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NASPO Pulse

National Association of State Procurement Officials

Welcome to the NASPO Pulse Podcast, your source for exploring emerging public procurement issues. Join us as we engage in insightful conversations with procurement professionals, partners, and industry leaders. 

Discover a diverse range of perspectives and opinions on various topics that are shaping the procurement landscape. Whether you're a state procurement official or interested in the field, this podcast provides essential insights to keep you informed. Tune in for the conversations that matter in the realm of procurement.

(Part I) Use the Strike Force: Daniel Glad, Director of the Procurement Collusion Strike Force, Department of JusticeMay 23, 2023
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(Part II) Try Before You Buy: Jared Ambrosier, Chief Procurement Officer, Michigan.April 27, 2023
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(Part I) Try Before You Buy: Jared Ambrosier, Chief Procurement Officer, Michigan.March 21, 2023
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Knowledge in Numbers: Completing a Solicitation in 105 days. Jaime Schorr, Chief Cooperative Procurement Officer, NASPOFebruary 21, 2023
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and Beyond: Megan Smyth, Director of Legal Education and Sr. Legal Counsel, NASPOJanuary 31, 2023
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LIVE! 2022 NASPO Annual in San Diego, CA: Innovative Solicitation Methods W/ Valerie Bollinger, Chief Procurement Officer, ID.November 15, 2022
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Training the Trainer: Kristi Sligh, Training and Development Director, South Carolina.September 27, 2022
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NASPO 2023 Board of Directors President-Elect Candidate Special: Valerie BollingerAugust 17, 2022
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We'll Manage: Supplier Management with Emily Cranfill & Holly Scott, Procurement Content Managers, NASPOJune 22, 2022
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The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference: Mark Hayden, State Purchasing Director, State of New MexicoMarch 22, 2022
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Believe and Achieve: Delbert Singleton, 2022 NASPO Board PresidentFebruary 15, 2022
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Holiday Greetings: See You In 2022December 20, 2021
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Threats Facing Digital Government: Russell Porter, NCSC & Dugan PettyNovember 29, 2021
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You Can Handle the Truth: McCall Ginsberg, Deputy General Counsel for the Georgia Department of Administrative ServicesNovember 01, 2021
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Centralization Station: Thor Vue, Chief Procurement Officer, AK.October 18, 2021
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LIVE Bonus Episode! Vendor Rating Game, Q&A, and Take Away Game. NASPO Annual in Austin TX. October 06, 2021
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LIVE! 2021 NASPO Annual in Austin Texas: Vendor Performance Tracking with Dan May, Deputy Director of Operations, FLSeptember 29, 2021
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Back to School: Brandi Ann Willard, NASPO Academic Affairs Manager.August 20, 2021
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NASPO 2022 Board of Directors President-Elect Special: Jaime Schorr & Mark HaydenAugust 10, 2021
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Goin' Through Changes. Victoria Steeger, CLO, Maryland & David Gragan, CLO, DC.June 28, 2021
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Don't Stop Believin! Kelly Sanders, CPO & Andrew Cochran, eProcurement Manager, OHJune 14, 2021
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BUYER BE AWARE! Meredith Ward, Director of Policy & Research, NASCIO.June 01, 2021
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The CAV Challenge: Rachel Dougherty, Enterprise Contracts Counsel, MN.May 17, 2021
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Brand New COVID Research Report: Dr. Robert Handfield, NC. & Dr. Zhaohui Wu, OR.May 03, 2021
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RAMPing Up Your Cybersecurity: Leah Mcgrath, Executive Director, StateRAMP.April 20, 2021
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