PMI KC Chapter Elections

With over 15 years of project management experience, Richard Bobier brings deep expertise in organizational operations governance and strategic planning. He has successfully led cross functional teams and initiatives across both the private sector and community-based projects, including launching a food service business with both physical and mobile operations. His strengths include documentation management process development and coordination of large-scale deliverables. Additionally, he has a strong IT background that includes process optimization and implementation of digital tools for documentation and communication.

Richard wants to serve on the Board of Directors to contribute his leadership, operational insight, and dedication to the ongoing success and growth of the KC Mid America Chapter. If elected, his goals will include enhancing transparency in governance, modernizing administrative systems for better collaboration and recordkeeping, and supporting effective board communication and documentation practices. He aims to help establish and maintain consistent meeting documentation, streamlined access to shared chapter resources, and robust succession planning processes. He will also work to increase volunteer engagement and ensure chapter operations reflect both PMI standards and the evolving needs of our local membership.

Yawen Brown is a forward-thinking strategic leader who builds strong partnerships across an enterprise, delivering business value through successful program/project execution, and establishing sustainable technology to execute strategic objectives. She leads a team of Senior Project Managers responsible for the delivery of mission-critical integration and modernization initiatives. Her role also requires her to establish performance goals and work with cross-functional teams to establish processes and build efficiency.

As a long-term volunteer with PMI, Yawen served in various roles on the board of the KC Mid-America Chapter from 2010 to 2015, including VP Communications, VP Membership, President-Elect, and President. She is an alumnus of the PMI Leadership Master Class of 2013. She volunteered with the PMI Technology Advisory Group from 2016 to 2018. After 2018, she continued to be involved in PMP Exam Development for several years. Through all those roles at different levels, she has truly enjoyed working with others in the profession, and she hopes to serve on the board of the local chapter again to build connections and grow the community.

Adam Maxwell is a certified project manager with experience leading cross-functional initiatives in application development and data integration. He is a strong communicator and collaborator, known for building consensus among diverse stakeholders. He views volunteering as a meaningful way to grow, stay connected to the broader PM community, and help shape the evolving role of project managers in today’s digital-first world.

As a board member, Adam hopes to give back to the profession by supporting PMI’s strategic goals and helping elevate the next generation of leaders. His priorities include expanding outreach to underrepresented PMs and career switchers through mentorship and practical certification preparation. He also advocates for technology fluency and cross-discipline collaboration as essential PM competencies and aims to enhance the chapter’s relevance by emphasizing real-world application over theory. As the project management landscape continues to evolve-embracing agile, hybrid, and AI-enhanced delivery models—Adam is committed to helping members navigate these changes with confidence.

John Wilson is a seasoned executive and tactical finance and quality leader with over 25 years of experience driving strategic financial and IT programs across both government and private sectors. He currently oversees and guides Quality, Technology, and Business programs within Johnson County's Department of Technology and Innovation.

Beyond his executive leadership, John is deeply committed to advancing professional development and education. He serves as VP of Programs and Development for the American Society for Quality (ASQ), actively shaping best practices, and is a graduate-level faculty member at Park University, where he lectures in business finance and managerial operations at the graduate level.

John hopes to serve on the board to increase efficiency in services to the members and to PMI. His goals include improving financial operations, applying best practices, increasing membership, and improving engagement and innovative continuous educational programs for members.