Earned Value Management Institute (https://EVMI.com) has selected Mr. Richard Marcum as the EVMI Person of the Year for 2025

LINKEDIN PROFILE ADDRESS:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-marcum-pmp-evmp-evmo-chspo-mba-3643a84b/

CURRENT POSITION:

Mr. Richard Marcum, BBA, MBA, PMP, EVMP®, EVMPAI™, EVMD™, EVMO™, ChSPO™, CRQO®, ChPRO® Candidate, ChPCO™ Candidate, CEVO® Candidate, EVMExpert™ Candidate

Head of Project Management Office | Head of Office of Project Support Services

Fermi Research Alliance, USA

EVMI Earned Value Management Institute Certifications Earned:

• EVMP® Earned Value Management Professional® certified
• EVMPAI™ Earned Value Management Professional Artificial Intelligence™ certified
• EVMD™ Earned Value Management Director™ certified
• EVMO™ Earned Value Management Officer™ certified
• ChSPO® Chief Schedule & Planning Officer® certified
• CRQO® Chief Risk & Quality Officer® certified

EVMI Earned Value Management Institute Certifications Planned/Ongoing:

• EVMExpert™ Earned Value Management Expert™ Candidate
• ChPRO™ Chief Program Officer™ Candidate
• ChPCO™ Chief Project Control Officer™ Candidate
• CEVO® Chief Earned Value Officer® Candidate

ACCOMPLISHMENTS SUMMARY:

Mr. Richard Marcum is a seasoned project management professional currently serving as Head of the Project Management Office and Head of the Office of Project Support Services at Fermilab, a premier U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory in Batavia, Illinois. In this dual role, he oversees critical project support functions for complex scientific initiatives, including accelerator upgrades, neutrino experiments like the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE), and contributions to international collaborations such as those with CERN. His leadership ensures effective tracking of project costs, schedules, and risks, aligning with federal requirements for transparency and performance in high-stakes research environments.

Marcum holds the Earned Value Management Professional (EVMP®) certification, along with related credentials such as EVMP-Government® and others in project controls. He has praised the EVMP training as the best he has attended, noting its comprehensive coverage of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) principles, processes, and practical applications essential for robust project oversight. This expertise in earned value management allows him to integrate scope, schedule, and cost metrics to provide objective performance insights and early warnings of potential issues.

With a background spanning multiple organizations, Marcum has held roles in project controls and management at companies like Graham Construction Services Ltd., ARES Corporation, Battelle Memorial Institute, and others in the energy and defense sectors. His experience includes managing large-scale projects in government and scientific contexts, where precise control over budgets and timelines is paramount. This diverse career has equipped him with skills in risk management, resource planning, and stakeholder communication.

Educationally, Marcum earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from American InterContinental University and a Master of Business Administration from Aspen University. These qualifications complement his practical expertise, providing a strong foundation in business principles applied to technical project environments. His academic and professional development underscores a commitment to excellence in managing multidisciplinary teams.

At Fermilab, Marcum plays a pivotal role in supporting the laboratory’s mission to advance particle physics and accelerator science. By leading the Office of Project Support Services, he contributes to the successful execution of groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of human knowledge, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining high standards of accountability and innovation.

Richard Marcum, EVMP®, is an accomplished project management leader at Fermilab, heading, directing, guiding, and leading both the Project Management Office and the Office of Project Support Services. Holding advanced certifications in Earned Value Management and degrees in business administration, he brings extensive experience from government and scientific sectors to oversee complex, high-impact research projects with rigorous cost, schedule, and performance controls.

TESTIMONIALS SUMMARY:

SOURCE (CULLED FROM): https://www.evmi.com/testimonials-page/ )

Mr. Richard Marcum’s Testimonial for EVMP®

“This is the best Earned Value Management training that I have attended”. “I felt that this was a very well taught EVMS [Earned Value Management Systems] course [referring to the EVMP® Earned Value Management Professional® credential certification program].” “The EVMP® principles, objectives, course materials, instruction and exercises were very applicable and essential to project management” (The Instructor for this EVMPAI™ certification course was Professor Kwaku Akyeampong who is the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) and CEO at EVMI.com)

Mr. Richard Marcum’s Testimonial for EVMPAI™

“I found the EVMPAI™ certification course very informative and comprehensive. The course focuses on using Earned Value Management principles, processes, and reporting as a basis for Artificial Intelligence projects. The material was informative, but what truly stood out was the instructor’s deep knowledge and expertise in the field, which reassured me about the quality of the course.” (The Instructor for this EVMPAI certification course was Professor Kwaku Akyeampong who is the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) and CEO at EVMI.com)

Mr. Richard Marcum’s Testimonial for EVMO™

“The Earned Value Management Officer™ (EVMO™) certification course is informative and comprehensive and a significant steppingstone in one’s career. The course’s focus on using Earned Value Management principles, processes, and reporting for executive officers is an asset for anyone aspiring to or currently holding such a position. As Head of a Project Management Office for more than ten years, this certification course has broadened my knowledge and helped me focus my attention on the essential organization needs for standing up or continual improvement of the Earned Value Management (EVM) office. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to advance their career as an executive officer or those working on becoming an EVM executive officer.” (The Instructor for this EVMO™ certification course was Professor Kwaku Akyeampong who is the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) and CEO at EVMI.com)

Mr. Richard Marcum’s Testimonial for ChSPO™

“The Chief Schedule and Planning Officer™ (ChSPO™) certification course was informative and comprehensive. The course focuses on leading an organizational leader’s scheduling and planning principles, processes, and reporting responsibilities for executive officers. I found the material subject matter informative and the instructor knowledgeable. As a scheduler, planner, and manager with extensive experience in government and commercial projects, coming through my career from novice scheduler/planner to Head of a Project Management Office, this certification course has helped me focus on the essential organization needs. I recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their leadership/managerial skills or those starting to lead a scheduling and planning organization.” (The Instructor for this ChSPO™ certification course was Professor Kwaku Akyeampong who is the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) and CEO at EVMI.com)