PMI InsightsA publication for members of the PMI Chicagoland Chapter

PMI Chicagoland Chapter • P.O. Box 1183 • La Grange Park, IL 60526 • www.pmi-chicagoland.org

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DINNER MEETING DETAILS:

Time: Wednesday, April 8, 20155:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location:Chevy Chase Country Club1000 N. Milwaukee Ave.Wheeling, IL 60090

Price:Members: $40Non-members: $55

Speaker Bio: Sheila Glazov is the Managing Member of Visioneer, LLC, an award-winning and internationally known author, personality expert, passionate educator, and professional speaker. She has appeared on and been interviewed by CNN, NBC, ABC, FOX, LIFETIME and WGN TV and other national and international TV and radio stations, magazines, and newspapers. Today's Chicago Woman newspaper selected Sheila as one of "100 Women Making A Difference."

Her innovative style has won Sheila praise for her "What Color Is Your Brain" methodology and books in conference rooms, and classrooms in the U.S. and around the world. Encouraging adults and children to recognize and respect the best in themselves and others is the essence of her workshops and books. Sheila allocates a portion of the royalties from the sale of all her books to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Sheila earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from The Ohio State University. Sheila has a degree in Creative Leadership from Disney University and is a graduate of the Creative Problem Solving Institute and the McNellis Creative Planning Institute. She has taught Elementary School, High School ESL and, as an adjunct faculty member, she has taught Creative Problem Solving classes at William Rainey Harper College, DePaul, Penn State, and Northwood Universities.

For more information about Sheila's What Color Is Your Brain?® Professional Development Programs and her books, please visit www.SheilaGlazov.com. Autographed copies of Sheila's books will be available for purchase after the program.

What Color is Your Brain?PMI CHICAGOLAND CHAPTER DINNER MEETING Presentation Abstract: Are you curious to know why some of your team members perform like gold medal Olympians and others function like aliens from another planet? You will discover the answer when our speaker, Sheila Glazov offers you practical, relevant, and applicable information, from her popular book, "What Color is Your Brain?®".

During Sheila's educational and entertaining program, you will learn how to: • RecognizeyouruniquemanagementperspectiveaboutScope,Cost,TimeandQuality• Understandyourteammembers'andclients'distinctivepointofview• Minimizefrustrationandmaximizecooperation,whilemonitoringandsolvingproblems• Keepyourenergyupandyourstressdownwhenmitigatingriskissues• Decreasethehasslesandincreasetheharmonyinyourworkplaceandathome

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Re-Launching of PMI’s Chicagoland chapter Newsletter “PMI Insights” a Success!

The culmination of the relaunch of PMI Chicagoland’s PMI Insights newsletter at the Carlisle Banquets in Lombard during the March 11 dinner meeting produced great results and valuable feedback. Annette Harris, M.S., the chapter’s Director of Communications, polled the audience during the relaunch on both their knowledge and use of the Insights newsletter.

She found the vast majority of the audience – including new chapter members – read Insights and find it a valuable resource. The newsletter data analytics confirm this, added Harris.

The click-through rate - defined as how many unique or individual email addresses click on a link within an e-mail, - averaged 19% for Insights during the 3 month relaunch time period. That’s nearly 10% more than in 2014! The industry average click-through rate for non-profit associations is 8.12%, PMI Insights is averaging well over twice that rate.

In an interview with Lawrence Witham, PMI Chicagoland’s Vice President of Operations, MBA, PMP, Larry described how and why the newsletter is an important benefit for PMI Chicagoland members and outlined his vision for the future of PMI Insights. Here is what he had to say…

Q. Why is the newsletter an important benefit for PMI Chicagoland Chapter members?

A. The Chicagoland chapter newsletter is for anyone in the Chicago area with an interest in the project management (PM) profession and discipline. It is a window into the most current thinking and activities around project, program and portfolio management in the Chicago-area community. If someone wants to know what training or knowledge sharing and network-ing events are going on locally, this is the best place to go. In addition, it communicates the latest concepts and ideas being discussed by thought leaders in the local PM community. For members to have this delivered to them on a regular basis is like an alert or reminder during their busy day, to help them keep cur-rent in their profession.

