Dear PMI Phoenix Chapter Members,

As project leaders, we believe in turning bold visions into reality. What began as a bold, visionary idea has grown into a movement that now spans our entire state. I am incredibly proud and excited to share that the member voting has concluded, and members in both the PMI Phoenix and PMI Tucson chapters have overwhelmingly supported the creation of a single, unified statewide chapter: PMI Arizona.

This is a historic moment for all of us. We are not merely merging chapters — we are uniting our talents, resources, and passion to create a stronger, more vibrant community for project management professionals across Arizona.

This achievement was possible because of many dedicated partners, and I want to extend my deepest thanks. To Paul Lovelis, President of PMI Tucson Chapter, for his invaluable partnership and collaboration throughout this journey. To PMI Global, regional mentors and Chapter engagement partners, especially Shane Cretacci and Kristen Gleason, for their unwavering support, guidance, and belief in our vision. To the boards of both the PMI Phoenix and PMI Tucson chapters, who courageously embraced this bold idea and gave it their full backing. And to all members of Steering Committee, who have worked tirelessly to craft and draft the necessary processes, documents, and plans that brought this vision to life. Above all, I am profoundly grateful to all our volunteers and members, whose commitment, passion, and belief in this vision have transformed it from a bold idea into a driving force for the project management profession, mentorship, learning, and networking opportunities across our entire state.

To mark this historic milestone, Paul and I recorded a special video announcement at the Arizona State Capitol — the very place where Arizona territories once united to become a single state. It felt fitting to stand there as we announced the results and spoke about the next steps for uniting our chapters into one PMI Arizona Chapter. We even took a picture in front of the original proclamation and official seal, at the very spot where the founding fathers of this state “sealed the deal” over a century ago. We are grateful today for the state they created, and inspired to follow in their footsteps as we unite our chapters to shape the future of project management across Arizona.

Looking ahead, our journey continues with some critical milestones:

  • We will soon form the Nominations Committee for elections to the inaugural PMI Arizona Chapter Board.
  • We will then open nominations to all members statewide for the 2026 Board and for Branch Liaisons who will help lead and represent our diverse regions.

This is your chapter, and your voice and participation will shape its future. I encourage every one of you to stay engaged, ask questions, and consider stepping into leadership roles as we build PMI Arizona together.

Thank you for your trust, your support, and for sharing in this transformative journey. Together, we are not just imagining the future — we are creating it.

Warm regards,

Milan Dordevic
Board Chair, PMI Phoenix Chapter