Dave leads Western U.S. government and education sales for Canon Solutions America, Canon's U.S.-based manufacturer-direct division. He brings experience and expertise from working with public sector procurement officials over a 25-year career, with leadership roles at Canon, Office Depot, and Costco Wholesale. Dave has held an active position on NIGP's National Business Council since 2010 and co-authored several of NIGP's White Papers - focused on the intricacies of buying and selling in the public arena. Dave's roles have included Vice-Chair of NIGP's Business Council and history of working with leadership at NAEP, ASBO, NIGP, NASPO and NPI. While advocating for advancement in public procurement, Dave has developed a deep engagement with cooperative contracting and best value procurement, an extensive knowledge of environmental sustainability, and a progressive vision of supplier evaluation and management. Dave holds an MBA in Management Sciences from the University of Portland and Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from California State University, East Bay.
Sessions
Relationship Management - How Unlikely Partners Can Make You Successful: The Realized Value in a Collaborative Buyer & Supplier Relationship and Why It Matters