The Quarterly Wrap-up: Winter 2025
Posted on Apr. 2, 2026 / Quarterly Wrap-up / Subscribe 0
With the rise of the warm weather, let's look at all the gatherings that kept us warm throughout the winter and celebrate the members who braved the cold to join us!
Welcome to our Newest Members!
Kiersten Penaloza Resch, Marketing Coordinator | Pare Corporation
Ellen Thompson, Marketing Manager | Payette Associates
Sonia Lelii, Marketing Specialist | Environmental Health & Engineering
Avery Williams, Strategic Pursuits Lead | Stantec
Megan Cunningham, Senior Marketing Coordinator | Flow Tech
Olivia Struth, Administrative Assistant | LeMessurier Consultants
Kristen Peters, Senior Marketing Strategist | Nobis Group
Debbie Pepper, Senior Marketing Specialist/Graphic Designer | Environmental Health & Engineering
Stela Simes, Senior Marketing Manager | Group PMX
Emily Rivoira, Senior Marketing Coordinator | J. Calnan & Associates
Brittany Jacobs, Operations Manager | Anderson Porter Design
Mariah Bibalo, MBA, HR & Marketing Assistant | Hancock Associates
Event Recap
CPSM Study Group Domain 5: Promotional Activity - 1/7
The CPSM Study Group met to review Domain 5: Promotional Activity. If you are interested in joining this year’s study group or learning more about CPSM certification, please reach out to Phil Learmonth, Director of CPSM Certification at [email protected]. Learn more about the CPSM Certification here.
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): How to Boost Brand Visibility in AI-Driven Search - 1/14
SMPS Boston collaborated with Matter Communications for a virtual webinar exploring how brands can strengthen visibility across generative AI search and emerging discovery channels. The speakers were Josh Ford and Ethan Lyons from Matter, and the event was organized by Katherine Lesko (Chapman Construction/Design) and Molly Romano, CPSM (Windover Construction).
SMPS Boston Annual Holiday Party - 1/15
SMPS Boston's classiest winter event made its return this year at Lord Hobo, with our members enjoying a festive evening of networking, celebration, and holiday cheer as we welcomed the new year together. Event organized by the Special Events Committee, led by Emily Jenkins (Bala Consulting Engineers).
Peer-to-Peer Coaching: Plan Your Next Successful Event - 1/21
The Peer-to-Peer Coaching (P2PC) Network is a member-only benefit aimed at bringing members a more personalized and project-oriented coaching opportunity by connecting members that have faced similar challenges. Kelly Cohane (South Coast Improvement Company) was a speaker, and the event was organized by Lucy Simao (GEI Consultants), and Kelly Stinnett (Tighe & Bond).
CPSM Study Group Domain 6: Management - 1/28
The CPSM Study Group met to review Domain 6: Management. If you are interested in joining this year’s study group or learning more about CPSM certification, please reach out to Phil Learmonth, Director of CPSM Certification at [email protected]. Learn more about the CPSM Certification here.
New & Prospective Member Orientation - 2/12
An SMPS Boston classic, the New & Prospective Member Orientation was held over Zoom, and organized by Lucy Simao (GEI Consultants) and Kelly Stinnett (Tighe & Bond).
SMPS Boston Town Hall - 3/5
SMPS Members weighed in on the future of SMPS Boston, in a virtual town hall hosted by Chapter President Molly Romano, CPSM, alongside SMPS National President Benjamin Sawa, FSMPS, CPSM, PMP.
Senior Roundtable Series: Firm Transitions: Navigating Ownership, Leadership, and Brand Evolution - 3/18
Kara McClellan (Annum Architects) led a conversation on leadership and brand transition in times of change for senior marketers. The event was organized by Katherine Lesko (Chapman Construction/Design), Sara Garber (Arup), and Amy Russes (Geosyntec).
Highlights from Member Spotlights
Tully Mahoney, Associate Storytelling Coordinator, Page, now Stantec
What is your favorite part about your work?
I’m constantly learning new things! It’s a bonus that my work often involves chatting with new and fascinating people and using my creativity to transform those conversations into promotional content.
Maya Beaumier, Regional Marketing Manager, Shawmut Design & Construction
What is a way that you de-stress from work, either in or outside of the workplace?
