Director, Traverse City Branch
Shari is a newer but very active member of WMPMI. She moved to Traverse City from southern Ohio in 2016 and immediately began working to connect with other local Project Managers. Realizing that WMPMI, the closest chapter, was based over two hours away, she began reaching out to local PMs, businesses, and organizations to determine the level of interest in the area.
Once interest was established, she worked with WMPMI leadership to form a Traverse City branch and the first local meeting was held in November 2018. The branch has recently added a monthly Happy Hour event to provide additional opportunities for networking and sharing of best practices. Shari is serving as the Director of the Traverse City branch, coordinating all outreach and events.
Shari is the Commercial Proposal Manager at EWI, a nonprofit R&D and Engineering Consulting company based in Columbus, Ohio. She has spent nearly 20 years designing and managing complex material handling projects around the country. She has a BS in Technical Management from DeVry University and MBA from Morehead State University.
Shari lives in a log cabin on the Boardman River with her husband Phil, and their two dogs, Remy and Kizzy. She spends her free time hiking with Kizzy, riding quads with Phil, and kayaking. She also enjoys target shooting and is an avid reader. Shari and Phil have four sons and three grandchildren living in Michigan, Ohio, Maryland, and Texas. Shari says she is fortunate to have a wonderfully supportive husband and family, a rewarding career at an innovative company, and an opportunity to grow leadership skills through WMPMI.
