Speakers

Ronnie Barnes

Ronnie Barnes is the Director for Public Services at Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) and Board member for the National Cooperative Procurement Partners (NCPP).  Ronnie has more than 30 years’ experience in public purchasing and worked previously for the City of Houston prior to coming to H-GAC.   As Director, he is responsible for all aspects of the Public Services Department which encompasses H-GAC Public Safety Programs, SBA and EDA Loan Programs (H-GALDC) and HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program.  He is a native Houstonian and studied at the University of Houston.

Sessions

Cooperatives - Taking Your Cooperative Strategy to the Next Level