Board Message - August 2025
Dear NCPMI Members,
Just as rivers enrich the ocean with nutrients and diversity, our Communities of Practice (CoPs) enrich the NCPMI Chapter with specialized knowledge, innovation, and vibrant community engagement.
Each CoP is a stream of passion and expertise—whether focused on Agile, Leadership, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Certifications or Careers. These communities offer:
Focused learning and skill-building
Networking with peers who share your interests
Opportunities to lead, contribute, and grow
Insights into emerging trends and best practices
We invite you to engage, step up and bring your ideas for new CoPs! Check Events calendar for upcoming CoP Events.
If you see a gap or have a vision for a new community, we want to hear from you. Your initiative could be the next vital stream that strengthens our Chapter.
Upcoming Highlights
NCPMI Annual Conference – August 25, 2025
Theme: “Innovate, Grow, Transform - Together we can”
Join us for a day of inspiration, learning, and connection while earning PDUs. Hear from industry leaders, engage in breakout sessions, and celebrate 40th Anniversary of NCPMI.
Date: August 25, 2025
Registration is open now! https://ncpmi.org/annual-conference-2025
Chapter Elections for 2026 NCPMI Board
Nominations are now closed.
Your vote matters! Help shape the future of NCPMI by participating in the upcoming elections. Voting details will be shared soon—stay tuned!
Let’s continue to grow together—one stream, one idea, one connection at a time.
Warm regards,
NCPMI Board of Directors
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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 resent 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 sough after among Project Management professionals. It is especially relevant in today's economic climate.
Membership Statistics
| Total Members | 4178 |
| New Members This Year | 601 |
| PMP® Members | 2794 |
| CAPM® Members | 129 |
| PgMP® Members | 9 |
| PMI-SP® Members | 5 |
| PMI-RMP® Members | 17 |
| PMI-ACP® Members | 147 |
| PfMP® Members | 6 |
| PMI-PBA® Members | 7 |
| Members with no Certification | 1269 |
| Breakdown by type | |
| Individual Members | 3982 |
| Student Members | 173 |
| Other Members | 23 |
Stay Informed
Members in Spotlight
- Bhagirath Reddy Venkamolla
- Antonette Kellett
- Daryl Purcell, PMP
- Shanell Wilkins
- L. Porchia
- Barbara Hart
- Dhirajsingh Rathore
- Motolani Adeola, PMP
- CALNECIA GREGG, PMP
- Jamar Branch
- Benjamin Wdowik
- Shaun Kestner, PMP
- Peyton Grissom
- George Rios, PMP
- Bijan Karshenas, CAPM
- Kyla Cragg
- Greg Ryan
- Michelle Aldrich
- Francine Kelly
- Marcus Henry
- Keith Mattison, PMP
- Dustin Gurrera, PMP
- Geoffrey Teza, PMP,CAPM
- Mario Vargas Soto, PMP
- Anthony Yushinsky, PMP
- Randall Brown
- Don Grimsley, PMP
- Darryl Bradley, PMP
- Jyia Angelic Lindsey, PMP
- Aaron Cook, PMP
- Heather Hille
- Mark Shaw
- Olivier Nkidiaka
- Karla Carter
- Lisa Buyaki, PMP
- Morgan Meadows Davis, PMP
- Cameron Peyton, PMP
- John Armstrong, PMP
- Caroline Veloso Karras, PMP
- Danielle Ferry
- Xibei Zhang, PMP
- Andrew Dotter
- Kathern Brooks, PMP
- Jason Erwin
- Ben Carroll, PMP
- Mark Dixon, PMP
- Anne Bari
- Bryan Taylor, PMP
- Arzum Rizzi
- Heather Hughes, PMP
- Christopher Mickle, PMP
- Joseph Antony Francis, PMP
- Terri Hefner West, PMP
- Nicole Wilson, PMP
- Archana Aida, PMP
- Charles Nielsen, PMP
- Joseph Franchina
- Stephen Hart, PMP
- Paul Castile, PMP
- Russell Raby, PMP
- Mary Anderson, PMP
- Marion Munn, PMP
- Pablo Carbajal
- Michael Frein, PMP
- Tiwanna Bazemore, PMP
- Pratima Virkar, PMP
- Kevin Howard, PMP
- Eugene Janes, PMP
- Tracy Denson, PMP
- Michael Schinsky
- Larry Snead, PMP
- Jerry Jordan
- Frank Follette, PMP
- Michael Bruno
- Samuel Fountain, PMP,CAPM
- Kevin McDonald
- Chris McMillan, PMP
- Bryan Taylor, PMP
- Peter James, PMP
- Lavanya Ranabothu, PMP
- Cheryl Raugh, PMP,PMI_ACP
- Yvan Delgado, PMP
- Keith Martin, PMP,PMI_ACP
- Shannon Lesane, PMP
- Doreen Loska, PMP
- Ricardo Trevino, PMP
- Jonathan Bitner, PMP
- Ralf Achtelstetter, PMP
- Scott Harris, PMP
- Azim Lakhani, PMP
- Lorraine K.B. Horgan, PMP
- Timothy Mongan, PMP
- Theresa Rappleye, PMP
- Samuel Hayes, PMP
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
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.
Earn PDUs by Volunteering
Volunteering Project Management Professional PDUs can be earned as part of Category E: Volunteer Service. Category E, along with Category D (Creating New Project Knowledge) and Category F (Working as a Professional in Project Management), comprise the Giving Back To The Profession Categories. You can earn PDUs in Category E (Volunteer Service) by providing volunteer, non-compensated project management, and many others.
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.
Our Partners and Sponsors
Sponsorship opportunities available, please reach out to president@ncpmi.org for more information.