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May 2010
 Retirement Announcement from Laura Deuberry
After 27 years in various purchasing activities here at the University of St. Thomas and a long and prosperous relationship with NAEP, I have decided to retire at the end of June. Including St. Thomas, I have been in purchasing for 42 years!
I feel a great sadness at many things I will miss on so many levels. I've been reflecting on my years of involvement with NAEP and I think, "What a great ride!!" I would never have been successful in my career if it had not been for NAEP. I have received the greatest mentoring, encouragement and support from NAEP over the years. I loved participating in meetings, on committees, and on the board. I just plain love the people; there is a special bond between Members.
I wanted to include a note in this issue about my retirement but didn't have a clue what to say!! I'm sorta stumped and can only keep thinking, "Good thing I won't be writing something long hand-it would have too many tear stains!!" I plan on staying involved with NAEP even after my retirement and will look forward to maintaining the relationships that have been formed here.
What I can say is this-and this goes to all of you (friends, colleagues, NAEP as a whole): You've been fabulous and I'll miss you!!!
 Marriage Announcement: National Office's Shaunte' Shelton
NAEP congratulates Membership Administrator Shaunte' Shelton on her marriage to Dunta Slappy. Shaunté and Dunta were married on Saturday, April 17, and we couldn't be happier for them! |
April 2010
Congratulations to Javier Hernandez, University of Notre Dame, who has earned his CPSM. This is a fantastic achievement and we are very excited for you, Javier!
Rebecca Spicer, a Buyer at Arkansas State University – Jonesboro, has received her certification as a CPPB. Congratulations, Rebecca!
Pam Risaliti, Yavapai College, has been keeping herself very busy! Pam has been chosen for the second year in a row to be the Mercantile Chair of the World’s Oldest Rodeo in Prescott, AZ, which means she will be responsible for designing and buying all merchandise to be sold during the rodeo June 28th – July 5th. Pam has also been chosen to be on the Resource Development Committee for Habitat for Humanity which means she will be doing a lot of fund-raising for this very worthy organization. Congratulations, Pam; you’re proof of NAEP’s Membership doing great things and giving back to the community!
Aurelia Brandenburg, C.P.M., Berea College, shared that she earned her CPSM certification in January. Congratulations, Aurelia!
Lourdes Coss, MPA, CPPO, Director of Purchasing at University of Illinois at Chicago, is excited to share that her team members have received the following certifications:
CPPB: Marion C. Miller, Ruth E. Rios, Janice R. Thomas and Jeffrey J. Walsh
CPPO: Kevin T. Fair and Rachel P. Porrata
Congratulations to all of you on these awesome achievements!
Congratulations to Alison Haas, Commodity Manager with Emory University, for receiving her CPSM. Way to go, Alison!
David Buck, C.P.M., Idaho State University, received his Lifetime C.P.M. in January. Congratulations, David!
Congratulations to University of Massachusetts Medical College’s Jeff DiCiaccio who has been promoted and is now the Senior Director of Purchasing. Congratulations, Jeff!
Lorelei Meeker, C.P.M., Associate Vice President of Indiana University Procurement Services has shared that there is now a new Procurement structure at Indiana University.
“In early January, Indiana University’s President Michael McRobbie and our VP/CFO Neil Theobald announced that all purchasing operations that existed on our seven campuses would centralize into one unit. With the assistance from campus administrations, we successfully metamorphosed disparate campus staffs into one organization on February 1. Our historical structure was to duplicate commodity responsibilities on each campus. Fortunately, we were already using common procurement systems and adhering to common policies.
The new structure consolidates responsibilities for commodities within teams of staff. The intent of this commodity focus is to provide very deep knowledge of commodities and their industries within a team of people. This should ultimately result in better data tracking for reports and analyses and, consequently, better contracts. Jill Schunk and Rob Halter have assumed the titles of Executive Directors for Procurement and Strategic Sourcing, Areas I and II.
We will offer new tools to assist in closing the feedback loop to purchasing on supplier performance, on-line contract generation, on-demand training, and spend analysis tools for departments. We also instituted a new policy requiring the use of University contracts and hope to develop spend discipline within the general faculty and staff. There is a tremendous amount of work that remains to be done, but we have accomplished an enormous amount in a very short period of time.
Throughout this time of change, our mission is to continue to serve our faculty, staff and students without disruption and with a respect for each campus’s unique culture.”
Thank you, Lorelei, for sharing this with all of us; this sounds like a wonderful structure and we are excited to hear that it has been successful!
