Below is a message from the 2019 PMI South Alabama Chapter President, Paula Hills.

Chapter Members,

As 2019 ends and 2020 begins, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on our chapter's progress and say what a rewarding year it has been to serve as your 2019 president. 

Our chapter remains a small chapter with many more potential growth opportunities.  As you undoubtedly have heard, 2019 provided us with an increase in chapter membership and participation.  We were able to host nine PDU dinner events, three PDU networking events, and one 9 PDU seminar this year.  Additionally, we were able to support several Global PMI sponsored Programs (e.g. Military Outreach Program) and establish our PMI DA Champions – Disciplined Agile (DA) program) - more to come on these programs in the new year.  What a success the support of our chapter volunteers has brought us!

As we begin the new year please look to our new board for strong leadership and another events filled year.

Your 2020 Board

President - John Dennett

President Elect - Jeremy Bradford

Past President - Paula Hills

Director of Governance - Angela Stewart Jackson

Director of Finance - Jon Crilly

Director at Large for Marketing - Pat Klingler

Director at Large for Membership - Kim Ivey

Director at Large for Programs and Educational Development - David Hardgrave

VP Sponsors - Joe Terranova

VP Outreach - KC Brooks (MGM) 

VP Outreach - William Kagawa (Wire Grass)

VP Programs - Joe Terranova

We, your chapter board, stand ready to respond to your questions, concerns, suggestions, and needs.  As we build on the success of 2019, we ask your help in any form or fashion you provide, whether it be in attending chapter events, volunteering to help the chapter, or just offering suggestions.

Happy Holidays

Paula Hills

South Alabama Chapter President - 2019.

Topic: "Am I right,  Or Are you wrong?"

Dinner Meeting Speaker for January 9, 2020 is Ms. Ellen Hill, B.S., M.S, PMP.

Ms. Hill is Managing Partner of E&J Consultants, LLC. She provides consulting services for large Department of Defense (DoD) Information Technology (IT) businesses like SAIC, as well as small businesses already in, or wishing to enter, the DoD IT space.

Ms. Hill has an Associate Degree in Computer Science, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business, and a Master of Science Degree in Counseling and Human Development from Troy University Montgomery. Her credentials include Project Management Professional (PMP) certification acquired in April 2007.

Prior to owning her own business, Ms. Hill was Vice President at THE CENTECH GROUP, Inc. (CENTECH) where she was responsible for over 1,200 task orders awarded on the NETCENTS and NETCENTS 2 Air Force contract vehicles. These contracts were worldwide (including war zones), and her portfolio exceeded $1B. She completed 30 years of civil service within the DoD; 15 of those years were in the IT field at Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex AL. Her last assignment at Gunter was Director of Quality Management where she was instrumental in leading the Headquarters Standard Systems Group (HQ SSG) to Capability Maturity Model Level 3. This led to her receiving the “HQ SSG Hall of Fame Award” granted to one retiree per year.

Ms. Hill is currently enjoying her “mostly retired” status while traveling worldwide with her husband Jim Tindell, co-founder of E&J Consultants, former President of CENTECH, and retired Air Force Officer. They also spend time visiting their four children and 12 grandchildren, since none live in Alabama.

MEETING SCHEDULE:

5:30 – 5:44 Registration / Networking
5:44 – 5:45 Invocation
5:45 – 6:15 Dinner and Professional Contact / Networking / Information Exchange
6:15 – 6:20 Announcements
6:20 – 6:30 Break
6:30 – 7:30 Program

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 LOCATION: RSA Plaza, Montgomery, AL. Enter parking deck at 777 Adams Avenue. (click here for a map)

 DATE & TIME: 2nd Thursday of each month (except December; no meeting)   From  5:30 pm until 7:30 pm

Click here for our listing of upcoming meetings

The Project Management Institute (PMI) South Alabama Chapter is looking for volunteers who want to help lead a dynamic and growing organization. Please consider this great opportunity to offer your leadership expertise and ideas to the organization.

Project Management Institute (PMI) South Alabama Chapter offers a number of different opportunities to give back and make a lasting difference for the volunteer, South Alabama Chapter and professional project management community.   Make your mark on the South Alabama Chapter, the profession, and our local community by volunteering.

Get Involved.  Volunteering is an excellent way to build your professional network, increase your skills and develop as a leader. These opportunities are open and encouraged for every chapter member.

Earn PDUs.  If you hold a PMI credential, then your volunteer activities can earn Professional Development Units to help you meet your continuing certification requirements.

We need you!

Current South Alabama Chapter Openings & Opportunities

Most volunteer activities require less than a 5-hour per month committment.

 PRIORITY TO FILL AT THIS TIME: Social Media & Website volunteers