Ric Sweeney Chapter Volunteer of the Year Award

Current Recipient

Kathy Townend has been a driving force behind AMA San Diego for more than 17 years, shaping the chapter’s growth, governance, and long-term success. A past Chapter President and long-standing board leader, she helped launch the now-signature Art of Marketing conference and played a key role in strengthening financial stewardship and modernizing governance practices—ensuring a strong foundation for future leaders.

Beyond her volunteer leadership, Kathy is a seasoned marketing and product executive with nearly three decades of experience. She is known for driving high-impact go-to-market strategies, strengthening brands, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful business results in complex B2B environments.

Recognized for her collaborative, people-first approach, Kathy is a trusted advisor and mentor who excels at simplifying complexity and turning strategy into action. Based in Encinitas, she leads with integrity and a deep commitment to building brands—and communities—that create lasting impact.

2025 Recipient

For over a decade, Dov Hoffman has been instrumental in elevating AMA Baltimore’s influence across the marketing community. A past Chapter President and current Vice President of Sponsorship, he has held multiple executive roles since 2009, contributing across membership, collegiate relations, and programming.

As Vice President of Programming, Dov led more than 80 events featuring top organizations like Google, Salesforce, and Under Armour—engaging over 4,000 marketers across 50+ chapters and significantly expanding the chapter’s reach and influence.

Named the 2025 Ric Sweeney Professional Chapter Volunteer of the Year, Dov is known for his strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and commitment to elevating the marketing community.

Professionally, he serves as Vice President of B2B Marketing at Weber Shandwick, where he drives integrated strategies that deliver meaningful impact for brands and organizations.