Honestly, I go outside. Fresh air and movement are my favorite ways to decompress. Even a quick walk away from my desk can reset my mind and spark new ideas. I’m also working on hiking all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000‑footers, one peak at a time. Stress tends to melt away when you remember you’re part of something much bigger than whatever’s on your screen.
Happy Anniversary to the Following Members
December Anniversaries
2 years:
Olivia Adley, Marketing & HR Coordinator | Fitzemeyer & Tocci Associates, Inc.
Ashley Dhepaganon, Administrative Assistant | Samiotes Consultants
3 years:
Maggie Spano, Marketing Manager | Brown, Richardson + Rowe
Jessica Innis, Marketing Coordinator | HGA
4 years:
Deborah Azer, Marketing & Proposal Specialist | BSC Group
9 years:
John Benford, Owner | John Benford Photography
Nakaila Pollard, CPSM, Internal Affairs Manager | Janey Construction Management
11 years:
Staci Barber, MBA, Director of Marketing | Margulies Perruzzi Architecture
13 years:
Shawn Vetere, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development | Knollmeyer Building Corporation
18 years:
Sarah Lekatsas, Regional Marketing Manager | GEI Consultants
22 years:
Sarah Hotchkiss, Director of Strategic Initiatives | Commodore Builders
25 years:
Susan Shelby, FSMPS, CPSM, President & CEO | Rhino PR
Melissa Shaffer, National Energy Sector Marketing Lead | GEI Consultants
January Anniversaries
1 year:
Emily Fortin, Office Coordinator | Affiliated Engineers, Inc.
Megan Murray, Marketing Manager | Sullivan Construction
2 years:
Christopher Nordberg, Marketing Pursuit Manager | STV Incorporated
Helena Arnold, Marketing Coordinator | Affiliated Engineers, Inc.
4 years:
Emily Jenkins, Business Development | Bala Consulting Engineers
9 years:
Jessica Bell, MBA, Marketing Coordinator | Fennick McCredie Architecture
11 years:
Tracey O’Connor, CPSM, Marketing Manager | SMMA
12 years:
Jessica Guyer, CPSM, Marketing Manager – National | GEI Consultants
15 years:
Kimberly Smith, CPSM, Marketing Manager | Gale Associates
18 years:
Benjamin Sawa, FSMPS, CPSM, Chief Development Officer | GEI Consultants
16 years:
Caroline Fitzgerald, LEED AP, Director of Business Development, RMF Engineering, Inc.
17 years:
Christopher Stockwell, Marketing Director | Environmental Health & Engineering
October Anniversaries
1 year:
Sarah Warren, Marketing Manager | TRAC Builders
Piera Varela, Marketing Assistant | Nitsch Engineering
Sarah Tobin, Marketing & Communications Manager | Structure Tone
2 years:
Allison Goodwin, Marketing Coordinator | Habeeb & Associates Architects
Stephanie Bondeson, Marketing Manager | Barr & Barr
Tahlya Cuevas, Marketing & Proposal Specialist | BSC Group
3 years:
Lauren Bennett, Marketing Coordinator | Studio G Architects
4 years:
Lucy Simao, Senior Marketing Coordinator | GEI Consultants
5 years:
Julie Calzaretta, Marketing Proposal Coordinator | Collins Engineers
Amy Russes, Marketing & Business Development Initiative Specialist | Geosyntec Consultants
10 years:
Britt-Anya Bursell, Marketing Manager – Proposals & Operations | Tighe & Bond
Diane Milliken Schless, Director of Business development | Turner Construction Company
Christopher Nappi, Senior Marketing Coordinator | CBT Architects
11 years:
Jennifer Meus Tulipani, PMP, Director of Marketing & Business Development | CMTA
12 years:
Danielle Diforio, Account & Project Director | Clockwork Design Group
Laurene Demoy, Director of Marketing & Strategic Communications | Studio G Architects
15 years:
Suzanne King, ASSOC, CPSM, Marketing Manager | The Flamingo Project
19 years:
Jennifer Thornton, Marketing Coordinator | Activitas
25 years:
Pamela Roscoe, CPSM, Marketing Manager | Mount Vernon Group Architects
43 years:
Rolf Fuessler, FSMPS, APR, MA
Member anniversary information is obtained from SMPS National. If any information is incorrect, please log into your national account to update it.
Photo Corner
SMPS Holiday Party
Photo Credits: Matthew Arielly
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