Committees

The following is a list of the standing committees. If you are interested in becoming a committee member, please contact the committee chair.

Don't be afraid to join more than one!


Communication Committee
Chair Name:Melissa Kleinschmidt - RATIO Architects
Email:mkleinschmidt@ratioarchitects.com
Phone:317-633-4040

This committee meets on an as-needed basis and is responsible for promoting the chapter and communicating its activities through:
- Writing news releases and articles for local and industry publications
- Creating chapter promotional materials
- Writing, editing and producing the newsletter, The SMPS Indiana Shortlist
- Distributing news and events through the web site
- Taking photos at chapter events
- Creating the Striving for Excellence and Communication award submissions for the SMPS National competition

Committee members include:
Susan Branco, Electronic Evolutions  
Rosie Foulke, Sensory Technologies
Maya Laurent, Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf Architects
Stephen McKinney, Pepper Construction
Brook McSwain, F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co., Inc.
Jim Walton, Brand Acceleration, Inc.

Educational Committee
Chair Name:Brent Crum, CPSM - MSKTD & Associates
Email:bdc@msktd.com
Phone:317-917-1190
The educational committee is responsible for planning and coordinating two educational seminars each year.  These seminars expand upon a given topic and enable the participants to more thoroughly study the subject in an interactive program.  The educational sessions are selected from the SMPS “Six Domains of Practice”.  In addition to facilitating these educational sessions, this committee provides additional learning opportunities by leading and guiding the CPSM Study Group, and providing necessary resources and documentation for CPSM candidates and designates.

Committee members include:
Wes Nicholson – MNA Constructors
Ben Bain – Schmidt Associates
Mike Worley - Eastern Engineering
Karen Rachles - CSO Architects
Sean Seyferth - Miller Eads
Sponsorship Committee
Chair Name:Jeff Mader - Synthesis Incorporated
Email:jmader@synthinc.com
Phone:317-951-9500
This committee is responsible for marketing the chapter as an ideal way for companies to increase their awareness to a niche audience through sponsorship of programs and other avenues. It is a great way to build a network and contribute to the financial strength of the chapter.

Committee members include:
Josh Russell – Wurster Construction
Megan Scott – Williams Creek Consulting
Lynn Busby – EMH&T Engineers & Surveyors
Drew Morgan – Applied Engineering
Roger Cummings – Vector Consulting LLC
Jeanette Payne - GBC
Scott Schroeder – Turner Construction Company

 
Membership Committe
Chair Name:Keri Ames, Pepper Construction Company of Indiana
Email:kames@pepperconstruction.com
Phone:317-681-1000
Membership Committee
The membership committee is responsible for maintaining the current membership roster and tracking attendance, cultivating and connecting new members, and providing opportunities for current members to get more involved with the organization.

Committee members include:
Aimee Adams – RATIO Architects
Kelly Cady – Design Collaborative
Lacey Deal – Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf Architects
Susan Fleck - Susan Fleck Photography
Susan Guindon – KR Montgomery & Associates
Tom Hochstetler - Autodesk
Christie Lugenbeal – Applied Engineering Services
Brook McSwain – F.A. Wilhelm
Aaron Spoonemore – Eastern Engineering
Rachel Wesseling - Geupel Demars Hagerman
Chair: Keri Ames – Pepper Construction Company of Indiana
Web Site Committee
Chair Name:Tony Dargo, Eastern Engineering
Email:tony@easternengineering.com
Phone:317-598-0661
The web site committee is responsible for updating our web site and online information, and for distributing emails about news and upcoming programs.
Programs Committee
Chair Name:David Peterson– ERMCO
Email:dpeterson@ermco.com
Phone:317-780-2923
This committee is responsible for planning the chapter’s monthly programs. Duties include brainstorming for topics, scheduling speakers and arranging venue details for programs throughout the year.

Committee members include:
Holly Bolton – BSA LifeStructures
Megan Gossett – ERMCO
Norma Lawrence – CREW Technical Services
Drew Morgan – Applied Engineering Services
Clarissa Thompson – Greeley and Hansen
David Werking – F.A. Wilhelm
Rachel Wesseling – Geupel DeMars Hagerman
Mike Worley – Eastern Engineering

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28 May
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