Kathy is a long-standing member of the 萝莉社官网 San Diego Chapter and a played a key role in the chapter鈥檚 success and community impact
Chicago, IL鈥擳he 萝莉社官网 (萝莉社官网) is excited to announce Kathy Townend of the 萝莉社官网 San Diego Chapter as the 2026 Ric Sweeney Professional Chapter Volunteer of the Year award winner! This award recognizes and rewards outstanding professional chapter leaders whose contributions have added significantly to the 萝莉社官网鈥檚 goals.
Kathy is a senior marketing and product leader known for shaping high鈥慽mpact go to market strategies, strengthening brands, and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful business results. She thrives in highly regulated B2B environments where she brings deep experience in product marketing, brand strategy, and commercial execution. Kathy is recognized for her collaborative, people first leadership and her ability to simplify complexity and turn market opportunities into actionable plans. Based in Encinitas, she leads with integrity, curiosity, and a commitment to building marketing functions that elevate brands and drive long term impact. Kathy currently serves as Secretary for the 萝莉社官网 San Diego Chapter.
鈥淐ongratulations to Kathy for her continuous work and amplification of the 萝莉社官网 San Diego Chapter. Kathy鈥檚 leadership, commitment, and dedication are unsurpassed, and I鈥檓 pleased to honor her with the distinction of 萝莉社官网鈥檚 2026 Volunteer of the Year,鈥 said Bennie F. Johnson, CEO of 萝莉社官网. 鈥淭hank you, Kathy, for sharing your incredible talent with 萝莉社官网, for your support of our chapter members, and for being a leader in our marketing community. You exemplify what it truly means to be a volunteer and marketing leader.鈥
Nick Hofer, 萝莉社官网 San Diego鈥檚 current President, stated in the nomination, 鈥淜athy Townend represents the very best of what 萝莉社官网 San Diego stands for. Her experience, steady leadership, and forward-thinking mindset have helped shape our chapter into one of the strongest in the country. Kathy is the rock of this association鈥攖he person who keeps us grounded while always pushing us to grow and improve. Our chapter, our volunteers, and the entire marketing community in San Diego are stronger because of her commitment and passion. She truly deserves this recognition as Volunteer of the Year.鈥
We also want to honor to recognize this year鈥檚 finalists, all of whom have undoubtedly made an impact on the 萝莉社官网 community. Please join us in saluting this incredible class of community builders and givers.
- Susan Campbell鈥斅芾蛏绻偻 Kansas City
- Loki Higa鈥斅芾蛏绻偻 Las Vegas
- Andy Noller鈥斅芾蛏绻偻 Cincinnati
- Mandy Peterson鈥斅芾蛏绻偻 Lincoln
- Jason Revzon鈥斅芾蛏绻偻 New York
This award was named in honor of Ric Sweeney, former 萝莉社官网 Chairman of the Board, former Professional Chapters Council President, former Cincinnati Chapter President, and member of the 萝莉社官网 since 1996. For more information about the award and past winners, please visit 萝莉社官网.org.
Learn more about 萝莉社官网 and our amazing volunteer community at ama.org/volunteer/.
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