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Mariam Alabdali, MA

malabdali@naspo.org

Learning and Development Coordinator

Works with SMEs in developing training programs and e-learning courses
Supports the NASPO Professional Development Committee and workgroups
Develops research work products and assists with survey implementation and analysis

Lauren Bonkowski, BA

lbonkowski@naspo.org

Financial Coordinator

Maintains general finance organization
Processes, records, codes incoming receipts and invoices
Coordinates with the accounting firm on expense reporting
Files and retrieves documents and reference materials
Conducts research, assembles and analyses data to prepare reports and documents

Lori Denhart

ldenhart@naspo.org

Research Project Manager

Develops and manages projects related to best practices and emerging issues in public procurement
Administers the Procurement Pulse blog
Manages the Member Survey
Assists with research inquiries, development of research work products, and provides support to Procurement U and conferences

Priscilla Gandy

pgandy@naspo.org

Conferences and Events Manager

Provides conference services for NASPO sponsored programs and events
Oversees and facilitates all aspects of event management from site selection, vendor negotiation, event registration, marketing, onsite staffing and post-event reporting
Negotiates hotel contracts to ensure rate, space, and language is equitable
Oversees Corporate Travel Management and Event Travel Management programs

Ronda Glover

rglover@naspo.org

Conferences and Events Coordinator

Works on a variety of large and small scale strategic events and special projects to support the organization’s mission
Supports Conferences and Events Managers in coordinating logistics and planning efforts for all NASPO conferences and events
Negotiates hotel contracts for NASPO ValuePoint meetings
Assists in the build and management of Cvent registration websites

Susan Gonzalez, MBA

sgonzalez@naspo.org

Chief Conferences and Events Officer

Oversees conferences and events (C&E) execution and contracted deliverables
Maintains C&E governance documents, records, policies and operating guidelines
Oversees relationship with all C&E partners (travel agency, online registration, hotels/venues, audio/visual, and event decorators)
Develops and implements NASPO's annual C&E budgets

Lindle Hatton, PhD

lhatton@naspo.org

Chief Executive Officer

Executive leadership of strategies and initiatives
Oversight of the CLO's professional development program management
Oversight of the CAO and DO's administration and operational management
Primary spokesperson to advance awareness of and support for NASPO and the public procurement profession

Jordan Henson, MS

jhenson@naspo.org

Instructional Design Project Manager

Develops content for Procurement U online courses
Designs and programs Procurement U courses for online delivery
Leads development of Procurement U trainings at the NASPO Annual Conference
Works with SMEs to develop training programs and e-learning courses

Olivia Hook Frey, MS

ofrey@naspo.org

Academic Affairs Manager

Coordinates outreach to current and prospective academic partners
Manages relationships with academic partners and students
Arranges participation in university career fairs and student engagement
Oversees higher education programs

Kristine Howes

khowes@naspo.org

Conferences and Events Manager

Provides conference services for NASPO sponsored programs and events
Oversees and facilitates all aspects of event management from site selection, vendor negotiation, event registration, marketing, onsite staffing and post-event reporting
Manage planning committees and work closely with NASPO team on content development for multiple conferences
Oversees conference website development and contract management

Kelly Kamp

kkamp@naspo.org

Graphic Design and Communications Specialist

Designs collateral to spread NASPO's mission
Maintains brand awareness for organization
Assists with marketing strategies and outreach

Dianne Lancaster, CPPO

dlancaster@naspo.org

Chief Learning Officer

Collaborate with the NASPO Board to develop and actualize the professional development vision approved by the Board
Relationship development with higher education and industry thought leaders
Management of industry content for educational programming
Provides procurement and contract management subject matter expertise

Megan Lee, MBA

mlee@naspo.org

Financial Coordinator

Maintains general finance for the organization
Coordinates with the accounting firm on expense reporting
Serves as staff support to Investment and Audit Committees
Reviews member travel reimbursement and professional development fund submissions

Jill Midkiff

jmidkiff@naspo.org

Director of Communications

Oversees public relations, marketing and brand management
Distributes press releases and serves as primary media contact
Serves as editor for internal and external communications
Oversees promotion of NASPO reports, publications and educational offerings
Manages social media outreach

Kevin Minor, MPA

kminor@naspo.org

Research Coordinator

Creates, writes and develops research work products, webinars, and blog posts
Supports Green Purchasing Technical Assistance Funds and NASPO's Green Purchasing efforts
Provides support for ProcurementIQ and GovWinIQ market research tools
Research and policy support
Manages and develops NASPO videos

Elena Moreland, MPA

emoreland@naspo.org

Senior Research Project Manager

Develops and manages best practice sharing, work products and deliverables
Coordinates research inquiries and resulting resources and guidance
Manages the Survey of State Procurement Practices

Dominique Neel

dneel@naspo.org

Conferences and Events Coordinator

Works on a variety of large and small scale strategic events and special projects to support the organization’s mission
Supports Conferences and Events Managers in coordinating logistics and planning efforts for all NASPO conferences and events
Negotiates hotel contracts for NASPO ValuePoint meetings
Assists in the build and management of Cvent registration websites

