Advocacy: SAMPO Successfully Influences Change to State-proposed Plan for Centralized Procurement Contract Fee

The New York State Association of Municipal Purchasing Officials (SAMPO), New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), and the Office of General Services (OGS) successfully lobbied the New York state legislature to modify language in the 2008-9 state budget legislation amendment requiring that contractors add a centralized procurement contract fee the supplier’s state contract pricing at the time of purchase by state agencies and local governments.  With some exceptions, these fees would be added by contractors providing centralized state contracts for commodities, services or technology

Though “centralized procurement contract fees” or “industrial funding fees” are not uncommon practices established by many states and the federal government in an attempt to maximize revenue, the key to successfully implementing these programs is to make certain that they are included in the pricing provided by suppliers during the competitive solicitation process.  When implemented in this manner, market forces and competition often negate the fee from being passed on to the customer.

As originally worded by the state budget department, the fee would have been passed through to the customer, not absorbed by the supplier.  Instead, through the efforts of SAMPO, NYSAC, and OGS, the fee will now be reflected in pricing offered during the competitive process.

For those who would learn from this lobbying experience, the following major issues with the original legislation were acknowledged by the legislature:

1. There was no local input.

2. As provided, the centralized procurement contract fee is actually a tax
    added to the selling price of the commodities, services and technology
    purchased off state contracts.

3. All New York State agencies are required to pay the “fee”.  In other
    words, the state was taxing itself.

4. The legislation should require bidders on state contracts to include the
    centralized contract fee in the prices submitted with their bid.  In this way,
    market forces and competition could help negate the impact of this fee
    on local governments.

5. The fee to be added to the prices contained in state contract awards will
    have substantial negative impact on the e-procurement systems
    implemented by several counties.  As many counties download state
    contract pricing, the additional fee would not be properly captured in that
    pricing.  As a result, invoice amounts submitted by state contract suppliers
    will not equal the totals of the purchase orders issued by the local
    governments, causing a “mismatch” in the accounts payable process and,
    thereby, create price matching issues during audit activities.

6. Whereas other states and the federal government use centralized
    contract fees to directly support the procurement function, fees collected
    via this legislation would not be used to provide additional or improved
    services to the local government; instead the revenue was earmarked
    for the State general fund.

7. The financial impact on local governments from the new fee would be
    substantial as the majority of local government’s top expenditures are
    made using state contracts.

8. Counties may be able to obtain lower prices through their own bidding
    process as suppliers will not have to administer and collect the
    centralized contract fee.  However, this would place an additional burden
    upon county governments to provide adequate procurement staffing and
    resources to ensure the best price that should otherwise be available
    through statewide centralized contracts.

This summary provided by Paul Brennan, SAMPO Legislative Committee Chairperson, and NIGP Board 1st Vice President.

Forum 2009: Top Ten Reasons Why You Can't Afford To Miss It

 1.  Network with over 1,200 attendees representing state, provincial 
          and local governments, and learn from their experiences

 2.  Learn from subject matter experts in the procurement 
          field 

 3.  Understand key procurement trends and dynamics 
          facing governments today by spending time with leading 
          industry experts and peers

 4.  Grow your skills through education and in-depth presentations

 5.  Maximize your potential, learning how to do more with what 
          you already have

 6.  Discover new products and services by networking with suppliers 
          in the Expo

 7.   Bring information and copies of workshop presentations to share 
          with others in your organization

 8.  Earn points toward UPPCC and other professional certifications

 9.  Thought provoking plenary sessions lead by professional speakers

10.  Close the gap…discovering ways to do more with less in this economy

For additional information, visit Forum 2009 or call Ryan Swink at 800-367-6447 x227 or email rswink@nigp.org.

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Forum 2009: Call for Presentations - Deadline Approaching

NIGP is in Search of Excellence.  We'd like to receive your proposals for presentations and papers to be delivered during the 64th Annual Forum in St. Louis, Missouri, August 22 - 26, 2009.

