NCMA Woodlawn Chapter

NCMA Woodlawn is seeking Large Business Sponsors for our Fall Small Business Networking Event! https://lnkd.in/efFPppT4 Krista Yager Michael Tekampe Andrew Collins Rich Potocek

Hard to believe it’s been nearly three weeks since the 2nd Annual NCMA Woodlawn Zenith Awards Gala! What an incredible night filled with celebration, networking, and well-deserved recognition for the outstanding individuals and organizations making an impact in the Federal Healthcare Industry. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, our generous sponsors, and all who helped make this event such a success. ?? Check out some of our favorite moments from the night: And don’t miss our next networking event! Join us on March 17th for our St. Patrick’s Day / HIMSS Download Networking Event— whether you are at HIMSS or not, this your chance to connect and catch up on all the buzz from HIMSS 2025. ?? March 17, 2025 | The Collective, Columbia, MD Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details! ?? #ZenyAwards #NCMAWoodlawn #NCMA Brian Hebbel Shelley McGuire Krista Yager Andrew Collins Michael Tekampe Rich Potocek Daniel Kane Kimberly Hornik Brad Henry

???What a Night! The 2nd Annual NCMA Woodlawn Zenith Awards Gala Was a Huge Success!??? Last night, we came together Boots, Diamonds, and All, to celebrate excellence, innovation, & leadership in the Federal Healthcare Industry! While we had to be flexible and adapt along the way, the night still delivered everything we hoped for… an incredible crowd, well-deserved awards, and a dance floor that stayed busy all night long!! ? A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors, attendees, and everyone who helped make this event possible!! Your support is what keeps this community thriving, and we couldn’t have asked for a better night to celebrate together! ? ???Congratulations?to our 2025 Zeny Award Winners! ???Small Business of the Year?– Skyward ???Mid-Tier Business of the Year?– Sparksoft Corporation ???Large Business of the Year?– General Dynamics Information Technology ???Industry Volunteer of the Year?– Brad Henry & Kimberly Hornik ???Government Industry Engagement Award?– The Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) ???Innovation Award?– Softrams, a Tria Federal Company ???Lifetime Achievement Award?– Brian Hebbel ? Thank you to everyone who made this event such a success! We can’t wait to do it again next year!????? Thank you Sponsors! Sparksoft Corporation | M&S Consulting | LMI | General Dynamics Information Technology | National Government Services | A P Ventures, LLC (APV) | Samtek Inc | Integrity Management Services, Inc. | Skyward | Rainmakers Strategic Solutions LLC | RELI Group, Inc. | Pn Automation, Inc. | Peraton | Boostaro | C-HIT | Coast Professional, Inc. | Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC | Databricks | OrangeSlices AI #ZenyAwards #NCMAWoodlawn #FederalHealthcareExcellence #DiamondsAndDenim #NCMA Krista Yager Andrew Collins Michael Tekampe Rich Potocek Shelley McGuire Bryce Golwalla Michael Finkel Gary Rubalsky, PMP, CSM, SAFe Agilist Jeffrey Grant David Blackburn Paul Baumgartner Dave Merrill Dmitry Yun Paul Batkhan

?? NCMA Woodlawn’s first networking event of the year is here! ?? Join us on March 17th for our St. Patrick’s Day / HIMSS Download Networking Event—an evening of networking where you can connect, unwind, and catch up on all the buzz from HIMSS 2025. Whether you were there or not, this is your chance to swap insights, hear about the big takeaways, and network with others who follow the latest in Health IT and government contracting. ?? March 17, 2025 ?? The Collective Encore - Columbia ? 5-7:30pm ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eSG-q2Az Tag a colleague who should be there! ?? #NCMAWoodlawn #NCMA #HIMSS2025 #HealthIT Krista Yager Andrew Collins Rich Potocek Michael Tekampe OrangeSlices AI

The NCMA Woodlawn Chapter is proud to be representing at #Nexus2025 in Long Beach, CA! It’s always great to connect with fellow contract management professionals, share insights, and strengthen our community. If you’re here, let’s connect and continue the conversation! #NCMA #NCMAWoodlawn #NCMANexus2025

?? LAST CHANCE TO SPONSOR – Deadline: This Friday, 2/7! ?? Time is running out to showcase your brand at the 2nd Annual NCMA Woodlawn Zenith Awards Gala – The Zeny’s! This is your final opportunity to sponsor one of the biggest nights in Federal Healthcare, bringing together leaders from the HHS community for an unforgettable evening of recognition, networking, and celebration. ?? Interested? Claim your spot today: ?? A Huge Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors! ?? We couldn’t make this event happen without the generous support of these incredible organizations: ?? VIP Sponsors: ID8Spark | M&S Consulting | LMI | National Government Services | General Dynamics Information Technology ?? Reception Sponsors: Skyward IT Solutions | RELI Group, Inc. Group | Rainmakers Strategic Solutions LLC | Pn Automation, Inc. ?? Photo Booth Sponsor: Boostaro ??Registration Sponsor: Peraton ?? Dessert Bar Sponsors: Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC | C-HIT | Coast Professional, Inc. ?? Cigar Bar Sponsor: Sparksoft Corporation ?? Small Business Sponsors: A P Ventures, LLC (APV) | Samtek Inc. ?? Media Sponsor: OrangeSlices AI Thank you for supporting the Zeny’s and helping us recognize excellence in federal contracting! ?? Don’t miss out – February 20, 2025! ?? #ZenyAwards #NCMAWoodlawn #ThankYouSponsors #FederalHealthcareExcellence #LastChance #NCMA Krista Yager Andrew Collins Michael Tekampe Rich Potocek Shelley McGuire OrangeSlices AI Yuri Radams, MBA, PhD, PMP, SAFe Agilist Tina Mascaro , PMP Tara Marcoux-Tynski, CRAE Michael Finkel Stephanie Ellis, CDMP, PCM Paul Batkhan Kim Miller Bob Sanderson Christine Dunleavy Colleen Line Tim Clark Nitin B. Seema Sreenivas Diana Day Paul Baumgartner Greg McGuigan Dave Merrill

