NASPO Committees
The Annual Conference Committee is responsible for the development of the conference program, including the selection of session topics and speakers. Committee members work closely with the NASPO staff to ensure a stimulating, educational and interactive discussion format that is balanced with suitable networking events.
Committee Leader: Kelly Sanders (OH), Chair
Staff Contact: Susan Gonzalez
The Cronin Awards Committee oversees the George Cronin Awards for Procurement Excellence program, which seeks to recognize outstanding procurement initiatives and promote the adoption of these ideas throughout the states. The committee works closely with NASPO staff in inviting states to submit nominations, reviewing the nominations and selecting winners.
Committee Leaders: Kelly Sanders, Chair
Staff Contact: Lori Denhart
The Exchange Committee is responsible for the development of the educational program for the NASPO Exchange (formerly the How to Market to State Governments Meeting), including the selection of session topics and speakers. Committee members work closely with the NASPO staff to ensure a stimulating, educational and interactive discussion format that is balanced with suitable social events and the popular one-on-one sessions.
Committee Leaders: Gregg Olivera (NJ), Chair
Staff Contact: Susan Gonzalez
The NASPO Executive Committee provides direction for the affairs of NASPO in the interim between meetings of the full Board of Directors, functioning within approved policies and general strategy established by the Board. The committee is comprised of the elected and appointed officers of NASPO.
Committee Leaders: George Schutter (D.C.), Chair
Staff Contact: Lindle Hatton
The Governance and Oversight Committee shall work in support of NASPO’s strategic plan goal 5: Align our human and financial resources to support organizational sustainability, proactive planning, and growth. This committee will work closely with the Executive Committee and Investment Committee as outlined in the NASPO Governance Policy.
Committee Leaders: Roz Ingram (FL), Chair
Staff Contact: Lindle Hatton
The NASPO Investment Committee assists the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities specific to investment strategies, policies and performance, with the goal of ensuring the long–term financial sustainability of the association.
Committee Leader: Deb Damore (VT), Chair
Staff Contact: Lindle Hatton
The Joint Audit Committee assists the NASPO Board of Directors and NASPO ValuePoint Management Board in fulfilling oversight responsibilities specific to the annual audit, tax filings and other financial matters shared by NASPO and NASPO ValuePoint.
Committee Leaders: Deb Damore (VT), Chair
Staff Contact: Lindle Hatton
The Mazzone Award Task Force selects the recipient of NASPO’s Giulio Mazzone Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes service, on a continuing exemplary basis, to the public purchasing profession. The committee is comprised of previous recipients of the Mazzone Award.
Task Force Leaders: Jeff Holden, Chair
Staff Contact: Kelly McKown King
The Nominations Committee prepares and presents a slate of candidates for the NASPO Board of Directors and oversees assigned membership matters.
Committee Leader: Debbie Dennis, Chair
Staff Contact: Olivia Hook Frey
The Professional Development Committee oversees Procurement University, an ongoing, comprehensive professional development program focused on state procurement, which may be utilized by NASPO members to supplement and augment training, support national and state certification, and further the professional development of state procurement staff.
Committee Leaders: Lisa Eason (GA), Chair
Staff Contact: Jordan Henson
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