This is the place to share Excellence that can help to shape our future.

This year NIGP is especially interested in the innovative programs you created that turned challenges into successes, supported your organization and inspired others to be the best. 

Should your proposal be selected for presentation, you will receive $50 off your Forum registration, UPPCC re-certification credit and the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the effectiveness of our profession.

NIGP members have wide ranging interests and the Forum attracts attendees from all levels of government, so all submissions will be considered.  Submit your Presentation Proposal today. 

Submission Deadline:  Monday, December 22. 



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Webinars: A Great Way to Save on Your Training in 2009

NIGP Webinars close the gap between your professional development and limited training and travel budgets. 

Through 90-minute live sessions, you'll gain virtual access to procurement leaders and the best practices in the field.

Last year, NIGP Webinars attracted nearly 4,000 participants across a wide range of topics.

Here’s a preview of Webinar topics coming up in 2009:

•  Strategic Planning (presented by Dick Florey, CPPO 
   and NIGP Instructor)
•  Canadian and U.S. Purchasing Law (presented by Robert Worthington
   of Worthington & Associates, Ltd.)
•  Green Purchasing Series (presented by Scot Case, VP of TerraChoice
   Environmental Marketing)
•  Everything You Wanted to Know About IT Purchasing and
   Were Afraid to Ask (presented by John Kennedy, CPPO, C.P.M.)

Please visit NIGP Webinars for more details and to register for these interactive events. 

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Upcoming Webinar: A Guide to Effective Protest Management

Me thinks thou doth protest too much!
Thursday, December 18
1PM - 2:30PM (Eastern)
Registration Deadline:  Friday, December 12

Course Objectives:

•  View specification and award protests from the perspective of 
   both suppliers and purchasing staff
•  Learn ways to avoid pitfalls that could lead to protests and
   undermine contract awards
•  Help suppliers be better equipped to make practical decisions
   regarding when and on what basis to protest
•  Address the practical aspects of presenting and responding
   to protests

                                               Presented by:

                                   

                             Melissa J. Copeland and John E. Schmidt
                               Partners, Williams Mullen, Raleigh, NC

                                               Register Today 



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NIGP's Research Library: Looking for New Ideas that Improve Your Effectiness?

NIGP's Research Library Is At Your Service 

NIGP members have exclusive access to the most current information on trends, research, and articles about procurement and the business sector through the ABI/INFORM Global database. 

ABI/INFORM is an internet-based electronic library covering more than 1,600 leading business and management publications including over 350 English-language titles from outside the U.S.  Using the database, you can search and find useful information from more than 6,000 periodicals, newspapers and other resources using a database that covers more than 1,100 current sources.  You also get complete articles from more than 700 of the most popular and important sources in full text, page image or a unique Text+Graphics format.

Visit the Research Library today to take advantage of this member benefit and save you and your agency time and money.

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Member Viewpoint: The Future of the Profession

Where Will We Be When They Go?

If you are a procurement leader and considering retiring, ponder for a moment the following questions: Is your organization ready for retirements? Do you have a succession plan? Are you mentoring and preparing the next generation of procurement professionals to assume leadership roles?

Finished pondering? Well most organizations are now being hit with the realization that our organization is getting older and nearing retirement. The Baby-Boomer generation has given over 30 years of experience and skills to our profession and are considering calling it a day. When an individual retires he or she does not leave an organization with just a position to fill, they take from the organization years of experience, skills, challenges, knowledge and wisdom.

Are your mid-career and younger workers being trained, developed and challenged to follow those who have put forth many years of dedication and passion to the procurement profession? Are we encouraging certification and continuing education through organizations such as NIGP? For our profession to continue to grow and advance our current leaders must be willing to provide training, tools, skill sets, challenges, and wisdom to the next generation of public procurement professionals so that these individuals have the opportunity to assume leadership roles with confidence and not thrown to wolves.

