Leadership Development Program (CMLDP)

Announcing the CMLDP Class of 2020, which will commence on October 1, 2019. These qualified participants will become NCMA's new set of future leaders.

• Tracy Archer (Frederick)
• Sean Colbert (San Diego)
• Demetirus Cook (Washington, DC)
• Raven Cornelius, CFCM (Washington, DC)
• Yolie Davila (Picatinny)
• Anestacia Evans (Tysons Corner)
• Charlton Goodwin CFCM, CCCM (Charleston)
• Tyler Harris, CFCM (San Diego)
• Brendan Jones, CFCM (Washington, DC)
• Tom Koponen, CFCM (San Gabriel Valley)
• Crystal Ramirez, CFCM (San Gabriel Valley)
• Carlton Rand (San Diego)
• Kymiel Standifer (Tysons Corner)
• Erika Surran (Rio Grande)
• Janelle Taylor (Tysons Corner)
• Zahra Thiam, CPCM (San Fernando Valley)

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Are you looking for a leadership role in the Contract Management profession? You are eligible if you have:

• NCMA member in good standing
• At least four years but no more than 8 years of experience in contract management
• Not yet held a supervisory or management position (or have < 1 year experience)
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• A strong desire to become a leader
• A recommendation from your employer as a top performer who will thrive and benefit from the program
  

Cost is free, but you must be an NCMA member to apply.

Participants are responsible for travel-related costs to attend in-person training events (SubCon, World Congress, and GCMS). Expenses may be covered fully or partially by employers or local chapters.

A budget worksheet is included with the application.

The Leadership Development Program is time-intensive. Participants must commit to the following:

• Participation in CMLDP activities at NCMA's three national conferences (SubCon, World Congress, and GCMS) over the course of the 10-month program
• Individual, small group and team projects
• Regular communication with mentors
• Completion of research papers
• NCMA involvement at the local Chapter or national level for two full years after graduation

Landon Hill is a Procurement Manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, leading an acquisition group providing support for energy and environmental research. Previously, he served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army, and as a supply chain analyst at Panalpina. He is also a 2013 graduate of the CMLDP.

Landon Hill, Fellow, MBA | CMLDP Coach 2018–2019 | CMLDP Coach 2019–2020

The applications period for the 2019-2020 class has ended. Applications for the 2020-2021 class will be available in Spring 2020.