Welcome to the
PMI Southwest Virginia Chapter
Thank you for visiting PMI Southwest Virginia Chapter. We are dedicated to serving the business and educational community of Southwest Virginia through the advancement of Project Management. We provide a forum for professional Project Managers to promote the principles of the Project Management Institute through networking with other project managers, sharing project experiences, providing and receiving training, and supporting Project Management Professionals in their certification efforts. Please join us at one of our upcoming events or contact one of our board members for additional information.
Message From Our President
As we begin 2026, I am honored and grateful to serve as President of the PMI Southwest Virginia Chapter. Our chapter continues to grow in strength, engagement, and impact across the region, and I am excited to build on the strong foundation that has been established in recent years.
PMI-SWVA enters this year with momentum. Thanks to the leadership and dedication of those who have served before us, we are well-positioned to continue delivering meaningful value to our members while strengthening our role as a professional community throughout Southwest Virginia.
Building on Our Momentum
Over the past several years, the chapter has experienced steady growth in membership, programming, and volunteer engagement. Under the leadership of our 2025 President, Megan Adkins, and the Board of Directors, PMI-SWVA continued to evolve in thoughtful and intentional ways. That progress has set the stage for 2026 to be a year of continued excellence, sustainability, and collaboration.
My focus this year is not on reinventing what already works, but on strengthening it, refining it, and ensuring it continues to serve our members well.
Our Focus for 2026
In 2026, we will focus on three key areas:
♦Member Engagement and Value
Delivering high-quality programs, meaningful networking opportunities, and practical professional development that meet our members where they are.
♦Strong Governance and Sustainability
Maintaining clear processes, sound financial stewardship, and consistent operations to ensure the long-term health and success of the chapter.
♦Leadership Development and Inclusion
Supporting current and future chapter leaders while fostering an inclusive environment where members feel encouraged to participate, contribute, and grow.
Your 2026 Board of Directors
Past President: Megan Adkins
President: Caleb Sly
Vice President of Finance: Terresa Odum
Vice President of Administration: Emma von der Lieth
Vice President of Technology: Christine Phillips
Vice President of Programs: Cassandra Nolan
Vice President of Marketing and Communications: Rob Erdman
Vice President of Professional Development: Brian Woosley
Vice President of Membership: Goutam Panda
Directors at Large: Darryl Agee, Andrea Martin, Vicki Kibbe, Kathleen Osborne, Chris Riha, Iliana Sepúlveda, David Williamson, Maria Marte, Nancy Woody, Scott Pritchard, Katie Wimmer, Colt Taylor, Sonia Laryea-Adjei, LeAta Jackson, Mark Doctor
This group of dedicated volunteers brings a wide range of experience, perspectives, and passion to serving our chapter, and I am grateful for their commitment to PMI-SWVA and our members.
Get Involved in 2026
Our chapter thrives because of engaged members. Whether you attend events, volunteer your time, share your ideas, or explore leadership opportunities, your involvement makes a meaningful difference. If you have ever considered getting more involved with PMI-SWVA, 2026 is a great time to take that step!
Looking Ahead
Thank you for being part of PMI Southwest Virginia. I am excited about what lies ahead and honored to serve alongside such a committed and talented community of professionals. Together, we will continue building on our momentum and supporting project management excellence across our region.
I look forward to connecting with many of you throughout the year.
Caleb Sly, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, CSPO
President, PMI Southwest Virginia Chapter
csly@pmi-swva.org
Membership Statistics
This Year New Members
CAPM Members
PMI-RMP Members
PMI-PMOCP Members
Student
PMI-CP Members
PMO-CP Members
PMP Members
Total Members
Members with No Certification
PMI-ACP Members
PMI-SP Members
PfMP Members
Member Recognition
Milestone members (anniversaries)
New credential holders (monthly)
New credential holders (yearly)
New members (monthly)
All members
Name | Year |
|---|---|
5th Anniversary (17 Members) | 2021 |
10th Anniversary (12 Members) | 2016 |
15th Anniversary (7 Members) | 2011 |
Grow Your Skills
It is particularly important for Project Managers to maintain and improve their project management knowledge and skills to stay competitive in the market. PMP certification is a critical component. As, during the recent years, project management discipline took a step toward more flexible and dynamic project management methodologies, in addition to the traditional waterfall approach, several new emerging methodologies became in high demand. Thus, training and credentialing in these methodologies became highly sought after among Project Management professionals. It is especially relevant in today's economic climate.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Project Management Institute, with members in 135 countries, is the world's foremost authority for the project management profession. PMI sets industry standards, conducts research, and provides education and certification opportunities designed to strengthen and further establish the profession. Our chapter proudly serves all the local and national professionals in the space of Project Management. We currently have thousands of members - over half of whom hold PMI’s esteemed PMP certification - and represent nearly 400 unique companies across the globe.
Get Involved
Earn PDUs by Volunteering
Volunteering Project Management Professional PDUs can be earned from Talent Triangle. The PMI Talent Triangle highlights these skill sets, and provides a valuable framework to help you navigate your ongoing professional development.
Ways of Working
Whether it’s predictive, agile, design thinking, or new practices still to be developed, it's clear that there is more than one way that work gets done today. That’s why we encourage professionals to master as many ways of working as they can - so they can apply the right technique at the right time, delivering winning results.
Power Skills
These interpersonal skills include collaborative leadership, communication, an innovative mindset, for-purpose orientation, and empathy. Ensuring teams have these skills allows them to maintain influence with a variety of stakeholders - a critical component for making change.
Business Acumen
Professionals with business acumen understand the macro and micro influences in their organization and industry and have the function- or domain-specific knowledge - to make good decisions. Professionals at all levels need to be able to cultivate effective decision-making and understand how their projects align with the big picture of broader organizational strategy and global trends.
Get Involved
Find a Volunteer Opportunity
Make your mark on our PMI Chapter and the profession. As a member, you can volunteer to work on and to lead activities that advance the profession and support the chapter business operations by joining our chapter volunteer community. All volunteer openings are managed by the PMI Volunteer Relationship Management System (VRMS). This system includes the ability to search for opportunities, view details about each role and apply online.
Speakers for our Chapter's Events
Our PMI Chapter welcomes proposals from passionate speakers interested in sharing their experiences, knowledge and expertise on such topics as general business and strategy, leadership, project management, and technical or industry-specific specialties. Our Professional Development events provide professional development units (PDUs) of educational information necessary for those attendees maintaining certification designations. Speakers are also eligible to claim PDUs for their creation and delivery of the presentation material.
