Roger Waldron
President
Roger serves as president of the Coalition for Common Sense in 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 and IT GWAC 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, and bid protests.
Roger is the host of the WFED radio show Off the Shelf and the leading contributor to the FAR and Beyond blog. He has also appeared on Executive Leaders Radio, a program dedicated to honoring individuals who have risen to leadership roles through hard work and dedication. Roger also serves as a Director on the Procurement Round Table. Roger is a member of the George Washington University Law School Government Contracts Advisory Board.
Roger holds an AB 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
Ken Dodds
Executive Vice President & General Counsel
As Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Ken provides law and policy counsel to the Coalition. He also works with Coalition leadership to formulate policy, regulatory, and program management recommendations for the Federal Government that reflect the views of member companies and advance our mission of “common sense in government procurement.”
Prior to joining the Coalition, Ken served as an Industry Expert at Live Oak Bank, a leading provider of capital for government contracting mergers and acquisitions. During his time, Ken also served as co-chair for the Coalition’s Small Business Committee. He joined Live Oak Bank after 21 years at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), where he held several positions, including Senior Executive in the Office of Policy, Planning, and Liaison responsible for Federal small business government contracting regulations and policy. He also served as the Director of the Office of Government Contracting, a senior attorney in SBA’s Office of General Counsel, and an Assistant Counsel to the SBA Inspector General. Ken received his law degree from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary.
Direct: 202-899-2986
E-Mail: kdodds@thecgp.org
Aubrey Woolley
Vice President
As Vice President, Aubrey manages the daily operations of the Coalition from Membership, Marketing, Sales, and Acquisition Policy to general association management. She previously served as Vice President of Public Policy where she focused on acquisition policy issues in the government market for the Healthcare industries, including Pharmaceutical and Medical/Surgical supply companies. In addition, she leads the Coalition’s Green Committee.
Prior to joining the Coalition, Aubrey worked for Canon USA on environmental policy issues and accessibility for people with disabilities. She also served as a selected member of the Telecommunications and Electronic and Information Technology Advisory Committee (TEITAC), a federal advisory committee that advised on Section 508 standards for the US Government. Aubrey worked overseas in Japan for three years with the Government of Japan and also worked for the Japanese Consulate in Houston.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas and a master’s degree in policy management from Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy. She was awarded the Capstone Prize at Georgetown’s McCourt School for her thesis on the energy industry and coal-fired power stations.
Direct: 202-315-1053
E-mail: awoolley@thecgp.org
Maureen Batinich
Chief Financial Officer
As Chief Financial Officer, Maureen is responsible for the daily operational accounting transactions, payroll, employee benefits, cash-flow budgeting and forecasting at the Coalition. Maureen has more than 20 years’ experience in accounting for small businesses in multiple industries including government contracting, construction and home healthcare. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh.
Direct: (202) 595-1933
Email: mbatinich@thecgp.org
Matt Cahill
Vice President of Membership & Marketing
As Vice President of Membership and Marketing, Matt interfaces with the Coalition membership to fully understand member business objectives as well as desires and needs for future services. He is responsible for membership renewal, overall member satisfaction, and events.
Prior to joining the Coalition, Matt spent over 10 years in client services, sales, and marketing with companies including The Corporate Executive Board, FedSources, and Deltek. Matt holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from DePauw University.
Direct: 202-315-1054
E-Mail: mattcahill@thecgp.org
Heather Tarpley
Vice President of Business Development & Sales
As Vice President of Business Development & Sales, Heather is responsible for driving membership and sponsorship growth for CGP. She is an accomplished nonprofit executive with more than 20 years of B2B sales experience spearheading membership and non-dues revenue generation for various trade associations in the Washington, DC metro area. Heather has a strong sense of devotion in building relationships, enjoys learning about business challenges and sharing new opportunities that will contribute to an organization’s overall growth strategy.
Prior to joining the Coalition, Heather worked at the Data & Marketing Association where she was a leader in nation-wide and international membership acquisition. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the State University of New York at Fredonia. She is married with two children.
Direct: 202-315-1055
E-Mail: htarpley@thecgp.org
Michael Hanafin
Marketing & PR Strategist
As Marketing and PR Strategist, Michael works to increase membership engagement and the value of the electronic resources available to Coalition members. He is also dedicated to increasing the awareness of the Coalition brand and the association’s thought leadership in “common sense government procurement” through publications like the Federal Market Report. Michael has experience in acquisition policy issues in the government market for IT, Professional Services, and Government-wide Acquisition Contracts. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of William & Mary.
Direct: 202-600-2915
E-Mail: mhanafin@thecgp.org
Joseph Snyderwine
Policy Analyst
As a Policy Analyst, Joseph serves as the point of contact on the Small Business Committee, General and Office Products Committee, Imaging Committee, IT and Services Committee, and the Medical Surgical Prime Vendor Subcommittee. Previously Joseph worked at the State Board of Accounts in Indiana where he worked on various audits of federal expenditures. Joseph holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy from Miami University.
Direct: 202-331-0975
E-Mail: jsnyderwine@thecgp.org
Greg Waldron
Policy Analyst
As Policy Analyst, Greg serves as the point of contact for members of the Business and Regulatory Issues (BRIC), Cyber and Supply Chain Security, Furniture, Green, and Pharmaceutical Committees. Greg has previous experience with The Coalition for Government Procurement, Center for Procurement Advocacy, and National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB). Greg attended the University of Virginia where he majored in Economics.
Direct: 202-331-0975
E-Mail: gwaldron@thecgp.org
Madyson Whiting
Member Services and Events Coordinator
As Member Services and Event Coordinator, Madyson supports members with registrations and general information about upcoming Coalition committee meetings, webinars, and events. She also supports our website, member database, and the Excellence in Partnership (EIP) awards. Madyson is a graduate of Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA with a BA in Communication Studies.
Direct: 202-331-0975
E-Mail: Mady.Whiting@thecgp.org