SMPS INFORM | August 11 
Member Spotlight
Celebrating Steve Osborn's National Recognition
We are proud to congratulate Steve Osborn, PE, SE, FSMPS, CPSM, on earning the 2026 Weld Coxe Marketing Achievement Award, SMPS’s highest individual honor! As a former Chapter President, CPSM champion, mentor, and tireless supporter of SMPS Indiana, Steve’s leadership has helped guide and grow our chapter for decades. Join us in celebrating Steve and learn more about his lasting impact on our social media!
Event Spotlight
Visit CANstruction at the Indiana State Fair
If you're planning a trip to the Indiana State Fair, be sure to visit the CANstruction exhibit in the Ag/Hort Building (by the rides) and see the builds created by our friends and colleagues in Indiana's Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
Each team designs and builds a structure using canned food. After the competition, all the cans are donated to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana to help fight hunger in central Indiana.
🗳️ While you're there, cast your vote for the People's Choice Award. Votes will be accepted until August 20th at noon.
We hope you'll stop by, support the teams, and vote for your favorite build. Visit. Vote. Help Fight Hunger.
President's Corner
Our Bylaws Are Being Updated
The proposed bylaw changes are intended to better align leadership terms and Chapter operations with the calendar year. Adjusted from an HQ supplied template, leadership terms and the fiscal year will move from September–August to January–December. Board nominations and selection will happen later in the year to support the revised timeline. The Board will consist of four Directors-at-Large, Secretary, Treasurer, President, Past President, and President Elect.
The Nominations and Elections Committee will continue using the current slate-based process and will include at least five members who have been part of the Chapter for at least one year and who represent the diversity of the membership. The President-Elect will continue to lead the committee, and committee members may not run for office.
Term limits and elections will change for the Secretary role and Treasurer. Both will work together on two-year term limits that will hold elections in alternating years to create continuity with the Executive Committee of Board leadership. The bylaws will also require an annual audit each year, replacing the current option to conduct either an audit or a financial review.
These incremental changes to the bylaws create consistency across all SMPS chapters nationwide and support the transition to operations within a calendar year.
Featured Article
Board Nominations Coming Soon 👀
Interested in getting more involved with SMPS Indiana? The call for board nominations will be opening soon! If you’re interested in volunteering your time, expanding your leadership skills, and helping shape the future of our chapter, keep an eye out for details on how to get involved. Stay tuned! 📣
Regional News
Save the Date: HRC 2026!
• SMPS Heartland Regional Conference | September 30-October 2, 2026 | Cincinnati, Ohio
o The full schedule is officially LIVE!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
· Thinking Like an Executive: How to Influence Strategy, Earn Trust, and Drive Growth | August 13 | 3:00-5:00 pm | 24 Shelby Downtown
· Euchre Tournament | October 15 | 3:00-5:00 pm | Four Fingers Distillery
Additional Webinar Programs
SMPS Greater Cincinnati: HRC: How to Network, Learn, and Lead at SMPS Heartland Regional Conference | September 22 | 3:00-4:30 pm ET | $
CPSM
Could 2027 be the year you add "CPSM" after your name? SMPS Indiana is planning a CPSM Study Group to prepare members for the March 2027 certification exam, with sessions beginning in late 2026.
Fill out this survey to let us know that you’d be interested in joining our CPSM study group this fall!
Membership
Member Milestones
Join us in celebrating those with August membership anniversaries! 🎉
Job Postings
- Kimley-Horn | Marketing Coordinator
- DesignGroup | Marketing Manager
- ERMCO, Inc. | Marketing Assistant
ARE YOU HIRING?
Are you in the process of growing your team and looking for dedicated professionals? Post your job opening on SMPS Indiana's website by contacting [email protected].
Please note, there is a $100 fee for non-member posts.
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our mission and initiatives and fostering growth and development opportunities within the local AEC community!
