Message from the President
Dear Members I am excited to announce that registration for PDD is now open. This year we are back with in person education day and symposium day. We have a great lineup of speakers, covering a wide range of topics, along with networking opportunities and vendor booths. Please check out the link below, and register soon to avail the early bird discount.
I also invite you to participate in the member survey to share your feedback.
The nominating committee is wrapping up the election slate for 2023 board positions, and I will share more details on it in our next newsletter. Thank you and be well !
Manish Kalra, MBA, PMP®, CSM, AHPP PMI MN President, CEO
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Summer Volunteer Event: St.Paul Saints Game July 29 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | CHS Fields
Volunteers are what make PMI-MN possible, and each summer we celebrate our volunteers' contributions! The St. Paul Saints Game Summer Volunteer Event is happening on Friday, July 29, 2022. The Saints Game is no charge to chapter volunteers, and they may bring guests for $10 per guest. Chapter members and their guests may also attend by paying $10 fee. The event will be held at CHS Field , and will include a picnic-style dinner, St. Paul Saints Baseball Game, and Fireworks after the game!
Board Member Spotlight | Mike Mohn, JD, PMP
 As a Marine Corps officer, Mike trained and supervised drill instructors before serving as a JAG attorney. After the Marines, he started, franchised, and successfully sold a research company. Various investment groups then hired Mike in a variety of leadership roles to help companies maximize growth and minimize obstacles. His experience includes working as a consultant to private equity firms, performing due diligence on potential acquisition targets. This unique background gives Mike rare insight on what practices can best help a business succeed.
Mike’s interest in project management started as project team leader for Sprint, onboarding 1200 national agents that brought in 11% of Sprint’s small business revenue that year. As Managing Partner for the Parkerhouse Advisors, Mike has completed over 70 projects in 30 different industries. His strengths include identifying gaps and creating project plans with actionable steps that ensure achievement of an organization’s strategic goals. He is an expert at uncovering knowledge and showing companies how to use what they have learned to successfully start and complete projects. As a current Director At Large for PMI-MN, Mike serves as the board liaison for the Professional Development committee. He has previously worked with PMI-MN’s Membership committee as Program Manager, serving as facilitator for New Member Orientation and Member Check-In events. Mike uses his unique background to further chapter goals and help deliver a rewarding experience to PMI-MN members.
New Members for the Month of June
| Carlos Alfonzo |
Molly Erickson |
Jennifer Milos |
Vinay Patibandla |
Yoga Prakasa |
Jon Seybold |
| Dunette Combs |
Jenna Greening |
Alexander Nguyen |
Jacob Pearlson |
Dan Schommer |
Daniel Sundberg |
| Kirsten Solonika |
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New PMP® Certifications for the Month of June
| Alexander Nguyen |
Meagan Ferrell |
Michael Stachel |
Keegan Jones |
Matthew Kuzma |
| Michael Tweiten |
Amudha Venugopalan |
Scott Wegler |
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Manish Kalra, PMP®
President, CEO - 2022
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Aaron Kielhack, PMP®, CSM®, MSPM
Director of Governance/Secretary |
Kimberly Berger, PMP®
Director of Finance |
Michael O'Connor, PhD
PMP®, PgMP®, IPMA-B, NPDP
President Elect, COO - 2022
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Brandon L. Guthman
Director at Large |
Ken Schacher, PMP®
Director at Large |
Ruth Birkholz, MMIS, PMP®, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CDPSE
Past President - 2021 |
Mike Mohn, PMP®
Director at Large |
Mohamed Diab, PMP®
Director at Large |
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