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LESLIE LOWE
Assistant Commissioner
State Purchasing
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Leslie Lowe, serves as the assistant commissioner of procurement.
A 26-year veteran of the State of Georgia, she previously worked as the chief financial
officer for the Department of Early Care and Learning, legislative liaison for the
Department of Corrections, and controller and director of Central Services for the
Department of Administrative Services.
An experienced leader with a strong background in government procurement, financial
management and legislative responsiveness, Ms. Lowe earned a bachelor's in political
science and religion from Duke University and a Master of Public Administration
from the University of Georgia. She is an Association of Government Accountants'
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
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Donna File
Process Improvement
Professional Development
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Conduct and report on procurement and p-card audits
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Report on quarterly results of "One-time Requests to Exceed DPA"
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Review and record emergency justifications
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Provide self-audit tools and training
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Barbara Hill – Supervisor of Compliance Reviews
Phone: 404-656-2287
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Tamika Stinson – Supervisor of Compliance Reviews
Phone: 404-463-8328
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Maggie Clarke – Supervisor of Purchasing Card and Fuel Card Reviews
Phone: 404-656-5980
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Veronica Giles - Supervisor of Compliance Reviews
Phone: 404-656-1771
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Statewide procurement training
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Curriculum development
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Support and track procurement certifications
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Support and contribute content to Resource Library
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Supplier Relations Communication
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Maria Gibbons – Procurement Training Specialist
Phone: 404.656.5417
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Gayle Porster – Procurement Training Specialist
Phone: 404.656.6131
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Dorna Carrington Werdelin – Procurement Training Specialist
Phone: 404.463.4044
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Melanie Spencer – Procurement Training Coordinator
Phone: 404.656.5339
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Mary Zirock – Procurement Training Specialist
Phone: 404.656.5880
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Sirena N. Smith – Marketing Specialist
Phone: 404.657.9704
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John Thomason
State Card Programs
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Administer the statewide Purchasing, Travel and Fuel Card Program contracts &
manage policies
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Serve as subject matter expert for programs to state and local governments
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Establish and maintain program reporting
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Market programs to potential customers
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State Purchasing Help Desk Team
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The SPD Customer Service Help Desk provides assistance for questions related to
State Purchasing policies, procedures and website. You can contact the Help Desk
during regular business hours at
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Strategic Sourcing Contacts
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DARRYL MITCHELL
Director
Strategic Sourcing
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Clarence Ingram
Group Category Manager - General Goods
Packaging, Law Enforcement, MRO, Food, Office, Medical, Agriculture, Road construction & Supplies
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Packaging / Shipping materials
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Law Enforcement equipment and supplies, uniforms, boots, clothing, guns, ammunition
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HVAC, Lamps & ballasts, motors, safety supplies, paint, can liners, janitorial
supplies
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Food, meat, dairy, vegetables, food preparation supplies
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Office expense items, furniture, postage
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Medical equipment & supplies, biological and regents, lab & medical supplies,
pharmaceuticals, athletic rehabilitation equipment
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Agricultural supplies, ATVs and UTVs, tractors, mowers, animals, livestock, horticulture
& herbicides, fertilizers
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Goods, raw materials, goods for resale, promotional items, magazine subscriptions,
books, textiles, personal supplies, general supplies
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Building construction, concrete, sheet rock, miscellaneous construction materials |
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Construction tractors, left trucks, fleet vehicles, motor coaches, aircraft, water craft, busses
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Fuels, utilities, waste management, oils, natural gas, electricity, water, water treatment and sewage, hazardious waste
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Construction equipment, capital equipment, rental, trailers, specialized heavy equipment
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Road construction services and supplies, guardrails, asphalt, aggregate, sand, cement, concrete, traffic lights |
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Carl Hall – Supplies Associate Category Manager
Phone: 404-657-4254
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Trina Williams – Sourcing Specialist
Phone: 404-656-5452
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Vacant Position– MRO Category Manager
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Matt Taylor – Associate Category Manager
Phone: 404-656-4314
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Aziz Tashbulatov – Associate Category Manager
Phone: 404-653-6387
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Billy Gilbert – Associate Category Manager
Phone: 404-657-4277
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Jeffrey Rolsten
Group Category Manager - Information Technology
Computer Hardware, Software, Specialized Hardware, Computer Services, Telecom
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CPH, laptops, desktops, peripherals, printers, servers, network & IT hardware,
multi-function devices, routers, switches, storage
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Computer software, preinstalled, one-off
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Specialized hardware, communications and A/V equipment, voting equipment, identification
equipment and cards
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Computer services, cabling/wiring contractors, IT consulting, IT contractors, web
hosting, office equipment / maintenance services
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IT Telecom, telephony, cabling and bundling, communication and telecom equipment
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Beverly Alexander – IT Services Category Manager
Phone: 404-656-5345
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Bernard Joy – Associate Category Manager
Phone: 404-463-5556
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Elizabeth Eason – IT Software Category Manager
Phone: 404-657-6877
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Bonnie Harrison – Sourcing Specialist
Phone: Phone: 404-657-4295
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Ricky Beal
Group Category Manager – Services
Commercial, Professional, Travel, HR, Courier, Benefits, Marketing, Building construction & maintenance, Fleet Services
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Commercial services, banking fees, credit, collection, bookstore services, food catering, vending services, commercial print, document storage, document archiving, educational testing, insurance and risk management, laundry services, membership, dues
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Professional services, architectural services, collection agencies, correctional services, educational and job training, engineering, financial (accounting, taxes), lab / testing services, management consulting, legal, surveyors, temp labor, environmental services, remediation services
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Travel services, air, conferences, entertainment, ground transportation (shuttle, taxi, mileage, car services), travel agency, hotel
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Human Resources, HR education and job training, pre-employment screening and job testing, relocation services
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Health and social services, medical services and provider payments, youth services, subscriptions, print and electronic subscriptions, office services, permits, recreational licensing services
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Messenger, courier, small package delivery, logistics services, direct mail, fulfillment services
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Benefits administration
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Advertising, commercial print, market research, marketing agencies, public relations, sponsorships
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Fleet customization, fleet repair services and parts, and transportation services
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Building maintenance and operations services, electrical services, extermination, general maintenance, grounds maintenance, HVAC services, janitorial and plumbing services
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Vacant Position– Professional Services Category Manager
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Trudie Carmichael – Associate Category Manager
Phone: 404-657-6879
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Josh Borden – Human Services Category Manager
Phone: 404-657-4322
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Peris Cannon – Sourcing Specialist
Phone: 404-657-4293
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John Thomason – Special Products Manager
Phone: 404-656-0929
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Debra White – Fleet and Travel Category Manager
Phone: 404-463-0232
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Willie Moon – Category Analyst
Phone: 404-656-0931
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