2025

David Delgado is a seasoned Assistant Purchaser at City College of San Francisco, bringing over a decade of experience in procurement and public purchasing. Throughout his career, David has been recognized not only for his deep knowledge of purchasing processes but also for his leadership in professional development—frequently teaching workshops and contributing to the creation of new policy language to improve efficiency and compliance. His commitment to excellence and innovation has made him a trusted resource at City College of San Francisco.

Maritza Rodriguez-Vivas has served as a Purchaser at City College of San Francisco since February 2017. With a strong background in procurement, she previously worked as a Purchaser for San Francisco State University. At CCSF, Maritza specializes in managing construction and Building & Grounds projects, including overseeing bids and issuing related Purchase Orders. She also administers the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCA) program and is responsible for the approval of Amazon orders, among many other duties. Maritza brings extensive experience, attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting the college’s operational and facilities needs.

With over 37 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, Garth Kwiecien brings a wealth of administrative and financial expertise to every role he undertakes. A seasoned professional in procurement management, Garth has led teams, established priorities and timelines, and ensured strict compliance with laws, policies, and procedures—all while aligning operations with the broader mission and goals of the agencies he serves. Garth holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science, equipping him with the knowledge and analytical skills to lead complex administrative functions, design and implement programs from the ground up, and navigate the challenges of fiscal constraints and post-recession environments. Over the past two decades, Garth has worked as a contract administrator, senior administrator, supervisor, manager, director, consultant, and most recently, as a Senior Director. In these roles, he has directly managed or overseen the development and issuance of over 2,500 RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, RFBs, contract amendments, and change orders—from initial advertisement to final close-out.

Jody Togonon is a Contract Compliance Officer for the San Francisco Community College District and manages the District’s numerous procurement contracts. He has been in this role since 2017 and previously worked for the San Francisco Mayor’s Office as a compliance officer. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Dominican University of California in San Rafael, California. Born and raised in the Bay Area, he currently resides in the East Bay with his wife and three children.

Beau Oliver is a results-driven commercial payments professional with over 24 years in the financial institution industry. Specializing in B2B payments, he partners with public sector clients to optimize spend management, enhance procurement processes and drive efficiency through innovative card programs. At Bank of America, Beau helps public sector organizations implement commercial, purchasing, travel and virtual card solutions that improve financial controls and streamline operations. With expertise in policy compliance, risk management and payment automation, he delivers tailored strategies that align with the unique financial needs and constraints of the public sector.

Beau earned a degree in public administration from San Diego State University. As a new father he enjoys spending quality time with his family and dedicates his free time to volunteering in financial literacy programs and local food banks.

Tammy Rimes serves as Executive Director of the National Cooperative Procurement Partners (NCPP), North America’s Association for educational content, legislative advocacy, and support for cooperative procurement. She also formally served as Purchasing Agent for the City of San Diego, the 9th largest city in the nation and Emergency Logistics Chief during the 2007 Witch Creek Fires that raged for 17 days and destroyed over 2000 homes. Under her leadership, the City consolidated its warehouse operations, centralized all purchasing and contracting operations, and moved to a more customer focused approach. With past sales and marking experience in the airline, retail, electrical utility, and wine industry, she has the unique perspective of working in three different worlds – corporate, government and entrepreneurial.

Mark Hua is the Director of Purchasing, Contracts, and Risk Management at the Foothill-De Anza Community College District. With experience in procurement, contract administration, and risk management, Mark ensures compliance, efficiency, and strategic decision-making for the District. He specializes in managing complex agreements, overseeing competitive solicitations, and implementing risk mitigation strategies to support institutional goals. Beyond his professional role, Mark is dedicated to continuous learning and professional development. He also enjoys skiing, the great outdoors, and exploring new destinations with his wife and two children.

Dr. Jake Smithwick is the Director of Education with the Center for Procurement Excellence and is a professor at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. Jake and his team have assisted hundreds of owners improve performance outcomes across thousands of projects ($15+ Billion of procured services in healthcare, insurance, construction, IT, auxiliary services, design, and more). His industry experience also includes six years in the US Air Force Reserve (civil engineering squadron).

Kyle Hyland, Director, Governmental Relations, supports the governmental relations team by coordinating legislative and policy issues of interest to School Services of California Inc.’s (SSC) clients. This includes representing client interests at all levels of government, performing research and analysis, developing conclusions, preparing communications and reports, preparing documents to support or oppose legislative or policy matters, and monitoring meetings of administrative and policymaking bodies.

In his time with SSC, Kyle has provided timely information to the field about critical education issues in Sacramento by writing Fiscal Report and Community College Update articles, contributing to SSC’s “Top Legislative Issues” series, and producing the weekly Sacramento Update for legislative clients.

Majd Askar has served as the Vice President of Business Services at Moreno Valley College (MVC) since August 2021. In this leadership role, she manages a broad range of college operations, including facilities maintenance, campus safety, food services, bookstore management, building security systems, and technology services. Additionally, Askar plays an essential role in securing grant support and ensuring compliance with financial and contractual obligations. As a senior leader, she is dedicated to advancing MVC’s strategic goals while maintaining shared governance principles.
With a robust background in Business Administration, Askar began her career in 2003 with the Riverside Unified School District. In 2010, she transitioned to the Riverside Community College District, where she climbed the ranks to become Purchasing Manager. In 2015, Askar was appointed Director of Business Services, overseeing the Budget and Purchasing departments, further solidifying her expertise in educational administration and resource management.