An international, cross-industry career that has moved from corporate management to extensive research, advisory and capability development services to public, private and third sector organisations. Tim has lived and worked in the UK, France (3 years) and United States (20 years), building an impressive research and entrepreneurial record, with demonstrated commitment to delivering social benefit.

As Founder and President, World Commerce & Contracting (formerly International Association for Contract & Commercial Management), Tim has built a 72,000 member worldwide non-profit association which increasingly influences commercial policies and contracting practices in major corporations and governments. In September 2019, he was presented with the Financial Times ‘Market Shaper of the Year’ Award.

Tim was until recently Professor and Chair, International Commercial & Contract Management, University of Leeds, School of Law, where he taught and led development of inter-disciplinary commercial programs.

Prior to founding World Commerce & Contracting, Tim was on the Chairman’s staff at IBM Corporation and led the development of worldwide commercial processes and skills. His early career included management roles in banking, automotive and aerospace industries, where he led negotiations up to $1.5 billion in value. He has served in advisory roles for government departments in various countries, including the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and Japan.

Arthur Kentros has more than 40 years of experience in the technology sector. He has led both teams of lawyers and commercial negotiators. Currently he manages a group of ten attorneys who negotiate complex IT transactions for Kyndryl in both the United States and Canada. Earlier in his career he managed IBM’s worldwide Contracts & Negotiations function. This group provided contract development, commercial negotiations, and contract management services to IBM across the globe. 

Arthur specializes in negotiating large scale, multi-year outsourcing and system integration contracts. In addition, he has managed several projects on a world-wide basis to develop alternate models for providing legal and contract services in a more cost-efficient manner. This included offshore work in India and the creation of “Legal Resources Centers” in Lansing, Michigan, Ireland, and Australia. 

Arthur has a law degree from Vanderbilt University, where he served on the Law Review.
 

Adrian Furner has 30+ years' experience in the design, implementation, and delivery of commercial transactions using a wide portfolio of models from the simple traditional models though to new and novel business models. He has worked in a variety of sectors including defence and security, aviation, technology, infrastructure, banking and financial services, creative industries, public sector, and natural resources.

As an experienced practitioner Adrian is focused on 'Commercial Excellence', supporting organizations in developing and leveraging their 'commercial acumen' to gain better business outcomes. This includes: raising their commercial awareness; designing and implementing innovation models; and deploying relational contracting to enhance business performance.

Adrian held a number of VP/Director level commercial, procurement, and operations roles within FTSE30 organisations, giving him significant cross-border international experience ranging from complex capital intensive projects, thought to lower complexity operational opportunities. This includes: multi-billion £, long term Private Finance Initiative (PFI) bids; joint venture creation and management; outsourced training management; portfolio management; asset financing; civil aircraft sale, leasing and broking; M&As; technology innovation investment; and fully financed naval ship reactivations.

Adrian is a member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), and an Honorary Fellow of World Commerce & Contracting (formerly IACCM), where he is a former member elected Board Director. He has a BEng in Production Engineering and Management from the University of Nottingham, and has also completed the London Business School Corporate Finance Programme along with executive education programmes at both Wharton Business School and Oxford Saïd Business School. Adrian has contributed to a number of books on commercial and contract management and co-authored the Professional Services Leadership Handbook (www.koganpage.com/pslh).

Senior Managing Director, North America Contract Management at Accenture responsible for creating and delivering the contract management strategy to support the North America business Market. North America is the largest operating unit with over $29B in revenue in FY22. Before Accenture, Cricket’s experience was primarily in the Government subcontractor space working for Harris Corporation, ABB, Northrop Grumman, and The Boeing Company. She has an undergraduate’s degree from Belmont Abbey College, Master’s degree in Contracts and Acquisition Management from the Florida Institute of Technology and a Juris Doctorate from Barry University, School of Law. Cricket is a member of the Florida and Georgia Bar, serves as the Secretary of WorldCC Board of Directors, is Fellow at WorldCC and a member of the Finance Committee.

