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Michael McCann, FSMPS, CPSM, Director of Business Development at DF Gibson Architects has been named a Fellow in the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS).   Mr. McCann is one of the 101 Fellows in the 5,800-member Society, and only one of four in the New York City Chapter. 

The SMPS Fellows represent the highest level of experience and leadership in business development and marketing in the design and construction community. They serve as a resource at the chapter and national levels of SMPS, providing insight, ideas, programs, and mentoring for the benefit of the members and the Society. In addition, these individuals teach, write, and speak on marketing issues outside of SMPS, working to advance the profession of marketing professional services throughout the architectural, engineering, and construction industry.

"We are honored that Mchael has been recognized by SMPS for his contribution to SMPS and the profession" said David Gibson, AIA, president of DF Gibson Architects. " ...We look forward to his continued service both to our firm and our industry".

Mr. McCann is one of ten members of the Fellows Class of 2011, whcih will be honored during the SMPS Awards Gala in Chicago, IL, on August 25, as a part of Build Business, the SMPS annual national conference, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers August 24-26.

About The Society for Marketing Professional Services
The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) is a community of marketing and business development professionals working to secure profitable business relationships for their A/E/C companies. Through networking, business intelligence, and research, SMPS members gain a competitive advantage in positioning their firms successfully in the marketplace. SMPS offers members professional development, leadership opportunities, and marketing resources to advance their careers..

SMPS is the only organization dedicated to creating business opportunities in the A/E/C industry. Companies tap into a powerful national and regional network to form teams, secure business referrals and intelligence, and benchmark performance. SMPS was created in 1973 by a small group of professional services firm leaders who recognized the need to sharpen skills, pool resources, and work together to build their businesses.

Today, SMPS represents a dynamic network of 6,000+ marketing and business development professionals from architectural, engineering, planning, interior design, construction, and specialty consulting firms located throughout the United States and Canada. The Society and its chapters benefit from the support of 3,650 design and building firms, encompassing 80% of the Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firms and Top 400 Contractors. For more information, visit www.smps.org.

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