NOMINEE(S) FOR PRESIDENT:
Ed Harkins, PMP
PMI Experience/Qualifications:
Ed has been a member of the PMI and the Space Coast, FL Chapter since 2005 and received his PMP certification in 2006. In 2007, Ed served on the Space Coast, FL Chapter Board as the VP for Administration. In 2008, Ed served as President of the Chapter.
Personal Experience/Qualifications:
Ed is a Senior Program Manager with General Dynamics whose business focus is in the area of Modeling, Simulation and Training, as well as systems/software engineering for large-scale research and development programs. He has served in a program management capacity with General Dynamics for over 11 years. In this role, he has maintained responsibility, accountability, and authority for leadership, customer satisfaction, overall performance, schedule, and profit/loss for several training programs and products throughout their entire life cycle. Currently, Ed is managing product development and strategic definition for Marine Corps advanced training and simulation programs.
Ed is recognized throughout the company for developing strong cross-functional teams; he has established working environments that foster professional growth for team members as well as positive relationships with customers, government agencies, and suppliers. Additionally, he has been a key participant for defining software and systems engineering processes and plans, implementing Earned Value Management Systems, and applying CMMI and ISO standards. Prior to joining General Dynamics, Ed worked as a Systems Engineer for both Grumman and ENSCO primarily supporting NASA and the USAF Eastern Range.
Education:
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, B.S., Electrical Engineering
• Florida Institute of Technology, M.S., Space Systems
• University of Central Florida, Master of Business Administration
• Multiple Company/Professional Development Courses in the areas of Project Management, Earned Value Management, Financial Management, and Business Development
Personal statement:
If afforded the opportunity to continue to serve as the President of the PMI Space Coast Chapter Board, I will remain committed to supporting the Space Coast Chapter vision to be recognized by local industry leaders, community leaders, and other organizations as the premier chapter for personal and professional development in project management.
NOMINEE FOR VP OF MEMBERSHIP
And
NOMINEE FOR CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER:
Jason O. Breitfeller, ABD, MBA, PMP – President, BrietIdeas Inc.
Jason has served on the Board of the Space Coast PMI Chapter for the last three years as the Vice President of Membership. When Jason started his tenure as the VP of Membership, the Chapter had 145 members (January 9, 2006). As of November 2008, the membership of the chapter currently stands at 276 members. The chapter size has almost doubled during the timeframe that Jason has been the VP of Membership.
Jason Breitfeller is President and Owner of BreitIdeas Inc., a business management consulting firm focused on implementing proven solutions for complex, program management challenges. In addition to Jason’s consulting business, he is a professor in the graduate program at Webster University’s College of Business and Technology where he teaches Strategy, Pricing and Operations/Project Management. Jason is also a Senior Instructional Specialist for Velociteach, a PMI Registered Education Provider for Project Management Training. Prior to founding BreitIdeas, Jason functioned in the Aerospace and Defense industry holding various business management and program management positions with Northrop Grumman and L-3 Communications. Jason has advanced knowledge and understanding of several government organizations, including the Department of Defense, Department of Transportation and the Department of Homeland Security, through his experience in managing an advanced development engineering group responsible for creating innovative solutions for the U.S. government.
Jason holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Oglethorpe University, a M.B.A. from Webster University, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Leadership and Development from Barry University. Jason maintains professional certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute and certification as a Lead Auditor for ISO9000.
Jason is the Treasurer for the Lead Brevard Board of Directors where he serves on the Executive Committee and is the Vice-President of the Webster Space Coast Alumni Association. He is also a member of the Finance Committee for the St. Mary’s Catholic School. Jason regularly volunteers with the Small Business Development Center to provide business advice to people trying to start or grow a business.
Jason lives in Viera East and is married with two boys who love to play golf and cheer on their favorite NASCAR driver. He has been a resident of Brevard County for 23 years and is actively involved in making the community the preferred place to live and raise a family.
NOMINEE FOR CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER:
James J Devine, MBA, PMP
Nominated For:
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
PMI Experience/Qualifications
Chapter Member, VP of Professional Development 2007, 2008
Personal Experience/Qualifications
Full time Project Manager for United Space Alliance, Member of USA Project Management Working Group, Teach PMP Prep Courses, Teach Integrated Project Management for USA. Volunteer Board Member for the City of Titusville Municipal Board of Code Enforcement.
Other Education/Organization Experience/Qualifications
Degrees: MBA, BSEET, AA, ASEET. Other Org Experience: served as Sgt at Arms for National Management Association (NMA) for 2 years on USA Chapter, also served as the Director of Public Relations for 2 terms. During the time I was Director of Public Relations, I was awarded First Place for the National NMA Publications Contest, 2 consecutive years.
