Committees

Volunteer with SMPS NEO

Looking for ways to get more involved and gain greater value from SMPS? Join a Committee!

There is no better way to extract value from your SMPSNEO membership than to join a committee, get involved and build relationships with chapter leadership. There is no shortage of ways to get involved, whether you have limited time to volunteer or hope to join the Board someday, there is a role that will be a fit for you!

For more information on our committees and how you can get involved, please contact Rebecca Wollenhaupt, Chapter President.

"Being involved with SMPS has provided many opportunities for my professional growth. I have gained new leadership skills, learned various marketing strategies, and connected with some great people in the industry! I highly recommend volunteering as it will benefit both you and your firm well into the future." - Kristen Joles, GPD Group

For the 2025/2026 Programming Year:

Chapter Liaison

Adam Kilbourne

Chapter Liaison

Tec Inc. Engineering & Design

Communications and PR Committee

The SMPS NEO Communications Committee is responsible for the promotion of all chapter events, activities and items of interest to our members.

Valerie Mckenzie

Communications Representative

Independence Construction

Malia Robinson

Communications Representative

The Austin Company

Stacey Kirth

Communications Co-Chair

Independence Excavating, Inc.

Mia Zicolello

Communications Co-Chair

The Austin Company

Creative Solutions Committee

SMPS Northeast Ohio Chapter is currently looking for volunteers for this committee!

Education & Mentorship Committee

The SMPS NEO Education Committee is responsible for the promotion and training for the Certified Professional Services Marketer accreditation as well as assisting in furthering educational opportunities to our members.

Donald Butchko

Education & Mentorship Co-Chair

Richard L. Bowen + Associates Inc.

Jennifer Wahl

Education & Mentorship Co-Chair

Karpinski Engineering

Erica Larson

Education & Mentorship Representative

Pixel Power

Logistics Committee

The SMPS NEO Logistics Committee is responsible for the coordination, preparation and set-up at program and social events.

Gabrielle Van Wagnen

Logistics Chair

Turner Construction Company

Nate Ahren

Logistics Representative

Regency Construction Services, Inc.

Colton Kaufman

Logistics Representative

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Jason Rohal

Logistics Representative

Membership Committee

The SMPS NEO Membership Committee is responsible for the management of existing members and the promotion of new members in the organization. The Membership Committee promotes social events that bring together members and recruits new members.

Michael Serdinak

Membership Chair

Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Zoe Drellishak

Membership Representative

BBCO Design LLC

Jen Kalin

Membership Representative

Osborn Engineering

Programs Committee

The SMPS NEO Programs Committee is responsible for the development and execution of our program calendar that serves to provide opportunities for networking, business development and education for our members.

Teresa Carlisle

Programs Co-Chair

Osborn Engineering

Emily Lord

Programs Co-Chair

Independence Construction

Sara Craemer

Programs Representative

Bostwick Design Partnership

Jeffrey Dentzer

Programs Representative

Kokosing Industrial, Inc.

Arne Goldman

Programs Representative

Marous Brothers Construction

Maureen Westropp

Programs Representative

Panzica Construction

Special Events/Social Committee

The SMPS NEO Special Events / Social Committee is responsible for planning networking and social/recreational events for our members.

Stephanie Cieszkowski

Special Events Co-Chair

THP Limited Inc

Rachel Rauscher

Special Events Co-Chair

Moody Nolan

Sponsorship Committee

The SMPS NEO Sponsorship Committee is responsible for obtaining sponsorship for the programs we provide to our members and ensuring that our sponsors are getting value for their dollars spent.

Jennifer Hamilton

Sponsorship Co-Chair

Thompson Hine LLP

Leslie A. Panfil

Sponsorship Co-Chair

Shook Construction

Laura Vodzak Kobak

Sponsorship Representative

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Striving for Excellence Committee

The Striving for Excellence Committee is responsible for tracking all chapter activities throughout the year and compiling a presentation to be submitted to SMPS National for Chapter of the Year consideration.

SMPS Northeast Ohio Chapter is currently looking for volunteers for this committee!