Quarterly Wrap Up: Winter 2024-2025

Posted on Apr. 1, 2025  /  Quarterly Wrap-up  /  Subscribe 0

As those of us in Boston brush off the snow, set back the clocks, and head into spring, let's look back at what our chapter got up to this winter!

Welcome to our Newest Members!

December

Alen Ardan, Founder & CEO, Remote Architects & Engineers
Ashley Dhepaganon, Administrative Assistant, Samiotes Consultants, Inc.
Bobbie Burgess Frassine, Senior Proposals Coordinator, Bergmeyer
Maryann Gibbons, Marketing Director, Bothwell Engineering
Olivia Adley, Marketing & HR Coordinator, Fitzemeyer & Tocci Associates

January

Emily Fortin, Office Coordinator, Affiliated Engineers, Inc.
Matt Solomon, Principal, Design Director, Formation Communications, LLC
Megan Murray, Marketing Manager, Sullivan Construction, LLC
Melanie Somerville, Senior Marketing Coordinator, Vermeulens
Olivia Stenger, Communications Specialist, VHB
Samantha Robinson, Marketing Assistant, B2Q Associates

February

Piera Varela, Marketing Assistant, Nitsch Engineering
Sarah Tobin, Marketing & Communications Manager, Structure Tone
Sarah Warren, Marketing Manager, TRAC Builders, Inc.

Event Recap

BSA Marketing/PR Network: Public Relations – Leveraging Storytelling and Strategy - 12/4

This panel discussed PR's role in enhancing brand reputation, deepening client connections, and securing project visibility. Panelists were Laurene Demoy (Studio G Architects), Jessica Knapp (Perkins Eastman), and Susan Shelby (Rhino PR).

Social Media Best Practices & Getting Your Biggest ROI on Content - 12/10

Industry expert and B2B wizard Katie Cash of Smartegies shared her knowledge about social media best practices and how to get your biggest return-on-investment on your content. This event was led by Katie Cash, Senior Vice President at Smartegies, a leading growth consulting firm specializing in helping AEC firms drive business success. 

SMPS Boston Holiday Party - 1/9

The annual SMPS Boston Holiday Party was held at Bodega Canal. The AEC marketing and business development connected over signature drinks, tasty bites, and the crowd-favorite Plinko game. As usual, the Special Events Committee planned a fantastic evening!

Catie's Closet Coat Drive - 1/9

The SMPS Boston Outreach Committee collected coats to benefit Catie’s Closet, a MA-based organization that gives children in need life-changing access to clothing and basic necessities.

SMPS Boston Awards Tips & Tricks - 2/5

Past judges, award winners, PR specialists, and MarCom experts talked attendees through the award submissions process and shared some best practices. Lauren Hickey (Finegold Alexander), Katie Dayton (Hacin), Paul Santos (Goody Clancy), and Susan Shelby (Rhino Public Relations) shared their insight on the panel.

From Wallflowers to Influencers: A Strategic Guide to Employee Advocacy on Social Media -2/5

Attendees learned how to turn employees into brand advocates with practical strategies, real-world examples, and insights on elevating marketing efforts. Event speakers were Andrew Beaton, Alyssa Mahoney, and Danielle Jackson from CDM Smith

Strategies for Winning More Awards - 2/13

This virtual webinar equipped attendees with tips and tricks to elevate industry award submissions. The event was led by industry expert, Dorothy Verdon, CPSM of Bright Bunny Communications.

Video Editing Basics with Adobe Premiere Pro - 2/26

In this hands-on 90-minute seminar, Phillip Quindara, Director of Marketing for CSArch, helped attendees master the Adobe Premiere Pro basics.

Highlights from Member Spotlights

Abby Iorio, Senior Associate Director, Marketing and Business Development at HLB Lighting Design

Why did you decide to join SMPS?
My marketing manager in 2012 asked me to join SMPS and get on a committee. That was the best push I could have asked for! I am a believer in getting involved in anything you’re a member of, and joining a committee was truly one of the best decisions I have ever made for my career. My network and involvement in the organization started to blossom instantly and I am so grateful for the opportunities that SMPS has provided me.

Happy Anniversary to the Following Members

1 year

Joseph Wildey, University of New Hampshire
Maggie Spano, Marketing Manager, Brown, Richardson + Rowe, Inc.
Christopher Nordberg, Marketing Pursuit Manager, STV
Devon Gray, Marketing Coordinator, Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.
Scott Falzano, Marketing Coordinator, Windover Construction
Allison Goodwin, Marketing Coordinator, Habeeb & Associates Architects
Stephanie Bondeson, Marketing Manager, Barr & Barr, Inc.
Tahlya Cuevas, Marketing & Proposal Specialist, BSC Group

2 years

Deborah Azer, Marketing & Proposal Specialist, BSC Group
Jill Nall, Marketing Coordinator, NV5
Lauren Bennett, Marketing Coordinator, Studio G Architects
Melissa Calvo Vides, Marketing Specialist

3 years

Eva Nagy, Senior Marketing Coordinator, Columbia Construction Company
Amanda Jacques, Marketing Specialist, Wright-Pierce
Emily Jenkins, Business Development, Bala Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Glacinta Barsoian Drummy, Marketing Director, Saccoccio & Associates Architects
Lucy March, Marketing Coordinator, GEI Consultants

4 years

Julie Calzaretta, Marketing Proposal Coordinator, Collins Engineers, Inc.

7 years

Jon Benford, Owner, John Benford Photography
Nakaila Pollard, CPSM, Internal Affairs Manager, Janey Construction Management

8 years

Alison Hlivak, Marketing, Elkus Manfredi Architects
Sara Garber, CPSM, Marketing Manager, Arup

9 years

Staci Barber, Director of Marketing, Margulies Perruzzi Architecture
Britt-Anya Bursell, Marketing Manager, Proposals and Operations, Tighe & Bond
Christopher Nappi, Senior Marketing Coordinator, CBT Architects

10 years

Tracey O’Connor, CPSM, Marketing Manager, SMMA
Jennifer Meus Tulipani, PMP, Assoc. AIA, Director of Marketing and Business Development, CMTA, Inc.

11 years

Shawn Vetere, Vice President Marketing and Business Development, Knollmeyer Building Corporation
Jessica Guyer, CPSM, Senior Marketing Coordinator, GEI Consultants
Danielle Diforio, Account & Project Director, Clockwork Design Group, Inc.
Laurene Demoy, Marketing Director, Studio G Architects

14 years

Kimberly Smith, CPSM, Senior Marketing Specialist, Gale Associates, Inc.
Wendy Benson, Studio Manager, Robert Benson Photography
Suzanne King, CPSM, Marketing Manager, The Flamingo Project

15 years

Nicole Burnett, Director, Marketing & Federal Proposal Development, Mabbett & Associates, Inc.

17 years

Benjamin Sawa, FSMPS, CPSM, PMP, Vice President, GEI Consultants

20 years

Jay Moskowitz, Director of Marketing, City Point Partners
Sarah Hotchkiss, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Commodore Builders

23 years

Melissa Shaffer, National Energy Sector Marketing Lead, GEI Consultants
Susan Shelby, FSMPS, CPSM, President & CEO, Rhino Public Relations
Marsha Miller

24 years

Pamela Roscoe, CPSM, Marketing Manager, Mount Vernon Group Architects

39 years

Carol Adley, FSMPS, Vice President (retired)

40 years

David Easterbrooks, FSMPS, Vice President, Director of Marketing & Business Development, Pare Corporation

42 years

Rolf Fuessler, APR, FSMPS

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