Board of Directors
The UPPCC Board of Directors is responsible for establishing policy and providing overall governance of the CPPO and CPPB certification programs. The Board of Directors is comprised of 5 voting directors; 3 appointed by NASPO, and 2 that are elected by the UPPCC Board of Directors.
Additional non-voting, advisory members comprise the Board of Directors. Non-voting, advisory members include the current chief executive officers of NIGP and NASPO, academicians and other members appointed by the Board Chair.
Directors serve three-year terms and can serve a maximum of 3 consecutive terms. If you are currently certified as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and want to review Board of Directors member qualifications, please review the following documents for an in-depth description of this rewarding volunteer role and its responsiblities:
UPPCC Board of Directors Position Description
UPPCC Conflict of Interest Policy
UPPCC Annual Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
UPPCC Confidentiality Policy Agreement
If you meet the qualifications and are sincerely passionate about promoting and enhancing your profession, please contact the current Chair of the UPPCC Board of Directors or the chief executive officer of either NIGP or NASPO for information on the organization’s appointment process.
Officers:
Officers:
Chair
Kathleen Muretti, CPPO, CPPB, CPCP
E-mail: [email protected]
Vice Chair
Kelly Sanders, CPPO, CPPB
Chief of StaffOhio Department of Rehabiltation and Correction
E-mail: [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer
Robert Gleason, CPPO
Director, Division of PurchasingDepartment of Finance and Administrative Services, Broward County, Fl
E-mail: [email protected]
Directors:
Directors:
Mark Lutte, CPPO
Chief Operating OfficerOffice of Aging & Disability Services (OADS)
State of Maine Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)
E-mail: [email protected]
Non-Voting Advisory Members:
Non-Voting Advisory Members:
Kathleen Muretti, CPPO, CPPB, CPCP
Independent Contractor-Public ProcurementE-mail: [email protected]
Serving as an Advisory Member Since 7/2019
Hugh Amiel
Director, ProcurementUniversity Health Network - Ontario, Canada
E-mail: [email protected]
Serving as an Advisory
Member Since: 5/2021
Lindle Hatton, Ph.D.
Chief Executive OfficerNational Association of State Procurement Officials
E-mail: [email protected]
Representing: NASPO