2026 Elections
Our PMI Buffalo Chapter Board nomination period is officially open, and we’re inviting members to take an active role in shaping the future of our organization.
If you’re interested in contributing your skills, or would like to recommend a colleague, you can submit a Candidate Nomination Form to the Elections Committee using the link and email below.
Open Board Positions
More information can be found at https://pmibuffalo.org/about-us/leadership-team/roles-responsibilities
President Elect
- Serves as an advocate for the Buffalo Chapter, steering the board to understand the Project Management needs of our chapter members and finding ways to satisfy those needs. Provides leadership to the board, supporting each board member’s goals and objectives. Provides for the exposure of board members to the community at large, recognizing their efforts and accomplishments.
VP, Marketing & Communications
- The PMI Buffalo Marketing & Communication team will provide support to the chapter in the areas of marketing, communication, brand management, merchandise management, and sponsorship. All efforts will be in accordance with PMI and the PMI Buffalo Chapter guidelines and will support the overall mission of the chapter and its goals and strategies.
VP, Professional Development
- PMI Buffalo’s Professional Development area is responsible for planning and coordinating all educational activities for the Buffalo Chapter. This would include any conferences, workshops, professional development days, conferences relating to project management and professional/career development. The content of these programs is to be consistent and in accordance with the Chapter objectives. Our objective is to deliver quality speakers and events to promote PMI standards and to strengthen our stakeholders' knowledge, awareness and understanding of Project Management principles, tools and techniques. The Vice President, Professional Development works with a team of Directors responsible for the execution of programs in each area.
VP, Technology & Business Services
- Responsible for supporting the operational activities of the Buffalo Chapter including application support, website administration, and business services.
Board Trustee
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Serves in the role of advisor and historian for the organization, this position is generally extended to individuals with long standing in the chapter who have often held multiple board positions and have been involved in the development and continuation of chapter programs. One can often find past-presidents and founding members in this role. This position can be looked to as having objective opinions on topics which are weighed against past experiences and long term future results. One generally expects people in this position to help shape ideas and efforts into external actions that keep the chapter within a stable succession along its path to the stated goals and objectives. The availability of experienced individuals to the board which should rotate fresh ideas, provides for the stability of the long view of the past and future with the needed dynamics of new approaches and directions.
Submitting a Nomination
If you are interested in any of these positions, or would like to recommend someone else, please download and complete the PMI Buffalo Candidate Nomination form, with resume and photo, and return it to
Term
The term for these positions begins on January 1, 2027 and ends on December 31, 2028. In addition, if you are elected, there is a transition period that runs from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 that allows you to shadow the incumbent and become fully aware of your new responsibilities.
Commitment Level & Benefits of Board Member Roles
- Commitment: 25-40 hrs/month; 6-month orientation period + 2-year term; fulfill role per documented position description.
- Benefits: free admittance to all monthly dinner events; free admittance to one full-day event annually.
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Our chapter is 100% volunteer-driven and serving on the board is a meaningful way to expand your professional network, build leadership experience, and directly influence the value we deliver to members.
We encourage you to get involved and help lead what’s next.