Membership Chair
Rose Lort, PACE | Collins Engineers, Inc.
Membership Committee Members
Erin Merkin | Quinn Consulting Hilary Vickerman | SKA Consulting Engineers
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee promotes and engages the Chapter through various media outlets, maintains and updates the chapter website and social media platforms, and coordinates newsletter creation with the ultimate goal of raising awareness of the Chapter.
Communications Chair
Ellen Fohl, CPSM | Aquatic Design Group
Breanna Hegamin, CPSM | Moffatt & Nichol
Sponsorship Committee
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.
Sponsorship Chair
Jenni Szabo | Timmons Group Jennifer Hubbard, CPSM | Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.
CPSM Committee
The CPSM Committee provides programs and guidance for professionals who wish to apply to be a Certified Professional Services Marketer. The committee offers an annual CPSM study program.
CPSM Chair
Kristina von Tish, CPSM | Quinn Evans
Past President Advisory Committee
Danielle Cotnoir, CPSM | RRMM Architects Courtney Neston | Baskervill
Tim Klabunde, CPSM, FSMPS | Growth Impact Partners
Cheryl Browne, CPSM | WM Jordan Company
Jennifer Johnson | WM Jordan Company
Nicole Foster | E.T. Gresham Company
Annie Colpitts, CPSM | Barton Malow
Chapter Champion Fellow
Tim Klabunde, CPSM, FSMPS | Growth Impact Partners
