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CPSM Certification

The CPSM certification program enhances the professional standing of A/E/C marketers and business developers with their employers, their peers, and the public. It increases confidence and knowledge in strategic marketing and business development practices, leading to professional success for the Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) and his or her company.

Being a CPSM means that you have met a rigorous standard of experience and expertise in marketing professional services. For some, that equates to career advancement or increased compensation and benefits. For everyone, this personal investment enhances your opportunity for professional success.

For a more in-depth overview about the CPSM program, please reference the current CPSM Candidate Handbook.

The Seattle Chapter offers many resources for prospective candidates:

Scholarships

SMPS Seattle offers full CPSM Certification Reimbursements ($520) to Members who pass the exam. Funds are available on a limited annual basis. To learn more, please contact Ashley Di Cristina, Director at Large: Professional Development.

Materials

MARKENDIUM, also known as the SMPS Body of Knowledge, is the comprehensive educational resource for the successful practice of marketing and business development in the A/E/C industries. The MARKENDIUM also further defines the six Domains of Practice for the Society and professional services marketing. MARKENDIUM: The Essentials (six books in print format) contains case studies, theory-into-practice tips, reflections, and a glossary of key terms. Copies are available for loan by contacting Jeremy Richard, CPSM or Janine Messina, CPSM, CPSM Co-Chairs, or for purchase on Amazon.

MARKENDIUM LABS are six 25-minute, self-paced, interactive online courses focused on each of the six Domains of Practice. Watching all six labs provides 2.5 CEUs.

2026 March Exam Study Sessions

In an effort to serve our CPSM eligible members and non-members, SMPS Seattle is part of the monthly Pacific Regional CPSM Study Sessions. See the calendar for dates and email CPSM Chairs Jeremy Richard, CPSM and Janine Messina, CPSM if you would like to attend or register online.

9.17.25 | Info Session
10.1.25 | CPSM Study Group Kick-off

Domain Review Sessions

Additional Study Sessions

2.4.26 | Study Cram Session #1
2.18.26 | Study Cram Session #2

*Feel free to attend multiple information sessions. If you are familiar with this study group, you may bypass the info sessions, register for the Kick-Off and purchase a refreshed Markendium set (available on April 1).
**The Kick-Off is for those ready to sign up for the study group. Once you sign up, you will be added to Basecamp.

Ready to learn more?

For more information, contact Jeremy Richard, CPSM or Janine Messina, CPSM, current CPSM Co-Chairs or more information or visit SMPS Headquarters. Ready to apply? Follow this link for the application.

Seattle Chapter CPSM Roster

If you see information on here that is incorrect, please submit here and SMPS Seattle will update. Thank you!

Jeannine Alexander, CPSM
Marketing Director
Delve Underground

Katie Berry, CPSM
Senior Marketing Specialist
HNTB Corporation

Megan Bergstrom, CPSM
Marketing Manager
PCS Structural Solutions

Shannon Brush, CPSM
Associate Principal, Marketing
Hargis Engineers

Bree Carey, CPSM
Graphic Design & Marketing Director
Baylis Architects

Lori Castro, CPSM
Marketing Manager
Perteet Inc.

Kristi Clemens, CPSM
USACE National Marketing Manager
Tetra Tech, Inc.

Melanie Cochrun, CPSM
Director of Marketing
GLY Construction

Liz Wasson Coleman, CPSM
Principal + Marketing Director
Johnston Architects

Jimmie Collins, CPSM, CF APMP
Proposal & Marketing Manager
Manson Construction Co.

Jessica Congdon, CPSM
Senior Marketing Coordinator
DCI Engineers

John Crase, CPSM
Unit Manager & Assoc. Principal
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates

Jessica Curtin, CPSM
Marketing Lead
Abbott Construction

Lynn Enebrad, CPSM
Marketing Manager
Korsmo Construction

Josh Grenzsund, MBA, CPSM
Director of BD
DOWL

Karin Grinzel, CPSM, Assoc. DBIA
Marketing Manager
Bayley Construction

James Harmon, PhD, CPSM
Technical Writer

Erin Hatch, CPSM
Principal, Director of Marketing
Rice Fergus Miller

Elin Headrick, CPSM
Marketing Director
CAST Architecture

Lara Holcombe, CPSM
HNTB Corporation
Senior Marketing Specialist

Orion Hulin, CPSM
Regional Marketing Manager
Sazan Group

Christopher Imbeau, CPSM
Marketing Director
Rafn Company

Gail Kinner, CPSM
Senior Marketing Manager
Delve Underground

Virginia Larsen, CPSM
BD & Client Relations Coordinator
RH2 Engineering

Christina Leahy, CPSM
Unanet
Senior Sales Enablement Engineer

Karen Lee, CPSM
Marketing Proposal Manager
KPFF Consulting Engineers

Ben Llanes, CPSM
Marketing Manager
Reid Middleton

Marcie Lohr, CPSM
Marketing Director
Coughlin Porter Lundeen

Kristine Majlath, CPSM
Senior Marketing Manager
Kiewit

Lindsay McGimpsey, CPSM
A&E Design
Marketing Director

Charles McIntyre, CPSM
Director of Strategic Pursuits
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants

Janine Messina, CPSM
Marketing Manager
GLY Construction

Emily Meyer, CFDA, CPSM
Client Engagement Manager
Bernardo Wills Architects

Marissa Mondon, CPSM
Marketing Coordinator
Vanir Construction Management, Inc.

Danica Nelson, CPSM
Proposal/Marketing Coordinator
WGM Group, Inc.

Lauren Obermark, CPSM
Proposal Manager
Moffatt & Nichol

Rachel Owen, CPSM
Marketing Coordinator
GLY Construction

Amanda Privitt, CPSM
Marketing Manager
Cochran, Inc.

Sarah Quainton, CPSM
Associate, Marketing and BD
ARUP

Jacki Quinn, CPSM
Proposal Manager
RH2 Engineering

Lauren Rellinger, CPSM
Senior BD Coordinator
MacKay Sposito

Jeremy Richard, CPSM
Business Development Director
Design West Engineering

Jana Roy, CPSM
Sr. Marketing & Comms Manager
Moffat & Nichol

Kenda Salisbury, FSMPS, CPSM
Regional Business Development Director
Degenkolb Engineers

Lisa Keohokalole Schauer, CPSM
PointNorth
President

Carley Smith, CPSM
Associate, Marketing Coordinator
SMA Architecture + Design

Elizabeth Srinivasan, CPSM
Marketing & Creative Services Division Manager
McElhanney

Bill Strong, FSMPS, CPSM
Owner
Bill Strong Consulting

Estrella Sung, CPSM
SungLass Communications, LLC
Marketing and Business Development

Bill Taylor, CPSM
Director of Marketing & BD
Raedeke Associates

Blake Thompson, CPSM
National Aviation Marketing Manager
Swinerton

Carla Thompson, FSMPS, CPSM
Sr. Consultant, CMO-To-Go
Elevate Marketing Advisors

Adam Tycaster, CPSM
Regional Marketing Manager
Geosyntec Consultants

Teena Videriksen, AIA, CPSM
Principal, Director of BD
LMN Architects

Jenny Weitz, CPSM
Marketing & Proposal Coordinator
Art Anderson Associates

Jennifer Wells, CPSM
Psomas
Talent Management Specialist

Nolan Wilds, CPSM
Integrus Architecture
Business Development Marketing Specialist

Sarah Wortman, CPSM
Director of BD
MG2

Tosha Yanich, CPSM
Proposal Manager
Moffat & Nichol

Zoey Zemanek, MBA, CPSM
Senior Marketing Coordinator
PAE