Tuesday, May 29, 2012

June Luncheon: What’s Happening at the Texas A&M University System - College Station and Beyond

The Texas A&M University System has been consistently developing a series of new capital projects over the last several years. Projects have been taking place throughout their eleven university campuses (located in College Station, Prairie View, Stephenville, Kingsville, Commerce, Corpus Christi, Laredo, Texarkana, and Canyon). Join SMPS on June 12th to hear about:

• New opportunities at several System campuses,
• How those projects will be funded,
• Preferred delivery methods, and
• How to do business with the TAMU System.

Presenter:
Texas A&M University System
Dan Kennedy, Director of Project Planning

Seating is limited, so register early.

THE DISCOUNTED PRICE ENDS AFTER WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6TH!!

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When: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: University of Texas Club - President's Room
2108 E. Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX 78712

Attire: Business

Event Registration Fee:
Member $35.00 for a limited time ($45.00 original price)
Non-Member $45.00 for a limited time ($55.00 original price)

RSVP Monday, June 11, 2012

Thursday, May 3, 2012

New Member Spotlight: Ashley Goode

Ashley Goode
Jamail & Smith Construction

Where do you work and what’s your position? Brief Description of company.
I work at Jamail & Smith Construction as a Marketing Coordinator. Jamail & Smith Construction is a general contractor specializing in job order contracting, senior living and commercial & retail construction.

Where is your hometown? Where did you go to school?
I was born in Austin, but lived in Marble Falls for most of grade school. I received my Bachelor of Arts in public relations from Texas Tech University in 2008, and I am currently working toward my master’s degree in mass communications at Texas State University.

What do you like to do in your free time? Hobbies?
I enjoy running, playing piano, baking anything I can think of…and sleeping. I don’t get much sleep with a full-time job and grad school!

How long have you been a member of SMPS?
I’m a brand new member!

What do you see as the benefits of your experience with the SMPS?
I view SMPS as a way to network with other marketing professionals in Austin and hopefully develop lasting relationships!

New Member Spotlight: Kevin Byrd

Kevin Byrd
Bartlett Cocke General Contractor

Where do you work and what’s your position? Brief Description of company.
Company: Bartlett Cocke General Contractor
Position: Regional Manager Central Texas

Established in 1959, Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is a Texas Limited Liability Company whose primary business is general construction. With offices in Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Dallas, we employ more than 300 professionals, many of whom have been with our firm for more than 20 years. We have developed a unique reputation based on building lasting value for our clients.

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is an employee-owned company with a genuine passion for building. We build facilities that shape our communities - higher purpose facilities such as schools, hospitals, places of worship and research and development institutions. The projects we deliver help educate, inspire, heal and build lasting value in the community. We have been building throughout Texas for more than 52 years and work hard to maintain our reputation for excellence and dependability.

Where is your hometown? Where did you go to school?
Houston, Texas
Clear Brook High School
Texas Tech University

What do you like to do in your free time? Hobbies?
Golf, hunting, boating and live music

How long have you been a member of SMPS?
1 year

What do you see as the benefits of your experience with the SMPS?
Networking opportunities and business relationship development with industry leading professionals.