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Posted: December 31, 2025
SMPS-NY releases new board of directors for 2025
Manhattan, NY Society for Marketing Professional Services New York Chapter (SMPS-NY) has named its board of directors for the 2025 term. This dedicated 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 S. 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 Diversity 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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