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Make an Impact. Build Your Network. Shape the Future of SMPS Research Triangle.

Board Nominations Now Open for the 2027 Program Year

Are you looking for a way to grow as a leader, expand your professional network, and make a lasting impact on our chapter?

Serving on the SMPS Research Triangle Board of Directors is an opportunity to collaborate with fellow AEC marketing, communications, and business development professionals while helping shape the programs, events, and initiatives that support our members throughout the year.

Whether you're a long-time volunteer or looking for a new way to get involved, board service offers valuable leadership experience, meaningful connections, and the chance to contribute to the continued success of our chapter.

Why Serve on the Board?

  • Make an Impact – Help shape chapter programs, events, and initiatives.
  • Build Your Network – Connect with AEC marketing, communications, and business development professionals across the region.
  • Shape the Future – Develop leadership skills while helping guide the chapter's continued success.

Nomination Deadline

Applications are due by August 15, 2026.

Submit your application to Lauren Gessner at [email protected] in PDF or Word format.

Please include:

  • Personal Information: Name, title, company, phone number, and email address
  • Position of Interest: Board position for which you are nominating yourself or another member
  • Statement of Eligibility: Relevant SMPS involvement, leadership experience, credentials, and accomplishments
  • Views and Special Interests: A brief statement outlining your interests, goals, and vision for the chapter

2027 Filled Positions:

  • President: Lauren Gessner, S&ME
  • Past President: Katie Davidson, KCI Technologies


Open Positions

  • Director of Events
  • Director of Membership + Chapter Culture
  • Director of Communications
  • Director of Education
  • Director at Large
  • President-Elect
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer

Director of Events To be eligible for this position, the nominee must be a regular member in good standing, or distinguished life member, and must have served on a Chapter committee for one year.                     

  • Preside over the planning and execution of all socials. Party planning experience and enthusiasm a plus!
  • Create and manage event set-up and close-out on the SMPS Research Triangle website platform including monthly programs, Coordinators’ Clubs, socials, site tours, and other special events. Tasks may include: adding event details to Chapter website, opening and closing online registration, and managing walk-in registrations.
  • Identify projects and coordinate location and tour guides for site tour
  • Coordinate with Education Committee on Program and Coordinators’ Club details
  • Coordinate with the Communications Committee on when meetings are live on the SMPS Research Triangle website platform and ready to be promoted
  • Preside over the coordination and execution of logistics related to regular monthly programs and Coordinators’ Club events. Tasks may include: venue coordination, AV needs, catering coordination, photography, etc.
  • Preside over regularly scheduled Events Committee meetings
  • Attend monthly Board Meetings and regular SMPS Research Triangle Chapter events


The Director of Events holds the position for a term of one year.

Director of Membership + Chapter Culture To be eligible for this position, the nominee must be a regular member in good standing, or distinguished life member, and must have served on a Chapter committee for one year.  

  • Preside over Chapter recruiting and retention of members
  • Work to promote inclusivity within Chapter membership
  • Preside over the coordination of welcome table set-up at programs/events. Tasks may include: printing and assembling of nametags, manage attendee check-in, and set up banners and displays
  • Preside over the coordination and execution of the Members Connect program
  • Welcome new members and coordinate new member Chapter webinar and Buddy Program
  • Preside over the coordination and execution of New Member Spotlight/Members on the Move
  • Preside over coordination and execution of Milestone Awards
  • Preside over coordination and execution of Membership Drives
  • Preside over coordination and execution of new member meetups (usually prior to a program 2x year)
  • Preside over regularly scheduled Membership Committee meetings
  • Attend monthly Board Meetings and regular SMPS Research Triangle Chapter events


The Director of Membership + Chapter Culture holds the position for a term of one year.

Director of Communications To be eligible for this position, the nominee must be a regular member in good standing, or distinguished life member, and must have served on a Chapter committee for one year.      

  • Preside over coordination and execution of all Chapter communications, including:
    • Social Media
    • Eblasts
    • Print Materials
    • Chapter Blog
  • Preside over coordination and execution of SMPS Research Triangle website tasks, including:
    • Revising Board of Director page and other website edits as needed
    • Job postings
  • Preside over regularly scheduled Communications Committee meetings
  • Attend monthly board meetings and regular SMPS Research Triangle Chapter events


The Director of Communications holds the position for a term of one year.

Director of Education To be eligible for this position, the nominee must be a regular member in good standing, or distinguished life member, and must have served on a Chapter committee for one year.      

  • Identify topics and secure the speakers for monthly programs and Coordinators’ Clubs
  • Prepare program write up, speaker headshots, and designation of SMPS domains
  • Coordinate with Events Committee and speakers on presentation run-throughs
  • Register speakers on the SMPS Research Triangle website platform
  • Create and distribute program surveys on the SMPS Research Triangle website platform
  • Write thank you notes to speakers
  • Preside over coordination and execution of CPSM information
  • Preside over regularly scheduled Education Committee meetings
  • Attend monthly Board Meetings and regular SMPS Research Triangle Chapter events
  • Prepare and send in the annual Education Report to SMPS HQ


The Director of Education holds the position for a term of one year.

Director at Large To be eligible for this position, the nominee must be a regular member in good standing or, distinguished life member, and must have served on a Chapter committee for one year.      

  • Responsible for leading sponsorship sales for the Chapter
  • Perform duties as may be assigned by the President or the Board of Directors
  • Serve on one committee as assigned at the beginning of the calendar year
  • Edit, proofread to-be-published items as requested by committees
  • Attend monthly Board meetings and regular SMPS Research Triangle Chapter events


The Director at Large holds the position for a term of one year.

President-Elect To be eligible for this position, the nominee must be a regular member in good standing, or distinguished life member, and must have served on the SMPS Research Triangle Board of Directors for one year.               

    • Preside over Chapter, Board of Directors, and/or Executive Committee meetings in the absence of the President
    • Provide oversight to ensure Chapter actions and initiatives are in accordance with the strategic plan for growth
    • Responsible for obtaining Holiday Social door prizes
    • Attend monthly Board Meetings and regular SMPS Research Triangle Chapter events
    • Other duties as may be assigned by the President or Board of Directors


    The President-Elect holds office for a term of one year, with commitment to serve as President and Past President in the two years following.  

    Secretary To be eligible for this position, the nominee must be a regular member in good standing, or distinguished life member, and must have served on a Chapter committee for one year.                             

    • Ensure that the meetings of membership, the Board of Directors, and/or Executive Committee are recorded in a timely fashion and maintained in the permanent record (mySMPS.org) of the Chapter
    • Perform other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Board of Directors
    • Attend monthly board meetings and regular SMPS Research Triangle Chapter events


    The Secretary holds office for a term of one year.

    Treasurer To be eligible for this position, the nominee must be a regular member in good standing, or distinguished life member, and must have served on on a Chapter committee for one year.

    • Oversee the financial integrity and fiscal health of the Chapter
    • Maintain financial records, including the ledger, invoices, bank accounts, and reporting
    • Coordinate development of the annual Chapter budget
    • Prepare monthly financial and profitability reports for Board meetings
    • Handle Chapter banking activities and financial transactions
    • Chair the Finance Committee
    • Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready
    • Complete and submit the annual Chapter financial report to SMPS HQ
    • File all required tax forms and maintaining compliance with IRS requirements
    • Manage Treasurer succession planning and training the Treasurer-Elect
    • Manage and regularly check the Chapter mailbox
    • Perform other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Board of Directors
    • Attend monthly board meetings and regular SMPS Research Triangle Chapter events

    The Treasurer holds office for a term of two years.

    Questions? Interested? Email Lauren Gessner!

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