In this issue
Mark your Calendars for these Upcoming Events
- November 17th – Fall Training with Donna Corlew
- January TBD – Annual Holiday Party
- February 10-12th – SMPS Southern Regional Conference in Fort Worth, TX
November Anniversaries
- Amanda Durst, Business Development & Marketing Manager, MacArthur Associated Consultants, LLC
- Mallory O’Neill, Director of Marketing, Johnson & Associates
- Natalie Pagano, FSMPS, CPSM, Director of Marketing & Communication, Manhattan Construction Group
- Jenny Lott, Marketing Manager, LDKerns Contractors
Archives
UPcoming Events
Fall Training with Donna Corlew - Unmuted: Unlock Your Strengths, Share Your Story, Own Your Space
Get ready to go Unmuted — a lively, hands-on workshop that helps you unlock your strengths, turn up the volume on your story, and confidently own your space. Through practical tools, engaging activities, and plenty of collaboration, you’ll learn how to co
SMPS Southern Regional Conference (SRC) 2027
Whether you're building your personal brand, strengthening your firm's market presence, or navigating what's next in our industry, SRC 2027 will provide the insights, tools, and connections to help you move forward with purpose.
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
In-Kind SPonsor
November 2026 

Congratulations!!!
Join us in celebrating Chris Miller on earning the Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) designation! 🎉
This achievement reflects Christopher’s commitment to professional growth and excellence in AEC marketing and business development.
The CPSM certification, offered by the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), recognizes professionals who have demonstrated experience, knowledge, and ethical standards in marketing professional services.
Let's celebrate this milestone together!

Fall Training
Fall Training with Donna Corlew - Unmuted: Unlock Your Strengths, Share Your Story, Own Your Space
In today’s A/E/C environment, your voice matters. Whether you’re leading conversations, building relationships, or driving business forward. This session is designed to help you:
🔊 Strengthen your communication so your message is clearly heard
💡 Build confidence in your personal voice and presence
🤝 Collaborate more effectively across teams and disciplines
🎯 Walk away with practical tools you can immediately apply
From understanding your communication style to strengthening your impact within your firm, this training is all about turning up the volume on what makes you effective.
🎤 Plus, hear real-world insights from industry professionals in a dynamic panel discussion to close out the day. Panelists include: Bonnie Hardwick, David Cobb and Josh Dougherty.
Register NOW

Get Involved
Ready to dive into exciting opportunities and build meaningful connections? We’re on the hunt for volunteers to join our committees! Whether you’re interested in Sponsorship, Communications, or any of our other committees, we’d love to have you on board. Discover how you can make a difference and get involved here: https://smpsoklahoma.org/Committees
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Built for A/E/C Marketers & Business Developers
High-performing firms invest in the people who drive growth.
SMPS Oklahoma helps A/E/C firms strengthen market position by developing marketing and business development talent, encouraging innovation, and creating opportunities for visibility and connection.
SMPS supports firms by helping teams:
- Develop top talent through A/E/C-specific professional development
- Stay competitive with relevant insights, trends, and strategies
- Drive innovation through programs and peer exchange
- Strengthen your brand with sponsorship and leadership opportunities
- Expand relationships that support teaming and long-term growth
If you’re ready to invest in your team and elevate your results, start here.
Learn More.

SMPS Southern Regional Conference
Saddle Up! SMPS SRC 2027 brings A/E/C marketers, business developers, and firm leaders together February 10-12, 2027 at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel, and this year's program is built around one theme: STEER YOUR BRAND. Our four education tracks meet you wherever you are in your career, whether you're roping in the fundamentals or leading your firm into its next chapter.
Education Tracks
- Track 1: My First Rodeo
Foundations for Early-Career A/E/C Marketers - Track 2: Creative Corral
Brand, Design & Storytelling for Modern A/E/C Firms - Track 3: Take the Reins
Strategy, Growth & Leadership for Emerging Leaders - Track 4: Trail Boss
Executive Leadership, Firm Growth & Industry Influence
Registration , hotel rooms within our exclusive block , and sponsorship opportunities are still available through the SMPS SRC website!

Monthly Program
What a way to kick off our first Haunt the Holes!
Thank you to everyone who joined SMPS Oklahoma for our first annual Haunt the Holes Golf Tournament. We loved bringing Oklahoma’s A/E/C community together for a day of golf, networking, friendly competition and Halloween fun.
Of course, an event like this wouldn’t be possible without the organizations who supported it.
Thank You, Sponsors!
Willowbrook – Ultimate BOOster Sponsor
Willowbrook brings over 50 years of combined experience delivering complex, multi-phase public projects across Oklahoma. The firm specializes in K-12, Career-tech, Higher Ed, Municipal, Healthcare and Multi-family projects.
Our team is committed to building facilities that support essential community missions, delivered safely, efficiently, and with long-term durability in mind. We approach each project with a focus on collaboration, transparency, and technical precision, working closely with architects, engineers, and clients to align goals and maintain momentum.
Willowbrook’s leadership remains actively involved throughout the process, providing hands-on oversight and clear communication from preconstruction through completion. The result is a dependable partner that understands how to navigate complexity while delivering high-quality outcomes for clients and communities.
Mummy’s Meal Sponsors
Monster Mash Sponsor
Trick‑or‑Treat Bag (Skeleton Snacks Sponsor)
Haunted Hole Sponsors
In-Kind Print Sponsor
To our sponsors, golfers, attendees and everyone who helped bring the event together: thank you. Your support helps SMPS Oklahoma create more opportunities for our industry to connect, collaborate and build relationships across the state.
We hope you had a frightfully good time, and we’re already looking forward to the next one!
Thank you for making our first Haunt the Holes one to remember.
SMPS Oklahoma










