Alan H. Culpeper, CPPO, VCO, is Director of Procurement for Culpeper County, Virginia. As a procurement professional and instructor for the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Mr. Culpeper provides insights and solutions for a changing purchasing workforce. His sessions help purchasing professionals focus on enhancing their understanding and skills in government purchasing and improve their efficiencies. With an unshakeable belief in the ability of all public purchasing professionals to do great things, his public speaking workshops promote confidence, challenge minds and guide positive outcomes.