A 2003 NIGP survey The Graying of the Profession revealed a stunning revelation; 42.50% of the workforce was between the ages of 50-59 and 26.25% will retire within 6-10 years. Furthermore, that same survey reported 45.75% of our workforce was between the ages 30-49 and 32.25% plan to retire between 11-20 years. Both groups are now 5 years older!

Still pondering? Why not get proactive? If you are a leader of a procurement group and proud of the profession, you must think seriously about what you are doing to enable, train and prepare future public procurement leaders. Many of you have advanced the profession to what it is today, what do you want the future to be like? It is imperative to our profession that our future leaders are ready. Where will we be when you go?

Joe Lombardi, CPPO, CPPB
City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities
Vice President
Central Ohio Organization of Public Purchasers (CO-OPP)

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Iowa Public Procurement Association: Welcome to NIGP's Newest Chapter Affiliate

On November 19th, the Iowa Public Procurement Association (IPPA) Chapter of NIGP officially became the newest Chapter affiliate of NIGP. NIGP President, Kirk Buffington CPPO, C.P.M., MBA, presented the Chapter Charter during a ceremony held at their first official chapter membership meeting at the Wallace State Office Building Auditorium in Des Moines, Iowa.

Seventy people attended the ceremony including special guests Michael Bevis, CPPO, C.P.M., Chief Procurement Officer for the City of Naperville, IL, and NIGP regional director; Jennifer Steffan, NIGP Chapter Relations Manager; Cathy Link, President, Illinois Association of Public Procurement Officials (IAPPO); and Anita Juarez, also representing IAPPO.  The St. Louis chapter officers sent words of congratulations and support to the new chapter.

IPPA becomes the 94th Chapter chartered by the Institute since its inception in 1944.  NIGP now has 77 active chapters representing over 12,000 procurement professionals in the United States, Canada and around the world.  The chapter has 64 charter members from city, county, state, and educational agencies throughout Iowa.

In conjunction with the chartering ceremony, a full day of learning and networking opportunities for Iowa public procurement professionals included Bid Evaluation:Practical Applications of Responsiveness and Responsibility presented by Michael Bevis.

The 2009 elected Iowa Public Procurement Association Board members include the following individuals who also served as the Pro Tempore formation board:

•  Luana Stoneking, CPPB, City of Ames (President)
•  Judy Lehman, CPPB, City of Cedar Rapids (Vice-President)
•  Laurie Hoing, Iowa Department of Administrative Services (Secretary)
•  Pat Harmeyer, Iowa Department of Transportation (Treasurer)
•  Jill Kennebeck, Iowa Department of Corrections (Member at Large)
•  Catherine McRoberts, CPPB, University of Northern Iowa
   (Member at Large)
•  Bob Spring, Davenport Schools (Member at Large)
 

        Iowa Public Procurement Association (IPPA) Chapter of NIGP




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UPPCC Certifications: October and November 2008

Alberta
Kathleen L. Muretti, CPPO, CPPB
Procurement, Environmental Services and AP Team Leader
City of Airdrie

Arkansas
Jane T. Benton, CPPO
Administrator
Arkansas Office of State Procurement

Arizona
Robert L. Carrier, CPPO, CPPB
Procurement Manager
City of Goodyear

Marcheta E. Gillespie, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., CPM
Deputy Director of Procurement
City of Tucson

California
Maritza  Fajardo, CPPO
Operations Manager
County of Orange Housing and Community Services

April  Pay, CPPO, CPPB
Senior Buyer
Placer County

Barbara E. Voelkel, CPPO, C.P.M.
Administraive Manager II
County of Orange Department  Human Resources and Employee Benefits

Colorado
Danielle L. Hinz, CPPO, C.P.M.
Purchasing and Contracts Manager
City of Longmont

