In this issue
Mark your Calendars for these Upcoming Events
- June 25th – Discover a District: Downtown Norman Tour
- July 7th – Members Only: How to Inspire AEC Leadership to Care about Marketing
- July 14th – Finance 101 with Chris Rickman
- July 27-29 – Amplify A|E|C Conference
- August 11th – Webinar
- September TBD – OKC City Leaders Panel
- October 2026 – Haunt the Holes Golf Tournament
- November 10th – Fall Training with Donna Corlew
- January/February TBD – Annual Holiday Party
June Anniversaries
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Laura Nauman, Creative Coordinator, Lingo Construction Services
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Josh Dougherty, Oklahoma Market Leader, CEC
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Allyson Rink, Marketing Proposal Coordinator, Above Group, Inc.
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Madeline Lynch, Marketing Director, MA+ Architecture, LLC
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Brittney Fehn, Office Manager, Tradesman Architectural Studios
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Abigail Sullivan, Commercial Sales Consultant, Pella of Oklahoma
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Corbin Campbell, Marketing & Business Development, Guernsey
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Chas Gilmore, Director of Business Relations, United Mechanical, Inc.
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Allison Hall, Marketing Proposal Coordinator, Spur Design
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Dustin Miller, Government Service Marketing, Cyntergy AEC
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Shannon Hudson, Vice President – Business Development & Marketing, Hudson Prince Engineering and Inspection, PLLC
Archives
UPcoming Events
Getting Real ROI from AI: 3 Things to Fix in Your Proposal Process First
In this Learning Lab, Rachelle Ray, Head of AEC Marketing Innovation at OpenAsset, breaks down the 3 things firms need to fix to get real ROI from AI: controlling the inputs AI works from, building in guardrails so quality control happens upfront, and pu
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.
Building a Competitive Advantage: Embedding a Doer-Seller Culture Across the Modern AEC Firm
Winning work in AEC still comes down to relationships, and no group holds more of them than your doer-sellers. Yet most firms struggle to turn that advantage into consistent business development. Technical staff are stretched thin on projects; client kno
Haunt the Holes Golf Tournament
Join us as we kick off our first annual golf tournament in 2026!
Beyond Proposal Automation: Rethinking How AEC Firms Win Work in the AI Era
In this session, Nicole Chavas, Chief Operating Officer at Greenprint Partners, shares how her team is taking a clean-sheet approach to designing work in the AI era.
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
June 2026 
Discover a District
From pre-statehood campsite to modern-day football powerhouse, join SMPS Oklahoma for a guided walking tour through the heart of Norman. This experience blends local history, architecture, and culture into an easy, engaging afternoon of exploration.
As we make our way through downtown, you’ll uncover the unexpected stories that shaped Oklahoma’s third-largest city, including:
- How graffiti gave the town its name
- Where “Boomers and Sooners” came from
- Why OU football started off on the wrong foot
- How merchants once celebrated a catastrophic fire
- The local retail chain that outcompeted Walmart
- The architect behind a lavish historic movie house
- The political miracle that kept Norman out of Oklahoma County (no offense, Edmond)
- And how a simple brick turns totally magical
Interested? Learn More!
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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Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Reach out to our Sponsorship Chair, Hannah Humphrey, at: [email protected]
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.
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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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.
Learn More
Discover a District
Thank you to everyone who joined SMPS Oklahoma for our Heart of Downtown Tulsa Architecture Tour on May 19!
It was a fantastic afternoon exploring the rich history and design legacy that defines Tulsa’s iconic downtown. Attendees had the opportunity to experience some of the city’s most notable early 20th-century architecture, including rare access to spaces not typically open to the public.
From walking through the historic underground tunnels to touring the Philcade Building ahead of its exciting transformation into a four-star hotel and residential development, the tour offered a unique look at both Tulsa’s past and its future.
We’re grateful to our guide for sharing their expertise and to all who attended for making this such a memorable event. It’s always inspiring to connect with fellow AEC professionals while experiencing the spaces that shape our community.
Stay tuned for more SMPS Oklahoma programs. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
See the photos: https://smpsoklahoma.org/gallery.php?id=14
