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Board of Directors

The UPPCC Board of Directors is responsible for establishing policy and providing overall governance of the CPPO and CPPB certification programs. The Board of Directors is comprised of 5 voting directors; 3 appointed by NASPO, and 2 that are elected by the UPPCC Board of Directors.

Additional non-voting, advisory members comprise the Board of Directors. Non-voting, advisory members include strategic public procurement practitioners appointed by the Board Chair.

Directors serve three-year terms and can serve a maximum of 3 consecutive terms. If you are currently certified as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and want to review Board of Directors member qualifications, please review the following documents for an in-depth description of this rewarding volunteer role and its responsiblities:

UPPCC Board of Directors Position Description

UPPCC Conflict of Interest Policy

UPPCC Annual Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form

UPPCC Confidentiality Policy Agreement

If you meet the qualifications and are sincerely passionate about promoting and enhancing your profession, please contact the current Chair of the UPPCC Board of Directors or the Executive Director of UPPCC for information on the organization’s appointment process.

Officers:

Valerie Bollinger, CPPO, CPPB
Beth Dooley, CPPO, CPPB
Mark Lutte, CPPO

Officers:

Chair

Kathleen Muretti, CPPO, CPPB, CPCP
E-mail: [email protected]

Vice Chair

Kelly Sanders, CPPO, CPPB
Chief of Staff
Ohio Department of Rehabiltation and Correction
E-mail: [email protected]

Secretary/Treasurer

Robert Gleason, CPPO
Director, Division of Purchasing
Department of Finance and Administrative Services, Broward County, Fl
E-mail: [email protected]

Directors:

Cheryl Comeau , CPPO, CPPB
Michelle Potts, CPPO, CPPB

Directors:

Elizabeth B. Dooley, CPPO, CPPB
Lead Buyer
Fairfax Water Authority
E-mail: [email protected]
Mark Lutte, CPPO
Chief Operating Officer
Office of Aging & Disability Services (OADS)
State of Maine Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)
E-mail: [email protected]

Non-Voting Advisory Members:

Francois Emond, CPPO

Non-Voting Advisory Members:

Kathleen Muretti, CPPO, CPPB, CPCP
Independent Contractor-Public Procurement
E-mail: [email protected]
Serving as an Advisory Member Since 7/2019
Hugh
Hugh Amiel
Director, Procurement
University Health Network - Ontario, Canada
E-mail: [email protected]
Serving as an Advisory
Member Since: 5/2021
Lindle Hatton, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
National Association of State Procurement Officials
E-mail: [email protected]
Representing: NASPO

Exam Schedule

All UPPCC certification examinations are administered via computer at a Prometric testing center. Examinations will be delivered daily, Sunday through Saturday at a time and location selected by the candidate. Beginning with the 2025 exam year, Spring examinations will be administered on May 1st – 15th and Fall exams will be administered on October 17th – 31st each year. Candidate exam results will be posted approximately eight (8) weeks following the close of the exam window. Please see the schedule below for exam deadlines.

 Spring  ExaminationsFall Examinations
Exam Application Window OpensNov 10thMay 25th
Application Submission DeadlineMar 3rdAug 20th
Application Submission Late DeadlineMar 17thSept 3rd
Approved Candidates Schedule Exam ByMar 31stSep 17th
Exam DatesMay 1-15Oct 17 – 31
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Professional contributions in procurement

Applicants may claim credit in the form of contact hours for professional contributions that are directly related to procurement, such as leadership on a Board of a professional procurement organization, authoring a procurement-related article or book, speaking or teaching at procurement-related meetings and/or events, and performing activities in support of UPPCC. Contact hour values for qualifying procurement-related activities are as follows:

Officer of a Board – 3 per yearBoard Member – 2 per year
Task Force/Committee Member – 1 per yearConsulting Engagement – 2 per year
Authoring a published book – 3Authoring a published article – 2
Authoring a chapter in a published book – 2Teaching/Speaking at a meeting/event – 1
Earning an individual award/certification – 1Developing a course – 1
UPPCC Job Analysis survey participant – 1Teaching a course – 1

A maximum of 20 contact hours is permitted in this section.

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Continuing education and professional development

Applicants earn 1 contact hour for each clock hour of education that is related to procurement or designed to prepare or enhance one’s ability to perform in a current or future procurement role. Includes online and in-person classes, conferences, seminars, webinars, and workshops. Networking, tradeshows, entertainment and social events are excluded and not applicable for contact hours.

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Employment experience in public procurement

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Recertification Definitions

 

  • CPPO or CPPB (Active/Non-Lapsed) – A CPPO or CPPB certification that is within the designated 5-year certified period. The certification is not lapsed, expired or retired.
  • CPPO or CPPB (Lapsed) – A CPPO or CPPB certification that has passed the designated 5-year certified period but by no more than 1 year.
  • Dual Certification (Active/Non-Lapsed) – Both CPPO and CPPB certifications are combined into one, streamlined recertification process with one common expiration date at a reduced cost.
  • Dual (Lapsed) – A Dual Certification that has passed the designated 5-year certified period but by no more than 1 year.
  • CPPO-Ret. or CPPB-Ret. (Retired Status) – Special designation(s) offered to active/non-lapsed CPPOs and/or CPPBs who are currently or are preparing for retirement. Allows for continued recognition without subsequent recertifications.
Additional Definitions
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