NASPO Pulse

By National Association of State Procurement Officials

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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.

Episode Date
Procurement Powers Everything: From Police Cars to School Lunches
Sep 16, 2025
Continuous Improvement: In Service of Others
Sep 16, 2025
Integrating Cybersecurity into IT Procurement: Insights from Montae Brockett
Oct 29, 2024
Adapting to Market Changes in Fleet Procurement
Sep 24, 2024
Don't Touch My Stuff: Mastering State Procurement: Navigating Contracts, Cybersecurity, and Intellectual Property
Aug 27, 2024
Transforming State Workforce and Procurement: Inside Indiana’s Strategies with Dr. Rebecca Holwerda
Aug 27, 2024
BONUS: Procurement Contract Terms and Conditions: Who Pays for It
Jul 29, 2024
Procurement Contract Terms and Conditions: Who Pays for It
Jul 23, 2024
Future-Proofing Procurement with Emerging AI Technologies
Jun 25, 2024
Unlocking the Secrets of Efficient Local and State Government Buying
May 23, 2024
Empowering Hidden Talent: The STARS Initiative's Role in Workforce Development and Economic Mobility
Apr 23, 2024
Interview with the President: Valerie Bollinger
Feb 06, 2024
Internship Miniseries: Sorraia Tavares, Massachusetts
Jan 12, 2024
Internship Miniseries: Will Camp, Michigan
Jan 12, 2024
Internship Miniseries: David O'Neil & Jody Klevin, North Carolina
Jan 05, 2024
Internship Miniseries: Liah Kilgore, Michigan State University
Nov 28, 2023
Internship Miniseries: Ian Fox, North Carolina State University
Nov 28, 2023
Internship Miniseries: Sawyer McDuffie, George Washington University
Nov 28, 2023
Supplier Engagement Miniseries: Debb Atnip, Manager of Education, Capture and Growth, CDW Government
Sep 05, 2023
Supplier Engagement Miniseries: Mark Mayer, Director of Strategic partnerships, In Time Tec
Aug 15, 2023
Supplier Engagement Miniseries: Nathan Frey, ISG Public Sector
Jul 05, 2023
Supplier Engagement Miniseries: Jennifer King, President of DiscountCell Inc.
Jul 05, 2023
(Part II) Use the Strike Force: Daniel Glad, Director of the Procurement Collusion Strike Force, Department of Justice
Jun 20, 2023
(Part I) Use the Strike Force: Daniel Glad, Director of the Procurement Collusion Strike Force, Department of Justice
May 23, 2023
(Part II) Try Before You Buy: Jared Ambrosier, Chief Procurement Officer, Michigan.
Apr 27, 2023
(Part I) Try Before You Buy: Jared Ambrosier, Chief Procurement Officer, Michigan.
Mar 21, 2023
Knowledge in Numbers: Completing a Solicitation in 105 days. Jaime Schorr, Chief Cooperative Procurement Officer, NASPO
Feb 21, 2023
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and Beyond: Megan Smyth, Director of Legal Education and Sr. Legal Counsel, NASPO
Jan 31, 2023
LIVE! 2022 NASPO Annual in San Diego, CA: Innovative Solicitation Methods W/ Valerie Bollinger, Chief Procurement Officer, ID.
Nov 15, 2022
Training the Trainer: Kristi Sligh, Training and Development Director, South Carolina.
Sep 27, 2022
We'll Manage: Supplier Management with Emily Cranfill & Holly Scott, Procurement Content Managers, NASPO
Jun 22, 2022
The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference: Mark Hayden, State Purchasing Director, State of New Mexico
