President

The President is the principal officer of the Chapter exercising general oversight of its affairs and Officers. The President chairs and serves on the Executive Committee of the Chapter. Responsible for attending and running all monthly board meetings and lunch programs, the President also oversees and mentors all Board members as they carry out their duties and responsibilities. The President services as key point of contact with national, serves as the Chapter’s spokesperson, holds the board accountable to the approved budget, and implements the strategic plan for the fiscal year.

Kate Mullaney, CPSM
Director of Business Development
Cotter Consulting, Inc.
100 South Wacker, Suite 920
Chicago,  IL   60606
Direct: 312-327-1313
Cell: 708-466-3395
Email: k.mullaney@cotterconsulting.com
@kateamullaney
@cotterinc

Executive Committee Members:
Past President:  Matthew Rebro, Pepper
President Elect: Megen Briars, OKW
Secretary: Derek Ward, Gilbane Building Company
Treasurer: Megan Muter, Greeley and Hansen

Past President

The Past President remains on the board in a capacity of advisor and to provide continuity to the new Board of Directors. The Past President also serves on the Executive Committee of the Chapter.  The Past President stands ready to fill in for the President and the President-Elect in cases when both are unable to attend a function.  In addition the Past President serves as the liaison to the Chapter’s Executive Advisory Panel. 

Matt Rebro, CPSM
Director – Business Development
Pepper Construction
643 N. Orleans
Chicago, IL 60654
Direct: 312-266-4700  x7663
Cell: 847-751-5057
Email: mrebro@pepperconstruction.com
@mattrebro
@PepperConstruct

Past Presidents Committee:
Gavin Parr, CCS/OS
Nolah Nasser-Getner, N3 Consutling
Joesph Hirsch, Nagle Hartray
Pam O'Deen, Terracon Consultants Inc.
Kate Brannelly FSMPS, CTL Group Inc.
Tracy Matthieu, Blinderman Construction
Amanda Rackow, Benesch
Jacqueline Loewe, Sheridan Park Consulting
Marc Deneau, Henry Brothers

President-Elect

Chosen for his/her vision and leadership qualities, the President-Elect automatically advances to the position of President, then remains on the Board for a third year as Immediate Past-President. In the absence of the President, the President-Elect presides at all meetings and has all powers of the top elected post. The President-Elect oversees that election process and is charged with developing and encouraging participation in the election process to provide for a high performing board in the following program year. The President Elect manages the Strategic Planning process.

Megen Briars
Director of Marketing
OKW Architects, Inc.
600 W. Jackson, Suite 250
Chicago, IL 60661
Direct: 312-798-7744
Cell: 847-254-2195
Email: mbriars@okwarchitects.com
@mbriars
@chiCANstruction

Secretary

The Secretary ensures that the minutes of the Board meetings and the Executive Committee meetings as well as these By-Laws, and any policies and procedures approved by the Chapter and the Society are recorded and maintained in the mysmps.org database.  The Secretary serves as the Chapter’s historian, including documenting achievements and data for our Striving for Excellence submittal. 

Derek Ward
Business Development Manager
Gilbane Building Company
8550 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue
Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: 773-695-3528
Email: dward@gilbaneco.com

Vice Chair:
Ampy McIntyre, Eckenhoff Saunders Architects
700 South Clinton
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 312-786-1204
Email: amcintyre@esa-inc.com

Treasurer

The treasurer receives, holds and safeguards all funds for the chapter, maintains registration records, is responsible for documentation and fiscal management for accounts payable and receivable.  The Treasurer prepares and updates budget for all chapter board meetings on a regular schedule, assumes responsibility for the accurate and timely filing of government and SMPS National financial paperwork.

Megan Muter, CPSM
Marketing Coordination Manager
Greeley and Hansen
Office: (312) 558-9000
Email: mmuter@greeley-hansen.com
@MeganMuter

Programs Director

Brie Yaksic
Email: brie.yaksic@gmail.com
@brie121

The Programs Committee is charged with planning and implementing monthly lunch programs.  The committee drafts a budget, develops topics, secures speakers, secures program sponsors, and manages logistics for the day of the Program, to create a welcoming & professional experience for the Chapter’s members and guests.

