Committees




...and get the most out of your SMPS Austin Chapter. We can put your talents and interests to good use. Whether your talent is producing newsletters or programs, contacting members, taking photos of meetings, introducing speakers or just coming up with good ideas, we can use you! Contact the director of the committee in which you are interested for more information, and get involved today!



The programs committee meets once a month to plan and organize interesting topics and speakers for monthly meetings, quarterly Lunch and Learns and an annual half-day workshop. Our programs generally focus on "owners with work", marketing and business development topics and specific market sector outlooks. Deborah Black, Co-Chair EP Hamilton & Associates, Inc. drblack@ephainc.com Diane Shelton, Co-Chair DPR dianes@dprinc.com Members • Karen Ward • Mike Wong • Susan Charles • Cathy Brandeiwie • Stacy Graham • Andy Johnson


The function of the membership committee is to promote the benefits of membership and assist in the membership process. Benefits are constantly being analyzed and upgraded to provide the best value to our members. Erika Passailaigue, Chair Datum Engineers erikap@datumengineers.com Members • Marisa Dunham • Helga Diaz


The sponsorship committee provides opportunities for member and industry associated firms to showcase their company's products and services through program promotion and sponsorship. Belinda Pate, Chair belinda.pate@earthtech.com


The communications committee assists the chapter by bringing our message to the attention of the building industry. By raising the visibility of our chapter, we gain credibility, generate interest in programs and increase membership. Michelle Ermlich, Chair Susman Tisdale Gayle mermlich@stgarchitects.com Members • Amanda Cunningham • Megan Felker • Kris Kern