Gary L. Hopper, MBA, C.P.M.

Gary has 25+ years of procurement and contract negotiation experience. He has worked in both public and private sectors. He is well versed on the Unformed Commercial Code and familiar with federal and state acquisition requirements. He has held leadership and senior manager positions for his former employers which include: Apple Computer, Intel Corporation, The Walt Disney Company and University of California, Santa Cruz.

Gary earned his B.A. Degree in Economics from San Jose State University and his MBA from Golden Gate University (emphasis in Procurement and Contracts Management). Throughout his career Gary has served on various ISM (Institute of Supply Management) affiliate boards to include Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Portland. Current certifications include C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager) and OPBC (Oregon Procurement Basic Certification).