NAEP's Newest Member, Logan Paul Burkheimer |
February 2010
Kara Finch, Procurement Specialist, University of Notre Dame, acquired her CPSM certification, and she will be taking on the newly created role of the Procurement Specialist with responsibility for Travel. Congratulations, Kara!
Pollie Carter, Senior Buyer, Arizona State University, was recently awarded the ISM Lifetime C.P.M. certification. She was also awarded the George Morrell Award for the Diversity Team Member of the Month for August from Arizona State University. Fantastic news, Pollie!
Deborah B. Dorman, Buyer, Auburn University, took her last C.P.M. exam on December 5 and passed! She would like to send a special “THANK YOU!” to Bob Ashby for all his help and support. Great work, Deborah!
Denise Finn has accepted a new position. She now has the pleasure of working with Bill Harris at the University of Kentucky after spending ten years at Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona. Congratulations, Denise!
Brian and Erica Burkheimer are excited to share news of the birth of their son, Logan Paul Burkheimer. Logan was born December 30, 2009 and was 8 lbs, 4 oz and 21.5”. Everyone is home, healthy and doing great! Brian is a Purchasing Agent with Iowa State University. Congratulations, Brian and Erica!
November 2009
 Mike Ring was awarded an Outstanding Volunteer Award at the TOAL Regional Meeting in San Marcos, TX.
Congratulations Mike! |
Your Favorite Thing
Rhonda Caton, Director of Procurement at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has written an article for the October, 2009 Edition of Business Officer Magazine. The article, titled, "Your Favorite Thing" is available in PDF format by clicking HERE.
Great work, Rhonda!
NAEP is BIG on Sustainability
With the help of Andee Alexander, Saddleback Valley Unified School District was fortunate enough to receive a grant to expand their recycling program. Saddleback Valley Unified School District's K-12 curriculum includes educational components in sustainability and being green. However with the current economic climate it can be difficult to pay the extra dollar to buy green. This grant will assist us in buying those items that are necessary to continue our program and may also ultimately reduce our waste disposal costs.
Great Job Saddleback Valley! Andee Alexander is doing great things!
 Help us in welcoming our newest member to the NAEP TEAM!
Janelle Littlejohn currently serves as NAEP's intern. She is a graduate of Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) in May 2008, holding her Associate of Arts in General Studies. At Anne Arundel Community College, she served as the Recording Secretary for Phi Theta Kappa and the Secretary for Lambda Pioneers, AACC's LGBTQA student association. She also served as the Editor-in-Chief of AACC's literary journal, Amaranth. Janelle was also involved with AACC on a staff level, working in the Technology Learning Center as a Technical Assistant, and as a Math and Computer Science tutor. She also worked very closely with the Student Achievement and Success Program (SASP).
Now, as a senior at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), Janelle enjoys the internship she holds with NAEP. She is majoring in Information Systems Management, minoring in English Studies, and is slated to graduate May, 2010 from the honors university. On campus, she holds many positions. She is currently the secretary of UMBC's Freedom Alliance, an organization dedicated to the LGBTQA students, faculty, and staff population on campus. She also serves as a member of Tau Sigma, UMBC's Transfer Honors Society. She is also a sister of Alpha Sigma Kappa-Women in Technical Studies, a social sorority for women in technical majors. In Alpha Sigma Kappa, Janelle previously served as the Bylaws Chair and her recruitment class representative. She currently serves as the Judicial Board Chair.
Janelle feels lucky to have the internship with NAEP. "The experience that's relevant to my major," she says, "is an opportunity I couldn't pass up. The office is enjoyable; the work is great. I look forward to helping out our members whenever I can and, again, thank NAEP for the opportunity to work with the organization." Janelle will be assisting Shaunte Shelton, Membership Administrator on various database projects including the on-going initiative "Update Your Profile. Ask Me How".
Welcome aboard, Janelle!