Jerel R. Nielsen, CPPO, CPPB
Purchasing and Materials Manager
Poudre School Dist. R-1

Kristine R. Odom, CPPO
Senior Contract Specialist
Colorado Springs School Dist. #11

G. Matthew  Stephens, CPPO, CPPB
Contract Specialist
Colorado Springs School Dist. #11

District of Columbia
Lizbeth A. Bryan, CPPO, CPPB
Contracting Officer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Florida
Rogelio E. Anasagasti Jr., CPPO
Administrator
Jackson Health System

Linda Diane Bennett, CPPO, CPPB
Certified Assistant Purchasing Agent
Lake County School Board

Ruby  Crenshaw-Johnson, CPPO
Compliance Manager
South Florida Water Management District

Ben Guida, CPPO
Procurement Manager
South Florida Regional Transportation Authority

Robert L. Hunter, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M.
Senior Contracts Analyst
Seminole County

Jane E. Hurley, CPPO, C.P.M, CPPB
Procurement Manager
City of Ocala

Linda  Jeethan, CPPO, CPPB
Purchasing Agent
City of Coconut Creek

Rebecca L. Jones, CPPO, CPPB
Contract Manager
Osceola County

Pamela Jean Leja-Katsaris, CPPO, CPPB
Sr. Procurement Specialist
City of Miami Beach

Diane J. LeRay, CPPO, CPPB
Purchasing and Contracts Manager
City of Lauderdale Lakes

Mark D. Lovell, CPPO, CPPB, PMP, FCPM, FCPA
Purchasing Analyst, Team Lead
Florida Department of Management Services

Beth D. Minnix, CPPO, CPPB
Certified Purchasing Agent
Lake County School Board

Ellen R. Potts, CPPO, CPPB
Bureau Chief-Commodity Sourcing
Florida Department of Management Services

Audry Aroney Reeves, CPPO, CPPB
Contract Manager
Polk County Board of County Commission

Leigh M. Rion, CPPO, CPPB
Procurement Coordinator
St. Johns River Water Management District

Denise K. Schneider, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M.
Assistant Director, Purchasing & Material Control
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

Miriam Singer, CPPO
Director
Miami Dade County Department of Procurement Management

David L. Snyder, CPPO, CPCM
General Manager II
Hillsborough County Public Works

Georgia
Debra B. Brewer, CPPO
Deputy Director-Contract Compliance
DeKalb County

Richard L. Brownlee, CPPO, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
City of Roswell

Bruce E. Burbank, CPPO, CPPB
Contract Specialist Supervisor
Georgia Department of Labor

Howard R. Siggelko, CPPO
Assistant Director, Warehouse
Cobb County School District

Aziz A. Tashbulatov, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M.
Associate Category Manager
State of Georgia Department of Administrative Services

Matthew Charles Taylor, CPPO, CPPB
Associate Category Manager
State of Georgia Department of Administrative Services

Debra A. White, CPPO, CPPB
Category Manager
State of Georgia Department of Administrative Services

Hawaii
Jeffrey E. Dansdill, CPPO, CPPB
Contracts Manager
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation

IIlinois
Brandie V. Knazze, CPPO
Assistant Director
State of Illinois Procurement

Byron J. Whittaker, CPPO, CPPB
Assistant Procurement Officer
City of Chicago

Kentucky
Michael B. Gustafson, CPPO, CPPB
Strategic Procurement Specialist II
Commonwealth of Kentucky

Donald E. Robinson Jr., CPPO, CPPB
Strategic Procurement Specialist 1
Commonwealth of Kentucky

Kathy D. Robinson, CPPO, CPPB
Professional Service Contracts Administrator
Commonwealth of Kentucky

Candace  Wafford, CPPO
Buyer Senior
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government

Maryland
CeCe V. Clement, CPPO, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
Howard County Public School System

