Mary DeMann
Posted by Communications2 on Oct. 24, 2025 / Member Spotlight / Subscribe 0
Name: Mary DeMann
Title: Marketing Director – Commissioning and Sustainability
Company: Resolut
Role in SMPS?
President Elect
How long have you worked at your company?
4 years
How would you describe your role/job?
I lead the marketing efforts for Resolut’s Commissioning and Sustainability teams, and I also stay actively involved in shaping our company culture, including planning some of our favorite parties and events
What are the rewards of your job?
The best reward of my job is the people. I’ve been able to build so many meaningful connections and friendships across the industry, and those relationships mean a lot to me. It’s also incredibly rewarding to see all the time, energy, and heart that goes into positioning and proposals pay off when we win a project.
What are your challenges?
My biggest challenge is time. There’s always so much that can be done, and I want to do it all, but time doesn’t always allow for that. When we don’t win a project, it’s easy to look back and think, “I should have tried this,” or “Why did I approach it that way?” The reality is, we can only do the best we can with the time and resources we have.
What has been your most meaningful project?
The most meaningful projects for me are those with Murray City School District. I’ve been connected to the district for 13 years, with my kids attending since preschool, so it feels especially personal. Being part of the engineering team that’s helping design and build the very schools my children have grown up in has been an incredibly proud and rewarding experience.
How long have you been an SMPS member?
I’ve been an SMPS member for four years, and I’ve truly loved every moment of it.
What led you to serve on the Board?
When I first joined the AEC industry, it felt like a whirlwind of new information and connections. SMPS helped me navigate it all, the education and networking opportunities have been essential to my success. I joined the board not only to be part of something great, but also to give back and help others in the same ways my mentors have helped me.
How has SMPS membership helped you?
SMPS has been a cornerstone of both my professional and personal growth. The education events have sharpened my skills in so many areas, public speaking, InDesign proficiency, CRM improvements, strategic positioning, proposal development, and more. The networking events are equally valuable; I’ve met so many incredible people in this industry through SMPS. But above all, it’s the members who have made the biggest impact. This community is always willing to share knowledge, lend support, and help one another succeed, and that generosity has been the greatest benefit of all.
What’s the best career advice you’ve received?
I’ve received two golden pieces of advice that I carry with me every day. The first is, “If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a hell no,” which has become my personal credo—it reminds me to commit fully to the things that matter most. If that one’s too bold to print, the next best piece of advice I live by is Abraham Lincoln’s timeless reminder: “Whatever you are, be a good one.” Both have shaped how I approach my work and my life.
What’s the best career advice you’ve given?
I think the best career advice I share comes down to the same two simple truths: “If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a hell no,” and “Whatever you are, be a good one.” Both have guided me and are lessons I pass along whenever I can.
What has contributed to your success?
There are so many contributors to my success, it’s never just one factor. I’m especially grateful for the amazing people in my life who have supported me along the way. I’m lucky to have a circle of incredible individuals (you know who you are!) who stand by me every day, offering encouragement and honest advice exactly when I need it most.
What's on your bucket list?
On my bucket list … I want to open a big piece of land someday where rescue dogs can run free, play, and always have a loving home.
What was your childhood dream?
As a child, I dreamed of either becoming a talk show host or starring in a circus. As I grew up, I realized I don’t actually like being in the spotlight, so the circus probably wouldn’t have been for me. But the talk show host dream still feels like it could be a fit!
Guilty pleasure: what can you not live without?
My biggest guilty pleasure is Double Stuf Oreos with a cold glass of milk. I’ve even been known to have the occasional midnight Oreo party in my kitchen when the craving hits!
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