Public Reprimand

Gary McKerr has been found to be in violation of the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (the “Code”). An Ethics Review  Committee (“ERC”) Hearing Panel determined that Mr. McKerr acted contrary to sections 2.3.1, 3.3.4, 5.3.1, and 5.3.2 of the Code.

Section 2.3.1 of the Code states that “We inform ourselves and uphold the policies, rules, regulations, and laws that govern our work, professional, and volunteer activities.”

Section 3.3.4 of the Code states that “We respect the property rights of others."

Section 5.3.1 of the Code states that “We do not engage in or condone behavior that is designed to deceive others, including but not limited to making misleading or false statements, stating half-truths, providing information out of context, or withholding information that, if known, would render our statements as misleading or incomplete."

Section 5.3.2 of the Code states that “We do not engage in dishonest behavior with the intention of personal gain or at the expense of another.”

The case at issue entailed the improper and unpermitted use of the Project Management Professional (“PMP”) designation by Mr. McKerr when he had not earned the designation. Mr. McKerr was notified of the ERC’s ethics complaint but did not participate in the ethics process. The sanctions imposed by the ERC against Mr. McKerr include this public reprimand, a three-year prohibition on his being able to apply for the PMP or other PMI certification, and an expulsion from PMI membership. This public reprimand is effective 22 July 2021 through 22 July 2024.

Roberto Alejandro Cadena Legaspi has been found to be in violation of the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (the “Code”). An Ethics Review Committee (“ERC”) Hearing Panel determined that Mr. Cadena acted contrary to sections 2.3.1, 3.3.4, 5.3.1, and 5.3.2 of the Code.

Section 2.3.1 of the Code states that “We inform ourselves and uphold the policies, rules, regulations, and laws that govern our work, professional, and volunteer activities.”

Section 3.3.4 of the Code states that “We respect the property rights of others.”

Section 5.3.1 of the Code states that “We do not engage in or condone behavior that is designed to deceive others, including but not limited to making misleading or false statements, stating half-truths, providing information out of context, or withholding information that, if known, would render our statements as misleading or incomplete.”

Section 5.3.2 of the Code states that “We do not engage in dishonest behavior with the intention of personal gain or at the expense of another.”

The case at issue entailed the improper and unpermitted use of an organization’s funds while Mr. Cadena was serving in an officer capacity with that organization. While Mr. Cadena characterized the transactions as “loans” to him, the transactions were not approved by the organization’s board and the amounts taken have not been repaid. The ERC determined that these violations occurred and has ordered that this public reprimand be issued and that he be expelled from membership in PMI. This permanent public reprimand is effective 20 May 2019. 

Timothy Phillis has been found to be in violation of the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (the “Code”). An Ethics Review Committee (“ERC”) Hearing Panel determined that Mr. Phillis acted contrary to sections 2.3.1, 3.3.4, and 5.3.1 of the Code.

Section 2.3.1 of the Code states that “We inform ourselves and uphold the policies, rules, regulations, and laws that govern our work, professional, and volunteer activities.”

Section 3.3.4 of the Code states that “We respect the property rights of others.”

Section 5.3.1 of the Code states that “We do not engage in or condone behavior that is designed to deceive others, including but not limited to making misleading or false statements, stating half-truths, providing information out of context, or withholding information that, if known, would render our statements as misleading or incomplete.”

The case at issue entailed the improper and unpermitted use of an organization’s funds while Mr. Phillis was serving in an officer capacity with that organization. The funds were subsequently repaid. The ERC determined that these violations occurred and ordered three years’ suspension from PMI membership and certification, and ordered that this public reprimand be issued. This public reprimand is effective 15 March 2020 through 15 March 2023.