With the help of was fortunate enough to receive a grant to expand their recycling program. Saddleback Valley Unified School District's K-12 curriculum includes educational components in sustainability and being green. However with the current economic climate it can be difficult to pay the extra dollar to buy green. This grant will assist us in buying those items that are necessary to continue our program and may also ultimately reduce our waste disposal costs. Janelle Littlejohn currently serves as NAEP's intern. She is a graduate of Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) in May 2008, holding her Associate of Arts in General Studies. At Anne Arundel Community College, she served as the Recording Secretary for Phi Theta Kappa and the Secretary for Lambda Pioneers, AACC's LGBTQA student association. She also served as the Editor-in-Chief of AACC's literary journal, Amaranth. Janelle was also involved with AACC on a staff level, working in the Technology Learning Center as a Technical Assistant, and as a Math and Computer Science tutor. She also worked very closely with the Student Achievement and Success Program (SASP).Now, as a senior at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), Janelle enjoys the internship she holds with NAEP. She is majoring in Information Systems Management, minoring in English Studies, and is slated to graduate May, 2010 from the honors university. On campus, she holds many positions. She is currently the secretary of UMBC's Freedom Alliance, an organization dedicated to the LGBTQA students, faculty, and staff population on campus. She also serves as a member of Tau Sigma, UMBC's Transfer Honors Society. She is also a sister of Alpha Sigma Kappa-Women in Technical Studies, a social sorority for women in technical majors. In Alpha Sigma Kappa, Janelle previously served as the Bylaws Chair and her recruitment class representative. She currently serves as the Judicial Board Chair. Janelle feels lucky to have the internship with NAEP. "The experience that's relevant to my major," she says, "is an opportunity I couldn't pass up. The office is enjoyable; the work is great. I look forward to helping out our members whenever I can and, again, thank NAEP for the opportunity to work with the organization." Janelle will be assisting Shaunte Shelton, Membership Administrator on various database projects including the on-going initiative "Update Your Profile. Ask Me How".
October 2009
Congratulations to Iowa State University! They recently received notification that the Institution has earned the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award for 2009. Iowa State was one of only 21 higher education agencies to receive the award in 2009 and has received the award for five consecutive years. ISU will receive their award at the NAEP national meeting in Denver. Congratulations, ISU!
On September 9th, Sylvia Stemmons, Purchasing Director of Lincoln Land Community College, married Arthur Carey. Arthur (Art) has had the pleasure of accompanying Sylvia to a couple of NAEP’s Annual Meetings and we hope to see them both in Denver in 2010. Best Wishes, Sylvia and Art!
Michael Jessings, Research Sourcing Officer at Vanderbilt University, has received his Lifetime C.P.M. designation. Congratulations, Michael, on this outstanding accomplishment!
 Congratulations to Yavapai College Purchasing and Contracting Departments who have been awarded the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award recently at the National NPI meeting. Pam Risaliti and Denise Finn were both able to attend and accept the award. This is the 5th year in a row that Yavapai College has earned this honor. |
 Three Cheers!!!! Hip Hip Hooray….Hip Hip Hooray…Hip Hip Hooray….NAEP has another Student Member!
Nicole Beall was raised in the small town of Williamstown, West Virginia, where less than 3,000 people reside. She graduated from Williamstown High School in 2003 with a focus in accounting and business. Nicole went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from Fairmont State University. After graduation, Nicole was accepted into the Master of Public Administration program at West Virginia University and plans to graduate with honors in May of 2010. Nicole is a very enthusiastic member of the MPA program and has developed most of her interest in research, budgeting, and finance. During her first year she participated in an independent study examining the potential implementation of a service fee tax affecting the business owners of Morgantown, West Virginia, and presented her research at a WVU’s STATUS of AMERICA: CHANGING PRIORITIES conference in September. Over the summer, she also participated in an analysis of the grievance process in West Virginia. Along with her class, Nicole presented their research to committees at West Virginia’s capitol.
Currently, Nicole volunteers at West Virginia Senior Legal Aid and works as an intern at the Finance Division of West Virginia University with the Purchasing, Contracts, and Payment Services. Although Nicole just recently started with the department, she has already taken on the opportunity to work on several projects, including budget projections for operations in the next fiscal year, participation in a credit card audit, and review of credit card spend by individual vendor. The world of educational procurement has quickly become of interest to her and she plans on being an active Student Member of NAEP.
 Every now and again we all have a need for documents to be notarized and the National Office is not any different. Though our need as an Association to have documents notarized is few and far between, we are pleased to announce that on July 29, 2009 our Marketing & Volunteer Coordinator, Jackie Harget, has been appointed as a Notary Public of the State of Maryland, Baltimore County. Congratulations, Jackie!
Five NAEP Member Schools Win Best Practices Awards
The Southern Association of College and University Business Offices (SACUBO) recently announced the winners of its Best Practices Awards for 2009. "Best Practices" showcases the best of college and university business officers' efforts in creating better, more efficient, and customer-friendly business practices. Congratulations to all five winning institutions who are also NAEP Members:
- Oklahoma State University, Grand Finalist
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
- University of Alabama
- University of Virginia
- University of Texas at Dallas
September 2009
Karen Gross has shared the news that the Purchasing Division of the University of Texas Medical Branch's (UTMB) Department of Logistics will receive the 2009 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Purchasing Institute, Inc. This award recognizes organizational excellence in procurement, based on innovation, e-procurement, professionalism, productivity and leadership. UTMB is one of only twenty-one higher-education organizations in the nation to receive this distinction and one of only two Texas state agencies so recognized. Congratulations, UTMB!
