PMI KC Chapter Elections
**Special Election**
PMI KC will have a Special Election Sept 20 - 27.
for the next President-Elect of PMI KC Mid America.
The candidate elected President-Elect during this Special Election will assume the role immediately following the election and will become PMI KC's Chapter President effective Jan 1, 2026
shall perform such duties as are customary for presiding officers, including making all required
appointments with the approval of the Board.
Meet your candidates for President-Elect
Srikanth Ravikanti
Candidate for: President Elect
Srikanth Ravikanti has been in the project management profession and a member of PMI KC for the past 23 years. He previously served as VP of Communications (2016-2019) and VP of Marketing (2021-2022). He previously served as VP of Communications (2016-2019) and VP of Marketing (2021-2022). He is running for President Elect to give back to the chapter, serve chapter members, and increase his knowledge about PMI and leadership techniques. In this position, he hopes to apply leadership skills to guide the board of directors, maximize member benefits through trainings, meetings, and seminars, and increase the sponsor base.
Nicole Urban
Candidate for: President Elect
Nicole Urban, founder of Onix Consulting Partners, brings to PMI KC more than two decades of expertise in corporate project management, strategic planning, execution, and information technology. As President Elect, she would ensure the strategic direction of PMI is supported and extended via the KC chapter. She plans to support initiatives that best serve the members and drive success for the organization.
Congratulations to the newly-elected board Members!
Edward Zou
Vice President of Volunteers
Edward Zou has served eight years as a PMI KC Board Member, holding positions as VP of Volunteers, VP of Membership, and VP of Finance. As VP of Volunteers, he managed volunteer system conversion from Volgistics to VRMS, implemented programs including Volunteers of the Month (VOM), Task Force Pool, and a year-end volunteer celebration dinner. As VP of Membership, he coordinated career fairs, a mentoring program, and he was responsible for member orientation, outreach, and service anniversaries. As VP of Finance, he managed the chapter’s financial systems and developed, updated, and implemented financial policies. If elected, he hopes to institute programs to recognize volunteer contributions, streamline the onboarding process, and attract more volunteers in areas that will benefit the chapter.
Lynn Browning
Vice President of Membership
Lynn Browning has worked in Membership for PMI KC for the past three years and is the current Vice President. His work in Membership has given him insight into the needs of the chapter members and leadership. He hopes to continue the efforts to grow the chapter. Lynn is Project Management Director at a local engineering firm, where he is responsible for PM development and growth for the company.
Jenny Durkin
Vice President of Marketing
Jenny Durkin has nearly 20 years of experience in the marketing field, with a focus on leading and managing marketing projects and teams at in-house marketing agencies in higher education and healthcare. As a current volunteer on the marketing team, she has worked to reach chapter members, streamline processes, and capitalize on the transition back to in-person activities. If elected, she plans to build on the successes of the marketing team, finding new and different ways to communicate with chapter members and encourage involvement.