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Description
In this session you will learn more about the strategic plans for E&I Cooperative Services and the National Association of Educational Procurement.
Contributors
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Eric Frank
Chief Executive Officer
E&I Cooperative Services
Eric Frank is an entrepreneurial leader with a passion for education and a firm belief in the power of collaboration and cooperation. Eric joined E&I in March 2020 with a focus on advancing the Cooperative’s mission of helping members save time and money while increasing the value of services delivered to various stakeholders.
Eric began his career in the educational content and technology sector, selling college textbooks through Cengage Learning. He then moved into product development, marketing, and executive leadership roles within Pearson Education. From there he created, built, and led two technology-related companies in the education space: FlatWorld Knowledge, where he was Founder, President & Chief Marketing Officer from 2007-2012; and Acrobatiq Inc.,where he served as CEO and Founder from 2013-2018.Most recently Eric served as the Vice President, General Manager of Vital Source Technologies, LLC.
Eric is currently an Advisor to the Center for Educational Technology in Tel Aviv, Israel. He holds a BA in English from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
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Krista Ferrell
NAEP Executive Director
Krista S. Ferrell is the Executive Director of NAEP. With a tenure of over twenty years in procurement, she formerly served as a Buyer Supervisor for the State of West Virginia Central Procurement Office and Assistant Executive Director and Director of Strategic Programs for the National Association of State Procurement Officials before her tenure with NAEP. Krista is a graduate of Marshall University and holds credentials as a Certified Public Procurement Officer and Certified Professional Public Buyer.