Committees & Chairs
Involvement with a committee is the best way to get the most out of your SMPS membership while becoming acquainted with other members. While providing a service to others, committee involvement is the perfect opportunity to promote your firm, gain leadership skills, and advance in your career. In addition, committee work is fun and rewarding!
For more information on how you can help, please contact the following committee chairperson.
Programs
The program committee is responsible for organizing industry specific programs and events involving industry leaders and public officials.
Chair: Aimee Lala
Sponsorship
The Sponsorship Committee members solicit sponsorship for our organization through opportunities with our monthly and educational programs, Holiday Bash, and End of the Year Bash. Committee members also coordinate with the Conference Committee to obtain conference sponsorships.
Chair: Mike McTamney
Membership
The Membership Committee maintains and enrolls new members in the SMPS chapter, handles program registration, and works closely with SMPS national.
Chair: Amy Izzo
Public Relations
The goal of the PR Committee it to increase the awareness of the SMPS Philadelphia Programs. The committee is responsible for sending out press releases and meeting notices, and maintaining a media list.
Chair: Stacy Barrett
Education
The Education Committee provides marketing-focused educational programs to members and non-member in the A/E/C environment. The Education Committee focuses their educational programs around the six domains: Marketing Research; Marketing Plan; Client and Business Development; SOQs/Proposals; Promotional Activity; and Information, Resource and Organizational Management.
Chair: Richard Horstmann
Website
The website chair is responsible for updating and maintenance of our chapter website, keeping it up to date each month with changes and relevant program information.
Chair: Adrienne Fessler
Communications
The communications chair is responsible for all content and information into cvent to provide valuable email correspondence with our mailing list of contacts. These emails advertise each month's program and meetings, allowing people to register online.
Chair: Susanne Hanson
Logistics
The logistics chair is responsible for coordinating all venue communications for every meeting, ensuring that everything is ready to go with AV, food, etc.
Chair: Bill Magee