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The 2026 PMI-CCVC Board Ballots will be sent by the ned of May 2026.

The 5 positions on the ballot are:

1. President

2. President-Elect

3. VP of Administration

4. VP of Marketing

5. VP of Membership

The current nominated candidates are shown below. Hover over each to review the candidate's statement or position description.

 

Samuel Arciniega-Mares

Samuel Arciniega-Mares

President

Description
The President is an elected volunteer responsible for the oversight of the Chapter and Board of Directors. This role directs the activities of elected officers and appointed volunteers in accordance with Chapter bylaws, PMI policies, and the Chapter’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives. The President serves as the principal liaison with PMI, represents the Chapter publicly, presides over Board and annual membership meetings, and is ultimately accountable for the overall functioning, legal and ethical operation, and strategic direction of the Chapter
 
Duties
Direct the activities of Board members and appointed volunteers toward Chapter strategic objectives Ensure the Board works together effectively as a team Maintain focus on the Chapter vision, mission, and strategic objectives Represent the Chapter at public events and as principal liaison with PMI Ensure strategic planning, annual reporting, and charter renewal compliance Preside over Board meetings and the annual general membership meeting Ensure Chapter business is conducted legally and ethically Oversee overall Chapter operations and activities Support prudent and strategic use of Chapter funds with the Board Drive implementation of PMI policies and guidelines into Chapter processes Manage periodic policy audits Promote leadership development and succession planning for the Chapter
 
Experience
Average Years of Project Management Experience: 18 Average Years of PMI Volunteer Experience: 5

Samuel Arciniega-Mares

Open Position

Open Position

President-Elect

Description
Successor to the President; elected volunteer who oversees the planning and implementation of Chapter operations, leads the Operations Committee, and otherwise assists the President with his or her duties of managing the Chapter. Assumes the role of the Chapter President if the President is unable to perform duties for any reason
 
Duties
▪ Assist the President in his or her duties, and represent the President in his or her absence ▪ Ensure monthly dinner meetings are well-planned, maintaining a rotating schedule of topic focus areas (e.g, IT, Healthcare, Government, Energy, Construction, Infrastructure, etc,) and PMI Talent Triangle with speakers committed months prior to meeting dates. ▪ Assume the role of President the year following successful completion of his or her duties in this role or if the President is unable to perform duties for any reason ▪ Serve as member ex-officio with the right to vote on all committees except the

 
Experience
Average Years of Project Management Experience Ideal: 17 Average Years of PMI Volunteer Experience Ideal: 4

Open Position

Open Position

Open Position

VP of Administration

Description
The Vice President of Administration is an elected volunteer responsible for preparing, maintaining, recording, and distributing, as appropriate, the records, correspondence, agendas, minutes, issue tracking sheets, and other non-financial documentation of Chapter and Board activities. This role helps ensure that Chapter records are organized, safeguarded, and available as needed, while supporting effective Board operations, member communications, annual meeting notices, printed materials coordination, and oversight of Chapter IT functions.
 
Duties
Safeguard approved bylaws, articles of incorporation, charter agreement, policies, committee charters, and other non-financial records Maintain Chapter activity management documents with the Board and Operations Committee Coordinate, prepare, and distribute agendas for Chapter and Board meetings Attend meetings, take accurate notes, and maintain meeting minutes for approval Prepare and distribute annual membership meeting notices to members Provide approved non-financial records to members or outside organizations as authorized Coordinate distribution of general Chapter correspondence Support communications to Chapter membership Oversee coordination of printed materials such as logo items and business cards Use PMI Chapter System and oversee Chapter IT functions Develop and implement succession and transition planning for the role
 
Experience
Average Years of Project Management Experience: 10 Average Years of PMI Volunteer Experience: 3

Open Position

Angelique Kuhn-McNeal

Angelique Kuhn-McNeal

VP of Marketing

After taking a few years off from being heavily involved with the chapter, I am looking forward to having the opportunity to grow the chapter and provide opportunities for Central Valley project managers to learn from each other and make connections. Having the chance to be the VP of Marketing will allow me to share the many events and resources our chapter members have available to them to grow their skillsets and networks.

Angelique Kuhn-McNeal

Open Position

Open Position

VP of Membership

Description
The Vice President of Membership is an elected volunteer responsible for serving the needs of Chapter members and supporting continued membership growth through proactive recruiting, retention, and engagement. This role oversees the Chapter membership plan, recruitment and retention goals, membership reporting, member support activities, and volunteer recruitment support through PMI tools. The VP of Membership helps strengthen the member experience and provides the Board with membership insights for planning and decision-making.
 
Duties
Develop and implement an annual Chapter Membership Plan Establish and monitor membership recruitment and retention goals and metrics Develop and implement community outreach plans to support membership growth Respond to member and non-member inquiries about membership and benefits Support and attend annual general meetings and Chapter meetings as appropriate Use PMI ThoughtSpot for membership analysis and reporting Use the PMI Volunteer Engagement Platform for volunteer recruitment support Oversee maintenance of Chapter membership records Provide member list and communication updates to officers as requested Produce and distribute membership reports and demographic insights Conduct market research on membership growth opportunities Review member satisfaction and lapsed member survey results Integrate survey feedback into strategic and operational planning Oversee membership welcome, support, and recognition programs Appoint and manage directors or coordinators supporting membership functions
 
Experience
Average Years of Project Management Experience: 15 Average Years of PMI Volunteer Experience: 6

Open Position