Jean A. Clark, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., CPM currently possesses over 26 years of public procurement experience at the State and local level. She began her career as a buyer and has continually progressed to upper level procurement positions. Her current position is serving as State Procurement Administrator for the State of Arizona. She also currently serves as Treasurer on the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council Governing Board. She is a Past President for the Arizona Capitol Chapter and Past President for the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. (NIGP). She is also a Past President of the National Electronic Commerce Coordinating Council. She has obtained her procurement certifications as well as receiving a Master’s in Public Administration. Over her career, Jean has received the prestigious National NIGP Buyer of the Year Award and is the only procurement professional to be named the National NIGP Manager of the Year twice.