Experience

Government Sourcing Solutions

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Juneau, AK, United States Helping make government better, more efficient, and more effective by connecting state, local, and educational government entities with innovative, cost-saving solutions.



State of Alaska

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Procurement Officer

  • May 2013 - Jul 2019

  Juneau, Alaska Responsible for the acquisition, management, and disposal of supplies, services, and professional services for all executive branch agencies across a state that spans 2,700 miles east-to-west and 1,400 miles north-to-south with an annual spend of over $1 billion in contractual goods and services. This includes the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to acquisition, administering a procurement training and certification program, and assisting all state and… Show more Responsible for the acquisition, management, and disposal of supplies, services, and professional services for all executive branch agencies across a state that spans 2,700 miles east-to-west and 1,400 miles north-to-south with an annual spend of over $1 billion in contractual goods and services. This includes the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to acquisition, administering a procurement training and certification program, and assisting all state and local governmental entities. Accomplishments Brought 47% more spend under control of my office over the previous six year period through contract consolidation efforts, outreach to state and local agencies, and proactively including internal and external representatives in our strategic sourcing activities. Led continuous improvement teams to identify and improve procurement-related processes in FY17, collectively saving nearly $7 million per year in time and efficiency gains using Lean Six Sigma methodologies. These efforts brought Alaska nationwide recognition and top honors from the National Association of State Officials (NASPO) for excellence and innovation in public procurement. Led an overhaul of the procurement certification training program, including complete redesign of curriculum. This program is self-sustaining, improves recruitment and retention, and generates revenue. Formed a first-of-its-kind IT procurement team dedicated to working with the Office of Information Technology (OIT) on technology purchases and strategy. This team was built with stability and knowledge transfer in mind, providing a clear path for advancement from entry-level to management, and serves as a model for future procurement team development.

• Senior Statewide Contracting Officer

  • Sep 2003 - Apr 2013

  Juneau, Alaska Accomplishments: Developed and implemented the Task Order Procurement System (TOPS), allowing for the selection of experts to perform IT work using best value principles. Co-led a rural outreach program that educated rural Alaskan governmental entities on the benefits of statewide contracts, which won the NIGP’s Innovation Award for Customer Service. Drafted procurement reform legislation with the Chief Procurement Officer (HB225, HB204/205, SB12). Also drafted and enacted… Show more Accomplishments: Developed and implemented the Task Order Procurement System (TOPS), allowing for the selection of experts to perform IT work using best value principles. Co-led a rural outreach program that educated rural Alaskan governmental entities on the benefits of statewide contracts, which won the NIGP’s Innovation Award for Customer Service. Drafted procurement reform legislation with the Chief Procurement Officer (HB225, HB204/205, SB12). Also drafted and enacted various procurement regulations, policies, and directives. Currently assisting the Yukon Territory (YT) with the development of their procurement training curriculum, and have presented to more than 250 YT employees. Successfully solicited and awarded some of the most complex and high-visibility contracts in the state, such as those for the Travel Management Services, Personnel Board Ethics Attorney Services, and the Ocean Ranger Program. Established the Rural Air Carrier Services program, simplifying air travel between rural Alaska locations and saving the state over $2 million per year in airfare costs. Duties: Research, interpret, and apply procurement law and policies and provide guidance to all state agencies. Actively represent Alaska’s interests in some of the nation’s largest contracts, such as the multi-billion dollar Western States Contracting Alliance computer contracts. Procure and administer over 60 contractual agreements on behalf of Alaska. Supervise a Contracting Officer III position and have substantial experience as acting Contracting Manager and Chief Procurement Officer. Develop and teach procurement courses to a variety of audiences, with class sizes ranging from five to over 150.

• Grants Administrator

  • Jan 2000 - Sep 2003

  Accomplishments: Assisted in the development and implementation of the department’s first performance-based contracts for case management services. Established a department-wide wellness contract, one of the first of its kind in the state. Duties: Manage an administrative team responsible for day-to-day grant and contract-related matters. Use state accounting system to research and process encumbrances and payments. Responsible for all division procurement of… Show more Accomplishments: Assisted in the development and implementation of the department’s first performance-based contracts for case management services. Established a department-wide wellness contract, one of the first of its kind in the state. Duties: Manage an administrative team responsible for day-to-day grant and contract-related matters. Use state accounting system to research and process encumbrances and payments. Responsible for all division procurement of professional services.