NCMA Announces Graduates of 2007-2008 Contract Management Leadership Development Program
June 4, 2008
Contact: Danielle Johnson
571-382-1133
djohnson@ncmahq.org
NCMA Announces Graduates of 2007-2008 Contract Management Leadership Development Program
ASHBURN, Va. – June 4, 2008 – The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) today announced the graduates of its 2007–2008 Contract Management Leadership Development Program (CMLDP). In all, 24 students participated in the graduation ceremony at NCMA’s World Congress in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 16, 2008. This was the second class to graduate from the year-long program.
“NCMA congratulates the CMLDP graduates for successfully completing this intensive year-long educational program,” said Neal Couture, NCMA Executive Director. “We wish them continued success throughout their professional careers.”
The CMLDP is designed to help develop the next generation of contract management leaders. Program participants received 180 hours of top quality training in fundamental leadership, soft skills, and contract management. The program is highly relevant to contract management professionals regardless of their employer, location, or industry.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to honor and uphold the contract management code of ethics. In addition, they are required to serve two additional years with NCMA and actively participate in their local chapters. The 2007-2008 CMLDP graduates are listed below:
| Name | Organization Name | NCMA Chapter |
| Sandy Allbee | Computer Sciences Corporation | Huntsville |
| Beverly Allen | Henry M. Jackson Foundation | Potomac |
| Cornelius Anding | Raytheon Company | North Texas |
| Ann Binion | United Space Alliance | Space City/Houston |
| Julie Bonine | Lockheed Martin Corp. | Twin Cities |
| Eric Braese | EG&G Technical Services Inc. | Tysons Corner |
| Melanie Burgess | Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, LLP | Norfolk Area |
| Erika Chesson | Alion Science and Technology | Hampton Roads |
| Justin Craun | Raytheon Space & Airborne Systems | Fort Worth |
| Sheri Esposito | Raytheon Company | Beach Cities |
| Grant Fallon | Raytheon Company | Los Angeles South Bay |
| Pantea Farnejad | BAE Systems | Tysons Corner |
| Shannon Harper | Battelle Memorial Institute | Dayton |
| Amy Hawkins | United States Air Force | Sooner |
| Robin Hope-Williams | National Institutes of Health (NIH) | Bethesda Medical |
| Allie Izmailoff | Doble Engineering | Boston |
| Jonene Johanson | United States Air Force | Great Salt Lake |
| Daniel Kieffer | BAE Systems | Tysons Corner |
| Kimberly McLeod | United States Air Force | Vandenberg Chapter |
| Heather Merrill | Battelle Energy Alliance | Southeast Idaho |
| Jessica Morris | United States Air Force | Boston |
| Tammy Newton | United States Air Force | Boston |
| Latricia Perry | The Mayatech Corporation | Bethesda/Medical |
| Mark William Snell | NAVFAC Europe & Southwest Asia | Puget Sound |
| Tracey Sotelo | Arizona State University | Phoenix Thunderbird |
| Mauri Tionko | Battelle, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory | Columbia Basin |
The CMLDP was created to quickly close the gap in leadership progression by accelerating the preparation of a select group of contract management professionals. Candidates will have demonstrated a level of commitment to their professional development unmatched in the field and, as a result, will carry with them a unique, meaningful credential that will open doors to new challenges and professional opportunities.
For more information on the CMLDP, please visit http://www.ncmahq.org/ProfessionalDevelopment/Content.cfm?ItemNumber=952&navItemNumber=576. Applications for the 2008-2009 CMLDP are closed. If you have any questions, please contact John Wilkinson at 800-345-8859 x426 or jwilkinson@ncmahq.org.
About NCMA
Founded in 1959, NCMA is the world’s leading association in the field of contract management. The organization is dedicated to the professional growth and educational advancement of procurement and acquisition personnel worldwide. NCMA strives to serve and inform the profession it represents and to offer opportunities for the open exchange of ideas in neutral forums. For more information, visit www.ncmahq.org.
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