Carla Smith

Carla Smith, CPPO, CPPB, currently serves as the Contracts and Procurement Manager at Travel Oregon, where responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, managing vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Previously, Carla held various positions at Virginia Beach City Public Schools, including Director of Procurement, where initiatives such as an IT Procurement initiative led to significant cost savings and oversight of a large contract portfolio. Additional roles encompassed Procurement Coordinator, Procurement Contract Specialist, and Procurement Systems Specialist, showcasing a strong focus on process improvement and compliance. Early career experience includes a tenure at USAA as Insurance Agent and Team Lead, focusing on quality assurance and team performance. Carla holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management from Virginia Tech and a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Troy University.