VAGP has eight committees for you to be a part of. Contact the appropriate chair below to join a committee and offer fresh ideas and suggestions to benefit VAGP. The Association relies on you, the member, to grow and look toward the future of VAGP and the industry.
VAGP is always looking for enthusiastic volunteers with fresh ideas to help on the various association committees. Your efforts are essential to moving VAGP into the future. If you are interested in lending your time and expertise, contact the appropriate chair below.
Deborah J. Powell, CPPB VCO
P: 434-455-3841
deborah.powell@lynchburgva.gov |
Conference Advisory Committee
Responsible for providing input, coordination and oversight to the conference hosts in overall conference planning. The CAC ensures continuity and quality of program content. |
Sharita L. Bryant, VCO VCA
P: 804-367-0268
sharita.bryant@dmv.virginia.gov |
Diversity Committee
Respects individual strengths, viewpoints, and contributions of all its members. It is committed to recognizing diversity as a core strength of the organization and to honor, respect, and value those differences. |
Ginger Gordon, CPPB
P: 703-257-8327
ggordon@ci.manassas.va.us |
Education Committee
The primary purpose of the Education Committee is to offer continuing educational opportunities through the sponsorship of NIGP courses to the membership of VAGP. |
Patti Innocenti, CPPB
P: 703-324-3201
patricia.innocenti@fairfaxcounty.gov |
Legislative Committee
Provides VAGP members with updates of current and pending legislation effecting public purchasing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In addition, the Committee seeks to develop partnerships with other organizations whose purpose is to protect and promote the exercise of responsible governmental practices. |
Stephanie Suter, CPPB
P: 434-455-3963
stephanie.suter@lynchburgva.gov |
Membership Committee
The primary objectives of the Membership Committee are to promote VAGP through continued effort to secure new members and retain existing members. |
Vernice G. Grooms, VCO VCA
P: 434-970-3871
groomsv@charlottesville.org |
Professional Development Committee
Charged with offering low fee educational professional development opportunities, which are not offered by the Education Committee, to the membership of VAGP. |
J. Lynn Phillips, VCO
P: 757-569-6701
lphillips@pdc.edu |
Public Relations Committee
The principle focus of the Public Relations Committee is to provide the VAGP membership with effective dissemination of information regarding special events, individual and collective professional achievements, and educational and professional development opportunities. |
Greg Scearce, VCO
P: 804-416-6166
gregory.scearce@vita.virginia.gov |
Technology Committee
Promotes technology issues to members and uses technology to enhance VAGP services. This Committee also monitors the VAGP website and the list serve. |
