About Us

Company Overview

Mission Statement:
Project Masters is a valued resource and subject matter expert. Helping our clients improve organizational performance; especially in the areas related to project and program management.

Company Description:
Premier provider of tailored project and program management consulting and training services to the federal government and their service providers. The company is a Project Management Institute (PMI)® Registered Educational Provider (REP)® and has expertise in Research and Development, Federal IT, and Construction Project Management consulting and training. Our team of professionals respond to your needs quickly and our prices are competitive.

Project Masters was founded in 1996 as a small, woman-owned, minority business. Our corporate headquarters are located in Columbia, Maryland. We focus on federal programs as well as offering specialized practices to the commercial sector.

  • SBA 8(a) and Maryland MBE certified
  • Cleared personnel
  • DCAA compliant accounting practice
    • Audited financial statement
  • PMI Registered Educational Provider
  • Multiple contract vehicles
    • MOBIS GS10F0085P
    • NSETTS II + Seaport + OPM-TMA + SPAWARS
    • OPM USA Learning OPM01-05-D-0049
  • CIO Council IT project management approved training provider

Recognized by the Howard County Chamber of Commerce for the Outstanding Company Commitment to equal business practices.


rep Project Masters is a recognized provider registered with the PMI Registered Educational Provider program (PMI R.E.P). Project Masters accepts and adheres to all PMI R.E.P. Program policies, requirements and rules concerning the provision of professional education activities and materials. All classes have been assigned Project Management Institute PDU credits.

Project Masters’ Team

April O'Koren April O’Koren-Wennerberg, PMP, MBA, CEO & President

April is President, CEO and founder of Project Masters Inc. and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) with over 20 years Project Management experience in a variety of industries.  She has extensive experience in software engineering, systems engineering, training and quality management.  She earned an MBA with concentrations in Finance and Management Information Systems, and a BS with concentration in Computer Science, both from the Binghamton State University of New York.  She is past President of the Project Management Institute, Baltimore Chapter and a past board member of the Charter/Global Registered Education Providers for the Project Management Institute.April has developed processes and procedures to set-up project management offices (PMO).  She has analyzed and recommended the project management software tools, which work the best for the types of projects managed.  She has trained Project Managers in how to use the processes, procedures and software tools, which Project Masters has helped implement.She has extensive consultative experience in Project Management consulting, training, organizational development, facilitation, and auditing. She consults with senior management regarding the design, implementation, training and reengineering of project management within organizations.


Robert Ware Robert Ware, PMP, Vice President Business Operations & Training

Robert Ware has over 30 years experience in design and implementation of automated information processing systems for government, educational and private organizations. Extensive experience in training and educating others in the concepts and use of Knowledge / Information Processing Systems as well as in managing information systems projects.Over ten years experience writing course materials and delivering training in the area of Project Management. Project Management courses are registered under Project Management Institute’s PMI Global Registered Education Center for Project Management Professionals and are fully consistent with PMI Project Management Methodologies as presented in the Project Management Institute’s Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).Robert has provided training in Project Management Theory to a wide range of Government Agencies, Academic Institutions, National and International Corporations. Mr. Ware also provides training and consultation relative to implementation of Project Management Systems, Establishment of Standards and Business Processes, Design and Implementation of Project Management Offices, and development and use of tools and techniques necessary to institutionalize corporate knowledge gained through the project management process.Mr. Ware has a deep knowledge of the Software Engineering Institute’s Capability Maturity Models as well as the International Standard’s ISO-9000 series.Mr. Ware’s approach to Project Management training emphasizes the philosophical principles upon which the Project Management Process is based. His courseware is designed to help Project Managers, Corporate Executives and Administrators (as well as other Project Stakeholders) gain a deeper understanding of “Why projects are managed as they are, using approved Project Management tools, techniques and methodologies.Robert has developed, conducted and analyzed training needs for various organizations including Baltimore Gas and Electric, The Bureau of National Affairs, National Public Radio and the US Department of Labor. He has written more than twenty training manuals focused on the areas of Project Management, Leadership, and Communication. These materials are used to deliver courses to corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions seeking training in these areas.


Karl Karl Wennerberg, Director of Business Development

Karl is a graduate of Dunwoody institute Minneapolis, Mn. Over 12 years in Mechanical Design including; Transfer Press Tool Design, Progressive die design, including material specification, heat treatments and wear coatings. Casting / Weldment, Machine repair, and jig & fixture design, as well as Manufacturing Engineering. Experience also includes CNC set up / operation, Production Analyst and Engineering Liaison. Recent experience in Transportation and Logistics. He understands the need to respond quickly and accurately.


Nancy R. Seiss Nancy R. Seiss, Office/HR Manager

Nancy has over 7 years experience in the Human Resources field along with more than 12 years experience in Customer Service and Office Management.  Her diverse background includes the Manufacturing, Advertising Specialty and Health club industries.  Nancy’s areas of expertise include benefits administration, training and development, employee relations, conflict resolution, and multi-tasking .  She is a current member of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management).  Prior to Project Masters Inc, her experience history includes Hearth & Home Industries, Marketing Resources Inc, The Tasty Shirt Co, and The Laurel Racquet & Health Club.


Kyunghee Kwon Kyunghee M. Kwon, Graphic Designer

Kyunghee is the Graphic and Web Designer for Project Masters Inc. She has over 17 years experience in computer graphics and web design field. Ms. Kwon has a BA in Visual Design and a MFA in Art History, from Hong-Ik University, Seoul, Korea, and a MA in Digital Art, from Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA).



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