About GPS

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.

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. Janet enjoys working with the vendor community and assisting them in successfully growing their businesses through government contracts. She also contributes to the government procurement profession by sharing 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.

GPS Sr. 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

GPS Trainer - Karen Wood
Karen has 17 years of government procurement 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 is a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTPM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).