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Director Biography:
Jessica Robertson currently serves as the Chief Procurement Officer for the State of Tennessee. In this position, she leads a team that is transforming how Tennessee conducts business. Most recently, Jessica served as a Deputy Commissioner in Indiana where she led a team that streamlined the state’s approach to the purchasing of goods and services. As a result of their work, the State of Indiana saved over $100 million in taxpayer dollars by buying smarter and working closer with vendor partners.
Jessica joined the public sector in 2005 as a Governor’s Fellow and has served in various capacities. She was recently recognized as Graduate of the Last Decade from Indiana State University and was a member of the 2009 Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series.
Jessica holds a BS in Finance from Indiana State University. Senior Staff:John Bissell Director of Purchasing John.Bissell@tn.gov Steven G. Cates Mike Perry Thad Watkins Shelia Simpson Stephen Reksten Sharon Pope | ||||||
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Comparative Review of State IT Procurement Practices
Strength in Numbers: An Introduction to Cooperative Procurements
Administrative Fees: Creative Funding for Central Procurement in Difficult Economic Times
Emergency Preparedness for State Procurement Officials
Responding to an Aging and Changing Workforce: Attracting, Retaining, and Developing New Procurement Professionals
Benchmarking Cost Savings & Cost Avoidance
An In-Depth Look at GSA Cooperative Purchasing: The Benefits and Issues Surrounding State Usage of Schedule Contracts