Lisa Pollard, Purchasing Manager at the University System of New Hampshire, obtained her C.P.M. in July.
THE MUSKETEERS
Thank you to Bob Ashby for telling us about the newest Musketeers and for the support that all of the current and future Musketeers have been showing one another!
Bryan Pope of Brigham Young University-Idaho, has "dun good" and received his C.P.M. Congratulations, Bryan!
Bob Ashby also predicts a change at the University of Michigan. Rather than yelling "Go Blue" (U of M's colors and, therefore, their mantra) at their home football games they will now take up the chant of "Good job, Musketeer Bill," as Bill Erwin has received his C.P.M. Congratulations, Bill!
Sean Crowder of the University of California San Diego is now a C.P.M., with the goal of passing the CPSM bridge exam by the end of October. Congratulations, Sean; we're rooting for you!
Kathie Jameson, C.P.M., of Boston College offers supportive and encouraging words to those who have just received their certifications, and to those who are working towards this achievement: "We can all appreciate the time, effort, hard work and determination that it takes to get there!" For those of you still working towards this goal, remember that you are not alone. Retha Hope is cheering on several employees at UCLA who are planning to be C.P.M.s and Musketeers by the end of the year. We look forward to sharing the word!
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August, 2009
Rob Kelly of Notre Dame has passed the CPSM exam and will be receiving his certificate in mid-July. Congratulations, Rob, on a job well done!
The University of Notre Dame was listed in the Chronicle of Higher Education's Honor Roll of top schools to work for and is also currently tackling one of its biggest opportunities: institutional travel. They are starting an initiative to transform the current travel program into a comprehensive service offering that will create a significant amount of value for the University. With executive sponsorship and the alignment of internal resources, this initiative aspires to redefine the way travel is managed in higher education. Through excellence in people, process, policy, procurement and payment, the University is aggressively pursuing opportunities to improve efficiency, satisfaction and cost.
Congratulations to Keith Killourie for his recent promotion to Buyer III at Maricopa Community Colleges!
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July, 2009
Lynnise Smith (Case Western Reserve University) received her M.A. in Psychology with a Specialization in Diversity Management from Cleveland State University in May! Congratulations Lynnise!
Congratulations to Kara Finch (University of Notre Dame) on the birth of her son, Maddox James Finch on March 15. Kara also received the President's Achievement Award at the service recognition dinner on May 18. This award is given to an employee who has accomplished a significant achievement over the past calendar year. Kara coordinated the purchases of two faculty members in the University's new Integrated Imaging Facility (funded by a grant from the Strategic Academic Planning Committee). Through bundling their purchases and leveraging the negotiation of these two pieces of equipment, Kara was able to achieve an additional 30% discount (above the standard discount) which resulted in a savings of $1.1 million dollars. There are only six of these awards handed out each year to the entire staff population, so it's a major achievement at Notre Dame. She's also the first to ever win it from Procurement Services. Way to go, Kara!
Anne Krueger, Purchasing Manager at Babson College, has received her C.P.M. designation. Congratulations, Anne!
Karin Coopersmith of Indiana University successfully passed the LEED AP exam. LEED is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. In an effort to ensure that professionals are appropriately qualified, the LEED Professional Accreditation exam tests for knowledge and understanding of the LEED rating system, integrated sustainable design, and green building practices. The USGBC (U. S. Green Building Council) wants to ensure that a LEED AP has the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in the design process, to support and encourage integrated design, and to streamline the application and certification process. Additionally, the LEED AP will understand all LEED requirements, resources and processes. Congratulations, Karin!
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June, 2009
Judy Miller Retirement
If you mention Buffalo, New York to most people, they immediately conjure up a bleak picture of snow and cold that lasts forever. However, mention the State University of New York at Buffalo to those familiar with this educational institution; especially members of the SUNY Purchasing Association or the Upstate NY Region of NAEP and the name Judy Miller will promptly enter the equation. Judy Miller, whose personality, enthusiasm and energy would quickly warm even the coldest winter day, will leave the procurement world in June to focus on her family and hobbies. It seems noteworthy that her career concludes at the same institution where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Education, which was followed with a Master’s in Business Administration from Canisius College.
Judy’s career started in the teaching arena where she instructed students on business mathematics, office practices, and even counseled students about careers and job placement. She was employed by the City of Buffalo, as a buyer, where the responsibilities included procurement and documentation of government orders for police/fire vehicles, heavy equipment, and petroleum products. After honing her skills with the public sector, Judy delved into the private arena as a Purchasing Supervisor for Worthington Compressor, Division of Dresser Industries. Managing a staff of seven that procured materials for the United States Government involving gross sales of $30 million, she implemented a cost savings program lowering expenses by $1.2 million. Judy was also responsible for the implementation of an advanced computerized Purchasing system.
