The Procurement Advisory Council (PAC) consists of all of the procurement staff at State Agencies and Institutions of Higher Education and whose purpose is to:
- Bring Procurement Officers into an organization through which they can improve the quality of the procurement process within the State;
- Strive for the more effective exercise of the procurement and supply functions within State Agencies and IHEs to attain greater efficiency and economy in State administration;
- Participate in the review and development of processes for State procurement programs;
- Provide professional development opportunities to all members of the Council.
The Procurement Advisory Council Executive Committee (Exec PAC) is a group of elected and appointed members from State Agencies and State Institutions of Higher Education. Meetings are held with the Chief Procurement Officer to collaborate and improve State of Colorado procurement. The Exec PAC member list is available in this contacts spreadsheet. Current directors are indicated by an "X" in the final column labeled "EXEC PAC".
Procurement Advisory Council Bylaws (Updated 10/2018)
Excellence in Procurement Award Recipients
The Excellence in Colorado Procurement Award is given out each fall, and recognizes outstanding achievement within the Colorado procurement community. Nominations are sought for procurement professionals who deserve special recognition, and are open to both State Agencies and State Institutions of Higher Education.
- 2023 - Dan Findlay, Department of Natural Resources
Watch the 2023 Excellence in Procurement Award Presentation Video | Read 2023 Excellence in Procurement Award Nominations (PDF) - 2022 - Sarah Fischman, Department of Education
Watch the 2022 Excellence in Procurement Award Presentation Video | Read 2022 Excellence in Procurement Award Nominations (PDF) - 2021 - Jenny Sigler, Department of Revenue
Watch the 2021 Excellence in Procurement Award Video | Read 2021 Excellence in Procurement Award Nominations (PDF) - 2020 - Chelsea Gilbertson, Department of Personnel & Administration
- 2019 - Joe Weber, Department of Personnel & Administration
- 2018 - Emiliano Barela, Department of Military & Veterans Affairs and Michael Hancock, Governor's Office of Information Technology
- 2017 - Lisa Eze, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
- 2016 - Karen Picariello, Colorado Department of Revenue
- 2015 - Judy Giovanni, Governor's Office of Information Technology
- 2014 - Sherri Gibson, Colorado Department of Revenue
- 2013 - Robert Corman, Colorado Department of Transportation
Rising Star Award Recipients
The Rising Star Award is given out each spring and is intended to recognize those who are early in their state procurement careers but who have already shown great potential and growth. Nominations are open to State Agencies and State Institutions of Higher Education.
- 2024 - Klay Tolleson, Department of Natural Resources
Watch 2024 Rising Star Video | Read 2024 Rising Star Nominations (PDF) - 2023 - Thomas Wilson, Department of Personnel & Administration
Watch 2023 Rising Star Video | Read 2023 Rising Star Nominations (PDF) - 2022 - Joel Knotts, Department of Labor & Employment
Watch PAC Summit 2022 Day One Video (begins at 2:33:40 mark) | Read 2022 Rising Star Award Nominations (PDF) - 2021 - Renée Albersheim, Governor's Office of Information Technology
For more information contact