Announcements

Message from the President December 4, 2019

Dear PMI North Alabama Chapter Members,

Holiday Greetings!

On behalf of PMI-NAC and the Board of Directors, I’d like to wish each of you a wonderful holiday season as we wrap up 2019! It’s been an incredible year for our Chapter and I am so thankful for the overwhelming support from our members and especially those who have volunteered! We’ve made a positive impact in the community through professional PM contributions and community service events. I couldn’t be prouder of our Team and cannot wait to see what we will collectively accomplish in 2020.

A very special thank you to the Chapter Members and their families who supported the Manna House community service event in November. We had over 30 participants show up and I was amazed at the work we accomplished that evening! It was a moving event for all of us and the Manna House was so appreciative of the help. Together we helped feed hundreds of local residents and simultaneously assisted their staff in organizing a mountain of goods in their warehouse. PMI-NAC intends to make this an annual event; I look forward to next year’s opportunity to serve families during the holiday season – and I hope to see all of you there!

The Board of Director elections have concluded. Thank you for participating in solidifying our future leaders! Please join me in congratulating the following Board Members for 2020:

Beau Bowden - President Elect

Joe Paschall - VP of Programs

Kylan Laxson - VP of Communications

Rich Ayres - VP of Volunteers

Emma Thomas - VP of Administration

This is likely my last announcement as the PMI-NAC President. We’ve had one heck of a year! I sincerely appreciate your contributions. The current Board of Directors accomplished more than I ever thought possible and we’re on track to provide improved professional PM development, greater networking opportunities, and meaningful community service events for our members in 2020.

I cannot begin to describe the dedication, hard work and professionalism I witnessed within our Board of Directors. Thank you SO much for supporting the Chapter and for helping me to carve out a vision for the next five years! You should be very proud of what you’ve accomplished in 2019. I am humbled by your collective support and am a better person today thanks to your combined intuition, loyalty, friendship and professional insight. It’s been my honor to serve alongside each and every one of you! I wish you and your families the very best life has to offer!

I have truly been blessed to serve you, our members! I’ll remain gainfully employed with PMI-NAC in 2020 as the Past President and will remain a voting member of our Board of Directors. I am anxious to see what we accomplish in 2020 under the leadership of our new President, Stacey Kelley. If there is ever anything I can do for you, don’t hesitate to reach out to me!

Happy Holidays,

Ron Upton