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SMPS-NY names board of directors for 2025

New York, NY Society for Marketing Professional Services New York Chapter (SMPS-NY) has named its board of directors for the 2025 term. This team aims to advance marketing and business development in the AEC industry.

President: Erika Moshkovich, STV - vice president and marketing communications director with nearly two decades of marketing and business development experience.

Immediate past president: Olivia Farquharson, Pavarini McGovern - A seasoned marketing and communications leader with 20 years of experience.

Chapter champion: David Koren, DeSimone Consulting Engineers - director of marketing with over 20 years of experience and author of “The Architect’s Essentials of Marketing.”

Treasurer: Corrine Collins, Nelson + Pope - marketing manager serving SMPS-NY since 2010.

Secretary: Tiffany Carter, WSP USA - Extensive experience with SMPS-NY committees, previously served as director of communications and DEI.

Communications: Diana Gerges, Bravo Group - director of communications with over 15 years of experience.

Programs: Roger Marquis, Liebhaber Company - business development director with over 30 years of marketing experience.

Education/professional development: Ivoire Lloyd, EXP - director of business development with 20 years of experience.

Membership: Andrea Sobocinski, senior product systems specialist at H2M architects + engineers with two decades of AEC industry experience and recognized for leadership skills.

Sponsorship: Michelle Dugliss, proposal, marketing and business development professional at GEI Consultants - Pragmatic, results-oriented mindset with a passion for challenges.

Special events: Natasha Camarillo, Turner Construction - marketing specialist securing high-profile projects. Lucie Meier - Socotec, Inc. business development professional & relationship cultivator with 17+ years of expertise.

Public relations: Morgan Rooney - Over 15 years of communications experience, currently corporate communications manager at H2M architects + engineers.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Wayne Lambert, Turner & Townsend - director of supplier siversity with nearly two decades of experience.

LI affiliate: Liz O’Rourke Kupcha, Kupcha Marketing Services - Over 25 years of marketing experience, established her consulting firm in 2010.

NJ affiliate committee: Taylor Arias, Dewberry Engineers - senior marketing coordinator with eight years of AEC industry experience.

W/HV affiliate: Carly Dantschisch, VHB - senior marketing specialist with 12 years of AEC marketing experience.

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