Matt Oyer, MPA

moyer@naspo.org

Director of Learning Solutions

Develops and manages Procurement U training and professional development initiatives
Coordinates education inquiries and resulting resources and guidance
Manages efforts to promote state and national certification

Wendy Payne

wpayne@naspo.org

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Performs general clerical duties and supports finance and member services programs
Provides committee support and assists with notes/minutes
Provides customer service to members and suppliers
Supports meetings, events, outreach, and communication activities as needed

Marisa Raso

mraso@naspo.org

Director of Membership and Strategic Engagement

Manages the overall member engagement of NASPO
Collaborates with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure data-informed insights are targeting our marketing initiatives
Oversees the NASPO Network as the Community Manager
Collaborates with the NASPO ValuePoint Board, Management Team, Committees, and Staff to develop, implement, and measure the success of the NASPO Strategic Plan
Works with our strategic partners to ensure a unified vision for the future of state procurement
Provides support to the NASPO ValuePoint Board, Management Team, and Committees through volunteer management
Works with the IT Team to integrate our technology platforms

Jennifer Salts, CPPO, CPPB

jsalts@naspo.org

Chief Administrative Officer

Provides administrative support to NASPO Board and Executive Committee
Oversees contracted workplan deliverables
Consults with states and stakeholders to promote best practice sharing
Supports member engagement activities
Provides procurement and contract management subject matter expertise

Bob Sievert

bsievert@naspo.org

Chief Information Officer

Manages and oversees NASPO technology infrastructure initiatives
Provides leadership to implement new and appropriate technology innovations into all NASPO programs
Provides procurement automation and eProcurement subject matter expertise
Collaborates with industry thought leaders related to technology in procurement to drive innovation and evolution to better support member needs

Katie Scott, MA

kscott@naspo.org

Research Coordinator

Works to support both the Research and Innovation teams and the Procurement U training side of NASPO
Assists in the administration of the Procurement Pulse Blog
Assists with academic partner outreach
Supports Green Purchasing Technical Assistance Funds and NASPO’s Green Purchasing efforts
Develops research work products and supports the creation of any ongoing projects

Megan Smyth, JD

msmyth@naspo.org

Director of Research and Innovation

Develops and manages the discussion of emerging issues in procurement, work products, and deliverables
Manages IT Procurement Negotiations initiatives
Coordinates research inquiries and resulting resources and guidance
Supports conferences, Procurement U and Procurement Law Institute

Bryce Bradford

|bbradford@naspo.org

Member Engagement Coordinator

Oversees all member inquiries as they relate to account status, dues, and general NASPO questions
Supports the Regional Councils
Coordinates with other NASPO teams to develop metrics that measure membership engagement, participation, and satisfaction
Collaborates with NASPO Staff to measure the success of the NASPO Strategic Plan
Provides support in the NASPO Network
Creates, writes, and develops member communication
Works with our members to provide support during event registration
Maintains the accuracy of the NASPO database

Callie Shelley

CShelley@naspo.org

LMS Coordinator

Management of the Procurement U LMS
Assists users with new account creation, password resets, and purchasing courses within the LMs
Reviews and edits Procurement U communications
Supports the NASPO Professional Development Committee and workgroups
Manages the ordering process for the State & Local Government Procurement: A Practical Guide textbook

Samantha Gerard

SGerard@naspo.org

Instructional Designer

Designs, develops and implements e-learning courses and modules
Determine sequences and creates outlines, storyboards, and treatment approaches
Produce graphics elements to enhance course delivery
Evaluates new and emerging technologies

Kelly J. McKown King

kmking@naspo.org

Education Program Manager

Designs conference and training content for NASPO events
Provides conference services and guidance for NASPO speakers
Supports content development for NASPO resources

Sarah Hilderbrand, J.D., CPPO

shilderbrand@naspovaluepoint.org

Chief Operations Officer

Responsible for implementing the strategic mission, vision and overall direction of NASPO ValuePoint as set by the NASPO Board of Directors and ValuePoint Management Board in coordination with the NASPO-NASPO ValuePoint CEO
Ensures effective and efficient use of resources in the management of the NASPO ValuePoint business operations

Jeff Holden

jholden@naspovaluepoint.org

Cooperative Contract Coordinator

Provides support to state chief procurement officers and staff relating to cooperative purchasing
Provides education, consultation and support to eligible entities and potential suppliers regarding participation in NASPO ValuePoint contracts
Promotes the value of participation in NASPO ValuePoint contracts to state and local government agencies, public K-12 schools, public institutions of higher education and other eligible participants through attendance at meetings and conferences
Supports strategic relationships with NASPO ValuePoint contractors
Conducts market research to support development of successful cooperative contracts
Supports lead states and sourcing teams in processes related to competitive solicitations and award of cooperative contracts

Jonathan Hollinger

jhollinger@naspo.org

Business & Data Analyst

Provides software development and data analytics for NASPO ValuePoint.
Provides technology support to various NASPO ValuePoint programs and events.
Manages analytics research projects and software implementations.