We’re proud to welcome more incredible sponsors to the 2nd Annual NCMA Woodlawn Zenith Awards Gala – The Zeny’s! ?? ? Coast Professional, Inc. – Dessert Bar Sponsor ?? ? A P Ventures, LLC (APV) – Small Business Sponsor ?? ? Samtek Inc. – Small Business Sponsor ?? Your support helps us celebrate the outstanding individuals and organizations driving innovation in the Federal Healthcare Industry. Thank you for being part of this special event! ?? Join Us for the Biggest Celebration of the Year! ?? ?? Date: February 20, 2025 ?? Location: Turf Valley Resort - Cameo Ballroom ?? Theme: Diamonds & Denim (Formal meets Cowboy Chic – cowboy hats optional!) ?? Register & Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eu57uuth Thank you again to all our sponsors! We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the Zeny Awards Gala! ?? #ZenyAwards #NCMAWoodlawn #ThankYouSponsors #FederalHealthcareExcellence #NCMA Nandita Desai Gududuri Colleen Line Rupak Desai Diana Day Rich Potocek Michael Tekampe

The NCMA Woodlawn Chapter is proud to be an exhibitor at Shelley's Events upcoming event, "Policies, Programs, Procurements, Protests and Partnerships - Navigating CMS," taking place on April 1st! Shelley’s events are always must-attend gatherings for growth-minded leaders in the CMS community. Her commitment to fostering collaboration and identifying real solutions to better support the vital missions of CMS and its contractor community is unparalleled. We’re excited to connect with you there—stop by our exhibit and say hello! ?? Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eGaf_qkv Krista Yager Andrew Collins Michael Tekampe Rich Potocek OrangeSlices AI

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our first NCMA Woodlawn Lunch and Learn of 2025! The energy in the room was electric, the turnout was fantastic, and the insights from our speakers were invaluable. ?? Special thanks to: Lee Ann Crochunis, Deputy Director of OIT at CMS, for her insightful perspective on navigating uncertainty during this time of transition and how OIT is gearing up for what is next. Eric Crusius and David Dixon, for sharing their expert insights into what the federal contracting community can expect during and beyond this presidential transition. ?? Up Next: Get ready for the premier government awards event of the year—the 2025 NCMA Woodlawn Zeny Awards Gala on February 20th - register today! #NCMAWoodlawn #NCMA #NCMAZenyAwardsGala2025 Krista Yager Andrew Collins Michael Tekampe Rich Potocek Anita Allen Adrienne Holsey Matthew Waskiewicz Kimberly Hornik

We’re thrilled to welcome our latest sponsors who’ve joined us in making the 2nd Annual NCMA Woodlawn Chapter Zenith Awards Gala – The Zeny’s – an unforgettable night: ? OrangeSlices AI (Media Sponsor) ? LMI (VIP Sponsor) ? National Government Services (VIP Sponsor) ? Boostaro (Photo Booth Sponsor) Your contributions, alongside our incredible existing sponsors, are helping us celebrate excellence and innovation in the Federal Healthcare Industry: ? ID8Spark (VIP Sponsor) ? M&S Consulting (VIP Sponsor) ? Rainmakers Strategic Solutions LLC (Reception Sponsor) ? Skyward IT Solutions (Reception Sponsor) ? RELI Group, Inc. Group (Reception Sponsor) ? C-HIT (Dessert Bar Sponsor) ? Sparksoft Corporation (Cigar Bar Sponsor) The Zeny’s is the must-attend event of the year, bringing together leaders from CMS, HHS, and industry to recognize the trailblazers shaping the future of federal contracting. ?? Mark Your Calendars: February 20, 2025 ?? Where: Turf Valley Resort - Cameo Ballroom ?? Theme: Diamonds & Denim (formal wear meets cowboy boots – cowboy hats optional!) Sponsorship opportunities are still available for those looking to showcase their brand at this prestigious event. Don’t miss the chance to align your organization with excellence in federal healthcare. Thank you again to all of our sponsors for your support. We can't wait to celebrate with you at the Zeny Awards Gala! #ZenyAwards #NCMAWoodlawn #ThankYouSponsors #FederalHealthcareExcellence Krista Yager Andrew Collins Michael Tekampe Rich Potocek Shelley McGuire David Blackburn Anita Allen Tim Clark Jane Hite-Syed Seema Sreenivas Denise Rainey