Q. Why was the relaunch of the newsletter a priority for the chapter board?

A. It is important to provide value to chapter membership, as well as promote the PM profession throughout the Chicagoland Area. We see the relaunch as an important part of our responsibility to members. We want to be sure we are meeting the changing needs of our membership. What was relevant a few years ago may not be as applicable today. In our fast-paced, changing profession, we need to get information. The new newsletter format does just that. In addition, we are interested in taking project management to the next level of professionalism and excellence in the Chicago business community. The new newsletter is a very professional-looking publication that members should feel proud to reference within their organization as an authoritative publication in project management.

"The newsletter is one of the important faces

of the PMI Chicagoland chapter to the business community. We want to

make sure that it does more than just remain "relevant.” We want it to be the

leading edge of Project Management Professionalism in Chicagoland.”

Lawrence Withham, PMI Chicagoland Vice President of Operations

Annette Harris, Director, Member Communications

Lawrence Witham, Vice President, Operations

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Q. What expectations do you have for the future of the newsletter?

A. “We would like project management professionals in Chicagoland to think of the chapter newsletters as one of their best tools for furthering their career, whether it be for finding the most relevant training they can get locally, keeping them informed of highlighted job opportunities or just helping to keep abreast of what is going on in latest thought leadership in the local PM community. The newsletter is one of the important faces of the PMI Chicagoland chapter to the business community. We want to make sure that it does more than just remain "rel-evant.” We want it to be the leading edge of Project Management Professionalism in Chicagoland.”

As a reminder to both new and long-standing members of the PMI Chicagoland Chapter, PMI Insights is an excellent resource that provides the PMI Chicagoland members with the following:

• The best source for local and global PMI news and events• A leading provider of opportunities to earn free PDUs• A primary networking connection between members, PMI

Global and the Chicagoland chapter• A leading source of project management best practices and

industry trends• An excellent source for Knowledge Sharing events throughout

Chicagoland, and• The leading link to employment resources and volunteer

opportunities

According to Harvard's Shawn Achor, in his book, The Happiness

Advantage, "Happiness is the precursor to success, not merely

the result ... happiness and optimism can actually fuel

performance and achievement". Unfortunately PM professionals

are generally NOT happy at work. It's time to inspire PM

professionals to respond to unrealistic schedules and

inadequate budgets with a new “can do” positive attitude. This

workshop will inspire you by incorporating the "Happiness

Advantage" into common PM tools and techniques.  

 People get projects done - happy

people get more projects done!    .  

Not-so-Secret Tools for Efficient Productive PM (With or Without a PMO) Don't Worry, Be Happy! A PM Oxymoron?  

   Lee R. Lambert is one of

the Founders of the Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certification credential and is known throughout the world as a “Pragmatic

Evangelist”. His delivery is based on the realities of

practical application of PM NOT text book theory. He has taught over 50,000

students from 23 countries.  

When:    April  22,  2015  Time:  8:30AM-­‐4:30PM  Where:  Park Ridge Country Club http://www.parkridgecc.org    

PMI  Members:  $349  (One-­‐@me  2014  rollback  price)-­‐  Enter  Coupon  Code  “PMI”  

Non-­‐PMI:  $499  

Register  at  www.PDUs4Pennies.com  

GET CONNECTED | LEARN MORE | EXPAND YOUR NETWORKGood things happen when you stay involved with PMI

NEWSLETTER RE-LAUNCH – continued

The Communications team invites you to share your feedback at membercomm@pmi-chicagoland.org and help them continuously improve our chapter's communication methods and processes.

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PMI CHICAGOLAND CHAPTER 8TH ANNUAL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENT

Date: Wednesday June 10, 2015Reception: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Awards Ceremony held during the June Chapter Dinner Meeting!