Mar 22, 2022
Threats Facing Digital Government: Russell Porter, NCSC & Dugan Petty
Nov 29, 2021
You Can Handle the Truth: McCall Ginsberg, Deputy General Counsel for the Georgia Department of Administrative Services
Nov 01, 2021
Centralization Station: Thor Vue, Chief Procurement Officer, AK.
Oct 18, 2021
LIVE Bonus Episode! Vendor Rating Game, Q&A, and Take Away Game. NASPO Annual in Austin TX.
Oct 07, 2021
LIVE! 2021 NASPO Annual in Austin Texas: Vendor Performance Tracking with Dan May, Deputy Director of Operations, FL
Sep 29, 2021
Back to School: Brandi Ann Willard, NASPO Academic Affairs Manager.
Aug 20, 2021
Goin' Through Changes. Victoria Steeger, CLO, Maryland & David Gragan, CLO, DC.
Jun 28, 2021
Don't Stop Believin! Kelly Sanders, CPO & Andrew Cochran, eProcurement Manager, OH
Jun 14, 2021
BUYER BE AWARE! Meredith Ward, Director of Policy & Research, NASCIO.
Jun 01, 2021
The CAV Challenge: Rachel Dougherty, Enterprise Contracts Counsel, MN.
May 17, 2021
Brand New COVID Research Report: Dr. Robert Handfield, NC. & Dr. Zhaohui Wu, OR.
May 03, 2021
RAMPing Up Your Cybersecurity: Leah McGrath, Executive Director, StateRAMP.
Apr 20, 2021
Where the Professional Meets the Development: Matt Oyer, NASPO Chief Learning Officer.
Apr 05, 2021
Bart Lemmon, NASPO ValuePoint’s Director of Supplier Development and Global Initiatives: ValuePoint Emerging Markets Initiative. Special 2021 NASPO Exchange Episode
Feb 22, 2021
(Part II) Dianne Lancaster, Chief Learning Officer, NASPO: Continue to Learn
Nov 03, 2020
(Part III) Dianne Lancaster, Chief Learning Officer, NASPO: Not Goodbye...See You Soon
Nov 03, 2020
(Part I) Dianne Lancaster, Chief Learning Officer, NASPO: A History Lesson
Oct 20, 2020
Erica MacKellar, Program Principle, NCSL & Shelby Kerns, Executive Director, NASBO: Budgets and Beyond
Oct 06, 2020
Meghan Holmlund, Chief Procurement Officer, State of Montana: Regional Top Priorities
Sep 22, 2020
Dr. Kevin Snyder: NASPO's 2020 Annual Conference and Shifting Our Thinking
Sep 01, 2020
Dr. Matthew Howell, Eastern Kentucky University: Effecting Change in Government Agencies
Aug 18, 2020
Jesse Marks, Procurement Bureau Chief of Goods and Services for the State of Florida: Market Analysis and Procurement Strategy (MAPS)
Aug 04, 2020
Laurie Brown, Laurie Brown Communications: Learning in a Virtual Environment
Jul 21, 2020
Sarah Hilderbrand, NASPO ValuePoint Chief Operations Officer: Sourcing in a Global Pandemic
Jul 07, 2020
Tim Blute, Center for Best Practices Director, National Governors Association: Communication and Partnerships
Jun 23, 2020
Bob Sievert, NASPO Chief Information Officer: Enter eProcurement
Jun 08, 2020
John Jimenez, Deputy Assistant Director, FBI: Understanding Fraudulent Trends in PPE Amidst the Pandemic.
May 26, 2020
Dr. Zhaohui Wu, Oregon State University: Supply Chain Council
May 08, 2020
(Part II) Jaime Schorr, Chief Procurement Officer of Maine: Let's Talks Procurement
Apr 24, 2020
Kathleen Muretti and Ann Peshoff: UPPCC Certifications - 2020 Jobs Analysis
Apr 24, 2020
(Part I) Jaime Schorr, Chief Procurement Officer of Maine: COVID-19
Apr 13, 2020
Lindle Hatton, NASPO CEO and Jennifer Salts, NASPO CAO: The Benefits of an Association
Apr 08, 2020
Trailer
Apr 01, 2020