"Our first Professional Development Day of 2026 is just weeks away — don’t miss it!"

President’s Message — June

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

 
🚀
Professional Development Day — June
Project Management AI Strategy & Career Acceleration Forum
7 PDUs · Saturday, June 27 · McKnight Center at WashU

We are approaching our first Professional Development Day of 2026 — and you won’t want to miss it! Join us Saturday, June 27 at the McKnight Center at Washington University for a full day of career-forward learning and networking.

You’ll leave with a structured, actionable career acceleration plan; clarity on improving your professional positioning and market visibility; and the key skills required to stay competitive in an AI-enabled environment — all while earning 7 PDUs and enjoying lunch with fellow project professionals.

Early Bird Discount — Register by June 12!
Members: $130  •  Non-Members: $160
Space is limited — register before we fill to capacity!
REGISTER TODAY Watch the Preview
🙋
Get Involved — Volunteer
Help Guide Your Chapter Forward!
Earn up to 25 PDUs per cycle in the ‘Giving Back’ category

Did you know your chapter is 100% volunteer-run? In the past year we have tripled our program offerings — and we need your help to keep building what you want to see. Every volunteer hour earns 1 PDU. It’s a win-win.

Fall Board Elections — Apply Now

Board roles come with leadership training and additional reward opportunities!

⚠️
PMP® Exam Update
PMP Exam Updates Coming in July 2026!
Two paths. One key date. Know yours.

The PMP® exam is evolving to reflect the future of the profession — with a sharper focus on the skills and mindsets driving meaningful results in today’s world.

Testing Under Current Exam?

Schedule your exam before July 8, 2026.

Preparing for the New Exam?

Updated resources available starting April 14, 2026.


Read the Official PMI Update
📣
Chapter Updates
A Few More Things
SLU Student Club

Are you a student at SLU interested in Project Management? Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information on joining the PMIMSL/SLU Student Club!

New QR Check-In at In-Person Events

PMIMSL is piloting a new check-in process. When you register, look for an email from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. containing your QR code. Bring it printed or on your phone — no sign-in sheet needed. Please add 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

Has your email changed? Log in at PMI.org — Dashboard — Account to update your information. While you’re there, consider enabling Auto Renew under Payment Methods.

Chapter Website

Check pmimsl.org for updates to all current and future events!

🎉
Welcome & Congratulations!
New Members, Certifications & Milestones

Welcome — New Members in May

Adelaide Acquah, Mobashir Ahmed, Khalid Alziout, Britt Bauer, Ashley Becker, James Buckley, Andrew Carberry, James Crissup, Kristie Crowe, Michael Cunningham, Scott England, Sarah Irvin, Janine Jones, Jennefer Jones, Rebecca Kalhorn, Emily Kallbrier, Morgan LaLonde, Anthony Laws, Jason Linder, Carla Lively, Anuradha Madane, Jason Martz, Arun Nataraj Murugan, Randal Nelson, Kasey Rewolinski, Cortney Roberts, Thomas Roth, Jason Scoresby, Laura Sei, David Sherrill Jr, Kera Taylor, Robert Turley, Corey Woodruff

New Certifications in May

PMP

Behanzin Austell, Aaron Bell, Michelle Cooley, Kristie Crowe, Tammy Fritsch, Alyse Garbisch, Jeffrey Gillette, Nay’Chelle Harris, DeMario Hilliard, Morgan LaLonde, Anthony Laws, Caleb Linton, Stephaine Lyles, Jason Martz, Cassie O’Brien, Tynan Oneil, Samuel Skaggs, Natalie Smith, Aaron Vorpagel, Tiffany Whitehead, Erin Wright, Pesseglou Yoma

CAPM

Austin Jeffreys

PfMP

Michael Loyd

PMI-PMOC-P

Michael Simelton

Milestone Anniversaries — June

20-yearChristopher Roby, Farrukh Syed
15-yearDave Pull
10-yearAngelia Day, Mary Alice Gallagher, Gwendolyn Glovers, Glenn Jacquot, Victoria Loucks, Brian Maves, Paul Mizwicki, George Schubert, Tamela Simmons, Brad Thames, Laurie Wagner
5-yearCami Mercado, Dianne Ohlms, Dawn Sheridan, Derek Strauser
3-yearJessica Anderson, Adam Bova, Debra Daniels-Ellis, NaTivia Esson, Stephanie Klimczak, James Linn, Alexander Monroe, David Piant, Kat Riddler, Julia Suhre
1-yearBrandon Andrews, Blessing Anoka, Gregory Auerbach, Behanzin Austell, Juan Luis Barron Najar, Samantha Brusati, Mark Cange, Lauren Curran, Christian Fowler, Tanisha Grant, Korey Harvey, James Hildreth, Morgan Himenez, Julie Jeter, Rob Johnson, Kellylee Killian, Stephanie Koerber, Jonathan Kovack, Madison Kukic, Rahul Manda, Jace McGuire, Michelle Monaco, Rebecca Napier, Tynan Oneil, Monique Royal-Tucker, Denver Seay, Tracy Sell, Paul Simmons, Danielle Sitton, Regina Slaughter, John Stefanyak, Jacob Thompson, Patrick Versteeg, Jessie Walter, Cassandra Wasem, Ceyona Wolfinbarger

CONGRATULATIONS ALL!!!

1,685 Members

We appreciate each one of you and want to take every opportunity to get to know you and learn how we can better serve you. Please reach out anytime via the Board of Directors page.

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