Personal statement
NOMINEE FOR VP OF MARKETING:
Rochelle A. Hood, PMP
PMI Membership: Joined in 2008
Education:
Rochelle holds a B.S. in Accounting from College of St. Mary.
PM Experience:
Ms. Hood is a Project Manager at Harris Corporation with over 15 years experience in Project Management and Process Optimization. She specializes in projects focused on streamlining and automating business processes.
Civic / Community Experience:
Rochelle is the President of the Down Under Dive Club and has held multiple board positions in dive clubs in Brevard and Palm Beach counties.
Personal Statement:
Rochelle moved to Florida from her home state of Nebraska 10 years ago.
NOMINEES FOR VP OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Michael Garvey, PMP
Name
Michael Garvey
Nominee For:
VP of Professional Development
PMI Experience/Qualifications
Michael has over 10 years experience as an Information Systems project manager. Michael is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and leads a number of national and global projects at Harris including the automation of labor corrections, process improvements related to ex-patriots, and support of new business
Personal Experience/Qualifications
Other Education/Organization Experience/Qualifications
Masters in Management and Leadership/BS in Computer Science
Personal statement
BRIAN FINEGAN:
Name
Brian Finegan
Nominee For:
VP of Professional Development
PMI Experience/Qualifications
PMP for two years
Personal Experience/Qualifications
Program Manager responsible for complex programs and working in a team environment to plan, track, and report program performance against schedule and cost budgets. Ensure appropriate resources are allocated and available, as needed for success, and direct network staff to maximize product line goals. My position is responsible for program cost and schedule requirements through all phases from proposal to production. Ensure program execution satisfies or exceeds both Harris and customer commitments and develop and maintain excellent customer relationships. In addition this position is responsible for developing and marketing new technology to expand current customer business and developing new customer opportunities.
Other Education/Organization Experience/Qualifications
University of Maryland BSCS, Florida Institute of Technology MBA, Defense System Management College
Personal statement
NOMINEE FOR VP OF ADMINISTRATION
And
NOMINEE FOR VP OF FINANCE:
Henry W Riley, Jr, PE, MSIE
Name
Henry W. Riley, Jr.
Positions Nominated For:
VP of Administration
VP of Finance
PMI Experience/Qualifications
I have been a member of PMI (National & Space Coast Chapter) for 1 year, but I have years of Project Management experience. I am studying towards receiving my PMP, exam planned in December. I practice the PMP principles as much as my company policies & procedures allow. I understand I am being nominated for the position of Vice President of Finance and Vice President of Administration. I am assuming that is translated to Treasurer & Secretary, both position of which I have experience in holding.
Personal Experience/Qualifications
I have over 20 years of Project Management & Project Engineering experience. I am currently a Project Manager at Kennedy Space Center working for United Space Alliance. I have been the PM and supported other PMs on many projects ranging from $50,000 to $40,000,000 while working at KSC. I believe in the principals of the PMP and practice those principals on all my projects as policies and procedures dictate. At my last place of employment, Arizona Public Service (APS), I worked at their Nuclear Power Plant as a Project Engineer, System Engineering Manager, Systems Director, and Project Manager for many plant equipment replacements and facility additions. The budget for these projects ranged from $10,000 to $250,000,000. While at this plant I was the Chair, Treasurer & Secretary for the American Nuclear Society, Arizona Chapter. As far as running a non profit organization, here is my list of experiences:
Current Treasurer, past Chair & past Secretary Space Coast Human Factors Ergonomics Society
Past Treasurer Palm Bay Community Charter School
Chairman of the Palm Bay Municipal Charter School Authority Board
Past Chair & Treasurer American Society of Mechanical Engineers Phoenix Chapter
Past Chair, Secretary, Treasurer & Vice Chair for the American Nuclear Society AZ Chapter
Past President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer North Glen Square Homeowners Association
Other Education/Organization Experience/Qualifications
BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Mexico,
MS in Industrial Engineering, with an emphasis on the Management of technology, from Arizona State University
Graduate from the APS Management Academy
Graduate from the APS Lean 6-Sigma Black-Belt Academy
Professional Engineering License in the Mechanical Engineering Discipline
Membership in the American Marketing Association
Membership in the American Management Association
Membership in the USA Leadership Association
Certified Human Factors Investigator & Root Cause Investigator
Certified Business Process Reengineering Lead Facilitator
Personal statement
I am interested in the positions of Vice President of Finance and Vice President of Administration with the PMI Space Coast Florida Chapter Because:
I am a Project Manager with experience in many areas that could benefit the PMI Space Coast Chapter
I want to learn more about PMI and being a better PMP
I want to network with other PM professionals from many organizations and businesses
I enjoy meeting with people and helping organizations and chapters grow financially, technically, and administratively
I want to offer my expertise to those who need it most by volunteering to help them out
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NOMINEE FOR VP OF ADMINISTRATION
AND
NOMINEE FOR VP OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Name
Ben Shuler
Positions Nominated For:
VP of Administration & Prof Dev
PMI Experience/Qualifications
PMI member since 1990; PMP #518; President, Palmetto Chapter; on Board of Space Coast Chapter since the founding (Prof. Dev., Admin., Logistics)
Personal Experience/Qualifications
Career Engineering and Project Manager for P&G, Fiberweb, and Hills, Inc.
