Introduction

The following positions on the PMI Syracuse Chapter Board of Directors are up for election this year. We encourage members to consider running for a position on the board.

Nominations are open now and will close on June 4. If you are interested in running or would like to nominate someone, please send the name(s) to Ken McVearry at kmcvearry@gmail.com.

Elections will be held at the chapter meeting on June X.

Open Positions

Chapter President
Term: July 2026 – June 2028

The President shall act in the capacity as the chief executive officer of the Chapter and of the Board, and shall perform such duties as are customary for presiding officers, including making all required appointments with the approval of Board of Directors.  The President shall preside at all meetings, direct activities, delegate tasks and appoint resources to the controlling body of the Chapter.  As the chief executive, the President shall be the chief liaison with members of PMI at large and will ensure that the Chapter, its activities, charter and mission meet the objectives of the Chapter membership and shall ensure conformance and compliance with the charter, policies and guidelines set forth by PMI.

Director of Certification
Term: July 2026 – June 2028

The Director of Certification shall have the responsibility to develop and coordinate educational activities for certification of Chapter members with PMI.  The Director of Certification shall act under the direction and supervision of the Chapter President and shall perform duties and exercise authority consistent with the Bylaws.  Duties shall include the planning and coordinating certification workshops; acting as an advisor to the Director of Professional Development on any training issues that might impact professional development; fostering and encouraging all certified professionals to pursue continuous recertification; providing guidance to Chapter PMP’s on methods and local opportunities to earn PDUs for re-certification; and acting as a primary liaison with PMI on issues concerning training curriculum, standards and accreditation and the content and use of training materials relevant for study to gain certification.  In general, this board position shall act as the planning and execution resource for all PMI International certification and re-certification activities under the direction and approval of the Chapter Board of Directors.

Director of Communications
Term: July 2026 – June 2028

The Director of Communications shall have the responsibility to plan, execute, monitor and control, maintain and execute communication activities with all Chapter stakeholders.  This will include, but not be limited to, performing activities to acquire information from both internal and external sources on issues and activities that need to be communicated to the membership concerning the Chapter.  Duties including acquiring, writing, reviewing, publishing and disseminating information through media methods developed and maintained by the Chapter under the direction and approval of the Board of Directors.

Director of Corporate Relations
Term: July 2026 – June 2028

The Director of Corporate Relations shall have the responsibility to serve as a primary interface to the corporate and educational community within the jurisdiction of the Chapter.  The Director of Corporate Relations shall act under the direction and supervision of the Chapter President and shall perform duties and exercise authority consistent with the Chapter Bylaws.  Duties shall include but not be limited to identifying and promoting the benefits of the Chapter to corporate and educational institutions; collaborating with universities, other educational institutions, and corporate entities to encourage membership in the Chapter; and generating revenue for the Chapter by soliciting corporate and educational sponsorships.  In general, this position has the responsibility for actively developing awareness and partnership with the Chapter for the improvement of the local Chapter and project management as a professional discipline.

Director of Professional Development
Term: July 2026 – June 2028

The Director of Corporate Relations shall have the responsibility to serve as a primary interface to the corporate and educational community within the jurisdiction of the Chapter.  The Director of Corporate Relations shall act under the direction and supervision of the Chapter President and shall perform duties and exercise authority consistent with the Chapter Bylaws.  Duties shall include but not be limited to identifying and promoting the benefits of the Chapter to corporate and educational institutions; collaborating with universities, other educational institutions, and corporate entities to encourage membership in the Chapter; and generating revenue for the Chapter by soliciting corporate and educational sponsorships.  In general, this position has the responsibility for actively developing awareness and partnership with the Chapter for the improvement of the local Chapter and project management as a professional discipline.