Benjamin S. Hall Jr., CPPO, C.P.M.
Senior Buyer
Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Michigan
Jeffrey S. Bond, CPPO
Procurement Manager Purchasing/Administrative Contracting Officer
Detroit Housing Commission

Katrina E. Brunette, CPPO, CPPB
Procurement & Contracting Manager
Oakland Schools

Michael W Rangos, CPPO
Regional Services Director
Oakland Schools

Arthur J. Walker, CPPO
Deputy Procurement Officer
Detroit Housing Commission

Minnosota
Nancy K. Przymus, CPPO, CPPB, MBA
Senior Buyer
Brechknoll Enterprises

Missouri
Marilyn  Starke, CPPO, CPPB
Purchasing Agent
City of Columbia Missouri

James F. Tillman, Jr., CPPO, C.P.M.
Purchasing Agent
City of Springfield

North Carolina
John Lee Robinson, CPPO, CPPB
Director, Materials Management
North Carolina State Port Authority

Nevada
Yolanda C. Jones, CPPO, C.P.M.
Purchasing Manager
Clark County

New Jersey
Chris J. Sotiro, CPPO
Contract Manager
New Jersey Water Supply Authority

New York
Donald  Greene, CPPO, CPPB
Assistant Director of Purchasing
New York State Office of General Services

Bruce  Hallenbeck, CPPO, CPPB
Assistant Director of Purchasing
New York State Office of General Services

Marianne  Heslin, CPPO
Business Manager
Dutchess County

Abe Jacob, CPPO
Procurement Analyst III
New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services

James J. Jasiewicz, CPPO, CPPB
Sr. Purchasing Agent
New York State Office of General Services

William  Macey, CPPO, CPPB
Purchasing Team Leader
New York State Office of General Services

Kathy  McAuley, CPPO, CPPB
Purchasing Team Leader
New York State Office of General Services

Victoria A. Nugent, CPPO, CPPB
ACCO
New York City Department of Correction

Edward E. Snyder, CPPO
Associate Accountant
New York State Department of Labor

F. Eke  Urum-Eke, CPPO, CPPB
Contracts Manager
New York City Human Resources Administration

Monica  Wilkes, CPPO, CPPB
Assistant Director
New York State Office of General Services

Ontario
William R. Vansickle, CPPO, CPPB
Assistant Manager
York Region District School Board

Oregon
Don A. Hicks, CPPO, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
Multnomah Education Service District

Brian R. Smith, CPPO
Procurement Supervisor
Multnomah County

Pennsylvania
Paula A. Carpinelli, CPPO, C.P.M., A.P.P
Procurement Specialist
University of Pittsburgh

South Carolina
Nadine  Chasteen, CPPO, CPPB
Director
County of Greenville

Vickie W. Stephens, CPPO, CPPB
Procurement Manager
South Carolina Department of Transportation

Kenneth L. Wiggins, Jr., CPPO
Director of Purchasing
City of Columbia

Texas
Charles R. Barker, CPPO, CPPB
Purchasing Supervisor
City of Round Rock

Vivek  Chanmugam, CPPO, C.P.M.
Purchaser IV
Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Karen E. Moore, CPPO, CPPB
Purchaser V
Texas Department of Transportation

Mike  Ryan, CPPO
Chief Purchasing Officer
City of Plano

Utah
Glendon C. Mitchell, CPPO, C.P.M.
Purchasing Manager
Salt Lake County

Virginia
Maureen D. Daniels, CPPO, CPPB
Procurement Management Account Executive
Virginia Department of General Services

Jan E. Giffin, CPPO, CPPB, VCO
Procurement Mgt Account Executive
Virginia Department of General Services

Sandra L. Gill, CPPO, CPPB
Procurement Management Account Executive
Virginia Department of General Services

Robert E. Gleason, CPPO, VCO
Director, Procurement Services and Surplus Property
Virginia Department of General Services

