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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

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July 2025
 

Halfway through our "Year of Connection," your board has been hard at work and PMI Southwest Virginia continues to grow stronger! Your engagement and feedback have driven transformative changes that are strengthening our community across the region from Abingdon to Lynchburg.

First Half Successes

Throughout the first half of 2025, we've consistently delivered value through monthly coffee chats and chapter meetings, experimenting with in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats to best serve our geographically diverse membership. Our programming has covered a comprehensive range of topics including personal and professional development, project budgeting mastery, global PM trends, systematic project success approaches, leadership communication skills, and transferrable project management expertise across industries.

Key Achievements:

♦Transitioned to virtual-first monthly meetings (free for members)

♦Continued monthly coffee chats for accessible networking

♦Rolled out new mentorship program connecting members across career stages

♦Offered ongoing study group for members pursuing new certifications

♦Visited Liberty University PM class to share career guidance and PMI engagement opportunities

♦Used member feedback to shape programming topics and secure speakers of interest

♦Reduced student membership to $15 annually

Exciting Opportunities Ahead

Upcoming Highlights:

💻 July 17: Monica Rokicki - "Projects that are sustainable, impactful, and future-ready"

☕ August 5: Emma Von der Lieth - "The Intersection of PM and Account Management"

💻 August 21: Maria Marte - "Enterprise Process Management"

Mark Your Calendar:

📓 October 17: Annual Symposium held at Roanoke College - "Strategic Projects, Exceptional Outcomes"

🎉 December 18: Holiday Party at Fishburn Mansion

Monthly Connection Points:

Coffee Chats: First Tuesday of every month

💻Chapter Meetings: Third Thursday of every month (virtual, free for members)

Get Involved - Make Your Mark

NEW Mentor/Mentee Program Whether you're pursuing certifications, starting your career, or transitioning roles, our mentor/mentee program connects you with experienced professionals for meaningful career development. Apply now to be paired as either a mentor or mentee.

2026 Board Leadership Opportunities Ready to shape our chapter's future? We're seeking passionate members to join our 2026 board. Leadership roles offer professional development, networking expansion, and the chance to directly impact Southwest Virginia's PM community. Interested? Reach out to Vicki Kibbe vkibbe@pmi-swva.org to learn more.

Other Ways to Connect:

♦Attend monthly coffee chats (first Tuesday)

♦Join virtual chapter meetings (third Thursday)

♦Participate in our fall community service day (more info coming soon)

♦Sponsor or attend our October symposium

Annual Symposium: October 17th

"Strategic Projects, Exceptional Outcomes" - Our flagship event focusing on elevating PM from tactical to strategic value delivery. Registration is now open - save your spot! We're actively securing speakers and sponsors to make this premier regional gathering even more impactful.

Your Continued Voice

Your feedback drives our evolution and has directly shaped our programming topics and speaker selection. I encourage you not to leave your connection to just our chapter events—connect with each other beyond through LinkedIn, email, coffee chats, or lunch meetings to build strong relationships with your peer members. Together we can be better by leveraging the knowledge and lessons learned we have. Ready to take your next step? Contact us about mentoring, leadership opportunities, or upcoming events.

Warm regards,

Megan Adkins, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSPO
President, PMI Southwest Virginia Chapter

 

Thanks to our Chapter Sponsors

Thanks to our 2025 Symposium Sponsors

Membership Statistics

PMP Members

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This Year New Members

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PMI-ACP Members

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CAPM Members

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Total Members

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Members with No Certification

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PMI-RMP Members

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Student

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PfMP Members

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PMI-SP Members

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Member Recognition

Milestone members (anniversaries)

New credential holders (monthly)

New credential holders (yearly)

New members (monthly)

All members

Name

Year

5th Anniversary (12 Members)

2020
Remington Hinshaw12-07-2020
David Owen-OQuill12-02-2020
Vinoth Kumar Srinivasan11-09-2020
Eric Anderson09-16-2020
Justin Everage08-02-2020
Deanna Clark07-29-2020
Bernard Creasy06-03-2020
Corrine Woods05-27-2020
William Pulkowski03-26-2020
Scotty Young03-07-2020
Sandy Robbins02-10-2020
Nathan Jones01-25-2020

10th Anniversary (9 Members)

2015
Tom Bailey11-19-2015
Richard DeHart11-14-2015
Wendy Kane11-03-2015
Blake Hanbury11-02-2015
James Walker09-29-2015
Jackson Berry08-21-2015
Dennis Anders08-05-2015
Fran Getchell02-27-2015
Donald Pizzullo01-23-2015

15th Anniversary (7 Members)

2010
David Adams11-18-2010
Jacqueline Boaz09-30-2010
Shelly Wingfield09-27-2010
Marlene Wray09-06-2010
Rebecca Waterfield08-17-2010
Steve Shively05-17-2010
Melanie Sloan03-10-2010

20th Anniversary (11 Members)

2005
Mark Lukowski12-02-2005
Dirk Carvalho11-11-2005
Ralph Badinelli11-09-2005
Thomas Ruck09-30-2005
Brian Blackwell08-26-2005
Eric Rothwell08-24-2005
Juliana Fields08-15-2005
Russell Matney08-12-2005
William Coblentz08-08-2005
Robert Montgomery02-17-2005
Michael Womack01-07-2005

Name

Date

Certification

John Dester07-01-2025PMP

Name

Date

Certification

Abigail Duffield05-26-2025PMP
Amanda Bowen05-01-2025PMP
Angela Sanabria06-09-2025PMP
Brittany Caron06-18-2025PMP
Caoimhin Cahill-Saylor03-24-2025PMP
Elizabeth Ford02-21-2025PMP
Gillie Henriksen04-15-2025PMP
Ian Coffey05-21-2025PMP
Jennifer West05-30-2025PMP
Jesse Pope05-11-2025PMP
Jessica Degener06-10-2025PMP,CAPM
John Dester07-01-2025PMP
Joseph Arthur04-09-2025PMP
Katherine Saleeba03-02-2025PMP
Keisha Riley Lemons04-01-2025PMP
Kenneth Pfeifle01-24-2025PMP

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Name

Date

Paul Wach06-29-2025
Carolyn Rudisill06-25-2025
Craig Hopkins06-24-2025
Christopher Akers06-21-2025
Clara Ellis06-19-2025
Kala Hundley06-19-2025
Jamie Sumner06-17-2025
Irene Okioga06-13-2025

Name

Date

Paul Wach06-29-2025
Carolyn Rudisill06-25-2025
Craig Hopkins06-24-2025
Christopher Akers06-21-2025
Clara Ellis06-19-2025
Kala Hundley06-19-2025
Jamie Sumner06-17-2025
Irene Okioga06-13-2025
Christina Pendleton06-02-2025
Andrea Kennedy05-29-2025
Rebecca Dean05-29-2025
Kellen Larkin05-27-2025
Dr. Francis Douglas05-21-2025
Lillian Wendell05-21-2025
DAVID HAMILTON04-27-2025
Angela Sanabria04-25-2025
Matthew Clark04-23-2025
Joseph Ricketts04-22-2025
Okey Norcutt04-14-2025
Adam Craig04-01-2025
Camila Marina Da Silva Marques03-30-2025
Wayne Switzer03-26-2025
Brian Kay03-25-2025
John Netzel03-24-2025
Crystal Calton03-21-2025

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