Judy joined the SUNY at Buffalo team in 1987 as Associate Director of Purchasing and became the Director of this operation in 1988 and then the Assistant Vice President of Procurement and Campus Services. With a staff of 90 employees, overseeing $100 million dollars of expenditures, she assumed the responsibilities of budget administration, implementing technology advances, e.g. direct order entry with departments and suppliers; along with establishing a formal Minority/Woman Owned Business Development Program. Judy also implemented a variety of Service Excellence activities. Currently she serves as Assistant Vice President of Campus Services and is responsible for the direction and coordination of Travel, Trademarks, Print Services, and Campus Mail. Judy credits an outstanding staff for all of the accomplishments over the years.
It appears that teaching is a true calling and it stays with you forever because Judy was an Adjunct Professor at Cornell University, Division of Industrial and Labor Relations in Buffalo, New York from 1980 until 1991. She has taught such subjects as Supervisory Skills, Women’s Career Development Program, conducted seminars for banks and hospitals, and has given sessions for the SUNY PA and the Upstate NY Region of NAEP throughout her career.
Judy is the recipient of the Minority Business Advocate Award from the Buffalo Minority Business Development Center, was awarded the SUNY Chancellor’s Award in 1995, and was listed in Who’s Who of American Woman.
The dedication, hard work, creativity, and initiative demonstrated and shared by Judy Miller with her colleagues during her career has been an inspiration. She has always found time to share her knowledge, education, and business experience with her community and associates at educational institutions across the country and especially with those associated with State University of New York at Buffalo. Judy has made a positive difference in the professional career of so many people and we will always cherish her friendship. All of her colleagues in the State University of New York Purchasing Association and the Upstate New York Region of NAEP wish the very best that life can bring to Judy with her impending retirement.
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May, 2009
The Ohio State University is pleased to announce Tom Crawford as the new Director of Purchasing, Receiving, Stores, Mail and Travel Services. Tom joined the University more than 13 years ago and has served purchasing in the capacities of a buyer and manager prior to becoming Director of Stores and Receiving in 2006. Active in the community, Tom is a Boy Scout troop chairman. Congratulations, Tom; onward and upward!
Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis is proud to announce that Sara Hammond, C.P.M. and Claudette Canzian, C.P.M. have both recently earned their Lifetime Certifications with ISM. Congratulations, Claudette and Sara!
Nancy Montez of Valparaiso University received her MBA in December 2008. Congratulations, Nancy!
Texas A&M Research Foundation is excited to announce that Teresa O'Brien, A.P.P. received her C.P.M. Congratulations, Teresa!
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February, 2009
Denise Parrish, CTP, C.P.M. of the College of the Mainland has completed the requirements to receive her B.S. in Supply Chain & Logistics Technology from the University of Houston. She graduated December 19, 2008, Summa Cum Laude, at the top of her class. Denise says, "May not be print worthy, but I'm pretty thrilled, especially considering I've been working full time and going to school full time to try to complete this." Denise — we definitely think it's print worthy; congratulations!
Nancy Montez, of Valparaiso University has just completed a MBA program and on December 14th she received a Master in Business Administration Degree. Congratulations, Nancy; what a fantastic accomplishment!
Mark Aanonsen, Senior Purchasing Agent at Princeton University recently received his Lifetime C.P.M. certification. Mark has more than 24 years experience in Purchasing and found the study course for the C.P.M. to be valuable. Mark appreciates the recognition as a Professional in the field. Congratulations, Mark!
Dan Martens of Vincennes University has shared that he received the official word from ISM on January 20th that he is now officially a C.P.M. Congratulations, Dan!
The University of Colorado Procurement Service Center (PSC) is pleased to announce Michael Como's promotion to Manager of Contract Services effective January 1, 2009. Mike has been a Contracts Administrator since joining the PSC in July. He's a licensed attorney with over 20 years experience in both the public and private sectors. Before coming to CU, Mike was most recently a contract specialist at CDOT for three years and is well versed in both state and University contracting rules. He has a Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law. In his new role, Mike will oversee the contracts team. Please join us in congratulating Mike in his new role. He can be reached at 303.315.2287 or Michael.Como@cu.edu. Congratulations, Mike!
Teresa O'Brien of Texas A & M Research Foundation has passed all modules for the C.P.M. designation and is anxiously awaiting the receipt of her certificate. Congratulations, Teresa; we are looking forward to announcing that it's official!
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