PMI Coastal Bend 2008 Board Members
President - David Drown
The president shall be the principal executive officer of the organization and shall
in general supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the organization.  
He shall preside at all meetings of the members and of the Board of Directors.  He
may sign together with other proper officer(s) of the organization authorized by the
Board any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments that the Board
has authorized to be executed.  In general, he or she shall perform all duties
incident to the office of President and such other duties as may be prescribed by
the Board from time to time.  The President shall appoint committees as required
to conduct the business of the organization.
Contact:  president@pmicoastalbend.org
First Vice President - Paul Stock, PMP
In the absence of the President or in the event of his inability, the First Vice
President shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting, shall have
all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President.  The First
Vice President shall perform such other duties as from time to time be assigned to
him by the Chairperson or by the Board.  The First Vice President shall succeed to
the office of President should that office become vacant or upon expiration of the
term of the incumbent President.  The First Vice President shall chair the Long
Range Planning Committee and the Nominating Committee if the position of Past
President is vacant.
Contact:  firstvicepresident@pmicoastalbend.org
Vice President Financial Affairs - Carrie Hansen
The Vice-President Financial Affairs shall have or provide for the custody of the
funds or other property of the Chapter.  He or she shall keep the bank account, shall
collect and receive or provide for the collection and receipt of funds and shall
deposit all funds in his custody in such banks or other places of deposit as the
Board may from time to time designate.  Sign financial documents, deposits and
withdrawals together with the President or other authorized officer/agent.  
Whenever so required by the Board and by law, render an account showing
transactions and the financial condition of the Chapter.  Prepare the annual
budget with input from Chapter Officers and present the proposed budget for Board
approval.  Prepare financial status reports covering income and expenses as
required by the President or Board or at least quarterly.  Prepare an annual
financial report on financial activities of the Chapter and forward to the Institute
home office.
Contact:  vpfinancialaffairs@pmicoastalbend.org
Vice President Programs - Steven "Mac" McCraw, PMP
Plan, schedule, arrange, send notices, and supervise performance of Chapter
meetings and programs.  Determine facility requirements and make necessary
arrangements.  Recommend annual calendar of events for Chapter meetings to the
Board.  Hosts program leaders and acquire and present appropriate gifts at the
meeting.  Prepare and submit reports related to program activities at times and
occasions specified by the President.
Contact:  vpprograms@pmicoastalbend.org
Vice President Professional Development - Cleve Kurz, PMP
Carry out the Chapter’s professional development programs, including Project
Management Professional (PMP) certification.  Chair the Professional Development
Committee and select its members.  Recommend calendar of Technical Meetings
for Board approval.  Plan, schedule, arrange, and implement each Technical
Meeting program event.  Select facilities and make arrangements.  Establish
liaison with local schools, colleges and universities regarding the establishment of
Institute Student Chapters.  Develop scholarship program.  Keep Board informed of
progress of the professional development program and prepare and submit reports
as specified by the President or Board.
Contact:  vpprofdevelopment@pmicoastalbend.org
Vice President Communications - Walter Coumbe, PMP
The Vice-President Communications shall give all notices, take and preserve the
minutes of all meetings of the Chapter, preserve the records and submit any reports,
all as required by law or the policies or procedures of the Chapter.  Notify Chapter
membership of Chapter meetings not less than 7 calendar days before each
meeting.  Publish and distribute the Chapter newsletter.   Prepare Chapter Officer
ballot in collaboration with the Nominating Committee.  Receive and distribute
Chapter mail.  Establish and maintain liaison with other professional societies and
organizations.  Prepare and submit reports related to Communication activities as
specified by the President or Board.
Contact:  vpcommunications@pmicoastalbend.org
Vice President Membership - Gillian Kopsch
The Vice-President Membership shall direct membership development, business
and industry coordination, and public relations.  He or she shall develop recruiting
materials that include information about Chapter and Institute goals and
objectives, programs and activities. Maintain a current list of Institute members in
the Texas Coastal Bend Area and solicit their affiliation with the Chapter.  Maintain
an up-to-date record of current Chapter members. Maintain a membership drive,
process membership applications with the Institute, and establish a program to
follow up with members who have failed to renew membership for the current year.  
Chair the Membership Committee and select its members.  Report on membership
status at Board meetings.  Perform other duties as may from time to time be
assigned by the President or Board.
Contact:  vpmembership@pmicoastalbend.org
Past-President - Shawn Bodine, PMP
The Past President shall serve on the board for the year following his or her term as
President and carry forward the traditions of the Chapter and provide continuity to
the Office of President.  The Past President shall chair the Nominating Committee.
Contact:  pastpresident@pmicoastalbend.org
PMI Coastal Bend Chapter - Board Members