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Janet Hasty Janet Hasty - Owner and GPS Senior Trainer
Janet Hasty is a 30 year veteran of Texas state government purchasing. She has worked in several important state agencies including the Texas Building and Procurement Commission, Texas Department of Transportation, Department of State Health Services, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. During her career, Janet was responsible for the procurement of a wide range of goods and services. Some of her purchasing projects included:
  • Statewide travel contract including travel agency, car rental and airline services
  • Major advertising campaigns such as the “Don’t Mess with Texas” anti-litter campaign
  • Building construction and maintenance contracts
  • Client service contracts valued at over 700 million dollars
  • Information technology services and systems
  • Professional and consulting services
  • Highway equipment and services
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Education
Janet has a bachelor's degree in Public Administration from St. Edwards University, and a master's degree in Public Policy from the University of Texas, LBJ School of Public Affairs. She shares her procurement knowledge with fellow government purchasers in her purchasing workshops. Her knowledge and experience in Texas government procurement is rivaled by few others. Janet is ready to share this information with you. Janet also enjoys consulting with the vendor community and assisting them in successfully growing their businesses through government contracts.

Certifications
Janet is a Certified Public Purchasing Officer by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, and a Certified Texas Procurement Manager by the Comptroller of Public Accounts. Janet is also a Certified Trainer through the Comptroller of Public Accounts.


Karen Wood 		Karen Wood- GPS Trainer
Karen has 17 years of government procurement and contract management experience with the Texas Department of Transportation. In addition, she has 18 years experience in private sector purchasing. Karen has a B.S. in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Karen has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in procurement and personnel management.
Karen is a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTPM), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).

Government Procurement Services has the following Woman-Owned Business Certifications:

State of Texas
Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)
Certification #1352317159600

North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency
Women-Owned Business (WBE)
Certification #WFWB45493N0611

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