Vice Chair:
Vicki Bartling, Co-Chair, MRSA Architects

Committee Members:
Kirsten Binder, FH Paschen
Megan Muter, Greeley and Hansen
Sarah Wilkinson, HOK
Vinnie Pellegrini, Rolf Jensen & Associates
Tracy Matthieu, Blinderman Construction
Bob Musinski, Kathy Schaeffer & Associates

Professional Development Director

Laura Klancnik, CPSM
Marketing Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
200 E. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60601
Direct: 312-228-3164
Cell:  312-342-6007
Email: Laura.Klancnik@am.jll.com
@LauraBethChi
@JLLNews

The Professional Development Committee is responsible for additional learning opportunities offered to the chapter, such as Marketing Boot camp, workshops, Skills Training, Webinars, CPSM certification study groups, and being a liaison to the Heartland Regional Conference biannually. They also manage a scholarship program, enabling the chapter to provide grants and awards to deserving members. They have a budget, develop topics, secure speakers, secure program sponsors, and manage logistics for the day of the Educational events.

Sponsorship Liaison:
Deborah Zwayer, Utopic

Regional Conference Liaison:
Pam O’Deen, Terracon Consultants Inc.

CPSM Exam Coordinator:
Caroline Brogan, CPSM, FGM Architects

Committee Members:
Sarah Hill-Matthiesen, Bulley & Andrews
Sloan Watson, Bulley & Andrews
Brooke Beckner, Benesch
Madhu Gresla, Cannon
Vincent Li, RTKL

Special Events Director

Joe Cushing
Executive Vice President
Cushing & Co.
420 W. Huron
Chicago, IL 60654
Direct: 312-266-8228
Cell: 312-405-0606
Email: jxcush@cushingco.com
@jxcush
@cushingco

This committee develops the Chapter's networking events which include: Holiday Party, Summer Event, seasonal networking events, and works with other Directors to enable networking at various Chapter events. They manages opportunities that enable the Chapter and other organizations to work together to achieve shared goals.  They draft a budget, secure venues, secure event sponsors, and manage logistics for the day of the event.

Vice-Chair:
Tana Burhans, Faithful + Gould

Sponsor Liaison:
Tom Petermann, P.E., JJR

Committee Members:
Arica Bukowski, VOA
Kate Stilts, Baxter Woodman

Sponsorship Director

Leann Dockins, CPSM
Project Development
KJWW Engineering Consultants
1100 Warrenville Rd, Suite 400W
Naperville, IL 60563
Direct:  630-753-8501
Cell: (708) 261-7974
Email: dockinslt@kjww.com
@dockinsleann

The Sponsorships Committee oversees the development of the Sponsorships Program. The Committee fosters relationships with existing and prospective sponsors and presents to them opportunities to reach various audiences and receive benefits and exposure through financial support of the Chapter. The committee supports the other committees by identifying potential sponsors for individual events.

Vice Chair:
Carrie Mandelin, Mortenson Construction

Committee Member:
Gavin Parr, CCS/OS

Membership Director

Shelley Finnigan, S.E.
Technical Sales Engineer
ArcelorMittal International
1 South Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60603
Office: 312-899-3936
Email: shelley.finnigan@arcelormittal.com
@scfinnigan

The Membership Committee is charged with maintaining and increasing Chicago Chapter membership, arranging opportunities for new members to meet each other, and enabling members to engage with others and participate in creating the future of the Chapter. This committee drafts and adheres to a budget for activities identified to recruit, retain and engage members.

Vice Chair:
David Copeland, Shen Milsom Wilke LLC

Liaisons:
Programs - Nikki Dvorak, Primera Engineers

Committee Members:
Jackie d’Escoto, d’Escoto Inc.
Michael Clarahan, Thornton Tomasetti
Lauren Fitzgerald, Valenti Builders
Gavin Parr, CCS/OS
Jim Prothe, Sonoma Partners
Amanda Rackow, Alfred Benesch & Co
Matt Rebro, Pepper Construction Co
Roshanna Tokh, CCS/OS

Communications Director

Steve Nargang, P.E.
Vice President
Gage Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Oak Brook, IL
Cell: 630-631-7043
Email: snargang@gage-inc.com
@SteveNargang
@GageEngineers

The Communications Committee is responsible for the Chapter’s communications through its newsletter, social media, website, and media. The Committee will also work with each committee to ensure information flows to the chapter to allow for member participation and inclusion in all Chapter activities.  This committee keeps the chapter connected to each other, ideas, and opportunities.

Vice Chairs:   
Meghan Murphy, HDR Arch.
Megan FitzPatrick, H.W. Lochner
Anne Kulick , ICI

Committee Members:
Maureen Noonan, Perkins Eastman
Rachel Yas, Pierre-Yves Rochon
Megan Muter, Greeley and Hansen
Holli Wagenaar, Legat Architects
Lauren Stark, Eriksson Engr.
Bob Elmore, & Assoc. Photography