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Senior Program Manager

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.

Program Manager

Julia Smith is a seasoned project and program management leader with over a decade of experience driving complex, high-stakes initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and optimize financial performance. As a Program Manager for Farm Credit Mid-America’s Process Improvement & Execution Team, Julia leads transformative projects with a sharp focus on strategic execution and proactive risk mitigation. She is currently the lead Program Manager for the association’s multi-year Loan Accounting Transformation.

Director of Student Outreach

Matthew is a senior Finance & Management student at the University of Louisville with over 4 years of experience in customer service, operations, and process improvement. Matthew leads the Student Outreach efforts for KIPMI, connecting emerging project leaders with the seasoned project veterans of our community.

Director, Process & Continuous Improvement

Andrea Ellis is the Director of Process and Continuous Improvement at TrueScripts, where she has spent nearly six years helping the organization scale effectively. During that time, she led three teams that grew by approximately 400% and delivered dozens of projects annually to strengthen systems and processes that support amazing member care. Most recently, Andrea has focused on establishing Project Management capabilities across the organization, aligning initiatives to strategic goals, and implementing best practices that drive consistent, successful execution. Outside of work, she is a mom of three girls, a 10-year-old and 7-year-old twins, and enjoys spending time outdoors swimming, taking walks with her girls, and boating with her family.

Program Manager

Donald’s project management career began during his service in the United States Army where he successfully led large scale projects supporting mission-critical operations. After retiring from the military in 2021, he transitioned to the private sector and continued to build his project management expertise with Tiber Creek Consulting. He has since supported major federal initiatives, including the Department of Homeland Security contract and National Guard. His work across these engagements reflects deep experience in coordinating complex efforts, managing diverse stakeholders, and delivering results in high stakes environments. As part of a small business with just over 200 employees, he brings firsthand insight into the realities of “small shop” project management. His blended background—military leadership, federal contract delivery, and small business project management—adds a valuable perspective to the discussion for scaling PMBOK for small organizations.