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PMI Memphis Chapter Meeting & Veteran Appreciation w/ Retired Colonel Ardis Porter

Nov 5, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$30.00

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PMI Memphis Veterans Day Observance

Honoring Those Who Served

PMI Memphis proudly hosts its inaugural Veterans Day Observance — a mission of gratitude and recognition for the men and women who have served our nation.

Leading the charge is Earnest Evans, MPA, PMP, PMI-CP, our Director of Military and Construction Programs and PMI Military Champion.

Earnest will guide a dynamic program featuring military veterans sharing their stories, leadership lessons, and project management insights.

Together, they’ll explore how military discipline, teamwork, and mission focus translate into effective project leadership.

The evening will also highlight career transition opportunities and partnerships with organizations like NextOp, which help Veterans apply their skills beyond active duty.

The program includes chapter updates, networking, and community highlights.

Dinner is served at 1800 hours (6pm)— a hot meal worthy of the mission.

Veterans: Use the promo code VETERAN for complimentary registration.

COL (R) Ardis Porter  
A retired U.S. Army officer with 30+ years of leadership and HR experience, now serving as Program Manager for Agricenter International’s VETSA Program, helping Veterans and Service Members transition into agricultural careers and education.

Erica Shaw 
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran with 25+ years of leadership experience across government, higher education, and nonprofit sectors. Erica serves as Regional Manager with NextOp, helping Veterans translate military skills into successful project management careers.

Earnest Evans, MPA, PMP, PMI-CP
Director of Military and Construction Programs with PMI Memphis, and PMI Military Champion. Earnest brings over 40 years of military and DoD experience in project, construction, and logistics management — combining defense expertise with the discipline and precision of project leadership.


Partnering with NextOp
https://nextopvets.org/
NextOp helps service members and veterans turn military experience into civilian success. Through one-on-one career coordination, they connect veterans with employers who value leadership, discipline, and the ability to manage complex missions—skills that align naturally with project management.

Key takeaways highlighted during the presentation:

  • Orientation of Veterans Day and why it’s important
  • Recognition of military service and transferrable skills
  • Transition assistance and opportunities for veterans in project management

Catering Provided by J. Bernard Catering

PDUs:
Attendees Receive 2 Ways Of Working PDUs (all credentials): 2.00

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  • Date: Nov 5, 2025
  • Time:
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Cost: $30.00
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