Lifelong learning should be supported by intentional relationships established to guide your professional development and career growth. The NIGP Mentoring Facebook page is designed to help you by connecting junior members with more experienced practitioners who can offer mentoring advice to help you progress in your career. Mentors can be a neutral sounding board, they can help you handle difficult or unusual situations you may face in your role or in your career, and they can provide feedback regarding growth opportunities to support your long-term career development.
The NIGP Mentorship Program is designed to support the needs of NIGP Members and other public sector public procurement professionals by:
- Creating strong professional networks built on trust and respect to facilitate life-long learning
- Promoting diversity of thought and critical thinking skills
- Providing supplemental learning channels to enhance brainstorming
- Providing access to more experienced professionals who can offer encouragement and career guidance
- Promoting an environment where the participant feels empowered and confident
Meet the Mentorship Committee
- Mr. Keith K. Glatz, CPPO,FCPA,FCPM
Chair
Purchasing & Contracts Manager
City of Tamarac
- Mrs. Marcheta E. Gillespie, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., CPM
Vice-Chair
(Retired)
- Mr. Sylvester L Donelson, Jr.
Chief Procurement Officer
County of Santa Barbara
- Mrs. Elizabeth Erin Edwards, MAOL, CPP
Procurement Coordinator
St. Johns County
- Mrs. Carol P. McPatrick, CPPO, CPPB
Contract Supervisor
Orange County - FL
- Mr. David E. Nash, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB
Procurement Specialist - Retired
Mr. Philip Saunders - Capital Projects, Procurement & DBE Coordinator
Washington State Department of Transportation
- Mr. Gregory K. Spearman, CPPO,FCCM
Director of Purchasing
City of Tampa
- Ms. Shirley J Webb, CPPO, CPPB
Deputy Chief Procurement Officer/SPO
State of Illinois Procurement
- Ms. Rebecca L. Kee, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB
Talent Council Liaison
CPO/Purchasing Agent
City of Virginia Beach