2026 VAGP Board of Directors

PRESIDENT

David Sandloop, MPA, CPPO, CPPB

✉ president@vagp.us

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Kelly Kinnear, CPPB

✉ presidentelect@vagp.us

TREASURER

John Tigert, MPA, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB

✉ treasurer@vagp.us

SECRETARY

Judi Whitt, CPPB, VCCO, VCO, VCARM

✉ secretary@vagp.us

FIRST AT-LARGE

Daniel Mullery, MBA, LSSBB, VCO

✉ atlarge@vagp.us

SECOND AT-LARGE

Ross Crawford, VCO, VCA

✉ atlarge@vagp.us

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Andrea Philyaw, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, PMP

✉ andrea.philyaw@lcps.org

The Conference Advisory Committee (CAC) is responsible for providing input, coordination and oversight to the conference hosts in overall conference planning, the CAC ensures continuity and quality of program content.

Questions? Email us at conferences@vagp.us

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Stephanie Suter, Co-Chair

✉ stephanie.suter@lynchburgva.gov

Kari Claycomb, Co-Chair

✉ KClaycomb@vbgov.com

John Tigert

Francisco Barros

Tiffany Gilbert

Chad Galusha 

Will Ruberry

Matthew Easley

Cassandra Smith

Lori White

Richard Budaji

Kelly Pittman

Carrie Cook

The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee promotes the individual strengths, viewpoints, and contributions of all VAGP members. It is committed to recognizing diversity as a core strength of the organization and to honor, respect, and value those differences. The Committee seeks ways to enhance participation among all VAGP members by highlighting member achievements, creating learning opportunities, and expanding access to conferences and other events.

Questions? Email us at dei@vagp.us

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:   

Brandon Grayson – Co-Chair

✉ Brandon.Grayson@lcps.org

Kisha Young – Co-Chair

✉ kyoung@colonialbh.org

Amy Carrasquillo

Carolina Sorto 

Dane Lester

Karen Cruz

Kisha Young

Opal Revels 

The Legislative Committee provides VAGP members with updates of current and pending legislation effecting public purchasing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In addition, the Committee seeks to develop partnerships with other organizations whose purpose is to protect and promote the exercise of responsible governmental practices.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 

Patricia Innocenti, Chair

✉ Patricia.Innocenti@fairfaxva.gov

Elizabeth Dooley

Colleen Keener

Connie Gibson

Harry Smithson

Jennifer Stieffenhofer

Lisa Russell

Melva Kishpaugh

Wynndell Bishop

The Professional Development Committee, or Pro-D, is charged with developing and offering low-fee professional development opportunities to the membership of VAGP. In addition, the committee offers continuing educational opportunities through the sponsorship of NIGP courses.

COMMITTEE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Professional Development Committee is always seeking new content and instructors. If you wish to be part of the content development process, have content to share with VAGP, or would like to instruct on existing content, please reach out to a committee chair below.

COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule, publicize, and host VAGP and NIGP classes
• Coordinate with current and potential instructors
• Develop and review VAGP-owned content

Questions? Email us at pro-d@vagp.us

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Wendy Cole, Co-Chair

✉ colewe@staffordschools.net

Jianchong Luo, Co-Chair

✉ LUO001@henrico.gov

Kathy Stanley

Kathleen Mosley

Stacy Seay

Kennedy Williams

Liza Grimshaw

Yaisa Goodwin

Judi Whitt

Vin Kamatchi

The principle focus of the Public Relations Committee is to provide the VAGP membership with effective dissemination of information regarding special events, individual and collective professional achievements, and educational and professional development opportunities.

Questions? Email us at pr@vagp.us

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 

Kari Claycomb – City of Virginia Beach, Co-Chair

✉ KClaycomb@vbgov.com

Carol Robinson – City of Chesapeake, Co-Chair

✉ carobinson@cityofchesapeake.net

Maiya Whelan – Management Company 

Megan Montgomery – Management Company

In coordination with the Conference Advisory Committee, the Sponsorship Committee develops and maintains professional partnerships that support VAGP's mission. The Committee engages and collaborates with industry partners by overseeing the annual sponsorship program and coordinating vendor showcases for the Spring Conference and Fall Symposium.

Questions? Email us at sponsorship@vagp.us

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Chad Galusha, Co-Chair

✉ GalushaC@chesterfield.gov

William Ruberry, Co-Chair

✉ william.ruberry@lynchburgva.gov

The Technology Committee promotes the use of technology to increase efficiency of VAGP operations and to support our VAGP members.  

COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain content on VAGP website
• Manage VAGP's List Serve forum
• Assess technology needs and competencies for the organization
• Make recommendations concerning the acquisitions, implementation and upgrading of existing technology
• Provide customer support for membership

COMMITTEE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

The Technology Committee is always seeking new members. If you wish to be part of the team, please reach out to a committee chair below. 

Questions? Email us at technology@vagp.us

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Greg Scearce, Co-Chair 

✉ gregory.scearce@vita.virginia.gov

Jimmy Mackenzie, Co-Chair

✉ james.mackenzie@vita.virginia.gov

Torry Huff

Stephanie Suter

The Membership Committee oversees memberships, renewals, student engagement and zone ambassadors for VAGP. This committee promotes organizational and profession awareness, advocates the value of public procurement as a profession to emerging and young professionals, and creates a collaborative environment for local networking.

Questions? Email us at membership@vagp.us

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Dawn Rago, Chair

✉ DRAGO@roanokecountyva.gov

Megan Montgomery, Association Manager

Jeanine Whelan, Association Management Staff

Zone Ambassadors:

Zone 1 – Vacant

Zone 2, 3 & 4 – Wendy Cole

Zone 5 – Sharon Mellencamp

Zone 6 – Jianchong Luo

Zone 7 – Will Ruberry

Zone 8 & 9 – Dawn Rago