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BECOME A BICSI RTPM BICSI Registered Telecommunications Project Managers (RTPMs) have proven their advanced understanding of ICT project management, increasing their value in the fast-paced and technical ICT job market. Tip the scales in your favor. Learn how to become a BICSI RTPM today. bicsi.org/rtpm NOT ALL PROJECT MANAGERS ARE CREATED EQUAL Leading this extensive remodeling project was the Project Refresh Working Group consisting of four BICSI past presidents and two BICSI staff representatives appoint- ed by BICSI President Jeff Beavers, RCDD, OSP, and BICSI President-Elect Todd Taylor, RCDD, NTS, OSP. Among them were Ed Donelan, RCDD, NTS, ESS, Russ Oliver, RCDD, DCDC, NTS, ESS, Brian Hansen, RCDD, NTS, CSI, Brian Ensign, RCDD, NTS, OSP, RTPM, CSI, and BICSI staff representatives Vice President of Administration and CFO, Betty Eckebrecht and Director of Human Relations, Bernie Currie. "The support these individuals have brought to the table has been a critical component to the overall success of Project Refresh from conceptual planning to detailed design, RFP development, vendor selection, system accept- ance and integration," said Beavers. "The adept knowledge and expertise of our BICSI past presidents continues to be an awe-inspiring resource." The success of Project Refresh is a demonstration of industry-wide collaboration and support. Twenty-two corporations committed to the advancement of the ICT community contributed time, product and specialized expertise to ensure a superior headquarters facility. "BICSI's standing as the authority on ICT education is backed by the support of industry leaders," said Project Refresh Lead and Chief ICT Designer Ed Donelan. "We are incredibly grateful for the generous contributions of our sponsors that have helped make Project Refresh a success." To celebrate the invaluable contributions of all involved and to unveil the newly remodeled BICSI World Head- quarters, BICSI will host a formal grand opening event complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the head- quarters facility in Tampa, Florida, on 13 November 2019. 62 I ICT TODAY