CELEBRATING YOU!

NETWORKING APPETIZERS DRINKS (non-alcoholic) GIFTS/PRIZES FUN

Please arrive early to participate in this extraordinary fun-filled event planned just for you, our valued volunteers!

After the volunteer reception is over, we will promptly begin our Chapter Dinner Meeting. We're looking forward to seeing all of you there!

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CLASSES BEGIN APRIL 27 AT DEPAUL’S LOOP CAMPUS.To register, call (312) 362-5295 or visit cpe.depaul.edu/businessanalytics.

BUSINESSANALYTICSCERTIFICATE

LEADERSHIP FORUM 2015Theme: Talent Management for Strategic InitiativesDate: May 8th, 2015Time: 7:45 am - 3:00 pmVenue: Chevy Chase Country Club

The Project Management Institute (PMI) Chicagoland Chapter Business Outreach team is hosting our 10th Annual Leadership Forum on May 8, 2015. Building on the success of last year's forum, this event is by invita-tion only and is limited to senior executives that are C-level, VP, or Director-level.

The goal of this event is to bring together senior executives from various industries, facing similar chal-lenges while implementing strategic business initiatives. Interacting with the Speakers and Panelists, the attend-ees will share real life practices and discuss how strategic talent is sourced, developed and retained.

If you meet the general criteria mentioned above and would like to attend this event, please use the Invitation Code: PMI-SPEC2015 for a complimentary registration.

Space is limited, not everyone will be accommodated so please act quickly to have the best chance to participate and make a difference for the PMI Chicagoland Chapter and the project management profession.

For more information, contact Stefan Lorincz, PMP, VP Business Outreach: businessoutreach@pmi-chicagoland.org.

Breakfast and Lunch will be served!

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

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Leadership

Strategic andBusiness Management

Harry Kraemer, Jr.Former Chairman and CEO of Baxter International

Jon Mihalic , PMPPMI Board of Directors (2009-2014)

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PMIEF Educational Foundation Awards Grant to Ladies of Virtue

“This partnership is bigger than titles and awards in professional development and project management…it’s truly about new friendships, growth, sincerity, respect, and love and

commitment to our fellow human beings.”

– Tjuan Smith, PMI Director of Social Outreach

According to Tjuan Smith, Director of Social Outreach, and PMIEF Liaison for PMI Chicagoland, the Chapter is pleased to strengthen its monetary support and partner-ship with Ladies of Virtue (LOV). Under the guidance of Mr. Fred Barrett, the Ladies of Virtue submitted the application and was awarded the PMIEF Educational Foundation Grant in the amount of $6,900 for the LOV Cares initiative.

The initiative utilizes the “Project Management Skills for Life” training course along with different interactive drills to teach project initiation, planning, execution, moni-tor/control and close out, over a 9-month time frame. The program is designed to help young girls ages 10-18, develop life skills that embodies a solid foundation of character, relationships, education, health, confidence, and positive body image consciousness.

“We value volunteering our project management skills to help our youth and have joined forces with LOV to be a part of the LOV Cares team” said Smith. During the month of June, Smith added that LOV project teams will be presenting to a commu-nity panel on the topic ‘Boosting Self Esteem & Promoting Individuality’. The panel will select a winner and the winning team will be awarded a LOV Prize, and also have the opportunity to present their presentation at a future PMI Chicagoland Dinner meeting.

“These opportunities offers tremendous growth…recently at the Cambridge School of Chicago, I was very surprised and proud to see 3 of the 4 LOV girls are now leading project managers this year. This is very exciting," said Smith, "we are looking forward to giving these young women the opportunity to showcase their projects at another event this summer.”

