Procurement Expertise, Delivered

Michael Bevis is an internationally recognized thought leader in the public procurement profession. He has over 30 years of legal and procurement experience, is a Fellow of both NIGP and CJE; he last served as the Chief Procurement Officer for the City of Norfolk, Virginia, where he was charged with integrating business, technology, operations and budgeting goals to further the City’s commitment to grow Norfolk’s economy and adopt programs that build a solid foundation for partnering with the business community.

Michael is passionate in his support of fellow professionals. He is Chair of both the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management Global Standard Board and the CJE Certification Board. He is also a past Chair of the Governing Board of NIGP; and is the past Chair of the Center for Job Order Contracting Certification Council.

Michael’s professionalism has been recognized by NIGP (Distinguished Service Award, Pareto Award of Excellence, Manager of the Year, Outstanding Agency Accreditation and Innovation awards), IFPSM (the Lewis Spangler Award), and the National Purchasing Institute.

Michael has presented academic papers and taught professional development classes throughout North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe. He is currently on the faculty of Mississippi State University and served as an Adjunct Professor at Old Dominion University and the University of Maryland, and has taught at DePaul University.

Michael is a graduate of Georgetown University Law School, Lincoln Memorial University and has completed post graduate studies at North Central College (Leadership Studies) and Northern Illinois University (Public Administration). He holds several professional certifications, including the NIGP-CPP, CJP, CPPO, CPSM, and lifetime CPM.