Richard Gay, CPPO, RSBO, RTSBA

I am an award winning procurement professional with extensive leadership experience in increasingly responsible administrative management positions with the US Military, State and Local Government, Academia, Corporate Business and Public Education. I am a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) through the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing and a Registered School Business Official (RSBO) through the Association of School Business Officials for Maryland and the District of Columbia. I'm also a Registered Texas School Business Administrator (RTSBA) through the Texas Association of School Business Officials. From July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007 I served as the President of the Association of School Business Officials of Maryland and the District of Columbia. I am a published author internationally, nationally and regionally as well as an accomplished public speaker at regional and national conferences. Upon graduation from Stephen F. Austin I received my commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U. S. Army Field Artillery. I served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army and United States Army Reserve for 30 years culminating with my assignment as a Senior Instructor and Lieutenant Colonel with the U. S. Army Command & General Staff College. As a young man in high school I earned my Eagle Scout badge with the Boy Scouts of America. I have ensured that our bid specifications and contract documents are designed to optimize the quality of goods and services while at the same time minimizing the financial risk. I strive to offer a fair and equitable bidding environment that encourages minority and small business participation in all contracts. Over the last 20 plus years my business initiatives have returned over $70 million to the classroom to educate children.