About NASPO
NASPO is the nation’s leader in public procurement, driving excellence for its members through diverse programs, resources, and initiatives.
Callie Wisdom Participates in various projects and campaigns to ensure the NASPO story is clearly communicated Collaborates with Communications Manager…Communications Coordinator View Profile Reed Stevens Conducts independent research on state inquiries, emerging issues, and policy priorities. Supports the development of surveys, publications, online…Research Coordinator View Profile Bob Sievert Provides analysis and mentoring support to States/Entities for their e-Procurement initiatives. This work includes, but is not limited…eProcurement Subject Matter Expert View Profile Lydia Ruiz Work with Board members, council members, committee members, and NASPO leadership to establish meeting agendas and priorities Maintain…Corporate Paralegal View Profile Kimberly Meacham Manages all website content, including providing support to staff responsible for content management on web pages and applications,…Website Content Coordinator View Profile Tabitha Labrum Provides in-house graphic design and communications support for both print and digital collateral materials, including, but not limited… Design Coordinator View Profile Meghan Holmlund Provides leadership to ValuePoint Suppliers in creating successful campaigns promoting the use of ValuePoint Master Agreements. Develops key relationships with Supplier Sales…Supplier Engagement Manager View Profile Katie Hines Conducts market research to assist in the development of spend analysis forecasting, and return on investment projections for…Cooperative Portfolio Coordinator View Profile Beth Harrison Coordinate the entire administrative process of the Board of Examiners (BOE) in relation to exam development and delivery…Uppcc Project Coordinator View Profile Susan Gonzalez, MBA Oversees conferences and events (C&E) execution and contracted deliverables Maintains C&E governance documents, records, policies and operating guidelines… Chief Conferences and Events Officer View Profile Telice Gillom Provides expertise and support to all program areas in procurement content development including Research and Innovation, Procurement U,…Procurement Content Manager View Profile Kitty Farias Provides high-level administrative support and assistance to the Chief Administrative officer and/or other assigned leadership staff. Arranges travel…Administrative Assistant View Profile Ruth Ann Donahue Coordinate and process employee payrolls bi-monthly. Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and…Payroll Coordinator View Profile Robin Cuevas Works on a variety of large and small scale strategic events and special projects to support the organization’s…Conferences and Events Planner View Profile Zachary Christensen Supports the CCPO in developing and implementing the strategic mission, vision, and overall direction of NASPO ValuePoint as…Deputy Chief Cooperative Procurement Officer View Profile Jared Chaney Provides analysis and mentoring support to States/Entities for their e-Procurement initiatives. This work includes, but is not limited…eProcurement Subject Matter Expert View Profile Felisha Canillas Works on a variety of large and small scale strategic events and special projects to support the organization’s…Conferences and Events Planner View Profile Jessica Burton Provides coordination, administration, coaching, facilitation, and support to State Lead Contract Administrators and their Sourcing Teams as they…Cooperative Portfolio Manager View Profile Theodore Ayele Manage users, profiles, permissions, sharing rules, etc. Build custom objects, formula fields, page layouts, custom views, etc.Salesforce Administrator View Profile Shaquasia Barksdale Assists the Operations Team with building and maintaining relationships with current academic partners and strategic partners. Assists in…Partnerships Coordinator View Profile Kate Davila Serves as the primary contact for all NASPO media inquiries. Coordinates NASPO’s responses to media inquiries. Arranges interviews…Director of Marketing and Communications View Profile Brandi Ann Willard Develop and manage NASPO strategic partnerships. Manage NASPO’s Affiliate Division partner program and University Procurement Partner program. Promote…Director of Partnerships View Profile Dana Warth primarily responsible for the day-to-day leadership, operational management, and growth of UPPCC. Establishes a universally recognized certification program…Membership and Operations Coordinator View Profile Sky Toland, Ed.D. Assists with creation and implementation of eLearning courses for Procurement U Collaborates with SMEs to develop eLearning course…Instructional Designer View Profile Fay Tan Supports sourcing team solicitation development, proposal evaluation, contract negotiation, and contract administration activities, with a focus on IT…Legal Counsel View Profile Derrick Strand primarily responsible for the day-to-day leadership, operational management, and growth of UPPCC. Establishes a universally recognized certification View Profile Chadwick Stephens, MPA Develops and conducts member surveys Oversees and maintains the Repository of State Practices Writes blog posts for the…Research Coordinator View Profile Kelly Stein Designs collateral to spread NASPO’s