Rod Wade, Vice President Contract Management & Procurement is an executive team member at MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. in San Diego, California reporting to MedImpact’s CFO and is responsible for all corporate contracting, procurement and negotiation activities. Rod leads teams that support sales and buy-side contracting, as well as MedImpact’s procurement and vendor relations operations. Rod’s teams provide support to MedImpact’s Sales, Account, Finance, Legal, Regulatory, Network, International, IT, Health Services, Government Services, M&A and affiliate/subsidiary companies.

Prior to joining MedImpact, Rod was Senior Manager, Contracts at American Specialty Health, Inc. in San Diego and prior to that was Senior Contract Consultant/Assistant Secretary for Prudential Insurance Company of America, Prudential Health Care Plan, Inc., and Prudential HealthCare Plan of California, Inc. in Los Angeles, California.

Rod attended the University of California Berkeley, received a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from California State University Northridge and a Master of Business Administration degree from California Lutheran University.
 

As Global CEO of one of the world’s fastest growing non-profits, Sally’s mission is to inspire and support the World Commerce & Contracting (WorldCC) team and global community to collectively drive recognition and excellence in Commercial and Contract Management.

She is an experienced and accomplished commercial and contracts management professional, holding senior commercial positions at a range of corporate and multi-national organizations. Her focus is on the creation of positive and successful business relationships, constantly striving to ensure that businesses realize their true potential and value.

In 2019 Sally was invited to become Chair of the Board for the Open Contracting Partnership (OCP) and in 2021 she was appointed Professor in Practice in Strategy and Innovation at the University of Durham Business School.

For over two decades, Matt Patel has a passion for modernizing contract lifecycle management through process optimization and innovative AI technologies. Matt aims to solve complex business challenges with the ideal combination of modern technology and process, to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction. As COO and co-founder at Malbek, Matt is focused on delivering global enterprises with a CLM solution with essential integrations combined with trusted AI, to bring contracts into the digital age.

Barry Draskovich is the group vice president of program/contract management and Export Control for Parker Aerospace*. He also acted at the Global Program Manager for the recent and very successful acquisition and integration of Meggitt Plc. 
 
Joining Parker Aerospace in May 2010, he is responsible for the development and execution of standardized program management, contract management, and export control policies, processes and tools; improving structural alignment; and increasing skills, competencies, and execution performance across the business.

Barry has been on the Board of Directors for Advanced Atomization Technologies LLC (a joint venture between Parker Hannifin Corporation and General Electric Company), Meggitt Defense Systems Inc., and the Greater Irvine (CA) Chamber of Commerce. He also is an active participant on Executive Roundtables for World Commerce and Contracting (formerly IACCM), the CEO Leadership Alliance of Orange County, and the University of California – Irvine.

Barry has over 40 years of experience in aerospace, defense, advanced materials, and consumer electronics, with Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Honeywell Aerospace, Mobility Electronics, AlliedSignal Aerospace, and Pratt & Whitney prior to joining Parker. His assignments have spanned executive leadership roles in program management, contract management, engineering, and quality.
 
Barry has established a proven methodology for improving corporate profitability through the implementation of processes, tools, and techniques critical for precise business execution in both small start-up companies and multi-national corporations.
 
Barry holds a bachelor of science degree in metallurgical engineering and a master of science degree in materials science from the University of Pittsburgh. He is certified as a Project Management Professional through the Project Management Institute and is certified in Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma.  In addition, his team was recognized as a finalist for the 2016 PMO of the Year award from the Project Management Institute. He holds six US patents.

Hal is currently an Executive in Residence at World CC focusing on Speed to Contract (S2C) and World CC contracting tools such as the Contracting Principles, the SaaS Contracting Guide, and the Relational Contracting Guide.  He is also Of Counsel at Bergerlegal.com.