Cynthia L. Moore, CPPO, CPPB
Purchasing Agent
City of Suffolk

Harry R. Smithson, Jr., CPPO
Assistant Director
Old Dominion University

Daniel  Wilborn, CPPO
Procurement Officer
Norfolk State University

Washington
Carroll D.C. Bernard, CPPO
Procurement Specialist
City of Vancouver - WA


New CPPBs 

Arkansas
Jeremy R. Burks, CPPB
Lead Buyer
Pulaski County

Trudy Moore, CPPB
Purchasing Agent
Little Rock Wastewater

Arizona
Rick M. Compau, CPPB, C.P.M.
Purchasing Director
City of Flagstaff

Linda A. Ellis, CPPB
Catalina Foothills School District #16

Mary-Ellen  Kane, CPPB
Procurement Manager
Arizona Office of Tourism

Dale Ponder, CPPB
Director of Procurement
Crane Elementary School District No. 13

Laura R. Wilson, CPPB
Contracts Administrator
City of Sierra Vista

California
David H. Bohn, CPPB
Senior Purchasing Analyst
San Diego Unified Port District

Angelica Deaner, CPPB
Purchasing Supervisor
City of Hesperia

Burris Debenning, CPPB, C.P.M.
Senior Buyer
City of San Buenaventura

Leslie Galiani, CPPB
Purchaser II
County of Marin

John W. Giddings, CPPB, C.P.M.

Kimberly V. Johnson, CPPB
Purchaser II
County of Marin

Sandra J. Pelkey, CPPB
Purchaser II
County of Marin

Teresa M. Romero, CPPB, C.P.M.
Administrative Manager I
County of Orange - Purchasing Department

Frank Charles Rybka, CPPB, C.P.M.
Procurement Specialist II
Merced County

Julie Taylor, CPPB
Contract Officer
San Mateo County Transit

Chen-Yi Yeh, CPPB, C.P.M.
Associate Contracts & Procurement Analyst
San Diego Association of Government

Colorado
Mary O'Halloran, CPPB
Buyer I
City of Lakewood

Shannon E. Sprague, CPPB
Procurement Technician
City of Brighton

Barbara D. Stander, CPPB, C.P.M.
Buyer
Douglas County School District

Jill L. Yellico, CPPB
Contract Specialist I
Colorado Springs School Dist. #11

District of Columbia
Angela Turner, CPPB
Contracting Officer
District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement

Gwendolyn Walters, CPPB
Contract Specialist
District of Columbia Public Schools

Florida
Michael D. Bailey, CPPB
Purchasing Analyst
Florida Department of Management Services

Steven J. Beamsderfer, CPPB, C.P.M.
Buyer
City of Tamarac

Peter A. Boers, CPPB, C.P.M.
Contract Specialist
City of Cape Coral

Earl R. Campos, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
Citizens Property Insurance

Merry E. Celeste, CPPB
Management Analyst
Pinellas County Department of Public Works

Robert C. Chauncey, Jr., CPPB
Purchasing Agent II
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Trey D. CollinsIII, CPPB
Purchasing Specialist
Florida Department of Management Services

Rebecca D. Hale, CPPB
Purchasing Specialist
Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Sandra  Kennedy, CPPB
Sr. Purchasing Agent
Lee County Port Authority

Randy R. Knoll, CPPB
Senior Purchasing Agent
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

Lautesha D. Morten, CPPB, MPA
Senior. Procurement Analyst
Osceola County

T. Min Nemoy, CPPB
Purchasing Methods Analyst
City of Tampa

Charles Patrick Rivera, CPPB
Procurement Coordinator
Orange County Fiscal/Admin.

