John Rush, PMP, PMI-PBA Originally from Jacksonville, FL, John Rush currently serves as VP of Finance for the Metrolina chapter. In 2015, he was elected as VP of Administration and later transitioned into the Finance role in 2016. Since taking over for Finance, he has transitioned chapter records to an online platform and provided the board greater insight to how each respective area is performing. Just like bettering the chapter, he believes in continuous education and development of his skills. He earned his PMP certification in 2013, PMI-PBA certification in 2015, MBA degree from USC in 2017, and is sitting for the PMI-RMP certification this summer. He is experienced in change process development, process implementation, and scheduling management. He has excellent understanding of organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and problem resolution skills. He serves as a project manager at Katalyst Network Group. Since joining the company, he has developed and implemented several processes that have increased efficiency between pre-sales to project completion. Outside of the office and PMI, John referees collegiate and semi-professional soccer and spends time supporting his wife as she completes her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at UNC Chapel Hill. He looks forward to building more connections and growing the Metrolina chapter.

Julie Tettmar, PMP I work at Bank of America as a Program Management Consultant in Global Information Security. I have diverse skills in management, operations, real estate, insurance and project management. In my spare time, I mentor for a non-profit triathlon training group. While I enjoy all three disciplines, I have been focused on cycling this year, and will be riding in London in late July. I enjoy people and serving the Metrolina Chapter. The VP of Membership is a perfect fit for both, and I sincerely hope you all agree! Thanks.

Bryan Hall, PMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-PBA Thank you for the privilege of being considered for a Board position for the 2018 Metrolina PMI Board. My name is Bryan Hall, and I manage a Commercial Real Estate Brokerage and Development firm based in Charlotte. I have worked within project teams professionally, and as a volunteer for Philanthropic outreach organizations for +15 years. I am very fortunate to be serving alongside, and learning from several other talented Metrolina PMI chapter members on the PDD symposium planning committee for our upcoming PDD event. I recently graduated from UNC's Kenan Flagler Business School with a Finance & Leadership MBA, and I hold the PMP, RMP, and PBA credential as well as a Six Sigma Greenbelt certification.

I am enjoying the many benefits and offerings of our Metrolina PMI Chapter, and I welcome the opportunity to contribute my core competencies to help serve our chapter membership, and its leaders. Thank you.

Nealand Lewis, PMP Nealand Lewis has served in volunteer roles ranging from Metrolina VP of Membership, VP of Marketing, PMI Global Operations Program Standards Edit Committee Chairperson, Metrolina Chapter President, PMI Global Operations Component Regional Mentor, PMI Global Operations Chapter Member Advisory Group, and PMI Education Foundation (PMIEF) Committee Lead. He holds the following degrees, certifications, and honors: M.S.Ed., MBA, MPMP, CICA®, PMP®, and A.A.S.R.M.M. 32°. Nealand is also a proud graduate and Valedictorian of the PMI Leadership Institute Masters Class of 2008. While an Officer of PMI Metrolina Chapter, Nealand initiated several of the following programs that have increased presence for the chapter throughout the local community:

• President’s Golf Tournament 2006 – 2008 • SkillFest Job Fair Program – 2004 – present • Readership Program with Mecklenburg Library - 2005 • Membership Madness Recruitment Program – 2006 • Professional Development Days 2005 – 2006 • Region Five (R5) Symposium 2006 – first PMI Regional Symposium to return 10% or greater return investment

and profit to six or more Chapters and Components • 2008 R5 Symposium won Project of the Year honors • Co-Chair PMI Metrolina Chapter University Community - 2017

Both the Professional Development Day (PDD) and SkillFest programs have been running successfully since their inception in 2004 and continues to impress even today. Nealand is a Program Manager and Senior Officer for the Well Fargo Corporation.