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As senior supplier diversity manager, Jessica manages Brasfield & Gorrie’s efforts to champion inclusion through business opportunities with diverse suppliers and trade contractors. She conducts training and strategy sessions with preconstruction and project teams to establish project proposal strategies and coordinate outreach events. Jessica manages the EQUIP program, which was established in 2019 to provide industry education, meaningful networking, and access to upcoming project opportunities for our database of diverse suppliers and contractors.

William C. Randolph joined the federal government as a contract specialist in 1995 after graduating from college and enlisting in the United States Navy. During his federal career, William reached the highest level of civil service by being selected into the Senior Executive Service in 2009. In August 2016, William retired from the federal government with over 26 years of public service. After retirement, he joined an acquisition consulting firm as a Senior Consultant and Leadership Coach/Facilitator. In 2019, William founded THINK Acquisition, a government contracting firm, focused on increasing the individual and team effectiveness of all participants (government, industry, and academia) in the government contracting space in the areas of acquisition, contracting, program management, and leadership. He has to date consulted with over 20 government agencies and organizations and over 40 industry clients in the areas of acquisition strategy, program management, and strategic business development.

William is a decorated United States Navy veteran (1988-1993), a David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award winner, a Federal Executive Institute (FEI) graduate and the recipient of the Navy/Marine Corps Meritorious Civil Service medal – and now the founder of MicroMarket.co, an online marketplace for government micro-purchase services.

Les McGaugh currently serves as the Procurement Director for the City of Fayetteville.  Les brings innovation and strategic vision to his role, striving for efficiency and effectiveness in procurement processes. 

Shante’ is the catalyst for positive change consistently paving the way for success among diverse businesses in the construction sector partnering with Samet. With a decade-long tenure as an educator in the Durham public school system Shante’ passion for empowerment and palpable in every endeavor. Leveraging her teaching background, she infuses projects with a drive to up with other strategically guiding teams to meet MWE bid criteria and exceed HUB/MWBE goals, thereby nurturing growth within their teams and resumes alike. Drawing upon her intense project management, Shante's empathetically navigates the challenges faced by minority firms throughout the bidding process and on-site work. After helping others with their businesses, she finds time to nurture and grow her art business StrokesbySMS.

Nita Piano is a creative entrepreneur, she started her professional journey as a church musician at age 12, igniting her passion for music and prompting her to share it through piano instruction. Transitioning to the business domain in 2017, she boldly presented her services to government entities, later pivoting to support small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. 

Shenê Commodore is a known figure in the contract management field for her expertise and dedication in formulating winning strategies for businesses navigating the complexities of government contracts. As the Founder and CEO of Commodore Consulting, LLC, she has been at the forefront of guiding organizations toward success in government procurement for 35 years. From her tenure as a government buyer across diverse sectors including healthcare, IT, engineering, and construction projects, to her role as a contractor, she possesses a comprehensive understanding of the intricate dynamics of government contracting from various industries.

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Kourey is a seasoned professional, distinguished by her passion for creating opportunities and fostering inclusion in procurement and supply management. She currently serves as the manager of the Office of Supplier Diversity at the City of St. Petersburg, where she leads a dynamic team of professionals and where she is championing change in procurement processes and policies centered around workforce development, wages, and small and diverse business communities. Armed with a background in interdisciplinary studies and law, she possesses a distinctive perspective that fuels her prowess in process implementation, program development, and compliance.