In this issue
Mark your Calendars for these Upcoming Events
- February 10th – High Stakes Listening: Leadership Through Differences and Disagreements Webinar
- February 10th & 17th – CPSM Boot Camp Recap led by Anne-Marie Funk, FSMPS, CPSM
- February 19th – City Leaders Panel in Tulsa, OK
- February 26th – Hard Hats and Hot Toddies Networking: Capitol Hill High School Hard Hat Tour
- March 12th – Spring Training - From the Playbook to the Field: Applying Principles of Influence to Marketing and Business Development with Holly Bolton and Barbara Shuck
- April 22nd – SMPS Oklahoma Earth Day Event
- October 2026 – Haunt the Holes Golf Tournament
February Anniversaries
Kristi Pempin, CPSM, Vice President of Marketing & Client Development, White Hawk Engineering & Design, LLC
Molly Hall, Proposal Coordinator, CEC
Colby Sandburg, Vice President / Director of Operations, ZFI Engineering Co.
Beth Williams, Senior Business Development Director, CWA Group Architecture and Interiors
Bobby Perry, Sales Director, ARC Document Solutions, LLC
Julian Zavala, Graphic Solutions Consultant, ARC Document Solutions, LLC
Archives
UPcoming Events
TULSA Lunchtime Learning Lab - Emerging Trends in AEC Marketing and Business Development - Report Highlights Webinar
Bring Your Own Lunch And Join Us For A Free Webinar! What are the latest emerging trends in marketing and business development? The SMPS Foundation is back with new research into the trends impacting AEC firms as well as marketing and business development
Oklahoma City Lunchtime Learning Lab - Emerging Trends in AEC Marketing and Business Development - Report Highlights Webinar
Bring Your Own Lunch And Join Us For A Free Webinar! What are the latest emerging trends in marketing and business development? The SMPS Foundation is back with new research into the trends impacting AEC firms as well as marketing and business developmen
Oklahoma City - City Leaders Panel
Join SMPS Oklahoma on Thursday, September 10, for an engaging discussion with Oklahoma City leaders as they share insights into upcoming projects, the proposal and interview process, and what A/E/C firms should know about pursuing work in the region.
Haunt the Holes Golf Tournament
Join us as we kick off our first annual golf tournament in 2026!
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
February 2026 
Upcoming Panel!
Mark your calendars for our city leaders panel!
Join SMPS Oklahoma for an insightful discussion with city leaders about economic development and growth. 🏙️ This is your chance to learn about upcoming initiatives and the challenges shaping our communities. Don't miss out—more details coming soon!
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Welcome
🎉 Exciting news! Let’s give a warm welcome to Chuck Mitchell, the Eastern Oklahoma Market Leader for CEC Corporation, as the newest member of SMPS Oklahoma!
🤝 Fun facts about Chuck: With 34 years in the consulting engineering field, his passion lies in meeting new people and building lasting relationships. When he's not working, you can find him enjoying the great outdoors—golfing, hiking, or spending time at the lake. But his true joy comes from making memories with his grandkids and family.
Thank you for joining us, Chuck! We’re thrilled to have you!
Hard Hat Tour - OKC
Join SMPS Oklahoma, Best Companies, Inc, and Flintco for a Hard Hat Tour at Capitol Hill High School and a happy hour at Power House to follow! This exclusive program is currently limited to 25 attendees, so RSVP soon!
February 26, 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Capitol Hill High School
3901 S Walker Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73109
Hot Toddy Happy Hour to follow at:
Power House
1228 SW 2nd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73108
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Spring Training
📣 Spring Training Alert! From the Playbook to the Field: Applying Principles of Influence to Marketing & Business Development
Mark your calendars now for our upcoming Spring Training for 2026! You won't want to miss this:
📅 March 12, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 BOLDT | 101 W. Hefner Road, Oklahoma City, OK
Why do people make the decisions they do? And how can AEC marketers & business developers influence those decisions? Join Holly Bolton, FSMPS, CPSM, and Barbara Shuck, FSMPS, CPSM, for an interactive workshop that will transform the way you approach strategy, communication, and client engagement.
✅ Understand the neuropsychology of influence
✅ Apply behavioral economics to BD scenarios
✅ Explore actionable strategies for AEC marketing success
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Event Recap
The SMPS Oklahoma team dove deep into knowledge and networking at the SMPS Southern Regional Conference in San Antonio! We elevated our skills together and UNIFIED to transform business through marketing leadership!
#SMPS #SRC2026 #GrowthMindset #AECLeadership #Oklahoma
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
SMPS Online Learning
BOOST YOUR SKILLSET
SMPS members: Join us for our complimentary virtual Master More Learning Labs.
This educational series features timely topics presented by industry practitioners that can help you build skills to work smarter, advance your career, and build your firm’s business. This series is for SMPS members only.
Labs are recorded and available on-demand in the Learning Labs folder in the Marketing Resource Center on MySMPS, our members-only online community.
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Haunt the Holes Golf Tournament
SMPS Oklahoma is excited to announce our First Annual Golf Tournament – and we’re bringing the spirit of the season with us! Mark your 2026 calendars for Haunt the Holes, a Halloween-themed golf event in Stillwater, OK, filled with fun, networking, and a little friendly competition.
Whether you're swinging for a trophy, representing your firm, or just looking for a great day out with colleagues, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Costumes and creativity are encouraged as we bring together A/E/C professionals from across the state for a frightfully good time on the green.
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Details
Lakeside Memorial Golf Course
