Manager of the the IT Business Office Samantha Bergeron (second from left) and Assistant Vice President of Business Services Erma Baker (second from right) accepted the award on UMW’s behalf. They are pictured with Secretary of Administration Nancy Rodriguez (far left) and Director of The Division of Purchases and Supply Bob Gleason (far right).
The University of Mary Washington recently received the Supply Chain Management award at a statewide procurement forum.
The award, given by the Virginia Department of General Services/Division of Purchases and Supply, was one of several new awards given to honor excellence in the field of procurement.
“This award reflects institutional collaboration and ongoing teamwork relative to IT/Purchasing Standards,” said Erma Baker, assistant vice president of Business Services and chief procurement officer.
The IT and Procurement team members who are involved in the project workflow process include: Deborah Hovey, Ray Usler, Jerry Slezak, Michelle Benson, Suzan Mastin, Edward Gray, Samantha Bergeron, Michelle Miller, Melva Kishpaugh, Erma Baker and Hall Cheshire.