Who We Are

NCMA Denver Chapter

Who We Are

The Denver Chapter connects you to our more than 400 local members, comprised of contract managers and related professions. We provide regular educational and training events, making it easy for you to earn CPE/CLP credits. The Denver Chapter hosts in-person certification training courses for the Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), and Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM) Certifications. The Denver Chapter hosts regular social networking events at unique venues to help you connect with peers. And we offer leadership and volunteer opportunities for our members. The Denver Chapter, run by member-volunteers, is an exceptional resource for your professional and leadership development. We are proud to be a consistent winner of the NCMA’s Chapter Excellence Award, which recognizes the most outstanding chapters based on Chapter Leadership, Chapter Operations, Member Involvement, and Member Services. The Denver Chapter is the current Gold Medal recipient of the Chapter Excellence Award for mid-sized chapters.

The Denver Chapter Board of Directors is comprised of member volunteers, professionals in contract management and related fields, dedicated to serving our Chapter members’ professional development needs. Our bios are below. If you have any questions, or if you are interested in volunteering and developing your professional leadership skills, please inquire with our officers.

NCMA Denver Chapter Board Officers

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Ashley Parker - President

Ashley Parker is a Contracts Specialist at AGEISS Inc. Prior to this role, Ashley worked at HDR, Inc. Ashley holds an MBA from Regis University and has been on the Board of Directors for the NCMA Denver Chapter since 2014. Ashley is also a graduate of the 2014-2015 NCMA CMLDP and in 2018 she received the NMCA Advancing Professionals Award. When she is not working or volunteering, you can find her outdoors or at a brewery!

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Ben Olson - President Elect

Ben has been living in the Denver area for 6 years but is a Virginia native, where he attended George Mason University for both his Bachelors and Masters degrees. He has worked in the Contract Management industry for over 8 years and currently works for General Dynamics Information Technology while volunteering on the Denver NCMA chapter board as the leadership co-chair since 2017. He is also in the current NCMA Contract Management Leadership Development Program (CMLDP).

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Nate Gordon - Treasurer

Nate is a Partner at Plante Moran specializing in government contracting. Nate and his team assist clients with financial statement audits, for-profit program audits, indirect rate audits, pre-award surveys and consultation including FAR, CAS, and rate structuring. www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-gordon-plantemoran

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Jami Dinsmore - President Emeritus

Jami T. Dinsmore, CPCM, is a Senior Contracts Specialist with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. Prior to this role Jami supported Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., Lockheed Martin Space System Company, and Lockheed Martin IS&GS. Jami holds an MBA from the University of Denver, is a past graduate of the NCMA CMLDP, and recipient of the NCMA Advancing Professionals Award. Jami is currently serving as the NCMA Denver Chapter President.

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Julie Linton - Secretary

I am a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) currently working for Arrowhead Solutions, LLC as an Executive Consultant. Experience from working on the Government side as a Contracting Officer and from working in the industry as a Contract's Manager has provided a unique background proving useful when helping small businesses get through the red tape of government contracts. Work, service, and enjoying beautiful Colorado sunshine keeps me plenty busy!

NCMA Denver Board Members

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Andrea Mueller - Events Chair

Experienced Senior Contract Manager with a demonstrated history of working in financing with the federal government, hospital & health care, finance, and technology industries. Skilled in RFP drafting, reviewing, and negotiating; Risk Management, and Software as a Service (SaaS). Strong operations professional with a Bachelor’s Degree focused in Political Science from Iowa State University.

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Peter Ford - Outreach Co-Chair (Industry)

Peter Ford is a partner with PilieroMazza and manages the firm’s Colorado office. Mr. Ford has become one of the firm’s most experienced attorneys for SDVOSB-related matters for both the VA and SBA. His practice also encompasses the representation of Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations, including their government contracting subsidiaries. He has assisted tribal entities with establishing the proper infrastructure to become robust government contractors including, establishing tribal holding companies to own Section 8(a), HUBZone and other small businesses doing business with the federal government. He also provides general corporate and business assistance, with a focus on company start-up and corporate restructuring matters, and purchase and sale transactions.

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David Poppe - Outreach Co-Chair (Government)

David Poppe is a contracting officer for the General Services Administration (GSA) in Denver, CO where he currently manages a complex assisted acquisitions portfolio in support of several Department of Defense organizations throughout the United States. Prior to joining GSA, David worked in Washington, D.C. for the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and served 8 years active duty in the United States Air Force where he held assignments in Texas, Arizona and Florida, as well as overseas contingency assignments in Jordan, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and the United Arab Emirates. David received his bachelors in Business Administration and his masters in Leadership and Management. He holds multiple professional certifications including Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), and Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level III. David is also a graduate of the NCMA’s prestigious Contract Management Leadership Development Program and is currently the Co-chair of Outreach for the NCMA Denver Chapter.

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Ed Moore - Website Chair

Edward Moore is a 23-year procurement veteran, with the last 17 years of that time in a senior contract specialist role. Edward started his career on the commercial side of things with Coors Brewing Company in their Marketing Purchasing Department, moving on to National Contracts for Mortenson Construction, finally spending the last 7 years in government contracting with the United States Postal Service. He currently serves as the Medical & Injury Compensations Services Contracts Manager. Mr. Moore has been a Certified Professional Contracts Manager since 2013 and currently holds the position of Membership Chairperson for NCMA Denver.

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Nicole Maynard - Social Media Chair

Nicole Maynard is Chief Operations Officer at VEDO Corporation, an Analytic firm serving the Intelligence Community. Nicole’s career spans work with many defense contractors both large and small. Previous roles have included Cost Management, Accounting, Program Planning and Controls, Contracts Management, and Program Management. Chief Operations Officer VEDO Corporation.

The Vision of the Denver Chapter

The NCMA-Denver Chapter's vision is to be the pre-eminent source of professional development and networking for acquisition personnel in the Denver area; to sustain and increase membership though organizational vitality, re-invention and professional outreach; and to ensure the on-going practicality, timeliness and integrity of its programs and member services.

The Mission of the Denver Chapter

As the Denver area's leading association in the field of contract management, NCMA-Denver is dedicated to the professional growth and educational development and advancement of acquisition personnel. We strive to serve and inform the profession and membership we represent and to offer opportunities for the open exchange of ideas in a neutral forum. We are devoted to education and training, to research and study, and to a certification program that reflects the highest standards of professional achievement. Guided by our Code of Ethics, we are committed to develop and provide programs, products and services that nurture and enhance contract management competencies and leadership.

The Values of the Denver Chapter

Professional and personal respect for and recognition of our diverse and active membership
Quality volunteer leadership
Commitment to continuous professional development and innovative team building among all acquisition professionals
Responsible leadership and prudent management of organizational resources to ensure a viable and responsive chapter
Adherence to independence of purpose and freedom of action, neither representing nor serving any cause or interest that would endanger our mission or compromise our commitment to the highest standards of ethical conduct in all aspects of the acquisition process.