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Terracon’s Whiteford Achieves Certified Professional Services Marketer Designation

LENEXA, Kan. --- Amanda M. Whiteford, client development specialist with Terracon’s Lenexa office, earned the designation of Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM).

Whiteford is among a growing number of professionals to be certified by the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), which advocates for, educates and connects leaders in the design and building industry. CPSMs are recognized as having the experience and knowledge to generate profitable business in the architectural, engineering and construction marketplace. To achieve this designation, certification candidates must meet educational and experience requirements, pass a rigorous written examination and pledge to abide by the CPSM Code of Ethics. The process validates the individual’s mastery of and ability to apply critical business development knowledge in an industry that values certification.

Whiteford has been with Terracon for more than five years, and actively searches for business opportunities for the firm and assists management in the implementation of business goals, objectives and strategies. She is a member of SMPS, Kansas City Commercial Real Estate Women, Society of American Military Engineers and several area chambers of commerce. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and mass communications with an emphasis in public relations from Kansas State University.

Terracon is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with more than 2,500 employees providing geotechnical, environmental, construction materials and facilities services from nearly 100 offices in 34 states nationwide. Terracon currently ranks 46th on Engineering News-Record’s List of Top 500 Design Firms. For additional information about Terracon, please visit www.terracon.com.