Southeast Florida Chapter of NIGP Inc

03/12/2026

01/30/2026

Our Southeast Chapter of NIGP is excited to host an upcoming NIGP training class designed to strengthen your skills, expand your knowledge, and elevate your impact in public procurement:

Specialization Certificate: Using Federal Grant Funds

Advanced procurement course for that provides an understanding of the conditions for properly expending federal grant funds. Focuses on grantor requirements and reconciling local rules with federal ones.

01/30/2026

Our Southeast Chapter of NIGP is excited to host an upcoming NIGP training class designed to strengthen your skills, expand your knowledge, and elevate your impact in public procurement:

Competency Module: Advanced Risk Analysis

Please follow the link and register today!

Learn to anticipate, mitigate and minimize risks throughout the life of the contract and create a procurement risk management strategy plan.

12/10/2025

The Southeast Florida Chapter of NIGP proudly congratulates our members who earned the prestigious NIGP-CPP certification during the November 2025 testing window.

Out of 86 professionals who achieved this certification during this period, 10 were from our Chapter — an incredible accomplishment and a testament to the strength of procurement professionals in Southeast Florida.

The NIGP-CPP is the fastest-growing globally recognized public procurement certification and represents the future of public procurement. It is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under the ISO 17024 standards, confirming that this certification meets the highest level of professional and industry rigor.

Earning this credential affirms a deep commitment to leadership, strategic thinking, and excellence in public service. It reassures agencies, suppliers, and the public that they are working with professionals who have demonstrated mastery in business principles and public procurement strategy.

The NIGP-CPP is the only certification anchored in the Public Procurement Competency Framework, grounded in research by the Volcker Alliance, and is a cornerstone of the NIGP Pathways program — ensuring continued relevance as the profession evolves.

I am incredibly proud of each of you for your dedication to the profession and for achieving this milestone. Your commitment to growth and excellence strengthens our Chapter and elevates public procurement as a whole.

Please join us in congratulating:
Simone Alci, NIGP-CPP, City of Hollywood, Plantation, FL
Freddy Florial, NIGP-CPP, City of Boca Raton, Oakland Park, FL
Leah Grothe, NIGP-CPP, South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, FL
Erlyne Marin, NIGP-CPP, City of Miami Gardens, Miami Gardens, FL
Kirk McDonald, NIGP-CPP, City of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Brian K. O'Connor, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, C.P.M., Town of Davie, Davie, FL
Ernesto Perez, NIGP-CPP, Broward County Purchasing Division, Hialeah, FL
Amanda Ray, NIGP-CPP, Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, FL
Mikerna Saintil, NIGP-CPP, Village of Wellington, West Palm Beach, FL
Letrice Y. Smith, NIGP-CPP, City of Miami Gardens, Miami Gardens, FL

12/10/2025

Southeast Florida Chapter of NIGP

12/09/2025

Time to celebrate yet another very successful year with our incredible community of procurement professionals! Our final Quarterly Meeting reminded us how much dedication, heart, and hard work each of you brings to our profession every single day. We closed out the year with well-deserved appreciation and recognition for all we’ve accomplished together.

Congratulations to the Town of Davie for being awarded the Board of Directors Outstanding Agency of the Year Award! Your commitment to excellence continues to inspire our entire chapter.

Introducing the 2026 Board of Directors:
• President: Leah Grothe, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, FCCM
• Vice President: Andrew Rozwadowski, NIGP-CPP, CPPB
• Secretary: Asha Edwards, LLB, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, FCCM
• Treasurer: Randi Whitcomb, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, FCCM
• Immediate Past President: Monica Powery, CPPB, FCCM

🎁 Toy Drive Success!
We’re proud to share that all toys donated at the meeting were dropped off at the South Florida Fairgrounds donation this weekend. Thank you to everyone who contributed—your generosity helps make the season brighter for local families in need.

09/12/2025

Congratulations to the Southeast Florida Chapter of NIGP for earning Second Place among the Top NIGP Chapters Represented at Forum 2025!
Your dedication, teamwork, and passion truly shine. We make it happen—together!

07/31/2025

NIGP FORUM 2025

07/31/2025

What an incredible experience! A huge thank you to everyone who made this year’s forum unforgettable. From insightful sessions to meaningful networking, we’re walking away with valuable knowledge and renewed energy for the work we do in public procurement.