San Antonio, Texas – June 14, 2023 – Colliers Engineering & Design, a national multi-discipline engineering and architecture consulting and design firm, is pleased to announce that Senior Marketing Manager, Erin Salinas, has been awarded the prestigious SMPS San Antonio Leonardo Award for 2023. The award recognizes individuals who embody the creativity, innovation, and insight of Leonardo da Vinci in their approach to marketing and business development. As a recipient of this award, Salinas joins an elite group of professionals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in their respective fields.

Mrs. Salinas, who has been with KFW Engineers & Surveying for eight years, has played a vital role in the firm’s growth and success. Her passion for relationship-centric marketing and business development has helped establish the firm as an industry leader in the Texas region and a symbol of excellence in the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) community. In March of 2021, KFW Engineers & Surveying joined Colliers Engineering & Design, leading to Mrs. Salinas’s transition from the role of Marketing & Business Development Director to Senior Marketing Manager, Texas.

George Weron, Texas Regional Manager of Colliers Engineering & Design, commends Mrs. Salinas for her exceptional leadership and innovative marketing strategies that have solidified their position as an industry leader. “…she has been instrumental in spearheading the rebranding of KFW Engineers & Surveying to Colliers Engineering & Design. Her dedication and strategic approach to the Brand Awareness campaign for Texas in 2023 are unparallel. With a proven track record of capturing market space, I have no doubt that Erin will continue to exceed expectations and drive remarkable success just as she has done for the past eight years.”

Mrs. Salinas expressed her gratitude for the recognition, saying, “It is a true honor to receive this award, especially looking back at all the past winners who I have looked up to for over a decade. I am grateful for the support of my colleagues at Colliers Engineering & Design. I am proud to work for a company that values creativity, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team.”

SMPS, or The Society for Marketing Professional Services, is a national “…diverse community of marketing and business development professionals working together to move the A/E/C industries forward.” SMPS San Antonio is dedicated to “… being a relevant and primary resource for education, team building, strategies and marketing information for SMPS members and others involved in the built environment.” The Leonardo Award is one of its most prestigious honors, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the A/E/C industry.