María Arraiza-Monteux is a freelance supply chain and operational excellence expert with 30+ years of industry experience and 10+ years of collaboration with WorldCC.  She currently presides 3P Brava Inc., a business consulting firm specialized in end-to-end supply chain optimization, committed to helping companies increase profits through better business processes and a more capable workforce.

Mark is a principal in Deloitte Tax LLP, and the Growth and Markets Leader of the firm's Legal Business Services practice. Legal Business Services leverages Deloitte’s global multi-disciplinary approach to provide innovative solutions to legal departments. From across a single global platform, Deloitte is bringing to bear for the legal department, the transformative approach that has shaped other business functions and industries. Mark is helping drive Deloitte’s full suite of transformation offerings in Legal Managed Services and Legal Management Consulting.

With more than 20 years of in-depth, practical experience, Mark is a recognized specialist in Legal Services innovation. Prior to joining Deloitte in January 2020, Mark was Head of Contracts, Compliance, and Commercial Services for a leading global alternative legal services provider (ALSP). There he led a team of 350 lawyers, paralegals, contract management professionals, legal technologists, and process experts, providing technology enabled legal managed services, and legal management consulting to multi-national organizations.

Mark also has considerable experience relating to the Ethics of Legal Outsourcing and has numerous articles and papers published dealing with the subject. He developed the first US State Bar MCLE Ethics and UK CPD courses on the ethical implications of outsourcing legal work. His experience in alternative legal services includes addressing the American Bar Association, Law Societies of England and Wales, and South Africa, the Legal Services Board of Victoria, Australia, the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and the International Bar Association on the topic.

He has been interviewed by numerous publications, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and TIME magazine. He has also been invited to speak as a leading authority on the future of law by organizations including: Financial Times, UC Berkeley School of Law, Northwestern University, Stanford Center for the Legal Profession, and the International Legal Ethics Association. Mark sits on the Advisory Boards of Suffolk Law School’s Institute on Law Practice Technology and Innovation and Northwestern University Law School's Center for Practice Engagement and Innovation. In February 2016 he was elected as a Fellow in the College of Law Practice Management.
 

Steven Bistany is a Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain professional with extensive experience in management of global external manufacturing operations within highly regulated industries.  He is currently a contracting and enablement leader at Corteva Agriscience, formerly the agricultural division of DowDuPont, where he is also the Executive Lead for their World CC corporate membership.

Buddy brings more than three decades of experience transforming how organizations manage contracts. His current focus is on ensuring clients get immediate value from ReviewPro by delivering playbooks that are thoughtfully crafted, clearly positioned, and ready to perform out of the box. Buddy also leads LegalSifter’s Solution Architecture team and plays a key role in shaping its Contract Operations as a Service (COaaS) offering, blending strategic insight with technical innovation. A licensed attorney with a JD from the University of Texas School of Law and a BA in English and Philosophy from Rice University, Buddy has built a career on simplifying complexity, driving efficiency, and creating practical, high-impact contracting solutions.

Lita Bollimpalli is an Associate General Counsel for Verizon Business Network Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon Communications. Lita’s responsibilities include negotiation and management of all legal aspects of high dollar global integration deals. Lita also participates in Verizon’s current efforts for contract simplification. Lita’s prior experience includes a role as Senior Counsel at Best Western International, Inc., where she led a team responsible for all contracting, data security and international legal matters for the world’s largest hotel chain. Prior to that, Lita was in private practice at law firms in Denver, Co, Boston, MA and Phoenix, AZ. In addition to her law degree, Lita also has an MBA and an LLM in Tax.

Rebecca is a Managing Director within Deloitte Tax LLP’s - Legal Business Services where she leads CLM Legal Managed Services and functional consulting. She brings over 20 years of experience in legal management and technology consulting, and has been focused for nearly 10 years on enterprise CLM transformation and enablement. She has extensive experience helping clients to intersect CLM across adjacent business functions to achieve objectives such as faster time to contract, reduced contract value leakage, greater risk mitigation and improved visibility.

