Published On 2/1/2026
OPPA Members,
Stepping into the role of President, I am grateful and honored to serve this community and the public procurement profession.
In December, the board and committee chairs gathered for our annual transition meeting to swear in our new board members—stay tuned for their introductions in the coming weeks.
Planning is also well underway for our Spring Conference and the annual Reverse Vendor Tradeshow, with dates coming soon!
New this year: The Monthly OPPA Board Meetings are on the events calendar. All members are welcome. Meetings are held virtually, please feel free to join in as your schedule allows.
I also want to extend my sincere gratitude to Stephen Nelson for his outstanding leadership and dedication throughout 2025 and to Kaliska King for her mentorship and unwavering commitment to OPPA.
I look forward to connecting with you all this year and wish you a successful 2026.
Warm regards,
Emilie Schulhoff, NIGP-CPP, CPPB
2026 OPPA President