The PMI Chicagoland’s Community Outreach, Social Outreach team states it’s looking forward to another amazing year of partnership with LOV in 2015-2016. Jamila Trimuel, Founder & President, of Ladies of Virtue is said to serve as a ‘beacon of light’ for transforming lives that are destined for greatness. “This partnership is bigger than titles and awards in professional development and project management, says Smith, “it’s truly about new friendships, growth, sincerity, respect, and love and commitment to our fellow human beings.” In addition to support from the PMI Chicagoland Chapter, in the past the LOV program has been supported by Niketown, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rose, and Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jackson. The Advisors for the 2015 LOV’s Care Project are Thomas Warner, Cynthia Cobb, Erwin Hill, Trinia Tabb, and Antione Taylor. We welcome them aboard!

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communityoutreach@pmi-chicagoland.org

Community Outreach Corner

Community Outreach News - April

Key Events this month:Latest Community Outreach news and events

Congratulations on completion of the 2nd Training Program for Black Diamond Charities

PMI Chicagoland has partnered with Black Diamond Charities (BDC) of Illinois for nearly a year to provide Project Management training to wounded war-riors who have recently been released from active duty. For many veterans, transitioning to civilian life can be challenging and the project management training program provides them with some of the essentials they will need, helping veterans set goals for transitioning and promoting self- confidence and leadership in executing their life plans. BDC just completed its second training program with PMI Chicagoland on Saturday March 7th and it was a huge success! For more information, go to http://www.blackdiamondcharities.org/veterans-program/ or contact Tjuan Smith, Director for Social Outreach at social-media@pmi-chicagoland.org

Interested in building public speaking skills?For members interested in building their confidence and public speaking skills, the PMI Chicagoland

Toastmasters club meets twice a month:1st Weds of Every Month – Downers Grove 6:30 pm-8:00 pm3rd Weds of Every Month – Downtown Chicago 5:30-pm -7:00 pm

For more information, go to pmichicagoland.toastmastersclubs.org

Wishing you a wonderful month!Aisleigh, Maria, Tasharia and Tjuan,The Community Outreach Team

We cordially invite you to our second annual PMI Chicagoland Chapter Association Fair on May 13, 2015 at the Meridian Banquet Hall in Rolling Meadows, IL. This is a Free Event, open to Members and Non-Members, held between 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., networking for dinner meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and no registration is required to attend the fair.

Take advantage of the opportunity to meet with represen-tatives from other professional associations in a Trade Show environment outside the Dinner Meeting Hall.

• Learn what these associations have to offer to advance your career.

• Expand your areas of experience and value to your company in today’s competitive market.

• Gain access to information, networks and best practices which can improve your ability to handle job responsibilities that fall outside of your area of core competency and open doors to new career paths.

You will also have an opportunity to win an iPad Mini for visiting with Fair exhibitors!For more information please visit our page Professional Association Outreach Services page or email Maria Astudillo, Director of Professional Association Outreach.

Disclosure: Photo & videographer will be on premises to take photographs and/or record the presentation.

Professional Association Fair in conjunction with the May Chapter Dinner Meeting

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Presentation Abstract:Organizations around the world are introducing Agile values and principles to improve the culture of their workforce and their responsiveness in an ever-demanding market-place. After increasing budgets and spending for outside experts and coaches, many are not achieving the results promised. Based on the book “Becoming a Catalyst: Scrum Master Edition,” this presentation will introduce the importance of finding people in the organization to accelerate sustainable and meaningful change from the inside-out.

During this session, attendees will learn:

• The need to encourage, coach, promote, and reward “catalysts” – people brave enough to resist the status quo and accelerate the change to greater agility and responsiveness.

• What characteristics should we promote, develop and coach with our catalysts. We’ll focus on the Scrum Master but cover other roles as well.

• How to use everyday interactions and ceremonies to accelerate culture change.

• How to use a “values and principles” approach to coaching leaders in an Agile envi-ronment so they can become catalysts in our new culture.

• How do we keep our catalysts healthy while tackling daunting systemic dysfunction and releasing organizational “scar tissue”.

• What real agility “feels” like?

Speakers Bio:Len Lagestee is an experienced software and web development practitioner. In 2004, Len found his passion with Agile methodologies and became a practitioner, coach, and evangelist while performing many roles in the technology field. In 2011 he became a full time Agile Coach, Consultant, and Trainer, and is currently Principal Consultant and Coach for The Illustrated Agile Company.