A central figure in the Integrative Law Movement, Kim Wright is known for pioneering values-based, relational approaches to law and legal education around the world. She is the co-creator of the Conscious Contracts® process and stewards a global network of practitioners and trainers working in more than 20 languages. A practicing lawyer, coach, and consultant, Kim brings a holistic and human-centered lens to negotiation, conflict resolution, and systems change. She is the author or co-editor of three American Bar Association books, as well as numerous articles, essays, and book chapters. A Senior Fellow and professor of law at Quinnipiac University Center on Dispute Resolution and a core member of the TED project on Building Future Ready Lawyers, she writes, teaches, and supports the evolution of a more conscious and compassionate legal profession.

Maria leads Global Account Management at DHL Supply Chain for the Americas. DHL Supply Chain provides third party logistics, supply chain management, transportation and contract packaging services to many of the world’s largest companies. In this role Maria is responsible for growing, maintaining and delighting customers in the global portfolio through standardized global account management processes.

Previously, Maria was Vice President, Commercial Contract Management responsible for negotiating customer facing agreements, as well as developing tools and processes and implementing systems (including AI) related to contracting. Maria also headed up the Legal Operations function for 3 years.

Leandro Doca is a globally respected executive and thought leader, currently serving as Vice President and Head of Commercial and Contract Management (CCM) for the Americas at Capgemini, as well as the Global Head of Transformation for CCM. He is a member of Capgemini’s CCM and Legal global leadership board, bringing over 25 years of experience across Delivery, Sales, Account Management, Risk Management, and CCM, leading complex transformations in high-impact, multicultural environments. Renowned for his authentic, bold, and charismatic leadership, Leandro is celebrated for his strategic negotiation acumen, visionary thinking, and ability to build high-performing, collaborative teams. He is a Fellow of World Commerce & Contracting (WorldCC) and a contributing author to the Fourth Edition of the Contract Management Standard, helping shape the future of the profession. As a frequent keynote speaker and panelist at global conferences, Leandro inspires audiences with his insights on commercial strategy, digital innovation, and leadership excellence—consistently elevating the impact of contract and commercial management worldwide.

Keld Jensen has consistently ranked in the Global Gurus Top 30, reaching #4 as a Global Guru on Negotiation worldwide in 2024. In 2016 he was recognized as one of the world’s 100 Top Thought Leaders in Trust. He is the creator of the world’s most awarded negotiation strategy, which has received accolades from The Organization of Public Procurement Officers and The World Commerce & Contracting Organization’s Innovation and Strategic Award, IACCM etc.

Keld's extensive background in management and his role as a former CEO of a publicly traded technology company, underline his leadership and strategic acumen. An associate professor, Keld teaches at top-ranked universities worldwide, including the Thunderbird School of Global Management at ASU, BMI Executive Institute in Lithuania, BMI/Louvain University in Belgium, and Denmark’s Aalborg University. He is the former chairman of the Centre for Negotiation at Copenhagen Business School.

With more than 200 international TV appearances, and hundreds of articles in major business publications across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the U.S., Keld has established himself as a global thought leader. He is a prolific author of 26 books, which have been translated into 16 languages and have reached over 3 million readers worldwide. Several of these works have received awards, marking him as a significant voice in international business literature.

He is the founder and head of The SMARTnership Negotiation Organization, a pivotal force in consulting and training for both the private sector and governmental bodies. His clientele includes industry giants such as Vestas, LEGO, ConocoPhillips, Novo Nordisk, Johnson & Johnson, Bechtel and leading organizations like UNICEF and World50, as well as the governments of Canada, Denmark, and Great Britain.

Keld is the Negotiation Expert in Residence at WorldCC.

Pepe Toriello is the Head of Legal and International Partnerships in Koho. He advises corporate legal teams in US and Latam to innovate their operations by implementing electronic signature software and CLM.

His talks have focused on legal innovation, and he is the co-host of the Contract Heroes Podcast. He is also a member of the Global Advisory Board of the World Commerce & Contracting and the leader of the Mexico chapter of CLOC.

