Welcome To SMEGBR, The Premier Professional Community For Sales & Marketing Executives In The Greater Baton Rouge Area

UPCOMING SME EVENTS

SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON INFORMATION:

• When: Thursday, September 21st

• Where: Juban's

• Time:

  • 11 AM - 11:30 AM Registration & Networking
  • 11:30 AM - 1 PM Luncheon & NIL Expert Panel Discussion

• Panelist:

  • Mackenzie Landry: Co-Founder and Chief Brand Office - MatchPoint Connections
  • Jennifer Roberts: Director of Player Personnel and Influence - Women’s Basketball Coach
  • Alex Ludwig: Marketing Director - Gordon McKernan
  • Taylor Jacobs: NIL Compliance Officer - Louisiana State University
  • Jordy Culotta - Panel Facilitator: Owner - Effem Digital Productions & The Jordy Culotta Show
• Topic:  Changes to NIL
Join us to hear about the changes to NIL! What’s new about this exciting option for athletes who can legally profit from their Name, Image, and likeness or NIL?
Hear from the experts about how companies can enhance their brands by including college athletes in their marketing plan, and, how can you partner with college athletes to grow your business. Join us as we hear from experts on the topic.

• SME Members In-Person: Free

• Guests In-Person: $50

• Interested in membership: Join us at your first luncheon free - email Nancy Carter to make arrangements - [email protected]

SME is seeking Sponsors! If you are interested in supporting the premier organization for sales and marketing professionals in our community, please contact Nancy today! Email Director, Nancy Carter at [email protected] to arrange to get a formal proposal today!

SME NEWS

NEW SME MEMBERS

We are excited to welcome the following new members:

  • Meghan Chenevert - Event Sales Associate, Topgolf
  • Cameron Murdock - Marketing, Point Coupe Homebound Health and Hospice
  • Ryan Hernandez - Hancock Whitney
  • Irene Kotval - Hancock Whitney
  • Caitlyn Little - Advertising Coordinator, L’Auberge Hotel Casino Baton Rouge
  • Mary Elizabeth Martin - Franklin Direct Mail and Printing
  • Jordan Holliday - Brand Manager, LA Capitol Federal Credit Union
  • Brent Phillips - Director of Community and Client Experience, Alinity Wealth Management
  • Olivia Pitts - Senior Sales Manager, Red Stick Social
  • Mary Pourciau - Brand Manager, Citizen Bank and Trust

2023-2024 SMEGBR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Monica Rogers – Co-President
Account Executive
World’s Finest Chocolate

Kelly Randow – Co-President
Account Executive
Franklin Direct Mail

Nancy Carter – Executive Director
Carter Event Management

Darby Baronet
Marketing Director
MFB Firm / MFB Title Solutions

Chase Chabaud
Marketing Coordinator
PacTec

Stephen David
Senior Vice President, Regional Retail Manager
Hancock Whitney

Kendall Denney
Director of Operations
The Sandusky Group

Josh Ellzey
Senior Account Executive
Vivid Ink Graphics

Aaron Gleiberman
Instructor of Marketing and Academic Advisor
Louisiana State University

Courtney Hart
Senior Regional Marketing Specialist
Hancock Whitney

Brinkley Maginnis
Business Development Director
Showroom Ready Homes

Lisa O’Deay
AVP of Marketing
Campus Federal Credit Union

Shannon Rasbury
Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator
GMFS

Melissa Silva
Corporate Sales Manager
Renaissance Baton Rouge

Laura P. Thomas
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Antares Technology Solutions