Tim Hay, CPPB

THay@NASPOValuePoint.org

Cooperative Development Director

Supervises the Cooperative Contract Coordinator team assigning tasks and providing leadership and guidance where needed.
Conducts market research, spend analysis forecasting, and return on investment projections in order to develop cooperative contract portfolio recommendations.
Organizes multi-state and multi-discipline sourcing teams and facilitates sourcing team activities and meetings through the solicitation, award process and contract administration.
Reviews RFP's prior to release to insure consistency with NASPO ValuePoint guidelines and Coordinates the draft and official RFP release to state directors. Facilities the "Intent to Participate" documents.
Provides regular updates to the NASPO ValuePoint website
Builds and manages relationships with state CPO’s, purchasing staffs, lead contract administrators, sourcing team members, contract users and suppliers.
Responds to inquiries from lead state contract administrators, contract users, existing and potential suppliers

Ted Fosket

TFosket@NaspoValuePoint.org

Cooperative Contracting Coordinator

Conducts market research, spend analysis forecasting, and return on investment projections in order to develop cooperative contract portfolio recommendations.
Organizes multi-state and multi-discipline sourcing teams and facilitates sourcing team activities and meetings through the solicitation, award process and contract administration.
Reviews RFP's prior to release to insure consistency with NASPO ValuePoint guidelines and Coordinates the draft and official RFP release to state directors. Facilities the "Intent to Participate" documents.
Provides regular updates to the NASPO ValuePoint website.
Builds and manages relationships with state CPO’s, purchasing staffs, lead contract administrators, sourcing team members, contract users and suppliers.
Responds to inquiries from lead state contract administrators, contract users, existing and potential suppliers

James Bregenzer

jbregenzer@naspo.org

Webmaster/Developer

Generally manages and provides technical support for all NASPO and NASPO ValuePoint websites and hosting services, architecture and technical environments
Responsible for the programming, development and maintenance of all underlying applications and APIs/integrations between applications
Coordinate closely with staff and NASPO members on all website and application needs
Monitor and provide insights and reporting on performance and general usage of all websites and applications

Lauren Fields

lfields@naspovaluepoint.org

Financial & Administrative Coordinator

Maintains general finance organization for NASPO ValuePoint
Processes, records, codes incoming receipts and invoices
Reviews member travel reimbursement and NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Education Fund submissions
Prepares and mails trade show materials
Assists in contract administration, ensuring contractual benefits are delivered timely and accurately

Dugan Petty

dpetty@naspovaluepoint.org

Cooperative Contract Coordinator for Information and Communications Technology

Provides leadership, coaching, guidance, facilitation and support to the Lead State and Sourcing Team, and facilitates communication between participating entities and suppliers
Facilitates communication and collaboration between sourcing teams, lead state, key stakeholders and subject matter experts to increase understanding of technology user needs and market conditions.
Provides education and consultation regarding the value proposition of participating in the cooperative through individual meetings and correspondence, as well as through presentations at trade shows and conferences to purchasers, end users and organizations.
Facilitates understanding of cooperative master agreement capabilities, use, and opportunities with both suppliers and government users.
Helps Lead States, Sourcing Teams, end users and staff assess master agreement opportunities and cooperative contract feasibilities that will provide a value proposition to government users.
Develops and supports collaborative relationships with state chief procurement officers, chief information officers and their staffs, as well as local government, K-12 and higher education; along with potential strategic partners such as NASCIO and NASTD.

Clinton Colliver

ccolliver@naspo.org

Controller

Oversees the accounting and human resources departments.
Provides Board and management with financial statements and analysis.
Promotes financial transparency within our organization.
Coordinates investment strategy for the organization

Wanda Pyle

wpyle@naspo.org

Business Operations Manager

Oversees HR, payroll, benefits, staff handbook and risk management
Manages office operations and procedures
Develops and monitors office budget
Manages central filing system
Oversees Recruitment and On-Boarding process
Coordinates and executes employee trainings
Supports and Assist the Finance Department

Bart Lemmon

blemmon@naspovaluepoint.org

Supplier Development Director

Develops key relationships with supplier executives responsible for public sector marketing
Chairs the Supplier Advisory Council identifying business initiatives designed to increase usage of existing portfolio offerings
Provides education to the supplier community to facilitate participation in ValuePoint
Facilitates supplier contract launch meetings and attends supplier account review meetings in order to promote successful marketplace implementation
Explores business development and emerging market opportunities to promote visibility of ValuePoint

Voight Shealy

vshealy@naspovaluepoint.org

Cooperative Contract Coordinator III

For 20 years, he managed the Materials Management Office, serving as the State’s Chief Procurement Officer responsible for all state procurements including information technology, construction, supplies, and services.
Voight is an honorary member of NASPO which he has served as a Board member, Finance Chair, and 2006/2007 President.
He is a recipient of the South Carolina Association of Governmental Procurement Officials James H. Barnes Award and NASPO’s Giulio Mazzone Distinguished Service Award.

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