NCMA-National Contract Management Association St. Louis Gateway Chapter

09/12/2026

08/14/2026

We’d like to introduce Joe! Joe Hemann serves as President of the NCMA St. Louis Gateway Chapter and brings more than 15 years of experience in U.S. Government and international contracting. He currently serves as Director of International Contracts at AM General, supporting complex defense programs and international customers.

08/10/2026

A Message from the Program Year 2027 Chapter President

It is an honor to serve as President of the NCMA St. Louis Gateway Chapter for Program Year (PY) 2027.

As we recognize our Chapter’s 60th anniversary, we have an opportunity to honor those who built this organization while ensuring it remains relevant to today’s acquisition workforce.

The contract management profession continues to evolve through acquisition reform, emerging technologies, cybersecurity requirements, supply-chain risk, and workforce challenges. Our Chapter must provide practical opportunities for members to strengthen their knowledge, expand their professional networks, and remain prepared for these changes.

During PY27, our efforts will focus on three priorities: professional development, government–industry engagement, and membership and leadership development.

We will offer relevant educational programs addressing current contracting issues and provide a professional forum where government, industry, academia, and other acquisition professionals can exchange perspectives. We will also create opportunities for mentoring, certification support, committee participation, volunteering, and future Chapter leadership.

Success will require the active participation of both our officers and members. I encourage you to attend events, recommend topics and speakers, invite colleagues, volunteer, and consider future leadership opportunities.

I look forward to working with you to make PY27 a productive and successful year.

Thank you for your continued support of the NCMA St. Louis Gateway Chapter.

Joe Hemann
President
NCMA St. Louis Gateway Chapter
Program Year 2027

07/26/2026

It’s official! Congratulations to the chapter on all of their hard work!

07/26/2026

Chapter representatives are in Orlando and excited to be a part of this years NCMA WC!

05/21/2026

📣 Your Voice. Our Chapter. Our Future.

The St. Louis Gateway Chapter Vote of Confidence for Program Year 2027 (PY27) officers is now OPEN!

🗳️ Voting Survey Link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MHRSNT6

The new Program Year 2027 begins July 1.

We also want to extend a huge thank you to our outgoing officers, Jessica Seiverling and Steven Howard, for their leadership and service to the chapter. 👏

PY27 Gateway Chapter Officer Leaders:

• President – Joe Hemann
• Vice President – Open / Write-In
• Treasurer – Christina Simmons
• Secretary – Sacandice Burnett
• VP Membership – Suzanne Sontag
• VP Certification – Milva Finnegan
• VP NES – Karen Schuette
• VP NES Co-Chair – Larry Crump
• VP Excellence Award – Tawanda Schultz
• VP Marketing – Sheerie Green
• VP Co-Chair Marketing – Sarah Rizzo
• VP Information Technology – Zane Carlson
• VP Social Media – Open / Write-In
• VP Programs – Jay McCulloch
• VP Programs Co-Chair – Marisa Buster

Thank you for helping shape the future of our chapter through your participation and support.

05/13/2026

Elections are Friday!! Self nominate by COB Thursday for consideration!

⚠️Self-Nominate for Officer Leadership Roles and May Elections⚠️
The Gateway Chapter is currently accepting nominations and self-nominations from current members to be the next Chapter Officer Leaders for Program Year 2027 (PY27). The PY27 runs from July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027. Elections and appointments for Officers will be held in May and announced after May 15, 2026. See the nomination flyer below. Elected Officers need to be current members in good standing. Volunteers and some select appointed roles do not require active NCMA membership and all are invited to nominate or self-nominate. Questions and nomination forms can be submitted to [email protected]