The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) has announced the appointment of Timothy Applegate as its Board Chair for the 2026 program year, beginning July 1, 2025. A retired Colonel in the United States Air Force, Mr. Applegate brings over 36 years of acquisition and contracting expertise to the role. Currently serving as a distinguished member of the Senior Executive Service and Director of the Acquisition Management and Integration Center at Headquarters Air Combat Command (ACC), Mr. Applegate oversees a total acquisition portfolio exceeding $20 billion.
A devoted member of NCMA since 1992, an NCMA Certified Professional Contract Manager™ (CPCM™) certificant, Board Member (2018-2021 and 2023-2024), and Board Advisor (2021-2022), Mr. Applegate has been a long-standing champion of NCMA and its role in advancing the contract management profession. 'It is a privilege to serve alongside such esteemed colleagues and I look forward to working with the NCMA's dedicated members and partners,' said Mr. Applegate.
Kraig Conrad, CEO of NCMA, added, 'Tim's wealth of experience and expertise is truly invaluable to meet our strategic objectives. Over the past six years, he has been instrumental in fostering the growth and evolution of our association through his dedicated service. I am eager to collaborate with him to advance our Common Language Initiative and expand our partnerships to elevate the profession with international standards.'
With Mr. Applegate assuming the role of Board Chair-Elect, NCMA is poised to further enhance its programs and standards, ensuring that practitioners receive unparalleled support and opportunities for professional development and certification. The entire NCMA community eagerly looks forward to the transformative leadership that Mr. Applegate will bring to the organization. The association's mission is to collaborate towards a globally recognized contract management profession that strengthens its nexus with related acquisition communities, serving approximately 20,000 members in both the public and private sectors through the open exchange of ideas in neutral forums (www.ncmahq.org).
