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Susan Frost Photography, a division of SEF Consulting Inc., has been selected by BRAVO! Development Inc. to provide 200 fine art Sepia images from Italy for several of its Italian restaurants. Sixty of Susan Frost’s Italian lifestyle images decorate the newest BRIO Tuscan Grill, which opened in November in Kansas City, MO. Other BDI restaurant locations featuring Frost’s images include Livonia, MI; Des Moines, IA; Richmond, VA; and Leawood, KS. A member of SMPS Oregon, Susan specializes in travel and architectural photography and travels frequently to Europe. Earlier this year, she was invited by Clear Channel International in London to participate in the launch of a new book, "Making Cities Work," which includes five of her photos of the Portland Streetcar.

J. Nicole Robinson has joined Loebl Schlossman & Hackl as Marketing Coordinator. Nicole Robinson brings three years of experience in the A/E/C industry, having previously worked for Edwards and Kelcey. Nicole is a member of SMPS Chicago. Founded in 1925, Loebl Schlossman & Hackl is a Chicago-based, multi-discipline architectural firm with a strong regional and international practice specializing in the design of health care, corporate office, higher education, and commercial mixed-use projects.

The James N. Gray Company is pleased to announce the promotion of Jill Wilson to Vice President, Marketing. Jill has been with Gray for over 16 years and has held various positions in the marketing department during her tenure. She will continue to be responsible for the marketing efforts of the James N. Gray Company but will also spearhead corporate marketing efforts that will include Gray’s operations coast to coast. Jill is a Past President of SMPS Kentucky. The James N. Gray Company is a nationally ranked engineering and construction firm headquartered in Lexington, KY, with offices in Virginia, Alabama, Texas, South Carolina, California, and Tokyo. Gray provides customers with programming, planning, site selection, engineering, design, construction, and equipment installation services. Gray’s experience includes projects for the automotive, distribution, food, chemical, federal government, education, and general manufacturing industries.

SMPS Georgia Chapter is proud to announce that Peter Ashton Lyon, FSMPS, CPSM, of Hanscomb Faithful & Gould is the recipient of the chapter’s 2004 Marketer of the Year award. Peter was honored on December 2 for his accomplishments in mentorship, involvement in both the Georgia Chapter and also at the national level, professional development, and marketing practices. A member of SMPS for the past 24 years, Peter has served on numerous committees in Georgia and Florida, as well as Secretary/Treasurer, President, Past President, and Senior Advisor. He is currently the Fellows Delegate on the SMPS National Board of Directors.

Macomber Builders announces that Marc W. Pelletier and Kathryn (Katy) Potts have joined the firm. With 35 years’ experience in the A/E/C industry, Marc brings a seasoned approach to business development and marketing in his new role as Director of Client Relations, focusing on the educational, medical, research, and housing markets and working in concert with Macomber’s marketing department to promote the company’s vision and mission beyond its first 100 years. Marc is President-Elect of SMPS Boston. Katy Potts brings 30+ years’ experience in the A/E/C industry to her position as Marketing Director. She is the current Education Chair for SMPS Boston.

Tia L. Hutton has joined HITT Contracting Inc. in Fairfax, VA, as Director of Marketing. She brings more than 17 years of experience to the position, ranging from IT and administrative management to business development and marketing. Tia is a member of SMPS Washington, DC. [ return to top ]