CPSM Study Group


    Join the CPSM Study Group's September 2026 Cohort

    Whether you are looking to take the CPSM (Certified Professional Services Marketer) exam or would like to expand your A/E/C marketing & business development knowledge, this study group is for you! The CPSM Study Group will provide members with a structured reading plan, concept understanding through presentation and discussion, learning through teaching, test-taking tips and tricks, and on-demand resources. 

    After our kick-off on April 15, 2026, the study group will meet several times a month starting with covering each of the Six Domains and ending with an all domain review in August—all in time for the September 2026 testing window. 

    For more details: https://smps-prc.org/CPSM_PRC_Study_Group

    If you are a member of another chapter, please register as a guest for this free event.

    Info Session | April 1, 2026
    Kick-Off Session | April 15, 2026
    Domain Review Sessions | Various Dates
    Between April 29 and August 19, 2026 (Registration Link Coming Soon)

    Objective:

    Attendees will learn more about the CPSM certification process, including who's eligible, how the test works, and an overview of the Six Domains of Practice.


    A virtual Pacific Regional CPSM Study Group  combines study efforts, supports each other in CPSM exam preparation and pools/shares study resources among the Pacific region chapters.

    The study group is free, and participants are responsible to purchase their own study materials.

    Questions?

    Contact CPSM Study Group Liaison

    Veronica Ritona
    [email protected]

    Infographic - The Value of Being a CPSM

    General Information

    Eligibility

    To sit for the CPSM examination, a candidate must meet the following requirements:

    • Possess a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree plus four years of experience in marketing or business development for firms providing professional services, or
    • Possess an associate’s degree plus six years work experience in marketing or business development for firms providing professional services, or
    • Without a degree, have eight years of experience in marketing or business development for firms providing professional services


    In addition, all candidates must pledge to abide by the CPSM Code of Ethics.

     

    Chapter CPSM Members

    Tracy Allen, CPSM

    Albert Anderson, CPSM

    Rebecca Anicich, CPSM

    Diana Banh, CPSM

    Barbara Baskin, CPSM

    Alison Bedwell, CPSM

    Daniel Carfora-Hale, CPSM, LEED AP

    Shannon Daggett, CPSM

    Patricia DeBeck, CPSM, CAPM

    Robert Fontanilla, CPSM

    Christopher Gardner, CPSM

    Jillian Grabenstein, CPSM, ENV SP

    Kerry Gudjohnsen, CPSM

    Allison Halvorson, CPSM

    Leah Hislop, CPSM

    Khatidja Khalfan, CPSM

    Devon Kurcina, CPSM

    Harry Lawrence, CPSM

    Diana Leonard, CPSM

    Laurie Lumish, CPSM

    Rebekah McMenamin, CPSM

    Nicole Medina, CPSM

    Catherine Miller, CPSM

    Elaine Moal, CPSM

    Andre Morand, CPSM

    Justin Nagy, CPSM

    Zsanett Napoli, CPSM

    Alethea O'Dell, FSMPS, CPSM

    Faith Ragan, CPSM

    Tisha Renner-Cruz, CPSM

    Karen Roberson, CPSM

    Susie Smith, CPSM

    Jody Vaccaro, CPSM

    Myrna Wagner, FSMPS, CPSM

    Jennifer Wells, CPSM

    Sandie Wislicenus, CPSM

    Joy Woo, CPSM, LEED AP

    Vanessa Yust, CPSM