He studied law at ITAM and completed an LLM/K at Northwestern University.
 

Rikki-Quinn James-Renz is an experienced executive and leader with demonstrated success providing beneficial healthcare, pharmaceutical, distribution, process improvement and research driven solutions, minimizing expenses and driving sustainable operating efficiencies. Skilled in the administration of contract lifecycle management, supplier management, multi-hospital health system, and currently focused on growth strategies and building strategic partnerships. Recognizing corporate deficiencies regarding supplier diversity and corporate diversity related matters, she is routinely chosen to oversee and contribute to DEI initiatives. Throughout her diverse career, Rikki-Quinn has successfully worked with multi-cultural teams to drive organizational growth, while delivering superior customer care.
In addition to being in healthcare, Rikki-Quinn is the sole owner of AR Workshop Chestnut Hill, a boutique DIY shop that offers a unique, fun experience for all ages and skill levels through instructor-led workshops.

Rikki-Quinn is actively involved in the community and is a member of various organizations. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Temple University Fox School of Business. She is a Six Sigma Green Belt and a certified Clinical Research Contract Professional. 

Kraig Conrad is the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), a position he has held since November 2018. With a wealth of experience in association leadership spanning over two decades, Mr. Conrad's commitment to advancing NCMA's mission is evident through the implementation of a bold and ambitious strategic plan aimed at expanding the reach and relevance of the association.

Under his leadership, NCMA has experienced significant growth and expansion, and the organization's role as a leader in the field of contract management has been solidified. Mr. Conrad's dedication to promoting the interests of professional associations and their members, coupled with his strong leadership skills, make him an invaluable asset to NCMA.
Prior to joining NCMA, he served as CEO of the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA), where he implemented a long-range strategic plan successfully guiding the PRIMA Board of Directors and a global network of over 50,000 risk professionals.

Mr. Conrad held various positions at the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI), including Acting Co-Chief Executive Officer, Vice President for Programs and Development, and Vice President for Professional Development. During his tenure, he oversaw the development of content and logistics for seminars, webinars, and conferences with attendance of up to 1,300. He also played a key role in cultivating volunteers and staff members to enhance the value of special membership groups organized by industry and tenure.

Mr. Conrad also has served as Research Lead for Strategy Practice at Corporate Executive Board, Director of Corporate Finance and Risk Management and Director of Strategic Alliances at the Association for Financial Professionals, Senior Consultant for Braun Consulting, and Financial Analyst for Credit Suisse.

Currently, Mr. Conrad serves as a Board Member of the Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting Advisory Board at the George Mason University School of Business, where he provides valuable insights and expertise to shape the future of government contracting education and research. He is also a Member of the Committee on Education at the American National Standards Institute, supporting the development of education standards.

Mr. Conrad recently joined the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA) as a Board Member in January 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Southern California and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is a Certified Association Executive and member of the American Society of Association Executives, as well as a Certified Treasury Professional and member of the Association for Financial Professionals.
 

Zuzanna Briant is Director, Practice Lead CCM at World Commerce and Contracting.

In her role, she acts as an ambassador and advocate of efficient and effective contracting through achieving high-performing and trusted relationships.

Zuzanna joined WorldCC from Virgin Media with extensive experience in procurement, where she led teams specialising in commercial and all aspects of contract management. Her innovative approach and ability to think outside the box led to successful implementation of business changes yielding multi-million cost savings and revenue enhancements. Her prior career included experience in the financial services and aviation sectors: she has a Masters degree in Finance.

I am a relentless optimist. I am passionate about building legal and operational infrastructure for the new economy.

I am on a mission to unburden creative minds. That mission involves the creation of a digital infrastructure required for scalable, automated, repeatable, and responsible data-access, supporting the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

All paths have led me to this point. Throughout my career, the roles I held involved shaping new legal systems, forming new departments or creating a new function.

