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MPPA Nominating Committee Report

MPPA | Published on 10/13/2025

🗳️ MPPA Nominating Committee Report

 

The Maryland Public Purchasing Association (MPPA) proudly announces the 2026 slate of candidates for the upcoming election, to be held during the General Membership Meeting on November 13, 2025.


In accordance with MPPA By-Laws, the Nominating Committee has submitted the following slate:

President-Elect: Jamaal Turner, CMPO, CPPB (Unopposed)
Vice President: Robert Bruce (Unopposed)
Secretary: Michelle Frierson, CMPO (Unopposed)
Treasurer: James Dean, III, CPPB (Unopposed)


Board of Directors — Vote for Two (2):

  • Sydnee Distance

  • Janile A. Scott

  • Mennah Gargard

  • David Renfro

A brief biography of each candidate will be shared with eligible members prior to the election.

We extend our appreciation to the Nominating Committee, chaired by Eureka Yorkman, CPPO, CMPO, for their diligent work in preparing this year’s report.


📅 Election Date: November 13, 2025
📍 Event: MPPA General Membership Meeting

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Maryland Public Purchasing Assoc

The Maryland Public Purchasing Association, Inc. (MPPA) is a professional organization comprised of over 300 procurement professionals throughout the State. MPPA, Inc. members represent various public purchasing entities including the federal government, state, cities, counties, colleges and universities, libraries, hospitals, commissions and other public agencies. MPPA, Inc. is the local chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), which has over 70 chapters in the United States, Canada, and internationally.

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