As an Agile Coach, Len interacts with large organizations to connect people, revolutionize leadership, deliver results, and humanize the workforce. Len has recently authored his first book, Becoming a Catalyst: Scrum Master Edition (www.becomingacatalyst.com) and is also blogging about his experiences and insights into helping companies strive for greater agility at Illustrated Agile (www.illustratedagile.com).

Register for this Exciting Upcoming Event!

WHEN:April 30, 2015

WHERE:TCSPP

325 N. Wells St. Room 412

Chicago, IL 60654

TIME: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

PMI CHICAGOLAND CHAPTER BREAKFAST MEETING

Becoming a Catalyst: Thriving in a World of Change

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Volunteering is the backbone of the PMI organization. The PMI Chicagoland Chapter values and appreciates each volunteer for their time, efforts and expertise. The Chapter Volunteer team will be running a series of Volunteer Spotlights to acknowledge and share individual’s perspective on volunteering with the Chapter and giving back to the profession. This month’s Spotlight is on Louisa J. Kim (VP Membership) who has served for 4 years in different volunteer leadership roles (Mentor - Fall 2011, Mentor – Spring 2012, Director Mentoring and PMI Chicagoland Director of the Year 2012-2013, Director Mentorship 2013-2014, VP of Membership and Group Lead Mentorship 2014-2015).

The team had the opportunity to interview Louisa about her volunteer service, and here are the highlights of the conversation…

PMI Chicagoland Volunteer Services

Louisa Kim

Volunteer Team: Why do you choose to volunteer?Louisa: Initially, I became a volunteer with PMI Chicagoland to be a mentor. I have a passion for mentoring and when I learned the chapter was looking for volunteer mentors, I signed up. Combining activities I was already committing my time to, namely project management and mentoring, fueled my desire to see where combining these efforts together would take me.

Volunteer Team: Why is it so important to you to be a volunteer leader? Louisa: Having the position and authority to create opportunities for others and to see other volunteers serving in a capacity that enriches their experience, in some way large or small, is a phenomenal experience! By serving in a leadership role, I can help open doors for others who are discovering their passions, pursuing goals or even experimenting with new ideas.

Volunteer Team: What is your most rewarding volunteer experience?Louisa: Enabling and supporting an environment of play and creativity, providing a place for people to feel free and be inspired, empowering others to test and prove themselves and their ideas. These are hugely rewarding experiences for me. There is alsothe reciprocal effect of widening my views and opening my mind to see more possibilities. I cherish every experience that allows me to follow the best advice about living life that I ever received, which was from my father: “Keep a wide open mind and keep a wide open heart. If you do this, you will find your way.”

Volunteer Team: What suggestions would you offer volunteers new to the Chapter?Louisa: There are opportunities galore, but these are not always well defined or well communicated. This is not by design – we’re not trying to make it difficult! If our leadership tried to define, list and post every *possible* volunteer opportunity, we would not be able to tend to our main duties and responsibilities. We need volunteers to help us with this, too!

There are many activities, programs and events. There are even just operational functions of the chapter that need volunteer support. Some areas are ready to take their programs to the next level, but lack the volunteers to make it happen. Thehe best way to experience the chapter and find volunteer opportunities is to explore. All of our leaders are volunteers..

Prospective volunteers should start exploring by talking to leaders and other volunteers personally and find out about what they do and why they do it. In most cases, a simple email is all that is needed to get started. The key to getting connected as a volunteer is to find a place where you can contribute. Do you share a common understanding or desire to do something you see being done? Something not being done that you want to do?

“common” + “compatible” = “connection”

Those not sure where to start can begin by emailing our Director of Volunteers, Ura Puranda (volunteers@pmi-chicagoland.org).

