Mariam Alabdali, MA

Research 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

Jack P. Branum, MPA

Learning Management System Administrator

• Manages the Procurement U online learning management system
• Coordinates online training needs, reporting, and issues resolutions
• Coordinates the course catalogue, class schedules, and resources
• Engages with state training personnel to provide information and training

Susan Gonzalez, MBA

Director of Business Operations

• Develops and implements annual budget in coordination with CEO
• Maintains governance documents, records, policies and operating guidelines
• Oversees conference execution and contracted deliverables
• Oversees payroll, accounts payable/receivables, and HR responsibilities

Lindle Hatton, PhD

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

Christy Hendrickson, MA

Receptionist

• 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

Jordan Henson, MS

Education Coordinator

• Develops Procurement U training & professional development
• Supports state and national certification initiatives
• Works with SMEs in developing training programs and e-learning courses
• Supports the Procurement U learning management system

Olivia Hook Frey, MS

Academic Affairs Manager

• Coordinates Outreach to prospective educational partners
• Coordinates interaction with academic partners and students
• Arranges participation in university career fairs
• Works with subject matter experts on higher education initiatives

Dianne Lancaster, CPPO

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

Administrative Coordinator

• Support the financial and human resources functions of the organization
• Provide committee support and general administrative activities
• Engage with internal and external constituents to support the team
• Coordinate meetings, events, outreach, and communication activities

Jill Midkiff

Director of Communications and External Relations

• Manages public relations, brand management and marketing
• Advances stakeholder relationships and coordinates the work of external liaisons
• Manages partnerships and the development of joint initiatives

Kevin Minor, MPA

Research Coordinator

• Best Practices Committee support
• Green Technical Assistance Funds
• 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

Elena Moreland, MPA

Senior 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
• Manages the Green Purchasing Technical Assistance Funds Program

Matt Oyer, MPA

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

Jennifer Salts, CPPO, CPPB

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

Stephanie Schlueter, MPA

Research Coordinator

• Manages and oversees the Cronin Awards for Procurement Excellence
• Develops and implements the Member Satisfaction Survey
• Edits and maintains the How to Do Business with State Governments Guide
• Creates, writes, and develops research work products, webinars, and blog posts

Bob Sievert

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

Megan Smyth, JD

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

msmyth@naspo.org

Alex Wilcox, M.S. Ed.

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

Rhonda Clark

Association Manager

• Oversee Communications with NASPO for AMR Services
• Manage Financial Coordination & Processing
• Member Engagement
• Strategic Plan Reporting
• Conference & Meeting Support

Kristy Howard, MA

Communications Coordinator

• NASPO Network
• Regional Councils
• Member Communications
• NASPO.org Website
• Bulletin e-Newsletter

Molly Marsh

Programs Manager

• Annual Conference
• Regional Conferences
• Leadership Academy
• Exchange Conference

Lily Pennington

Programs Coordinator

• Academic Forum
• State Procurement Law Institute
• Regional Conferences
• Stakeholder Programs
• State Training Coordinators Conference

Kaitlyn Wilde

Project Associate

• Verify, code and enter invoices, check requests and reimbursements in to payment system
• Provide administrative support and communicate effectively with members
• Provide conference support
• Coordinate special projects