Other Education/Organization Experience/Qualifications
BS & MS, Metallurgical Engineering, Professional Engr.
Personal statement
I have been involved with PMI since its early days. PMI has been extremely helpful to me as I learned to be a better Project Manager. I wish to help the chapter be of service to its members as they pursue their careers in PM.
NOMINEES FOR VP OF COMMUNICATION:
Rhonda Delmater, MBA, PMP
Rhonda Delmater has lived and worked on the Space Coast for over 25 years, working on projects to implement a variety of information technologies for internal and external clients at Harris Corporation, Computer Science Innovations and Convergys HR Management and served as Adjunct Faculty for Rollins College. In her current assignment, she leads Business Process Outsourcing implementation projects for Human Resources Information Systems.
Ms. Delmater is co-author of Data Mining Explained: A Manager's Guide to Customer-Centric Business Intelligence, published by Digital Press, in June, 2000. Her community and professional service has included board positions with Melbourne Yacht Club (MYC) and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).
Melbourne Yacht Club is a very active local sailing club with more than 150 family memberships. (See: http://www.melbourneyachtclub.com.) HIMSS is an international organization that is "focused on providing leadership for the optimal use of healthcare information technology and management systems for the betterment of healthcare." (See: http://www.himss.org.) Ms. Delmater’s service has included the following:
Melbourne Yacht Club
2008 - Nominating Committee
2007 - Long Range Planning Committee Chair
2005 - 2006 Long Range Planning Committee Member
2004 - Commodore
2003 - Vice Commodore
2002 - Rear Commodore
2001 - Membership Director
HIMSS National
2003 - Nominating Committee
2001 - Presenter at National Conference (XML)
2000 - 2006 HIMSS Fellow
1999 - Chapter Innovation Award
1995 - HIMSS Netcon '95 Conference Presenter (Multi-media Messaging)
HIMSS Central Florida Chapter
2002 - Past President
2000 - 2001 President
1999 - President-Elect
1997 - 1998 Treasurer-Membership Director
Multiple chapter meeting presentations
Name
Rickett (Rick) Baker
Position Nominated For:
VP of Communications
PMI Experience/Qualifications
I have been a member of PMI 2 plus years and earned my PMP earlier this year. I have attended several PMI sponsored classes at Seminar World.
Personal Experience/Qualifications
Rick has been with Riverside Bank since September 2006. He was hired into the Riverside I/T Project Management Office as a Senior Project Manager. In February of 2007 Rick was task with managing the Riverside Project Management Office. Rick manages 4 project managers at Riverside as well as manages various enterprise wide projects for the bank. He is task with maintaining communication with Riverside’s executive management team and sits on the Bank Technology Steering Committee. He teaches classes in Project Management for Riverside National Bank and works with other project managers in the area preparing for the PMP exam. Before coming to Riverside, Rick worked for Harris Corporation in Melbourne Florida as a Network Planning Specialist assisting in redesign and implementation of a new communications infrastructure for the FAA. Previous to Harris he spent 20 years managing and consulting in the information technology and banking communities. While working for IBM, he was the project manager on major call center initiative with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and ING in Atlanta. He worked as a project manager and consultant designing and implementing outbound call centers and predictive dialing systems for a wide range of financial institutions including Bank of America, Wachovia and CitiCorp.
Other Education/Organization Experience/Qualifications
Graduated from
Rick has a BS in Applied Science and Technology from Trinity College in New York as well as an AS degree in Computer Engineering Technology from Devry Institute of Technology in Atlanta GA. Rick is a member of the Project Management Institute, Space Coast chapter of PMI, PMI Financial Services SIG and the Institute of Professional Management. Rick has earned his PMP from PMI and has been certified in Project Management by the IBM Learning Institute, he holds additional certifications in Lotus Notes development, Lotus Notes administration and CompTIA A+. He is currently working on obtaining his project Risk Management Certification from PMI.
Personal statement
I am a long time Space Coast resident and feel I can represent PMI and the Space Coast chapter well.
