PMI Central Indiana presents:
Professional Development Day
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
8am - 6:30pm
PRICING & REGISTRATION"Project Success Starts Here"
Save the Date | Registration Now Open!!
Join the PMI Central Indiana Chapter for our premier annual professional development event, ProDevDay 2025, hosted at High Alpha in Indianapolis (as well as virtually) on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. This comprehensive one-day learning experience is designed to enhance your capabilities across all talent triangle domains. Participants can earn up to 7.0 PDUs while gaining insights from industry-leading presenters sharing cutting-edge project management strategies and proven methodologies.
ProDevDay 2025 is great for:
- New and aspiring PMs seeking practical skill-building
- Certified professionals looking to earn PDUs and elevate their leadership
- Mid-to-senior level leaders exploring project management strategy, AI, and innovation

Keynote Speaker
Brett Harned
Consultant, Coach, and Author
brettharned.com
Welcome, Brett!
Brett Harned is a recognized leader in digital project management. As a consultant, coach, and community builder, he helps creative and digital teams solve complex challenges around people, process, and culture. With over 20 years of experience—and a client list that includes Zappos, MTV, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Harvard—Brett brings a strategic, human-centered approach to improving how teams deliver and collaborate.
A longtime voice in the PM community, Brett founded the Digital PM Summit, wrote Project Management for Humans, and shares practical insights at BrettHarned.com.
ProDev Day Speakers

GERRY DICK
Gerry Dick serves as president of Inside INdiana Business, a division of IBJ Media Corp. Mr. Dick created Inside INdiana Business television in 1998 and two years later, along with technology entrepreneur Scott Jones, formed Grow INdiana Media Ventures, an Indianapolis-based multi-media company focused on producing and distributing business news and information. Mr. Dick sold the company to IBJ Media in 2021. You can watch Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick weekly on 10 Indiana television stations, hear daily business reports on 18 Indiana radio stations, and subscribe to our daily newsletters (about 200,000 emails are distributed weekly). All content is available on demand at InsideINdianaBusiness.com and through a mobile app. The company’s latest venture into podcasting, including Business & Beyond with Gerry Dick, has quickly grown into one of its most popular platforms. Gerry has been awarded the state’s top honor, the Sagamore of the Wabash, three times, by Governors Kernan, Daniels and Pence. He has been awarded Ernst and Young’s prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award and has been recognized by the Small Business Administration as its Journalist of the Year. Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick has received six Emmy awards for best interview/discussion program. Gerry is a frequent keynote speaker and moderator on issues related to Indiana business and the state’s economy. He also serves as the business news analyst for CBS4 and Fox59 television and 93.1 WIBC radio in Indianapolis.
GERRY DICK

PETE VAN OVERWALLE
Pete van Overwalle is driven by a passion for helping individuals, teams, and organizations thrive in the face of change. As the Founder and CEO of Omni Touchpoint, he is committed to ensuring that no one is left behind as the pace of transformation accelerates. His unique approach to adaptability—quantifying it across ability, character, and work environment—positions him as a trusted leader in guiding others through the complexities of change. By establishing the adaptability quotient as a vital performance metric, Pete equips leadership teams with actionable insights to refine their strategies and foster resilience. With over 30 years of global business leadership experience, Pete's mission is strengthening the relationship between employers and employees during significant change. His work is rooted in Purpose, Potential, and Performance, guiding individuals and teams to flow and fulfillment. Focused on the future of work, he helps Indianapolis-based companies achieve sustained growth by placing people at the heart of their organizations. At Omni Touchpoint, Pete offers a blend of talent development, coaching, and growth consulting, using an “inside out” approach to behavior change. His expertise spans change leadership, adaptability skills, behavioral assessments, revenue operations, and process improvement—driving meaningful results and lasting impact.
PETE VAN OVERWALLE

SUSAN VAUGHN
Susan, a seasoned professional with over three decades of consulting and training experience, embarked on her journey specializing in project management within the consulting realm. After dedicating a decade to Crowe she transitioned in 2000 to a new chapter, founding her Project Management Consulting and Training company, fueled by her passion for project management. Susan’s latest passion is directing her focus towards project management offices, training, and mentorship – a trifecta that encapsulates her profound passion. She collaborates closely with clients, tailoring programs to their specific needs, and meets them at their unique points in the project management maturity spectrum. She an instructor for Purdue University’s Project Management Essentials course which she played a pivotal role in the development of this course over a decade ago. Additionally, she is an Authorized Training Partner Instructor with the Project Management Institute (PMI). For over two decades, Susan has been a prominent leader in the Indianapolis STEM community, contributing significantly as a board member of Women & Hi Tech. Susan's educational background includes a BS in Business with a specialization in computer information systems, earned from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
SUSAN VAUGHN

RACHEL IRELAN
Rachel Irelan, MBA, PMP, currently serves as the Director of Project Management at audiochuck since November 2023, overseeing project management initiatives. Prior to this role, Rachel worked at Axia Technology Partners as a Project Portfolio Manager, where responsibilities included managing a diverse portfolio of projects, leading a work management transition to Microsoft Azure DevOps, and guiding a team of five in project management and quality assurance. Rachel's experience also encompasses project management positions at Inverse-Square and Deloitte, where notable achievements included managing complex integration projects and identifying process improvements. Rachel holds a Master of Business Administration from Butler University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Ball State University.
RACHEL IRELAN
Why You Should Attend ProDev Day 2025
Connect With Industry Leaders
Expand your professional circle by engaging with practitioners, specialists, and colleagues in your field.
Access Tomorrow's Innovations Today
Explore emerging developments in artificial intelligence, project leadership approaches, and professional growth strategies presented by industry experts.
Elevate Your Credentials
Acquire valuable PDUs through interactive learning experiences crafted to refine your project management capabilities.
Accelerate Your Professional Journey
Maintain your competitive edge with fresh industry perspectives while demonstrating your dedication to continuous improvement.
Become a ProDev Day 2025 Sponsor
Contact vp-finance@pmicic.org for more information.
Showcase Your Brand
Position your organization before a targeted audience of project management professionals and decision-makers actively seeking industry solutions.
Access Qualified Talent
Connect directly with highly skilled project managers looking for their next career opportunity or partnership.
Demonstrate Industry Leadership
Highlight your organization's expertise and commitment to advancing project management excellence.
Build Valuable Relationships
Develop meaningful connections with attendees, speakers, and other sponsors in a collaborative professional environment.
Enhance Market Visibility
Gain recognition through our comprehensive marketing campaign reaching professionals across Central Indiana and beyond.