Committees and Chairs

Involvement with a committee is the best way to get the most out of your SMPS membership and connect 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 Programs Committee is responsible for organizing industry-specific programs and events involving industry leaders and public officials. This committee also provides marketing-focused educational programs to members and non-members in the A/E/C environment. It focuses educational programs around the six domains: Marketing Research; Marketing Plans; Client and Business Development; SOQs/Proposals; Promotional Activity; and Information, Resource and Organizational Management.
Chair: Sara Crimmel Miller, Warfel Construction, [email protected] 

Sponsorship: The Sponsorship Committee members solicit sponsorship for our organization through opportunities with our monthly and educational programs.
Chair: Josh Forsythe, [email protected]

Membership: The Membership Committee maintains and enrolls new members in the SMPS chapter, handles program registration, and works closely with SMPS national.
Chair:  Brad Olena, Summit Technology Group, [email protected]

Public Relations/Communication: The goal of this Committee is to increase awareness of the SMPS Central Pennsylvania Programs and relevant information. Externally, the committee is responsible for sending out press releases and meeting notices, and maintaining a media list. Internal communications include maintenance of the chapter website, newsletter, and Social Media channels in order to enhance chapter communication and interaction with and among members.
Chair: Melissa Yost, NTM Engineering, Inc., [email protected]
Public Relations: Leah Aung, Stahl Sheaffer Engineering, LLC, [email protected]

Committee Meeting Schedule

Membership Committee: For conference call information, please contact Membership Chair, Brad Olena, [email protected].

Programs Committee Meeting: The Programs Committee will meet directly following the board meetings. For more information, please contact Sara Crimmel Miller at [email protected].

Communications Committee: Conference call. First Monday of each month from 1:30-2:00. For more information, please contact Communications Chair Melissa Yost, [email protected].