NOMINEE FOR VP OF LOGISTICS:
Name
Jim England
Position Nominated For:
VP of Logistics
PMI Experience/Qualifications
Vice-President of Logistics, PMI Space Coast.
Personal Experience/Qualifications
Over 7 years experience in Project Management
Other Education/Organization Experience/Qualifications
MS Systems Management
Personal statement
I look forward to continue serving PMI Space Coast and its growth into the future.
NOMINEE FOR VP OF PROGRAMS:
Name
Douglas Knowlton
Position Nominated For:
VP of Programs
PMI Experience/Qualifications
Since joining PMI and the Space Coast Chapter in 2005, I have actively supported the organization by attending the member meetings on a frequent basis and participated as a board member in 2007 and 2008. I was the Chapter President in 2007 and the VP of Programs in 2008. Having actively participated in the Space Coast Chapter has allowed me to network with many organizations and companies interested in project management or the many derivatives. This has provided me with some insight to the interests of many of our members. I believe this experience and my ability to seek out new speakers enables me to offer our members a refreshing and enlighten experience as part of our member meetings.
Personal Experience/Qualifications
I have over 20 years experience in software engineering, operations, program management, technical project management, market driven management, and earn value management. I have worked with a broad range of companies which include L3 Communications, Harris Corporation, SAIC, C&C International, and Spatial Technologies. Working with both Fortune 500 companies and small start-up companies has given me insight to a wide range of project management challenges and processes.
Other Education/Organization Experience/Qualifications
I have taken several executive management training programs including Market Driven Management from the Tuck School of Management at Dartmouth College. I received my Master of Science in Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry from Purdue University and my Bachelor of Science in Forestry Science for the University of Maine. I am a Certified Photogrammetrist from the American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing and hold a Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute.
Personal statement
I am committed to supporting PMI and the Space Coast Chapter. I believe that our member meetings are an opportunity to network with colleagues and to hear about project management outside of our day-to-day activities. Having a speaker at our meetings offers everyone an opportunity to get some insight about project management or PMI that will someday benefit them. I look forward to meeting the challenge of arranging speakers for our member meetings that enlighten and expand our views of PMI and project management.
NOMINEE FOR VP OF PROGRAMS:
Name
Alexander M. Sadowski
Position Nominated For:
VP of Programs
PMI Experience/Qualifications
PMP since June 2006.
Active member of Space Coast Chapter since January 2005
Personal Experience/Qualifications
Over thirty years of solid experience in engineering, management, and business development. Most of the time in managing projects of varying sizes (up to $50M) and complexities for various organizations (e.g., Harris Corporation, Dictaphone, GTE, Veridian, General Dynamics, Research Science Inc., US Air Force, etc.) supporting a wide variety of customers in both the commercial and government arenas.
Currently, Program Manager with the Government Communications Systems Division of Harris Corporation.
In addition, served as the Program Management representative on the Harris Division Process Group (DPG),
represented the DPG Configuration Control Board on the Harris Program Management Executive Council,
taught modules in the Harris Program Management Workshop and mentored new Program Managers and
Project Engineers.
Other Education/Organization Experience/Qualifications
B.S., Georgetown University
M.S., The University of Arizona
Other professional training via seminars and formal courses in Leadership Techniques, Project Management, Business
Development, Earned Value Management Systems, Systems Engineering, Subcontracts Management, etc.
Personal statement
I look forward to the opportunity of serving the Space Coast Chapter as Vice President of Programs so that I can more actively help our organization grow in size and benefit to all of our members.
NOMINEE FOR VP OF FINANCE:
Name
Clara M. Davis
Position Nominated For:
VP of Finance
PMI Experience/Qualifications
Two years membership with the Space Coast PMI Chapter. Over fifteen year’s active membership in the PMI-College of Performance Management (CPM), formerly known as Performance Management Association (PMA). Served as President of Space Coast Chapter prior to the merger in 1998 with PMI. Currently an Earned Value Practitioner and project management using earned value subject matter expert.
Personal Experience/Qualifications
Have served as a viable and active project team member, dedicated to the discipline of project management and performance measurement. Thirty six (36) year Harris, Corporation employee having held positions of increasing responsibilities on numerous major multi million dollar DoD programs; including internal and external reporting, cost monitoring, proposal preparation, financial analyst and program financial accountability. Key role in the development of Earned Value Management System Description, Joint Surveillance (government & Harris) team member, course developer and instructor.
Other Education/Organization Experience/Qualifications
· BS Business Administration, Florida A&M University
· MBA, Florida Tech (Florida Institute of Technology
· Treasurer, FAMU National Alumni Association, Inc. (Brevard County Chapter)
· Vice President – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Brevard County Chapter
Personal statement
Honored to have been nominated for a key position within an organization that closely aligns with background and years of experience.