mission Maintains brand awareness for organization Assists with marketing strategies and outreachDesign and Brand Manager View Profile Daniel Stadnyk Works in conjunction with the CFO in preparing the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to…Controller View Profile Tia Snyder, CPPB Provides coordination, administration, coaching, facilitation, and support to State Lead Contract Administrators and their Sourcing Teams as they…Cooperative Portfolio Manager View Profile Megan Smyth, JD Develops and manages the discussion of emerging issues in procurement, work products, and deliverables Manages IT Procurement Negotiations…General Counsel View Profile Jennifer Salts, CPPO, CPPB Provides administrative support to NASPO Board and Executive Committee Oversees contracted workplan deliverables Consults with states and stakeholders…Chief of Staff View Profile Mupenzi Safari Owns the management of all website content, including providing support to staff responsible for content management on web…Web Content Developer View Profile Wanda Pyle Oversees HR, payroll, benefits, staff handbook and risk management Manages office operations and procedures Develops and monitors office…Director of Human Resources and Risk Management View Profile Lee Ann Pope Provides administrative support to NASPO ValuePoint Board, Executive Committee and Management Team Works closely with CEO and COO…Director of Administrative Services View Profile Matt Oyer Collaborate with the NASPO Staff and Members in delivering professional development resources to the membership Manages the creation…Chief Learning Officer View Profile Neha Nehru Director of Data Analytics View Profile Rebecca Montaño-Smith Oversees research staff Coordinates research projects, products and member surveys Creates new products for NASPO membersDeputy Chief Learning Officer: Research and Innovation View Profile Isabel Moncada Conferences and Events Planner View Profile Kevin N. Minor, MPA Produce and manage NASPO recourses through various digital mediums, including audio and video Supports NASPO’s digital marketing efforts…Media Production Manager View Profile James Mason Manages the information technology systems and projects Manages NASPO technology budget Works with departmental teams to develop strategies…Chief Technology Officer View Profile Ronda Maass Works on a variety of large and small scale strategic events and special projects to support the organization’s…Communications Coordinator View Profile Bart Lemmon Develops key relationships with supplier executives responsible for public sector marketing Chairs the Supplier Advisory Council identifying business…Director of Supplier Development and Global Initiatives View Profile Megan Lee, MBA Maintains accounting department files and records. Staff contact for purchase cards, maintains policy and monitors for violations. Maintains…Accountant View Profile Ramireddy Laxman Designs and implements data pipelines, extract-transform-load (ETL) processes, and data cleansing practices to ensure quality data transfer and…Data Engineer View Profile Lauren Harp Works on a variety of large and small scale strategic events and special projects to support the organization’s…Conferences and Events Planner View Profile Megan Lancaster Administers and write blog posts for the Procurement Pulse blog Develops and manages projects related to best practices…Research Project Manager View Profile Esther Lake Provides customer service to candidates on the certification management system, including the online application system. Assists the Executive…Certification Manager Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) View Profile Daniel Kruger Assists in the management of the day-to-day operations of various administrative programs, such as communications, partnerships, membership, and…Deputy Chief of Administrative and Strategic Operations View Profile Clayton Knight Coordinates venue contractors and oversees audio/video solutions for NASPO events Manages timelines and pre-production for NASPO events Technical…IT Event Tech Coordinator View Profile Justin Kaufman Provide advice and counsel to executives, senior management, and board members on legal matters, policy implications, and risk….NASPO Chief Legal Officer View Profile Courtney Iversen Provides coordination, administration, coaching, facilitation, and support to State Lead Contract Administrators and their Sourcing Teams as they…Strategic Supplier Manager View Profile Jordan Henson Oversees the development and delivery of all Procurement U courses, publications, and trainings Supports the CLO in the…Deputy Chief Learning Officer: Procurement U View Profile Eric Hellen Provides business and data analysis support to NASPO and NASPO ValuePoint which includes software development, analytic report development…Director of Business & Data Analytics View Profile Lindle Hatton, PhD Executive leadership of strategies and initiatives Oversight of the CLO’s professional development program management Oversight of the CAO…Chief Executive Officer View Profile Emily Griffith Conferences and Events Planner View Profile Maya Griffin Manages all NASPO membership applications Develops and promotes awareness of member benefits Oversees member engagement activities Primary support…Director of Membership Engagement View Profile David Gragan Provides