Roger Waldron
President
Roger serves as president of the Coalition for Government Procurement and brings more than 25 years of high-profile government contracting experience. In his role as president, Roger promotes common sense in government procurement and works to ensure the procurement system provides sound business opportunities that deliver best value for customer agencies and the taxpayer.
Roger has extensive experience in GSA Multiple Award Schedule Programs including 20 years with the General Services Administration. During his time at GSA Roger held several positions including Senior Assistant General Counsel, Director, Acquisition Management Center, and finally, as Acting Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, where he was responsible for the development, issuance and monitoring of acquisition policies and procedures governing GSA’s $60 billion procurement operations. While at GSA Roger was selected by the Executive Office of the President, to serve on the 14 member Services Acquisition Reform Act (SARA) Acquisition Advisory Panel, which provided extensive recommendations to Congress and OMB on effective and efficient procurement of commercial services.
Prior to joining the Coalition Roger was counsel at Mayer Brown LLP, where he advised clients on all aspects of government contracting including review of solicitations, contract compliance issues, subcontracts and teaming agreements, data rights, organizational and personal conflicts of interest, ethics, suspension and debarment, performance disputes and audits. In addition, Roger participated as litigation counsel in several major GAO bid protests including the Army’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, NASA’s GOES-R and the FBI’s Next Generation Identification contract awards.
Roger is the host of the WFED radio show Off the Shelf, and the leading contributor to the FAR and Beyond blog. He also serves as a Director on the Procurement Round Table.
Roger holds a BA from Bowdoin College and a JD from University of Richmond. Roger is a member of the bar in Washington, D.C. and Virginia.
Direct: 202-315-1051
E-Mail rwaldron@thecgp.org
Robert Rendely
Chief Financial Officer
As Chief Financial Officer, Rob is responsible for the daily operational accounting transactions, payroll, employee benefits, cash-flow budgeting and forecasting, as well as quarterly and annual reports to the Coalition’s Board of Directors. With the Coalition for over 20 years, Rob also served as the CFO for a consulting firm specializing in the GSA MAS program, as well as running his own tax practice. A Certified Public Accountant and a member of the AICPA and MACPA, Rob also holds a Masters Degree in Accounting from the Catholic University of America.
Direct: 202-331-0975
Email: rrendely@thecgp.org
Joan S. Berghane
Director of Business Development
As Director of Business Development, Joan is responsible for attracting and attaining new members for the Coalition. Prior to joining the CGP, Joan worked with accounting and consulting firms assisting in government contract compliance, cost accounting issues and litigation support. Her previous firms include Arthur Andersen and FTI Consulting. Joan started her career with Xerox Corporation holding numerous positions. Joan has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Denison University.
Direct: 202-315-1055
E-Mail: jberghane@thecgp.org
Aubrey Woolley
Manager of Policy
As Manager of Policy, Aubrey manages policy issues related to the environment and security and represents member interests in the government market for the IT, imaging, Federal buildings and healthcare industries. Prior to joining the Coalition, Aubrey spent six years with Canon USA working on environmental policy and accessibility for people with disabilities. She also served on the Telecommunications and Electronic and Information Technology Advisory Committee (TEITAC), a federal advisory committee. Aubrey worked overseas in Japan for three years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas and is earning her master’s degree in policy management at Georgetown University.
Direct: 202-315-1053
E-mail: awoolley@thecgp.org
Melissa King
Director of Marketing & Events
As Director of Events and Membership Support, Melissa’s responsibilities include management of all Coalition events and fulfillment of membership renewals. Prior to joining the coalition, Melissa spent nine years with investment bank, Houlihan Lokey, including six years in the marketing department and three years in her most recent role overseeing all marketing and event management for several industry groups, including the firm’s Aerospace, Defense and Government Services Group. Prior to joining Houlihan Lokey, Melissa worked as a Marketing Assistant for Don Richard Associates. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
Direct: 202-315-1052
E-Mail: mking@thecgp.org
Sandy Arce
Member Services Executive
As Manager of Policy, Sandy Arce works closely with the President of the Coalition on issues including healthcare, energy, security, the environment, furniture, and IT Services. Prior to joining the Coalition, Sandy spent four years with FedSources Inc as a Market Intelligence Analyst working with Civilian, Defense, State and Local IT and Professional Services requirements. Sandy also lived and studied abroad in Bolivia and Argentina. She holds a B.A. from the University of Mary Washington and a Masters of Public Policy from George Mason University.
Direct: 202-315-1054
E-mail: sarce@thecgp.org
Chelsea Wheeler
Program Assistant
As Program Assistant, Chelsea Wheeler is the point of contact for all inquiries for Coalition events, actions and services. Chelsea comes to the Coalition from the Academy of Educational Development. Originally from Laie, Hawaii, Chelsea has lived in the Washington D.C. area for the past two years. Chelsea has also worked and studied abroad in India and Mozambique. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Brigham Young University and a Masters in Public Administration from The University of Phoenix.
Direct: 202-331-0975
E-Mail: cwheeler@thecgp.org
