Craig is a great contributor and he "shows up" when he is needed. Craig's experience in the building industry, the AV communications industry, and as a top notch marketer are assets to companies that employ his services.

— Randal Lemke, PhD

Executive Director & CEO, InfoComm International

Craig is a person who listens, discerns your real need or issue, then delivers a clearly defined, practical solution to your question, need or problem. Craig is able to translate his broad-based knowledge into clear and practical steps that give you measurable results.

— Bill Truby

President, The Door Productions

Craig provides strategic and technical direction. He is highly regarded in the industry with vast experience dealing in high level planning and system architecture.

— Steve Komatz

President, Decision Display

Craig’s term as president of the Society for Marketing Professional Services established many of the successful programs that we take for granted today.

— Ron Worth, CAE, FSMPS
CEO, SMPS

We really appreciate the difference Craig’s special talents made for the Architectural Foundation of Los Angeles.  He makes public relations, which had stymied us for years, look almost effortless; the mark of a real pro.

— John Jacob Hekhuis, AIA
Past President, AFLA

The NSCA A/E Toolkit provides each of our member groups with resources, key tips, and techniques for connecting with new industry partners and creates more effective working relationships within the commercial electronic systems industry. Craig’s leadership of the team was invaluable in creating this important resource.

— Chuck Wilson, CSI
Executive Director, NSCA

As our company grew, Studio Leaders emerged with the responsibility for leading the six market sectors that we target. These individuals clearly benefited from Craig’s tutelage and training.

— J. Peter Devereaux, FAIA
President, Harley Ellis Devereaux

Craig brought tremendous focus to our marketing efforts by establishing a powerful link between those responsible for finding new work and the teams who deliver that work. His approach gave our clients a much clearer idea of our capabilities and profoundly affected our ability to successfully meet their needs.

— Glenn Nordlow, RA

Craig's leadership was exemplary, contributing vision, insight, and enthusiasm to our rapidly growing ability to successfully pursue and win new projects in California and across the country.

— Daniel Benjamin, AIA

Craig's book, "Design. Market. Grow!" is the one-stop lexicon of best practices for firms in our industry.

— Ellen Flynn-Heapes, FSMPS

Author of Creating Wealth: Principles & Practices for Design Firms

After attending Craig’s half-day workshop one of my clients, the CEO of a design firm, told me that it was the most informative session he has attended in his thirty years as an architect.

— Mike Reilly, FSMPS
President, Reilly Communications

Having been a co-presenter with Craig at the National Systems Contractors Association a few years ago, I had the opportunity to experience his mastery of professional services marketing theory and how well he is able to connect with the technical people within our allied industries.

— Tim Barrick, FSMPS
Principal, RATIO Architects

Craig is always willing to share his knowledge in writing, behind the podium, or face-to-face.

— Carolyn Ferguson, FSMPS
President, WinMore Marketing Advisors

Craig has always be there to share his expertise and provide guidance to me as I've charted my own course in our industry. I value his opinion and consider him one of SMPS’ great leaders.

— Stephanie Craft, CPSM
President, MARKETLINK

As a young leader in, I have gained valuable knowledge and insight from Craig's presentations, writings, and personal mentoring. Further, while serving as a chapter leader I more fully realized the importance of integrating SMPS involvement into my professional career—Craig sets the standard there.

— Kevin Hebblethwaite, CPSM

Having worked closely with Craig as an employee, a mentor, and in the planning of the SMPS national conference, it is easy to see how his service to the industry has inspired so many.

— Marion Thatch, CPSM
Marketing Director, AMEC Geomatrix

Craig Park is one of those astonishing stars in the marketing firmament whose achievements and contributions are both significant and enduring.

— Randle Pollock, FSMPS

Chief Marketing Officer, Walter P Moore

When you have a techie that understands marketing, and a marketing guy that’s a techie, what do you get? An educator to both left and right brain people. Craig Park is that guy.

— Julie Luers, FSMPS

Chief Marketing Officer, HGA

Craig’s proven expertise and extensive experience put him head and shoulders above other candidates for the CMO role with our company.

— Charles D. Dalluge

Executive Vice President, LEO A DALY

Craig’s understanding of the audiovisual industry and his facility as a writer and clear communicator were very important in our IPO effort.

— Donald J. Esters
Former CEO, Intellisys Group

Craig inspires others not to just get involved, but to sharpen their leadership skills. He is an advocate and mentor, a facilitator and moderator, a developer and a builder, a creator and an executer. He responds to questions and requests, and never acts bothered. Craig lives and breathes marketing, and inspires others to seek, grow, and excel themselves.

— Barbara DeVoe Shuck, CPSM
Marketing Director, Emc2 Group

Craig has been instrumental in my advancement and success in this industry. Craig became a mentor giving me access to his years of knowledge and his national network. With his support, I was able to learn from many of the SMPS “Eagles” that he soars with. Today, I consider Craig a friend who I can call on at anytime for his opinion and suggestions.

— Scott Mickle
President, AEC Marketing Solutions

Craig went out of his way to specifically help SMPS' emerging leaders and his efforts did not go unnoticed. He fought for programs, educational issues and speakers that would not have been brought forward without his understanding of their importance to the membership at large.

— Jenifer Johnson, CPSM
Thornton Tomasetti

Craig is a dynamic speaker. His passion and knowledge about the building industry, marketing and life are evident in his seminars.

— Anne Crowe Kroger
Director of Business Development, Walker Parking Consultants

Craig gave us tons of inspiration and ideas and new knowledge. WOW!

Attendee @ 2008 SMPS Build Business

Craig is clearly brilliant. ...people need to hear him teach.

Attendee @ 2008 SMPS Build Business

Great speaker. Great speech.  Great content!

Attendee @ 2008 SMPS Build Business

Not simply a book about marketing and financial success,  Craig's book "Design. Market. Grow!" is also a call to self-reflection and evolutionary development.

— Julianna Waggoner

SMPS Marketer: Bookshelf

For those of us who think we know it all, one new book is a real eye-opener. Park, an architect, combines personal observations and common sense with the fundamentals of starting, marketing, and maintaining a successful practice. "Design. Market. Grow!" is a refresher course that touches all the bases.

— Stephen A. Kliment, FAIA

IOMA Principal's Report

I find your writing inspiring.

— Joe Bocchiaro III, PhD
InfoComm International