Board Members

Jim Bates serves as the President of the Alaska Chapter of PMI. 

Jim's diverse career spans 34 years and includes Business Administration and Management, Information Technology, and Consulting including many successful F500 engagements. 

Jim has been connecting with diverse audiences globally for over 20 years as a technical trainer, senior instructor, motivational speaker, collegiate educator, and as mentor / coach. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at University of Alaska Anchorage.

Greg DuBois, PMP,  has been the Vice President of Outreach for the Alaska Chapter since January 2016.  He is geologist and is the General Manager of Talarik Research & Restoration Services, LLC (Talarik), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alaska Peninsula Corporation (an Alaska Native Village Corporation).  Talarik is an environmental remediation company focusing on remediation projects for the Department of Defense.  

Cheri Esposito is currently in the President-Elect position and will assume the duties of President in January 2022.

Heather Lugo is the PMI AK Membership VP. She is excited for the opportunity to help others connect and learn.