SOCIETY NEWS
Overcoming Unconscious Bias
As recently as 2017, the term “cultural add” started showing up in the business lexicon. “Cultural fit” assesses how well a candidate or employee fits within the company today. Cultural
Celebrating Women’s History Month in 2022
In honor of Women’s History Month, we reached out to SMPS HQ staff members to commemorate this observance. Below, they share their thoughts on women they admire. Semra Ergun, Senior
Lou Zickler, SMPS Founder and Member #3, Passes Away
Louis “Lou” Edward Zickler, passed away peacefully at St. Francis Hospital on February 22, 2022, at the age of 76. He was an industry leader and a devoted husband, father,
Get To Know SMPS Member Brad Thurman
E = m(bd)2 Hi, I’m Brad and an engineer. Or I was … but am, and that’s what this story is all about. I ended up as a marketing
Get To Know SMPS Member Russ Sanford
Russ Sanford, FSMPS, CPSM, is a civil engineer by education, and a business leader by choice. He has executive management experience with professional service firms in the A/E/C arena. As
Core Principles To Ensure Lasting Relationships
Engineers have a profound impact in our world. They tackle many complex issues to improve our everyday lives. But due to their highly technical nature, marketing, and business development, and
SMPS Member Kimberly Wybenga
In our member spotlight, Kimberly Wybenga, CPSM, takes time out of her busy day to chat with SMPS. Kimberly is marketing and business development manager for Mark Young Construction. She
Understanding Why We Buy
A few weeks ago, I attended the SMPS Southern Regional Conference (SRC) in Oklahoma City, and it did not disappoint. Not only was it our first in-person SRC in two
SMPS Advances: February 2022
To provide transparency and expand member engagement, SMPS HQ provides an executive summary of the board of directors’ discussions and decisions following each regular meeting. The eight-member board of directors
Representation Matters
The critically acclaimed television series “Black·ish” is currently airing its eighth and final season. The show is a satirical look at the Black experience through the eyes of three generations
