Companies attending

Brittany Hendrickson, CPSM, LEED GA
Director of Business Development and Strategy
Kitchell
SMPS Austin

Brittany is the Director of Business Development and Strategy at Kitchell, a leading project management firm. With a proven track record of building trusted relationships and uncovering growth opportunities, she develops strategies that help clients — and her firm — succeed. Brittany is known for her collaborative approach and her ability to connect people, ideas, and resources to move projects and communities forward.

Active in the AEC industry, Brittany currently serves as President of SMPS Austin and is a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM). She’s passionate about sharing practical, real-world insights on business development, marketing, and client care with peers and industry partners.

When she’s not talking BD strategy, she’s busy being a sports mom, a travel planner, and a golfer — not necessarily in that order, and not necessarily successfully.

Power in Partnership: How SMPS and ACE Mentor Drive Industry Growth Together

Stephanie Davi McNeely, MPA, CFRE
Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships
ACE Mentor Program

Discover how the collaboration between SMPS and the ACE Mentor Program is shaping the future of the AEC industry. This session will explore what ACE is, why the connection with SMPS is so impactful, and highlight real-world examples of successful partnerships between the two organizations. Learn how your firm can get involved by connecting with local ACE affiliates to support mentorship, workforce development, and community engagement. Whether you’re new to ACE or already connected, join us for insights, inspiration, and a Q&A session to help you take the next step in making a difference.

About Stephanie Davi McNeely, MPA, CFRE

Stephanie Davi McNeely has been in and around the career technical education space for nearly twenty years, starting with the Sacramento Builders’ Exchange and the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Sacramento in 2003. Working with local industry leaders, ACE Sacramento became one of the fastest growing affiliates in the country at that time. Stephanie then took on the role of Regional Director, West for the ACE Mentor Program of America, before moving with her family to New Orleans, Louisiana.

In 2019, Stephanie returned to her ACE roots in the role of Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships. She is responsible for all the national fundraising initiatives, as well as the growth and development of national partnerships with design and construction firms and like-minded associations. She resides in New Orleans, Louisiana with her husband and 11-year-old son.

About Oceanna Lenon, BSBA

Oceanna Lenon, a former ACE student and top scholarship winner, had her journey take an unexpected turn during her freshman year in college, with the COVID-19 pandemic. She embarked on an entrepreneurial adventure that ultimately led to her love for website design, digital marketing, and business development.

In addition to her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Oceanna holds certifications as an E-commerce Specialist and a Digital Marketer, complemented by excellent intercultural skills. Eager to give back to the program that played a pivotal role in shaping her path, Oceanna returned to the ACE Mentor Program, ready to inspire and guide the next generation of aspiring professionals.

She lives in Palmdale, California, surrounded by her loving family and pets, Nala and Novah. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, staying active through exercise, daily lessons of French, and expressing her creativity through painting.

Jeannine Alexander, CPSM Marketing Director, Principal Delve Underground	Briana Carter, CPSM Associate / Marketing Strategist Page	Donald Silwick, CF APMP Sales Operations Manager Jacobs
Ethan Olkovikas Content Operations Manager HGA	Justine D'Andrea, CPSM Senior Marketing Manager Summit Design and Engineering Services

Justin Conger President & CEO Conger Construction Group	Jennifer Sebranek Principal \| Chief Marketing Officer GBBN	Allison Srail Chief Financial Officer Crawford Hoying
Jodi Taylor Chief Human Resources Officer Brasfield & Gorrie	Ashley Campbell, CPSM Senior Vice President HITT Contracting, Inc.

Marilynn Stratton, CPSM Chief Marketing Officer Kier + Wright/KWRE	Vanessa Yust, CPSM Chief Marketing Officer DAHLIN Architecture \| Planning \| Interiors	Robin Broder Gibson, CPSM Chief Strategy Officer Henderson Companies
Sheri Johnson Chief Marketing Officer McCownGordon Construction	Frank Lippert, FSMPS, CPSM Chief Strategy Officer Delve Underground

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