About Us

Sales & Marketing Executives of Topeka (SME Topeka) is the leading organization for sales and marketing professionals in Northeast Kansas. Our members are committed to practicing the highest standards of excellence in all aspects of sales and marketing through continued education, community involvement, and professional networking. We do this by offering opportunities to enhance your skills, connect with future sales and marketing professionals, and exchange industry strategies with your peers.

Please explore our website to learn more about SME Topeka. We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming event!

SME Topeka Board Members

President
Marsha Oliver, CPA,
Mize Houser & Company P.A.

President-Elect
Dr. David Sollars
Washburn University School of Business

Secretary/Treasurer
Jeff Martin
Waddell & Reed

Immediate Past President
Chris St. John
Lawyers Title of Topeka

Past Presidents’ Advisory Council Chairperson
Karla Clem
M-C Industries

Past Presidents’ Board Representative
Lynette Hudson
State Farm Insurance Company

Executive Director
Kathy Crome

First Vice President
Connie Michaelis
McCrite Plaza Retirement Community

Vice President Member Education
Jeannie Wiseman
Washburn University Foundation

Vice President Membership
Jeanette Johnson
Prudential First, REALTORS

Vice President Special Events
Erin Aldridge
Topeka Performing Arts Center

Vice President Youth Education
Marlene Showalter
Scotch Fabric Care

Directors

Anthony Blanco
Strategic Financial Alliance

Sheryl Fulton
Jostens Printing and Publishing

Stacey Geier
Stacey Ink Marketing

Joshua Haas
Century Health Solutions

Phyllis Lansford
Brewster Place

Karon Lee
Mobile Medical Services Inc

Terry Neher
US Bank

Risё Quinn
Lower Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning

Susan Streit
Northwestern Mutual