Linda Dangerfield is a highly respected leader in public procurement with nearly 30 years of experience advancing strategic sourcing and operational excellence across Maryland state government. Serving as Acting Chief Procurement Officer for the State of Maryland, she leads statewide procurement operations, overseeing billions of dollars in goods and services annually while ensuring continuity, strengthening policy and process, and advancing transparency, innovation, and equitable access across Maryland’s procurement ecosystem.

Prior to assuming this role, Dangerfield served as Deputy Chief Procurement Officer for the Department of General Services’ Office of State Procurement, where she oversaw statewide procurement activities and partnered closely with agencies to streamline operations, enhance compliance, and deliver best value for Maryland residents.

Before joining the Office of State Procurement, Dangerfield served as Chief Procurement Officer and Director of the Office of Procurement and Materials Management for the Maryland Aviation Administration. In this capacity, she represented the administration before the Board of Public Works and directed complex, high-value procurements spanning capital construction, architectural and engineering services, maintenance, and information technology.

An active leader in the procurement community, Dangerfield is a longstanding member of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing and the Maryland Public Purchasing Association (MPPA), where she has held key leadership roles including President, Vice President, and member of the Board of Directors. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for integrity, technical excellence, and a commitment to innovative procurement practices that support effective government service delivery.