Volunteer Team: If you had one volunteer wish; what would it be?Louisa: Volunteers to lead and support a Group Mentorship program! My vision for this program is for it to create a wide variety of special interest groups and focus groups for people to connect with at the Chapter. Our Chapter is very large, and it can be a daunting challenge for those who are not familiar with how to navigate it. I think Groups would be a fantastic way to make it easier to network and learn from each other as professionals with the added benefit of a more personable and accessible way to connect with and be recognized at PMI Chicagoland. Who wants to be a part of creating this opportunity at our Chapter? Anyone? You? Email me at members@pmi-chicagoland.org.

To find out more about the Chicagoland Chapter volunteer opportunities, please contact the Director of Volunteers at volunteers@pmi-chicagoland.org

Volunteer Today! Good things happen when you get involved with PMI!

VOLUNTEER

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The PMI Chicagoland Chapter has the goal to bring value to the membership, by building awareness of Project Management opportunities in the Chicagoland area. Although we are providing this information, the chapter does not verify the accuracy of the information, and the PMI Chicagoland Chapter is not affiliated with the companies or recruiters involved in these listings. As you leverage this information, we would welcome any feedback on your experiences and input to help us improve this program.

To see full job descriptions, visit our Chapter website at www.pmi-chicagoland.organd log in with your member account at Careers > View Jobs.

JOBS

Senior Program Manager Enterprise Informatics Corporate Strategic Resourcing

Project Manager IINIU Division of Information Technology

Project Manager IIINIU Division of Information Technology

Project Manager–Facility Startup Menasha Packaging LLC

Manager, Alliance ManagementFresenius Kabi, USA LLC

Project Assistant Midwest Business Consulting

Senior Program ManagerCorporate Strategic Resourcing

Microsoft Delivery Associate PartnerIBM

Project ManagerAltura Communication Solutions, LLC.

April Chapter Dinner Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 8

Lee Lambert Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 22

Chapter Breakfast Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 30

10th Annual Leadership Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 8

May Chapter Dinner Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 13

PMI Chicagoland Professional Association Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 13 Prior to May Chapter Dinner Meeting; same location

June Chapter Dinner Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 10

Volunteer Recognition Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 10 Prior to June Chapter Dinner Meeting; same location

UPCOMING EVENTSVisit the chapter website at www.pmi-chicagoland.org for complete details on these events and more.

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Member News

Congratulations to Our New PMPs

Welcome New Chapter MembersTamara AllenTa Ron BarnesKarla BaxterDalal BeacomJustin BenzelVolha BinkoMichael BodolayKimberly BovierLauren BraunLisa BrewerDonna BunnettoMichelle BuschPeter CariolaDave CarlsonJim CohickKathleen CullenKhaliah DavisTyler DavisRussell DoerschClarissa DouthitMadison DowlenMeryem EasleyJosephine FazioSheila FunkBill GibbonsMarc GilbertBryan GilleyThomas GoodrichEgemen GozogluRichard GregoryPatricia HanRajesh HaridasKevin Henderson

Steve HenningLouis HerreraNicole HobbsKellie HortonDouglas HughesJoe HusCheryle JenkinsChantay JenningsSharon JohnsonGeorge JohnsonRebecca JohnsonMergim KacijaSally KaneJody KochRupali KumbhaniRichard LazarskiRachel Lynchmayank maheshwariTheresa MartinLeigh MartinMarianne McDevittAimee MeinerBrad MelodyMartine MonneyAnn NatalinoBrigitte NohraRobert NovotnyLeah Palmieri-GuySreelatha ParvathalaGail PeczkowskiRhonda PottsSunil PrabhuSilvia Prickel

Eric PryzbyKatherine PurcellChristopher RalstonMatthew RonkSuzanne RubioKristin RuthGina SalernoPatricia SanekYodsanan SanpavatMadhuri SarideyHimani ShahStephen ShawDouglas SmithLiz SolotRobert SrokaKathryn StarkDavid SzarzynskiAjay ThirthAmber ThomasCarolyn ToerpeAlaina TuckerScott TujoMallikharjuna ValluriJoel Vander WeeleThomas VarkadosDerrick WaltersStephanie WasserbergThomas WhelchelBart WilinskiColleen WilkinsShana WillisMatthew Zitella

