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Welcome to the PMI Southwest Virginia Chapter We are a group of high impact community leaders, here to empower professionally diverse members to evolve in their project management careers through professional development and networking opportunities, and we can’t do it without you. Our members make a difference!

Message from Our President

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Jan 2023

Dear Members and Partners of PMI Southwest Virginia Chapter,

The PMI Southwest Virginia (PMISWVA) Chapter is excited to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2023.

Over the past two decades, we have organized numerous workshops, symposiums, volunteering opportunities, and networking events to help our members grow and succeed in their careers.

Reaching this significant milestone is a testament to the contributions of all individuals who have supported our organization. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who has contributed to our success.

I would like to thank our active members for their dedication to personal and professional growth. Your participation in our professional development events is what drives our organization forward and helps us achieve our mission of fostering a community of Project Management excellence in Southwest Virginia.

I would also like to thank our partner organizations and employers in the region for their support. Your commitment to advancing a professional workforce has helped us make a positive impact on the economic development of Southwest Virginia, and we look forward to continuing to work together in the future.

Finally, I would like to thank our dedicated group of PMISWVA volunteers who have worked tirelessly to provide the highest level of support for our members. Your time and effort are greatly appreciated, and your dedication and enthusiasm have helped us become the organization we are today.

2023 is a year to celebrate, and we have already developed an exciting work plan full of professional growth opportunities. We are excited to share this journey with you. As we look towards the future, we are confident that the PMI Southwest Virginia Chapter will continue to thrive and make a difference in our community. Thank you for being a part of this journey, and to another 20 years of success.

Sincerely,

Iliana Sepulveda, PMP

President

president@pmi-swva.org

Thanks to our 2023 Symposium Sponsors

Membership Statistics

PMP Members

0

This Year New Members

0

PMI-ACP Members

0

CAPM Members

0

Total Members

0

Members with No Certification

0

Student

0

PMI-SP Members

0

PgMP Members

0

Member Recognition

Milestone members (anniversaries)

New credential holders (monthly)

New credential holders (yearly)

New members (monthly)

All members

Name

Year

5th Anniversary (24 Members)

2018
Angelitte Cochran12-04-2018
Kathy Smith11-11-2018
Randy Jackson11-02-2018
Jennifer West10-16-2018
Cheryl Giggetts10-12-2018
Megan Adkins10-01-2018
Neal Nida09-29-2018
Walker Taylor09-21-2018
Stacy Dees09-14-2018
Ryan Webb08-29-2018
Rodmon Kliewer08-13-2018
Shannon Hodous07-30-2018
Catherine Andrews07-16-2018
Barry Collier07-05-2018
Lisa Murray05-24-2018
Charles Brown05-02-2018
Lynda Ahles04-20-2018
Dreama Lutz04-19-2018
Ronald James03-05-2018
John Shively02-17-2018
Sharon Woodford01-30-2018
Jeremy Bailey01-26-2018
Kirk Krantz01-05-2018
Richard Friesen01-03-2018

10th Anniversary (11 Members)

2013
Chris Thompson12-23-2013
Mitzi Steele12-06-2013
Brian Broniak11-05-2013
Crystal Reynolds11-01-2013
Michael Parrish10-22-2013
Mary Catherine Carrington10-11-2013
Jennifer Dodde06-24-2013
David Duby06-18-2013
Lori Teubert04-09-2013
Jeffrey Karr03-05-2013
Rob Erdman02-01-2013

15th Anniversary (5 Members)

2008
Christopher Riha12-01-2008
Scott McLaughlin11-20-2008
Archie Pugh09-12-2008
Earl Lemon04-21-2008
Susan Bradd01-25-2008

20th Anniversary (4 Members)

2003
Debra Jones12-21-2003
John Griffith12-11-2003
Darryl Agee09-09-2003
Robert McAden04-02-2003

Name

Date

Certification

Name

Date

Certification

Angelitte Cochran04-24-2023PMP
Caleb Sly07-13-2023PMP
Candy Campbell-Pritt04-20-2023PMP
Cheryl Kennedy01-20-2023PMP
Crystal Hall04-17-2023PMP
Elizabeth White06-09-2023PMP
Elvir Sabanovic06-12-2023PMP
Heather Carter05-19-2023PMP
Hope Lester02-03-2023PMP
Jeff Rugel07-11-2023PMP
Jessica Fleming01-28-2023PMP
Kelly Stulce02-25-2023PMP
Patrick Raring02-05-2023PMP
Rafael Dall Oglio04-22-2023PMP
Robert Towle08-12-2023PMP
Shepard Hudson06-13-2023PMP
Sue Teel06-22-2023PMP
Sunshine Richards02-09-2023PMP
Valerie Hughes02-09-2023PMP
Vu Nguyen08-17-2023PMP

Name

Date

Lance Cardelino09-29-2023
Sara Eaton-McDaniel09-29-2023
Elvir Sabanovic09-28-2023
Maria Stone09-26-2023
Crystal Betteridge09-22-2023
Elizabeth Mercogliano09-19-2023
LaTonya White09-18-2023
sandhya mohan09-14-2023
Brittani Barrows09-08-2023

Name

Date

Lance Cardelino09-29-2023
Sara Eaton-McDaniel09-29-2023
Elvir Sabanovic09-28-2023
Maria Stone09-26-2023
Crystal Betteridge09-22-2023
Elizabeth Mercogliano09-19-2023
LaTonya White09-18-2023
sandhya mohan09-14-2023
Brittani Barrows09-08-2023
Eric Lessels08-25-2023
Susan Williamson08-24-2023
Jeff Rugel08-23-2023
Sable White08-20-2023
Maurice Hagar08-14-2023
Elora Ponter08-03-2023
Sharonda Edwards07-26-2023
Vu Nguyen07-25-2023
James Fechter07-24-2023
Vigo Fox07-21-2023
Matthew Johnson07-16-2023
Robert Schulte07-08-2023
Rachael Lee06-23-2023
Sky Van Dyke06-21-2023
Deanna Felton06-12-2023
Anna Inman06-11-2023

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