Happy New Year! As we step into 2026, my heart is full. I’m incredibly proud of everything we accomplished together in 2025, and I’m genuinely excited for the possibilities waiting for us in the year ahead. With a new board in place, we’re welcoming fresh perspectives, new energy, and the powerful strength that comes from diverse voices and leadership styles.
I want to express my deep gratitude to those who served in 2025. Your dedication, your time, and your belief in our mission shaped our success in ways that will carry forward for years to come.
This year, we are embracing a spirit of MORE—more value for your membership, more pathways to success, more communication, and more opportunities to grow and connect.
At the Global PMI Summit in November, we were given a call to action that resonated deeply with me: Maximize Project Success to Elevate Our World. It’s a challenge, an invitation, and a reminder of the impact we can make when we work with purpose.
As we build our 2026 Annual Strategic Plan, we will focus on three pillars of value:
1. Highlighting the New Membership Model (NMM) and the full range of tools and resources available to you through Global PMI
2. Creating meaningful opportunities for engagement—through education, networking, and volunteerism
3. Strengthening communication so you can stay informed and connected through our social media, website, and Newsletter
We are fortunate to have a remarkable team—new board members, returning leaders, and dedicated volunteers—each committed to giving you an outstanding experience. If you have ideas, hopes, or suggestions for how we can serve you better, please share them with any member of our team. Your voice truly matters.
I look forward to seeing you at our new Chapter Meeting and beginning this next chapter together.
May this new year bring you joy, peace, and success in every part of your life.
Stefanie A. Schwegman
President & CEO
PMI Memphis
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🌟 GROWTH HIGHLIGHT 🌟 2% Increase in Member Count!
December 2025: 738 Members November 2025: 723 Members
That’s +16 new members! Welcome aboard! 👏
============================================================ 🥳 WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS! 🥳 ============================================================
• Breana Miller (Shelby County Government) • Bianca Kirby • Rudra Roy (Jabil Circuit) • Mrs. Crystal L Gradom (United States Navy) • Ms. Lori LaJuan Miller (Memphis Light Gas and Water Division) • Dexter Anthony Suarez (Johnson Controls) • George Taku • Vanessa Smith Torres • Antonio Seals Jr. • Junell Tarnece Jones (UnitedHealth Group) • Clarence Terry • Alexis Mitchell • Tajma Hubijer-Torres • Shelley Hand (Stafford Consulting Company Inc.) • Lauren Korleski (Amazon) • Charles Rasco (FedEx)
Thank you for joining our chapter — we’re excited to have you!
============================================================ 🏆 CONGRATULATIONS ON NEW CERTIFICATIONS! 🏆 ============================================================
(November & December 2025)
• Jalen Michele Douglas – PMP (November) • Nansa Catchings – PMP (November) • Virginia Paola Carneiro – PMP (November) • Verlesha Lynn Wilson – CAPM (November) • Gregory William Cottrell – PMP (November) • ANGELA S AUSTIN – PMP (December) • Kereikhan Bakhytkhanuly – PMP (December) • Charles Rasco – CAPM (December) • Subba Rayudu Kumpatla – CPMAI (December)
Amazing achievements — your hard work is paying off! 🎯
============================================================ 🎂 MEMBERSHIP ANNIVERSARIES — THANK YOU! 🎂 ============================================================
👏 1-Year Anniversaries 👏 • Stephen Anderson • Kevin Smith • Lonnie Parker III • Mr. Alexander Sasfras • D S • Walter Eugene Brown Jr • Michael Scott Whitcomb • Sabrina Parker • Lilliemarie Melody Playford • Amanda Gutierrez • Cynthia Dolores Cline • Ashley Washington • Dan Bully II • Devyani Sahni • Jeffery W Valencia
👏 3-Year Anniversaries 👏 • Latrivia Welch • Ms. Kathy McGee • Alice Postell • Linda Delaney • Timothy Ron Coley, II
👏 5-Year Anniversaries 👏 • Mr. Donald E. Murphy • Mrs. Courtney Mays • Dr. Solomon Akinduro, Ph.D. • Teresa Thompson
🌟 20-Year Anniversary 🌟 • Mr. David Delgado Hernandez
Your continued dedication strengthens our chapter — thank you!
