Professional Development Institute

Military Breakfast

By Eddie Pasa

Please join us for our second Uniformed Military Breakfast featuring a conversation with Vice Admiral John B. Skillman Vice Adm. Brad Skillman, a native of Muncie, Indiana, and St. Paris, Ohio, is a distinguished naval officer with a Bachelor’s in Oceanography from the U.S. Naval Academy and a Master’s in Operational Oceanography from the Naval … Continued

SDFM Corporate Breakfast

By Heather Ireland

The February 6, 2025, Corporate Breakfast has been postponed.  We will provide a rescheduled event date as soon as possible. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused .  For more information contact Daniel Litow at litow@sdfm.org. This event is proudly sponsored by RMA Associates.

Washington Chapter PDI

By Heather Ireland

The Washington Chapter PDI is a vibrant training and networking event with key government and industry thought leaders to optimize FM education while helping to raise funds for charities and scholarships. Event POC: Deb Del Mar / Wayne WhitenEvent POC Phone Number: (703) 593-6667Event POC Email: debra.delmar@vanguard-llc.com Member Cost: Gov’t. $0; Corp./Private $299/Corp. Early Careerist $99.00Non-Member … Continued

Corporate Breakfast

By Heather Ireland

How to Register: Contact Daniel Litow at litow@sdfm.org. Sponsored by: Seating is extremely limited; register soon to ensure your spot. Gold corporate members may register four individuals. Silver corporate members may register two individuals. Bronze corporate members may register one individual. Please contact Daniel Litow (litow@sdfm.org) to assist with registration or with any questions.

Redstone / Huntsville – Chapter Mini PDI

By Heather Ireland

Earn 14 CETS, coffee, lunch and afternoon snack provided. We also have a social event the evening of February 4th after the event. Date: February 4 – 5, 2025 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Jackson Center, 6001 Moquin Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806 Event POC: Tina Hinze POC Phone Number: 901.489.1787 POC Email: … Continued

Reform on Tap: The Future of PPBE

By Eddie Pasa

Join SDFM, Decision Lens, and your fellow defense financial managers for an evening of connection, conversation, and collaboration as we gather to celebrate the future of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE).  Enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and thought-provoking discussion, while being among the first to receive our newly published survey findings report: *Transforming Enthusiasm for PPBE … Continued

SDFM Military Breakfast

By Eddie Pasa

SDFM Military Breakfast: A Conversation with General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Join SDFM for a breakfast conversation with General Christopher J. Mahoney, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, as he discusses the links in the core functions of financial management with military readiness and capabilities in support of national security. There … Continued

Sandhills Chapter Event

By Alexander Jimenez Mr

Out of Sight Wing Fling – We have our next Sandhills Chapter community volunteer event coordinated and ready for everyone to sign up to volunteer! For this volunteer event we’ll assist the Vision Resource Center (nonprofit organization). The Vision Resource Center enhances the lives of adults and children living in the Cape Fear Region who … Continued

Federal CFO Academy

By Heather Ireland

SDFM hosts the Federal CFO Academy through a partnership with McKinsey & Company. This event brings together aspiring federal CFOs in the national security sector to discuss becoming a strategic thought partner, identifying effective trade space, digitizing the finance/accounting function, and growing financial management talent for the future. In today’s rapidly evolving defense sector, financial … Continued

Professional Development Institute

By bryan@mekanic.com

What is PDI? The national Professional Development Institute (PDI) is SDFM’s premier training event, held annually in various cities across the country. It aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of financial managers in the Department of Defense, US Coast Guard, and both public and private sectors. PDI fosters the sharing of best practices to … Continued