Current Officers - 2008-2009

The below officer assignments are effective June 1st, 2008 - May 31st, 2009. Click here to see information about Past FAPPO Presidents.

	President Denise Schneider CPPO, C.P.M., CPPB
	Denise is currently the Assistant Director of Purchasing and Material Control for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. She has over twenty years of diverse procurement experience and has worked for Orange County Public Schools, Children’s Home Society, LYNX, Demandstar, City of Oviedo and the City of Altamonte Springs. She is the past president (1998, 1999 and 2003) of the Central Florida Chapter of NIGP. She was the national NIGP Buyer of the Year in 1999 and was the runner-up Buyer of the Year in 2004. She has taught and facilitated classes at both the FAPPO and NIGP conferences and continues to be actively involved in both NIGP and FAPPO.
Assistant Director Purchasing & Material Control Denise K. Schneider, C.P.M., CPPB Greater Orlando Airport Authority 8652 Casa Verde Road, Bldg 811 Orlando, FL 32827 Phone: 407-825-3843 Fax: 407-825-4020 E-Mail Address: dschneider@goaa.org
	Vice President Marian Howe Pace, CPPO, CPPB
	Marian Pace is the Procurement Manager for the City of Punta Gorda and is responsible for all aspects of the Procurement function. Marian has achieved her CPPO and CPPB certifications through the UPPCC. She is the primary negotiator for all City contracts. Marian has been in the City’s Procurement Division for 24 years. She is a past president of NIGP’s 72nd Chapter Gulf Coast Association of Governmental Purchasing Officers. Since Hurricane Charley in 2004, Marian has been speaking to government purchasing associations across the United States, which includes: FAPPO, Gulf Coast Association of Govt Purchasing Officers, NIGP, and the State of Washington Purchasing Association about Disaster Preparedness and Recovery.
Procurement Manager Marian Howe Pace, CPPO, CPPB City of Punta Gorda 326 W. Marion Avenue Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Phone:   (941) 575-3348 Fax:  (941) 575-3340 email:  mhowe@ci.punta-gorda.fl.us City Website:  www.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us
	Treasurer Johnny Richardson, CPPO, CFCM
	Johnny Richardson is the Manager of the Purchasing and Contracts Division for Orange County. He has worked for Orange County for approximately 14 years, the past eight years as the purchasing manager. His division manages the county’s procurement program, including all construction and architect-engineer requirements. He has a Master's degree in Management from Webster University and an undergraduate degree from Park College. He previously served on the Board of the National Purchasing Institute and has presented at an NIGP Forum. He also serves on the Guardian Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and the YMCA Black Achiever Boards.
Purchasing and Contracts Manager Johnny Richardson, CPPO, CFCM 400 E South Street Orlando, FL 32802-1393 Phone: 407-836-5680 Fax: 407-836-5899 E-Mail Address: Johnny.Richardson@ocfl.net
	Secretary Mark D. Raiford, CPPB, FCPM, FCPA
	Mark is currently the Purchasing Manager for the Purchasing & Stores Division of the Risk Management & Purchasing Department, City of Lakeland.  He has over 12 years experience in both local governmental and private sector procurement. Mark has been a FAPPO member for 10 years, and has served the membership in various capacities, including committee member for the Trade Show and Banquet/Food Service/Entertainment Committees, Strategic Planning Session Coordinator, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Chair for the Trade Show and Advertising & Sponsorship Committees. He is a Charter Member of the Mid Florida Chapter of NIGP, and has served as Reverse Trade Show Co-Chair, Hospitality Chair, and is currently Chapter Secretary for the second consecutive year.
Purchasing Manager Mark D. Raiford, CPPB, FCPM, FCPA City of Lakeland Purchasing and Central Stores Division 1140 East Parker Street Lakeland, Florida 33801 Phone 863.834.6780 Office Fax 863.834.6777 Fax E-mail  mark.raiford@lakelandgov.net