============================================================ We’re growing stronger together! Stay tuned for upcoming events and opportunities. ============================================================
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📅January 2026 PMI Memphis Chapter Meeting
Start the new year with PMI Memphis as we kick off 2026 with fresh insights, exciting updates, and a renewed commitment to supporting project professionals across the Mid-South. Our January meeting will introduce the 2026 Board of Directors, highlight our strategic priorities for the year, and feature a presentation by Dr. Marie Feagins exploring how leaders translate bold vision into actionable strategy all while navigating complexity, sustainability, and change.
This engaging session will resonate with project managers across industries who are responsible for turning ideas into results and leading through uncertainty.
You don’t want to miss this inspiring and impactful start to the new year with PMI Memphis.
👥Presenter: Dr. Marie Feagins
Dr. Marie Feagins is a nationally recognized public-sector leader with more than 20 years of executive experience spanning education, business, and community leadership. She most recently served as Superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, the largest school district in Tennessee, where she led large-scale transformation efforts focused on student outcomes, operational effectiveness, and organizational accountability.
Dr. Feagins is known for her ability to lead through complexity, align diverse stakeholders, and turn bold vision into measurable results. Her leadership has earned national recognition, including honors from Success Magazine, Memphis Business Journal, and other organizations highlighting women and leaders of influence.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from The University of Alabama, a master’s degree in Counseling from The University of West Alabama, and a doctorate from Samford University, along with executive finance certification from Georgetown University.
PDUs:
Attendees Receive 2 Business Acumen PDUs (all credentials): 2.00
🍽️ Catering Provided By: Trap Fusion
🎁 Giveaways • 🤝 Networking • 📦 Project Insights
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and gain valuable insights at this month’s chapter event.
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Click Here: PMI Memphis Calendar to access our Training for January 2026
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Hey PMI Memphis!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who stepped up during the holiday season to support the FedExFamilyHouse! Your generosity truly made a real difference for families facing challenging times. From the wonderful toys donated for Santa’s Village to the essential pantry items and Amazon wish list contributions — every gift helped bring joy, comfort, and a sense of normalcy to parents and children staying at the House. 💜
Special shout-out to our very own Santa Dustin from PMI Memphis, who delivered your donations!
The team at FedExFamilyHouse expressed their deep gratitude for our chapter’s support, and it’s moments like these that show the powerful impact we can have when we come together as a community.
While the holidays are now behind us, the needs at FedExFamilyHouse continue all year long. If you’re inspired to keep the giving going, here are easy ways to help anytime:
• Donate most-needed items (new-in-package, individually sized): – Single-serve cereal boxes – Oatmeal packets – Pudding cups – Applesauce cups – Capri Sun pouches – Toys for all ages
• Ship or drop off directly to: FedExFamilyHouse 918 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38104
Learn more at fedexfamilyhouse.org
Let’s carry that holiday spirit forward and keep making Memphis stronger in 2026 — one act of kindness at a time!
Warm regards,
Gus Rocha VP of Publications PMI Memphis Chapter
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Dear PMI Memphis Members,
Happy New Year! On behalf of the PMI Memphis Chapter, thank you for your continued membership, engagement, and support. Your participation is what truly makes our chapter thrive!
As we kick off 2026, we’re full of excitement for the months ahead:
• Fresh leadership bringing new ideas and energy to the board • Enhanced resources and support from PMI Global • A strong commitment to delivering even greater value to every member
We’re also working behind the scenes to improve your newsletter experience. You’ll soon notice some positive updates — we’re exploring new formats and tools from PMI Global to make it more engaging, informative, and easier to read. Stay tuned for those enhancements!
Here’s to a successful and connected start to the year. We look forward to seeing many of you at upcoming chapter events!
Warm regards,
Gus Rocha VP of Publications PMI Memphis Chapter
gus@901pmi.org
Connect with Gus on LinkedIn
Together, we’re building an even stronger chapter in 2026!
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Dear PMI Memphis Members,
Happy New Year! As we embark on 2026, we—your chapter sponsors—want to extend our warmest welcome and heartfelt thanks for your continued dedication to the project management profession and to the PMI Memphis Chapter.
Your passion, expertise, and active involvement make this chapter a vibrant community of leaders, innovators, and collaborators. We are proud to support you and excited to see the impactful projects and professional growth that this new year will bring.
In 2026, we remain committed to providing valuable resources, insights, and opportunities that help you advance your careers and deliver even greater project success. Together, we’ll continue to elevate our profession and strengthen the Memphis project management community.
Here’s to a year filled with new achievements, meaningful connections, and continued success!
Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey.
Warm regards,
Our Valued PMI Memphis Chapter Sponsors
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