Whether you’re a seasoned project professional or just beginning your PMI journey, we’re thrilled to welcome you to the Kentucky Chapter of the Project Management Institute (KIPMI)!
Join us for a New Member Orientation designed to help you make the most of your membership. This engaging session will introduce you to the chapter's leadership, provide insights into upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, and walk you through the many benefits available to PMI and KIPMI members.
You will have the opportunity to:
✅ Learn more about KIPMI and how to get involved
✅ Meet fellow members and chapter leaders
✅ Get an overview of upcoming events and resources
✅ Ask any questions you may have
This is a great first step toward getting plugged in and making a meaningful impact—both personally and professionally.
We look forward to connecting with you!
Speakers
Steve Pollock
President
Dr. Steve Pollock’s passion and purpose is to share simple, effective team-building and problem-solving tools. Currently, a Senior Program Manager and Monday.com Business Owner at Farm Credit Mid-America (FCMA) and an Adjunct Business Instructor at Indiana Wesleyan University, Steve is a trusted resource for continuous improvement projects and lifelong learning. With PMI certifications including PgMP, ACP, and PMP, as well as being an ASQ Fellow and Six Sigma Master Black Belt, he brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Steve is the current KIPMI President and co-author with Daro Mott (KIPMI VP Programs) of coaching Green Belts for Sustainable Success (ASQ Press, 2015).
Outside of work, Steve enjoys spending time with his family, camping, gardening, serving in his church, and reading.
Azi Maleki
VP of Membership
I am a senior project manager at the University of Louisville (UofL) School of Dentistry, where I have lived since 2019 after previously residing in Washington and Illinois. I hold a BA in Business Administration from Eastern Illinois University and an MBA from UofL.
Since 2022, I have led key initiatives at the UofL School of Dentistry, including dental clinic expansions, acquisitions, and renovations. Prior to this role, I was the business manager for the federally funded Ryan White grant, specializing in financial compliance, risk management, and post-award management. A highlight of my career was launching the Goodwill Opportunity Campus-West Louisville dental practice, which provides affordable oral health services in partnership with Goodwill Industries.
My professional goals include earning PMP certification to further my project management expertise. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling (I’ve visited 31 of 51 states, with a goal to see all within three years), camping, hosting parties, and serving as a commissioner on UofL’s Campus Climate Committee. My motto is: "I work because I love to live and help those around me; I don’t live to work.
Dan Germak
Director of Membership
Dan Germak is an experienced Project Manager with a five year track record in Corporate Compliance and New Product Development Engineering. He earned a bachelor’s degree in HR and management from Indiana University Southeast and is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Dan’s time in the military and the manufacturing industry has helped him identify his passion for building effective teams, finding efficiencies through process improvement, and empowering others to continuously grow personally and professionally.
Dan is currently serving as the Director of Membership for KIPMI and is looking forward to working with our members to share best practices and help expand the project management profession in the Kentuckiana area.