I have a unique background and experience having held various senior in-house roles including General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, Policy and Legal adviser within a Financial Services Regulator, and I was Partner at international Law Firm, Clyde & Co LLP. My career fuses the complex and interconnected worlds of regulation and technology having advised the private and public sectors on FinTech, Blockchain, ICOs, cryptocurrencies, Smart initiatives, artificial intelligence, and innovation. I have an insider’s understanding of regulation. I understand the challenges and I know what needs to be done.

As Honorary Research Professor at UCL, I coordinate UCL’s RegTech collaborations and projects together with my colleague, Philip Treleaven.

Ashley A. Miller is a strategic-minded General Counsel with over 17 years of experience. She excels in leading complex commercial and technology negotiations, driving business transformation, and managing high-value IT agreements. Ashley is dedicated to legal innovation, process efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration, underpinning legal and ancillary practices such as risk management and commercial and contract management. As a trusted business advisor, she has designed, implemented, and managed large-scale global process and technology transformations, including creating a bespoke request intake and automated workload management platform. Ashley is also a leader, mentor, and executive sponsor of Capgemini's premier leadership programs. She has served as Past President of the Association of Corporate Counsel - New York City Chapter and is an active Advisory Committee Member for the Association of Corporate Counsel Global Wellness Committee. Additionally, she co-chairs the Association of Corporate Counsel - New York City Chapter CLO Forum and is a WorldCC Council Member - USA East. Ashley is a regular speaker on wellness, well-working topics, and organizational transformation and was recently awarded General Counsel of the Year - North America 2025 by Lexology!

Ana Luiza Panyagua Etchalus is a Brazilian integrative lawyer who, after many years of practicing traditional litigation, sought innovative alternatives for her profession. She transitioned to proactive and preventive law, as well as conflict management and resolution; holds a Master's in International Trade Law, is a specialist in Legal Psychology; postgraduate degree in Neuroscience, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness and is currently a PhD candidate in Political and Humanitarian Studies. Ana Luiza is a family, civil, and commercial mediator certified by several institutions and a collaborative lawyer and is also an accredited mediator and arbitrator by Eurocamaras/Brazil,, as well as certified in Collaborative Contracts and Vested methodology by the University of Tennessee (USA) an advanced practitioner and certified trainer in Conscious Contracts®. Member of Mediators Beyond Borders International, she is also a writer and author of two books and several scientific articles,plus a mentor, and  professor.

Corey Longhurst is the Chief Growth Officer for LegalOn Technologies and is a lawyer turned legal tech enthusiast. After clerking at the Colorado Supreme Court and practicing as a commercial litigator, Corey received his Stanford MBA and worked as a Bain & Company consultant. As a former litigator, Corey handled everything from the fallout of the financial crisis to small business disputes, and how unresolved contract risks could escalate into a commercial dispute years later.

Corey’s unique experience as an attorney and consultant he has firsthand appreciation for how contract review soaks up time and takes away from other important work, and how legal review can be a bottleneck to signing a deal or bringing on a vendor. Now in his current role, he is passionate about using technology to make legal work more satisfying for legal professionals and the business and people they serve.
 

Navin is Head of Community at Agiloft and a highly experience in-house legal & legal operations professional having held attorney, contracts management, legal operations and legaltech roles over his 2 decades-long career, and has rolled out CLM, AI and other legaltech platforms to a variety of in-house corporate teams.

Daniel J. Finkenstadt, PhD is the principal of Wolf Stake Consulting, a military officer, former professor at Naval Postgraduate School and author of academic and managerial works related to generative AI, supply chains and public procurement. He has over 21 years of experience in public procurement. He is the co-author of the book “Supply Chain Immunity” based on experiences in responding to the COVID crisis and the upcoming book "Bioinspired Strategic Design" that focuses on the use of natural models to help organizations generate strategic advantage to survive and grow. His widely cited work on generative AI for augmenting human creativity has been published by HBR in 7 countries. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not represent the official position or provide any endorsements of or by the US Government or military.