Roxanne Sookdeo-Macias, CPPB
Purchasing Agent II
City of Coral Springs

Georgia
Karen T. Barnett, CPPB
Procurement Officer
Oconee County Board of Commissioners

Stephanie D. Brice, CPPB
Purchasing Tech II
Cobb County

Barbara Burns, CPPB
Purchasing Technician

Symrah O. Christopher, CPPB
Acquisition Services Team Leader
Atlanta Housing Authority

Venia W. Cobb, CPPB
Procurement Professional
Georgia Technology Authority

Susan R. Eckert, CPPB
Purchasing Associate II
Gwinnett County

Jackie H. Floyd, CPPB
Purchasing Associate II
Gwinnett County

Angel D. Glenn, CPPB
IT Contract Specialist
Georgia Department of Labor

Iowa
Laurie A. Hoing, CPPB
Purchasing Agent III
Iowa Dept of Administrative Services

June Marie Nasby, CPPB
Buyer II
City of Iowa City

Randall G. Stapp, CPPB
Purchasing Agent III
Iowa Dept of Administrative Services

Richard E. Towers, CPPB, C.P.M.
Buyer
City of Des Moines

Illinois
Mary Ellen Cooke, CPPB
Procurement Specialist
State of Illinois Procurement

Margaret N. Kibaya, CPPB
Purchasing Officer II
State of Illinois Procurement

Raquel Pagan Porrata, CPPB
Contract Coordinator
State of Illinois Procurement

Arlene L. Shorter, CPPB
Contract Coordinator
State of Illinois Procurement

Ethan Sinnema, CPPB
Contract Administrator
Chicago Public Schools

Louisiana
Catherine B. Williams, CPPB
Purchasing Agent
City of Mandeville

Maryland
Laurie S. Checco, CPPB
Buyer I
Montgomery County Public School

Joy R. Hamlet, CPPB
Procurement Professional
St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission

Maureen McFadden, CPPB
Procurement Specialist

Andres David Olaciregui, CPPB
Procurement Specialist I
Montgomery County Government

Frances M. Penner, CPPB
Administrative Officer I
Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene

Karen D. Reddersen, CPPB
Assistant Director of Internal Services
City of Salisbury

Mark L. Winebrenner, CPPB
Agency Procurement Specialist
Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene

Michigan
Mark W. Brace, CPPB
Buyer
City of Dearborn

Minnesota
Andrew J. Doran, CPPB
Acquisition Management Specialist
State of Minnesota

Missouri
Denise Tschirhart, CPPB
Procurement Officer
City of Lee's Summit

Ryan J. Turner, CPPB
Buyer
City Utilities of Springfield

Mississippi
Holly H. Fitts, CPPB
Purchasing Clerk
Biloxi Public Schools

Harvey B. Morgan, CPPB
Fiscal Administrator
Mississippi Department of Transportation

Nicholas  Walters, CPPB
District Fiscal Administrator
Mississippi Department of Transportation

New Brunswick
Sylvie A.M. Leblanc, CPPB
Province of  Brunswick

North Carolina
Pauline E. Mallgrave, CPPB
Purchasing and Contract Manager
Town of Morrisville

North Dakota
Patrick Forster, CPPB
Information Technology Business Analyst
North Dakota Information Technology Department

New York
Christine F. Brady, CPPB
Purchasing Officer
New York State Office of General Services

Jose M. DeAndres, CPPB
Purchasing Officer
New York State Office of General Services

Paul DiRoma, CPPB
Senior Buyer
Westchester Community College

Phyllis A. Esnes, CPPB
Procurement Professional
Port Authority of NY and  NJ

Shellie L. Gaines, CPPB
Senior Material Expeditor
Metro North Commuter Railroad

Mark W. Joly, CPPB
Purchasing Officer
New York State Office of General Services

Theresa NingBin Kuo, CPPB
Purchasing Officer
New York State Office of General Services

Ayana B. Mendoza, CPPB
Purchasing Officer
New York State Office of General Services

Suchetha  Premchan, CPPB
Senio. Contract Administrator
Port Authority of NY and NJ

Ruth K. Rohloff, CPPB
Purchasing Officer I
New York State Office of General Services

