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President's Message

July 2026  ·  PMI Metro St. Louis Chapter
PMI Metro St. Louis Chapter
 
 
Featured Event — FREE

New Member Connect & Volunteer Happy Hour

Tuesday, July 21  ·  5:30 – 7:00 PM  ·  Urban Chestnut

Join us for a relaxed, high-energy evening where new members, returning members, and chapter leaders come together to connect, learn, and explore how to get involved in PMIMSL's growing community. Whether you're curious about volunteer roles, interested in future leadership opportunities, or simply want to meet more members — this event is designed to help you plug in and feel at home.

AND IT'S FREE!!! 
Get Involved

Volunteer Opportunities — Help Guide Your Chapter Forward!

Did you know your chapter is 100% volunteer-run? In the past year we have tripled our program offerings! We need your help to keep building what you want to see. You earn 1 PDU per volunteer hour (up to 25 PDUs per cycle) in the 'Giving Back' category. It's a WIN/WIN!

Committee & Support Roles
Programs Committee
Work with a team to plan future events
Apply Now
Chapter Events Director
Board Director position to lead the Programs Committee
Apply Now
Nominating Committee
Work with applicants - no candidate recruiting required
Apply Now
Board Positions - Elections This Fall

For those who want to take a more active leadership role. Board roles include leadership training and recognition opportunities!

What's Coming Up

Upcoming Events

July 16
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Mike Duffy's Pub

Get ready for a wild night where the audience runs the agenda! A popcorn-stuffed toy circulates the room — whoever holds it gets 3 minutes to share a PM war story, lesson learned, brilliant hack, or a "you won't believe this" moment. Casual atmosphere, food, beverages, and crowdsourced PM wisdom. Don't miss the fun!

July 21
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Urban Chestnut

A relaxed evening at Urban Chestnut for new members, returning members, and chapter leaders to connect and explore how to get involved.

July 29
Noon - 1:00 PM
Virtual

Join Dr. Barcus C. Jackson for an informative lunch conversation on EQ and AI project leadership.

Aug 29
Full Day
McKnight / WashU

Our second PDD of 2026 at McKnight Center at WashU. Keynote speaker: Mei Lin — TEDx speaker, bestselling author of AI Project Power, Microsoft Copilot 365 MVP, and co-author of the PMI Standard for AI in Portfolio, Program, and Project Management.

Members $100  ·  Non-members $125  ·  Limited capacity — register soon!
 
Important Update
PMP Exam Changes - July 2026

The PMP® exam is changing in July 2026 to reflect the future of the profession, with a sharper focus on the skills and mindsets driving meaningful results in today's world.

If you are preparing now, schedule your exam before July 8 to take the current version. If you want to take the new exam, updated resources are now available.

Check PMI Exam Update Details
PMIMSL / SLU Student Club

Are you a student at SLU interested in Project Management? Join us to find out what the buzz is all about! Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Chapter Notices
 

New Event Check-In Process: PMIMSL is piloting QR code check-in at in-person events. When you register, you'll receive a confirmation email from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your QR code. Please bring it (printed or on your phone) to check in. We recommend adding This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to your safe senders list.

 

Keep Your PMI Profile Current: If your email has changed, log in to www.pmi.org, go to Dashboard and select Account to update. While you're there, consider enabling Auto Renew under Payment Methods so you never miss a renewal.

 
Community

Welcome New Members in June

Joaquin Alarcon, Christine Arendes, Mohammad Samiul Asraf, Olusegun Babalola, Christ Mane Belizaire, Lester Blankenship, Susanna Blankson, Derrick Branstetter, Margaret Chastain, Zoe Cooke, Erik Ellinger, Cynthia Guffey, James Henry, Angela Jones, Matthew Jones, Mackenzie King, Jackie Koerner, Craig Lauer, Souvik Paul, Alejandro Perez Flores, Nicole Scott, Bryan Sibley, Philip Smith, Sara Stenberg, Joseph Straus, Kevin Sullivan, Ericka Swift, Aaron Troll, Vignesh Venkatesan, Mustafa Walizada, Dexter Walker, Ethan Wright, Julie Zensen

New Certifications in June

PMP
Joaquin Alarcon, Mohammad Samiul Asraf, Olusegun Babalola, Lester Blankenship, Susanna Blankson, Kaitlin Campbell, Andrew Clark, Nicholas Cook, Corey Ellis, Kathryn Halteman, Sarah Irvin, Matthew Jones, Mackenzie King, Josna Lama, Carla Lively, Srarira Salmi, Jason Scoresby, Colby Stinebaugh, Jacob Thompson, Kyle Wagner, Ashley Walker, Cassandra Wasem
CAPM
Amra Handzic, Cortney Roberts
PfMP
Adam Schillinger

Milestone Anniversaries in June

20 Years Beth Ann Petti, Jan Walker
15 Years Kristina Johnson
10 Years Keith Boyer, Jeronica Jenkins, Greg Lovett, Nicole Mills, Lawrence Ekene Okwuashi, Matthew Willbrand
5 Years Jared Agee, Daniel Johnson, John Tobin
3 Years Saad Alhajeri, Gavin Galantowicz, Mike Howard, Lauren Pimmel, Neil Zambrzuski
1 Year Jeswin Allwin, Jim Bartlett, Ana Berrios, Valencia Blake, Mathew Brady, Karen Bristow, Pamela Catiller, Evan Cheatham, Collin Cissell, Benjamin Clewell, Christina Engelken, Tracey Feldhake, Yoany Finetti, Melanie Follen, Amra Handzic, Erik Helm, Tari Hess, Emily Lawson, Emily Martin, Sarah Moran, Heather Murch, Shawn Nickell, Onofrio Palazzolo, Chance Pogue, Marek Poplawski, Roald Punselie, Laura Robison, Quimeka Saunders, Charles Schmied, Robin Toney, Jamie Valdez, Sarah Verhulst, Clarence Williams
CONGRATULATIONS ALL!!!

We appreciate all 1,685 members and wish to take every opportunity to get to know you and learn how we can better serve you. Please reach out - you can contact us using the links on the Board of Directors page on our website.

Theresa Luebcke, PMP
President, PMI Metro St. Louis Chapter