
Jon McVay
President
Jon McVay
President
Jon McVay PMP, CHMM, serves as VP of Volunteers for the Alaska Chapter of PMI.
He works for Brice Civil Constructors primarily managing heavy civil projects.
Jon has over 25 years of experience managing federal projects and programs. He earned a BS in Natural Science from the University of Puget Sound, an MS in Engineering and Science Management from University of Alaska Anchorage, and an MBA from University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Proud father of two sons and happy husband to Lori.
Jon took over the presidency midterm for Cheri Esposito June 1, 2023 as she moved out of the state of Alaska.

Wyatt Sorensen
VP of Outreach
Wyatt Sorensen
VP of Outreach
Wyatt is the Project Management Office Director for the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), where he leads efforts to enhance project delivery, efficiency, and strategic planning. A retired U.S. Air Force veteran with a distinguished 24-year career, Wyatt brings extensive leadership, operational expertise, and project management experience to his role, ensuring the successful execution of critical infrastructure projects across Alaska.
Beyond his role at DOT&PF, Wyatt is PMI Alaska's Vice President of Outreach. He is committed to advancing the project management profession through community engagement, education, and professional development initiatives. His work with PMI Alaska supports project managers across the state by fostering connections, sharing industry best practices, and promoting excellence in the field.
Throughout his career, Wyatt has demonstrated expertise in program oversight, process improvement, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration. His leadership drives innovation and efficiency in project management, contributing to the development of sustainable, resilient infrastructure that aligns with Alaska’s long-term transportation goals.

Iuliia Chepurko
VP of Finance
Iuliia Chepurko
VP of Finance
Iuliia Chepurko serves as a VP of Finance on the PMI Alaska Chapter board. She has 15+ years of experience leading IT transformations in the telecom, healthcare, oil and gas, and food distribution sectors. She works as a Senior IT Project Manager for GCI, where she connects technical experts with business users and brings diverse teams together to achieve complex project implementations from the idea phase to go-live. Iuliia also teaches Corporate Finance at the University of Alaska Anchorage’s College of Business and Public Policy at UAA. Iuliia obtained a PhD in Economics from St. Petersburg State Economics University and an MBA from UAA, and she holds leading professional certifications such as PMP, ITIL, CBAP, and RMP.

Bayley Kaler
VP of Administration
Bayley Kaler
VP of Administration
Bayley, Vice President of Administration, joined the board in 2024. With a background in technical recruiting spanning three years, Bayley brings valuable experience to the role. Since 2023, Bayley has been leading a project in collaboration with the YMCA, demonstrating strong project management skills. Looking ahead, Bayley plans to pursue a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification to further enhance leadership capabilities. A resident of Alaska for nearly eight years, Bayley contributes a unique perspective to the organization's administration.
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President Elect

Crystal Kowalke
VP of Professional Development
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VP of Membership

Louise
VP of Volunteers