Since 2021, Hank E. Pearson has served as a Senior Contract Manager and Global Construction Claims Manager at Intel Corp.  Hank manages internal claims processes and advises management regarding construction claims occurring in worldwide Intel construction projects.  He also manages Intel’s in-house Concurrent Claims Resolution Process, which is a form of Dispute Resolution Board employed by Intel on major fab construction projects.  Prior to joining Intel, Hank practiced law for 29 years in the Phoenix, Arizona area in the areas of Commercial and Construction Litigation.  He also holds a BS and JD, Magna Cum Laude, from Arizona State University, served as a Note  and Comment Editor on the Arizona State Law Journal, and as a law clerk to Vice Chief Justice James Moeller of the Arizona Supreme Court from 1992-93.  Hank has presented frequently in Arizona and other states on topics ranging from construction law, insurance, and alternative dispute resolution.

Jazmine Wesley is an intrinsically motivated contract management professional whose work ethic promises integrity and an uncompromising commitment to quality. She has worked in the aerospace and defense industry over 14 years. As a Senior Contracts Manager, she has 11 years of direct experience in contract execution, and sole source/competitive proposal management, primarily with the U.S. Government, as well as customers in the commercial and international market. Developmental career rotations in Business Management, Export Management, Procurement, and Subcontracts Management helped her garner a well-rounded perspective in her Contracts expertise.

In a volunteer capacity, Jazmine served on the Board of Directors for the National Contract Management Association’s (NCMA) Greater Baltimore chapter in Baltimore, Maryland from 2016-2017. She has served as Education Director and Treasurer for the NCMA’s San Diego chapter in San Diego, California from 2019-2022. Jazmine held the role of President of the San Diego NCMA chapter from 2022-2023. In her community, Jazmine is a mentor for Promises2Kids, a nonprofit organization which provides support and a brighter future for foster children. Jazmine also attends Bayview Church and is actively involved in the church’s women’s ministry.

Mrs. Wesley holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Norfolk State University, a Master of Business Administration from American InterContinental University, and a Master of Science degree in Government Contracts from the George Washington University. She is a 2021 graduate of NCMA’s Contract Management Leadership Development Program (CMLDP). In 2022, Jazmine earned the prestigious Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) credential demonstrating her expertise in all elements of contract administration.

A native Virginian, Jazmine lives in the Golden State with her husband, two children, and German Sheppard. She is an avid health-enthusiast and can be found hiking, cooking, or juicing in her free time.

Tracey is a senior procurement leader with over 20 years of experience in global sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management across the pharmaceutical and retail sectors. Currently serving as Regional Logistics Warehouse Commercial Manager at H&M Fashion Group, she leads the contracting and procurement function across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM.

Megan Dake began her current role at Lockheed Martin in February 2025 as the Vice President of Corporate Contracts and Estimating.  Megan’s experience spans multi-billion dollar budget management, change management, contract execution and policy development. 

Prior to her current role, Megan served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Procurement. In this position, she served as the Enterprise Head of Army Contracting leading over 9000 professionals in the execution of the contracting for weapons systems and critical services to support the warfighter.  She led all aspects of Army contracting of new capability supporting modernization efforts to the life cycle management and sustainment of weapon systems. Additionally, she served as the Senior Services  Manager and was responsible for the oversight of $60B in service acquisitions. 

Megan has demonstrated expertise in strategic acquisition planning, program execution, and talent development. She has a proven record of building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, Government and industry, academia, and non-profit organizations.  She previously served as the Senior Contracting Official for the National Guard Bureau as well as the Marine Corps Systems Command. Megan also was in leadership roles at the Missile Defense Agency, Army Contracting Command and the Program Executive Office Soldier.

Megan’s exceptional service to the American people was recognized with the FY24 Meritorious Executive Presidential Rank Award, a testament to her outstanding leadership and dedication. She holds a Master's degree in Contract Management as well as a Bachelor's degree in Business and Management. Megan is an active board member of the National Contract Management Association and has served as a Presidentially Appointed AbilityOne Commissioner.
 