Brian Alvarez, PMPKelly Blenner, PMPBrittany Boldery, PMPRandy Chronister, PMP, PMI_ACPBonnie De Alva, PMPCheryl Dorn, PMPSonya Frederick, PMPRajesh Haridas, PMP

Mergim Kacija, PMPDouglas Picirillo, PMPJames Powell, PMPEric Pryzby, PMPKatie Santoro, PMPJustin Sheridan, PMPRobert Sroka, PMP

Make the Most of Your Membership

• Take advantage of local face-to-face networking with other project professionals

• Gain knowledge from our exciting programs and services to advance your career

• Access excusive “members only” benefits and valuable resources

• Collaborate and practice project management skills through volunteer opportunities

LEARN MORE Explore PMI Chicagoland Chapter:

www.pmi-chicagoland.org

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Chapter LeadershipThe Leadership Team consists of two groups. There is an elected Executive Board made up of the President, Past President and Vice Presidents. The primary function of this board is to set the strategic plan for the chapter and to oversee the execution of that plan by the Directors and their volunteers. The Directors are appointed by the Executive Board and are responsible for the execution of the strategic plan through the tactical day to day operation of the chapter. The Directors coordinate the efforts of chapter member volunteers to accomplish the activities of the chapter. If you are interested in serving your PMI Chicagoland Chapter, contact our Director of Volunteers for more information.

President James Karthan, PMP

Past President Gregory Jones, PMP

VP Technology Malcom Culbertson

Director, Advertising Donna R. Liotta, PMP

Director, Technology - Website, Christopher Nieves, CAPM

Director, Social Media Lynne Jele, PMP

VP Community Outreach Aisleigh McGann, MBS

Director, Academic Outreach Tasharia Gardner

Director, Professional Association Outreach Maria E. Astudillo

Director, Social OutreachTjuan Smith, PMP

VP Business Outreach Stefan Lorincz, PMP

Director, Corporate Outreach Jose Matuk, PMP

Director, Executive Outreach Luician Cioata

Director, Public Relations and Marketing Erik Jensen, PMP

VP Operations Lawrence Witham, PMP

Director, Logistics Lucyna Jewulski

Director, RegistrationGwendolyn Nichols-White, PMP

VP Membership & Group Lead Mentorship Louisa Kim, PMP, CSM

Director, Career Development Heather Tomley, PMP

Director, Member Analysis Michelle Vant, PMP

Director, Member Communications Annette Harris, M.S.

Director, Member Relations Sameer Khaja, PMP

Director, VolunteersUra Puranda, PMP

Director, Core PM Mentorship Program Henry Bell, PMP

Program Lead, PM Training GroundKaren Johnson-Green, PhD

Program Lead, PM HotlineSunil Chainani, PMP

Program Lead, Internship ProgramSudhakar Mattu, PMP

Program Lead, Group Mentorship ProgramVacant

Program Lead, Mentorship CommunityBettina Davey, PMP

VP Education Ravikumar Avasarala, PMP

Director, Programs Wilfred Hegg, PMP

Director, Certification Jerome Rowley, CAPM

Director, Knowledge Sharing Cynthia Andersen, PMP

Director, Professional DevelopmentPeter Novicki, PMP

VP Finance Michael Malinowski, PMP

Attorney at Law Certified Public Accountant Mary Alice C. Strzalka

Board Administrator Anne W. Clark

Publications Carolyn Schiffner

The PMI Chicagoland Leadership Team is made up of dedicated volunteers who constantly strive to add value to the membership and to forward the best interests of the chapter. Please feel free to contact any member of the Board or Directors with any questions, concerns, or suggestions you may have.

PMI Chicagoland Chapter • P.O. Box 1183 • La Grange Park, IL 60526 • www.pmi-chicagoland.org