Sales and Marketing Council


The Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council (SMC) is a 130+ member council comprised of sales and marketing professionals in the homebuilding industry. The council was established in 1980 to enhance the sales and marketing capabilities and reputation of those who represent the HBA. SMC is dedicated to developing a higher level of professionalism in the general membership through education and the exchange of ideas. SMC is dedicated to promoting education, programs, membership, awards and charity.


Why you should join SMC:
  • Connect with other sales and marketing professionals in the home building industry
  • Build strategic partnerships and bounce ideas off one another
  • Find career opportunities
  • Take advantage of quality education opportunities to deepen your knowledge and gain skills to take your career to the next level
  • Celebrate your career success with your peers
  • Serve the industry and become involved with the SMC by serving on the board
  • And, new this year, choose your mentor from our Board of Directors!

Want to join the Sales and Marketing Council?

For an individual to join a council, your affiliated company must be an active member. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

View Calendar of Events


EDUCATION

SMC’s education committee is always looking for ways to provide members with quality education opportunities to increase skill levels and success. 

Learn more about Certifications and Designations here.
See Upcoming Class Schedules here.


OBIE AWARDS

Presented each Fall by the Sales and Marketing Council, the OBIE Awards began in 1980 and have grown to include more than 100 building, remodeling, marketing and personal achievement recognition categories. Awards are given to recognize outstanding achievement in the new home building industry. Learn more about the OBIE Awards here.


THANK YOU to our sponsors!

Your generous support makes our Community, Programs and Events possible. You inspire us to bring our members even more value.
 

Interested in sponsorship? Learn more here

Sales & Marketing Council Board

  • Hannah Ruple
    Hannah Ruple
    Project Coordinator David Weekley Homes (239)699-3130
    Chair
  • Alisha Thomas
    Alisha Thomas
    Mortgage Loan Originator Northstar Mortgage Advisors (678)712-4249
    Vice Chair
  • Cam Le
    Cam Le
    Admin Service Manager/Executive Assistant Meritage Homes (678)523-2894
    Secretary/Treasurer
  • Joy Dyess
    Joy Dyess
    SVP, Special Projects BankSouth Mortgage (770)905-1207
    Immediate Past Chair
  • Keisha Hulsey
    Keisha Hulsey
    Risk Management Specialist 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty (770)906-5830
    Membership Committee
  • Whitney Fitzgerald
    Marketing Manager DRB Homes (678)697-2748
    Membership Committee
  • Ilir Imeraj
    Ilir Imeraj
    Creative Director The Providence Group of Georgia, LLC (470)899-9430
    OBIE Committee
  • Brennan Sutton
    Brennan Sutton
    Mortgage Builder Services & Relationship Coordinator Ameris Bank (770)578-3617
    OBIE Committee
  • Lauren Kermani
    Lauren Kermani
    New Homes Director KO Ventures, Inc. (678)616-6001
    Programs Committee
  • Kim Harrington
    Market Leader Movement Mortgage Southeast Region (813)830-3545
    Programs Committee
  • Jessica Griggs
    Jessica Griggs
    photographer, headshots, events CEO & Owner LaRuche Photo (770)771-4555
    Programs Committee
  • Mollie Stanfield
    Mollie Stanfield
    Business Development Liaison Dalton Carpet One Floor & Home (706)974-4114
    Special Events Committee
  • Kylie Smith
    Kylie Smith
    Business Development KMT Systems (470)483-1526
    Special Events Committee