Dan Woltman, CAE is a nonprofit executive with over 20 years of experience leading organizations in developing robust membership programs, membership engagement and strategic partnerships. He currently serves as Regional Head of Americas at World Commerce & Contracting (WorldCC), where he leads regional strategy and leadership initiatives supporting the WorldCC community in advancing commercial and contract management practices across the Americas.

He has served in previous roles including VP of Membership & Corporate Partnerships at the Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM), where he was responsible for membership growth, chapter engagement, and corporate partnerships. He also served as VP of Member Engagement and Strategic Partnerships at the Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI), focusing on membership development and business development strategies. Earlier in his career, Dan held leadership positions at the National Business Officers Association (NBOA) and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), where he contributed to membership, business development, and marketing efforts.

Dan holds a Master of Science in Marketing (MSM) and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE). He is also a board member of the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna, VA, supporting youth development programs through community initiatives like the Vienna Farmers Market.

Thomas L Hall has decades of experience delivering the highest quality services as a legal executive and counselor, and as a senior business consultant, with a record of innovation and value enhancement for early stage and mature technology companies in international markets. He’s served four companies through in-house legal roles as Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, Regional General Counsel for the Americas, and Group General Counsel for the Commercial Division. Now in private practice, Thomas assists boards of directors, c-suites, operations and product development, sales and alliances, vendor management, security and data protection, finance, human resources and other strategic functions. He’s negotiated $billions in B2B technology agreements on behalf of buyers and sellers in public sector, insurance and financial services, technology, energy, telecommunications, transportation, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, life sciences and pharmaceuticals. He’s also established in-house legal and contract management service capabilities for early-stage companies and driven efficiencies into legal operation by improving processes, tools and teams (rules, tools and schools).

Thomas holds a well-earned reputation in the marketplace as a commercially savvy, business minded legal executive who helps raise colleagues to excellence and drives sustainable, productive relationships internally and with investors, customers, vendors, partners, and regulators. TLH Legal Group supports clients with B2B contract structuring and negotiation services and fractional General Counsel.

Matthew Derago has been an Account Manager at CobbleStone since November 2023. Over the past two years, he has helped organizations identify key pain points and bottlenecks in their contract management processes. He has also delivered solutions that improve organizational efficiency by 50% or more. In addition, he has provided advanced support to existing clients, completed numerous bid projects, and presented at professional conferences to help organizations navigate the evolving landscape of contract lifecycle management, legal operations, and the strategic integration of AI-powered tools. 

Susanne van der Meer is a legal trainer/consultant specialized in visual communication and debriefing for expertise development, with 30+ years of international experience in the Netherlands and the USA in a variety of legal roles as attorney, general counsel, team manager, and project manager.  She has been an innovator in visual contract design, and has trained hundreds of lawyers in accessible legal information design.  Susanne brings a creative and inter-disciplinary perspective to the legal profession, supported by further academic and practical training. She holds an MA in Continental Philosophy, with certifications as philosophical counselor and somatic movement teacher.

Rhonda Coleman is an accomplished commercial attorney and strategic business advisor with a career spanning law firm and in-house roles. She is the founder of RCW Strategies, a legal consulting firm that delivers fractional senior legal counsel to high-growth companies navigating complex commercial, technology, and strategic matters. Rhonda served as a Go-to-Market Strategy leader at Google and as lead counsel on high-stakes transactions—ranging from multi-million to billion-dollar deals—at Fortune 500 companies including Google and Accenture.

She is also the creator and host of The Rhonda Coleman Wandel podcast, where she spotlights the career journeys and pivotal moments of ambitious professional women. A passionate advocate for mentorship and entrepreneurship, Rhonda supports start-ups, women- and minority-owned businesses, and emerging legal talent through her work with organizations such as the University of Chicago's Polsky Institute and Fempreneur.

Rhonda lives in Chicago with her husband and is the proud mother of three young adults. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading biographies, practicing yoga, and meditation.