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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
David Boyd
dboyd@naspovaluepoint.org
eMarket Customer Service Specialist
Manages the eMarket Center Help Desk
Main point of contact for Detail Quarterly Sales Reports
Assists in data entry and analytics projects
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 current/future website and application needs
Monitor and provide insights and reporting on performance and general usage of all websites and applications
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
Ted Fosket
tfosket@naspovaluepoint.org
Cooperative Contract 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
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
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
Eric Hellen
ehellen@naspovaluepoint.org
Business & Data Analyst
Provides business and data analysis support to NASPO and NASPO ValuePoint which includes software development, analytic report development and technical support.
Provide software development and technical support for the ValuePoint Suppliers Toolbox and the eMarket Center.
Provide backup web development and technical support for the NASPO and NASPO ValuePoint websites.
Provides technical support for various NASPO and NASPO ValuePoint programs, events, and conferences.
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
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.
Devin Hunt
dhunt@naspovaluepoint.com
Content Administrator
Supports and updates the NSPO ValuePoint website.
Administrates all participating addendums on the NASPO ValuePoint website.
Provides support for NASPO ValuePoint IT projects
Develops Email outreach campaigns for NASPO ValuePoint
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
Megan Lee, MBA
mlee@naspo.org
Accountant
Maintains accounting department files and records.
Staff contact for purchase cards, maintains policy and monitors for violations.
Maintains and distributes State funding reports.
Oversees travel reimbursement and professional development fund submissions.
Assists Controller as staff support to Investment and Audit Committees.
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
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
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
Lee Ann Pope
lpope@naspovaluepoint.org
Director of Administrative Services
Provides administrative support to NASPO ValuePoint Board, Executive Committee and Management Team
Works closely with CEO and COO to coordinate information and deliverables
Oversees NASPO ValuePoint policy and procedures
Works closely with volunteer subcommittees and workgroups
Supports NASPO ValuePoint finances, working directly with the NASPO-NASPO ValuePoint Controller
Provides support for ValuePoint events
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
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
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
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
Bryce Bradford
bbradford@naspo.org
Membership 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
Richard Carlson
rcarlson@naspovaluepoint.org
Cooperative Contract Revenue Analyst
Coordinates and facilitates the contract sales reporting process with suppliers and lead state contract administrators.
Maintains a master reporting tool that summarizes and manages sales activity by state for each of the NASPO ValuePoint contract portfolios.
Reconciles contract sales report information from suppliers with the actual administrative fees received, and works with suppliers to resolve any discrepancies.
Assists in the third party contract compliance review processes by providing coordination among lead state contract administrators, suppliers and third party auditing firms.
Creates, edits and provides uniform, consistent data on all NASPO ValuePoint cooperative contracts, which includes assisting in the development of the annual budget as it relates to projected revenue.
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
Olivia Hook Frey, MS
ofrey@naspo.org
Academic Affairs Manager
Builds and manages relationships with academic partners
Oversees higher education programs, including internships, scholarships
Arranges participation in university career fairs and other student engagement opportunities
Develops programming for Academic Forum
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kevin Minor, MPA
kminor@naspo.org
Media Production Project Manager
Develops work products, webinars, blog posts, and digital media content creation
Leads NASPO’s sustainable purchasing initiatives, including the Green Purchasing Technical Assistance Funds
Manages the relationship for NASPO’s market research analysis member offered subscriptions, ProcurementIQ and GovWin IQ
Research and policy support
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
Matt Oyer
moyer@naspo.org
Deputy Chief Learning Officer
Collaborate with the NASPO Staff and Members in delivering professional development resources to the membership
Manages the creation of courses, publications and resources by the Research & Innovation and Procurement U teams
Oversees the development and delivery of educational content for NASPO conferences
Support the development of relationships with higher education partners
Dugan Petty
dpetty@naspovaluepoint.org
Cooperative Contract Coordinator
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.
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
Voight Shealy
vshealy@naspovaluepoint.org
Cooperative Contract Coordinator III
Joined the NASPO ValuePoint staff in 2014 after retiring from the State of South Carolina following 37 years of service primarily with the State Auditor’s Office and the Materials Management Office, the state’s central procurement office.
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 the National Association of State Procurement Officials (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.
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
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