leadership and direction to promote collaborative and coordinated planning amongst the NASPO Board of Directors, CEO, and…Chief of Administrative and Strategic Operations View Profile Samantha Gerard Leads design and development of Procurement U e-learning courses and modules Supports the maintenance of online training accreditation…Senior Instructional Designer View Profile Kinzie Gaunce Conducts independent research on state inquiries, emerging issues, and policy priorities. Supports the development of surveys, publications, online…Research Coordinator View Profile Priscilla Gandy Provides conference services for NASPO sponsored programs and events Oversees and facilitates all aspects of event management from…Director of Conferences and Events View Profile Stephanie Gale, MA Leads Procurement U’s live instructor-led training programs Collaborates with SMEs to design and develop trainings and courses Conducts…Training Program Manager View Profile Rachel Frizzell Maintains employee records, ensuring completion and accuracy of details such as employee contact information, job classification, pay rates,…Human Resource Specialist View Profile Becky Gourde, DPA Assists with curriculum and content development for Procurement U courses and trainings Researches public procurement educational content and…Curriculum Specialist View Profile Caitlyn Flory Works on a variety of large and small scale strategic events and special projects to support the organization’s…Conferences and Events Planner View Profile Brice Fiske Supports sourcing team solicitation development, proposal evaluation, contract negotiation, and contract administration activities, with a focus on IT…Legal Counsel View Profile Lauren Fields Maintains general finance organization for NASPO ValuePoint Processes, records, codes incoming receipts and invoices Reviews member travel reimbursement…Financial & Administrative Coordinator View Profile Kristine DeWitt Provides conference services for NASPO sponsored programs and events Oversees and facilitates all aspects of event management from…Director of Conferences and Events View Profile Josh Descoteaux Provides coordination, administration, coaching, facilitation, and support to State Lead Contract Administrators and their Sourcing Teams as they…Cooperative Portfolio Manager View Profile Matthew Davis Diagnose/resolve hardware and software problems. Maintains NASPO technology equipment (printers, computer accessories, etc.). Plan, coordinate, and implement security…Computer Systems Administrator View Profile Emily Cranfill, CPPO, CPPB Provides expertise and support to all program areas in procurement content development Leads content development for Procurement U…Procurement Content Manager View Profile Kelsey Craig, MA Leads development of conference programs, including agenda and session development Collaborates with SMEs and speakers to deliver engaging…Education Program Manager View Profile Clinton Colliver Oversees the accounting and human resources departments. Provides Board and management with financial statements and analysis. Promotes financial…Chief Financial Officer View Profile Anita Chism, M.A Provides administrative support to NASPO ValuePoint Executive Council and Management Team Works closely with COO to coordinate information…Deputy Director of Administrative Services View Profile Richard Carlson Coordinates and facilitates the contract sales reporting process with suppliers and lead state contract administrators. Maintains a master…Director of Compliance and Reporting View Profile Teressa Caldwell Assess compliance of NASPO ValuePoint (VP) Contractors in performance of their respective contract responsibilities Plan and conduct compliance…Contract Compliance Auditor View Profile James Bregenzer Generally manages and provides technical support for all NASPO and NASPO ValuePoint websites and hosting services, architecture and…Webmaster/Developer View Profile Lauren Bonkowski, BA Maintains general finance organization Processes, records, codes incoming receipts and invoices Coordinates with the accounting firm on expense…Financial Coordinator View Profile Kaitlyn Barringer Administrator for the Procurement U LMS Leads Procurement U customer service and technical support Assists with review and…Learning Management System Coordinator View Profile Joel E. Atkinson Provides coordination, administration, coaching, facilitation, and support to State Lead Contract Administrators and their Sourcing Teams as they…Cooperative Portfolio Manager View Profile Solomon Kingston, J.D. Provides coordination, administration, coaching, facilitation, and support to State Lead Contract Administrators and their Sourcing Teams as they…Cooperative Portfolio Manager View Profile Abbi Chittenden Provides coordination, administration, coaching, facilitation, and support to State Lead Contract Administrators and their Sourcing Teams as they…Cooperative Portfolio Manage View Profile Nick Hughes Provides coordination, administration, coaching, facilitation, and support to State Lead Contract Administrators and their Sourcing Teams as they…Cooperative Portfolio Manager View Profile Jaime Schorr Administers and supports contracts, agreements, memorandums of understanding, and other procurement instruments made and entered into on behalf…Chief Cooperative Procurement Officer View Profile