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Your Voice, Your Vote: Meet the Candidates for MPPA Leadership

MPPA members, help shape the future of your association! Our upcoming leadership team will play an important role in advancing professional development, strengthening member connections, and supporting the public procurement community. Voting is your opportunity to have a voice in that work.

We are pleased to introduce the following candidates and thank each of them for their willingness to serve.

President-Elect Candidates

• Robert Bruce

• Sydnee Distance

Vice President

• Janile Scott — Unopposed

Secretary

• Gabriella Rene — Unopposed

Treasurer

• Tony Reed — Unopposed

Board of Directors

• Brandi Kentner — Unopposed, three-year term

• Ruthena Milbourne — Unopposed, three-year term

• Eureka Yorkman — Unopposed, two-year term

Serving in association leadership requires time, dedication, and a commitment to the success of our members. These candidates have stepped forward to contribute their talents and help move MPPA forward.

Make Your Voice Count

Take a moment to review the candidates and submit your ballot. Your participation matters, including in races with unopposed candidates, and demonstrates your commitment to an engaged, member-driven association.

Active members in good standing will be allowed to cast ONE vote either electronically or in person. The deadline for electronic votes will be November 17th and only votes from active members that did not cast an electronic vote will be accepted from those attending the General Membership Meeting on November 19th.

• November 17, 2026:  Electronic voting ends 11:59pm.

• November 19, 2026: General Membership Meeting and Elections.

Thank you to our candidates for stepping forward—and to our members for taking part in MPPA’s future.

Vote Now for November 2026 Election