James E. Summerville, CPPB
Buyer
Port Authority of NY and NJ

Tracy L. Tiernan, CPPB
Buyer
Port Authority of NY and NJ

Stacey E. Willner, CPPB
Procurement Professional
Port Authority of NY and NJ

Ontario
Mike R. Gerrior, CPPB, C.P.P., CIM, C.P.M.
Senior Purchasing Analyst
Regional Municipality of York

Nadine  Kelly, CPPB
Buyer
City of Hamilton

Melita  Lee, CPPB
Senior Buyer
City of Toronto

Michelle  Maurice, CPPB
Buyer
Simcoe County District School Board

Christine  Robertson, CPPB
Supervisor of Purchasing and Stores
Corporation of the City of Brantford

Dave Dennis Wells, CPPB
Contract Specialist
Toronto District School Board

Oregon
William A. Bolliger, CPPB
State Procurement Analyst
Oregon Department of Administrative Service

Camber J. Schlag, CPPB
Procurement and Contract Specialist 1
Oregon Housing and Community Services

Amy A. Wong, J.D., CPPB
Contracts Officer, Business Affairs Office
Portland State University

Pensylvania
Cindy M. Spence, CPPB
Purchasing Agent
County of Allegheny

South Carolina
Christal Joy Adkins, CPPB
Procurement Specialist
Lexington School District One

Julie B. Boland, CPPB
Procurement Officer
South Carolina Judicial Department

Paul M. Turner, CPPB
Procurement Specialist
Trident Technical College

Texas
Cherell D. Daeumer, CPPB
Contract Administrator
City of League City

Kim A. Gould, CPPB
Senior Buyer
Smith County

Utah
Jerilyn  Midthun, CPPB, C.P.M.
Procurement Specialist
Salt Lake City Corporation

Virginia
Linda W. Arrington, VCO, CPPB
Procurement Officer I
Virginia Department of General Services

Dennis G. Blackwell, CPPB
Statewide Contract Officer
Virginia Department of General Services

Angela Bland, CPPB, C.P.M., VCO
Supervisor of Purchasing
Montgomery County Public Schools

William E. Cleis, CPPB
Contracts Specialist II
Prince William County

Wanda R. Cornwell, CPPB
Purchasing Agent
Town of Ashland

Patricia R. Fletcher, CPPB
Department Buyer
Loudoun County General Services Department

Kelly J. Flexon, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
Riverside Regional Jail Authority

Anjelica M. Frazier, CPPB, VCO
Senior Buyer
Town of Blacksburg

Etta  Henry, CPPB
Procurement Officer II
Old Dominion University

Kwanza  Hood, CPPB
Procurement Officer II
Old Dominion University

Nezette C. Howard, CPPB, VCO
Procurement Officer II
Virginia Department of General Services

Tina M. Mizelle, CPPB, VCO
Procurement Manager II
Virginia Department of General Services

Cynthia L. Moore, CPPO, CPPB
Purchasing Agent
City of Suffolk

Steven LeRoy Smith, CPPB
Procurement Professional
Montgomery County Public Schools

Christopher P. Steele, CPPB, C.P.M.
Senior Director of Purchases and Supply
Norfolk Public Schools

Adrian R. Trimiew, CPPB
Procurement Manager II
Virginia Department of General Services

James R. Wise, CPPB
Senior Buyer
Fairfax County Public Schools

Washington
Michael J. McKinley, CPPB, C.P.M.
Buyer
King County

Wisconsin
Karen N. Bollinger, CPPB
Senior Buyer
Waukesha County

David M. Knoerr, CPPB
Purchasing Specialist
Kenosha County

West Virginia
Terri M. Castor, CPPB
Program Administrator Senior
West Virginia University

The next CPPO and CPPB examinations are scheduled for May 4-9, 2009.  The application deadline to sit for these exams is Monday, February 2, 2009.  Visit www.uppcc.org for more information about certification requirements and testing. 

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