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Vol. 2026, Issue 21 - October 14, 2026

What's New? Stay Up to Date!

 
 

Class runs October 26-30. Online registration closes October 20.

Government Property Management, Made Practical


If your contract includes FAR 52.245-1, you're responsible for the government property in your hands. Property Fundamentals for Contractors shows you how to manage it with confidence.


You'll cover:

  • Government property requirements
  • Contractor responsibilities
  • Property management systems
  • The plant clearance and disposition process


You'll also see how Property Administrators, Plant Clearance Officers, and other contract administration roles work together, so you know who you're dealing with and what they need from you.


Leave knowing what your contract requires and how to meet it.

 

Mark Your Calendars



The 2027 National Education Seminar hits San Diego next August! Three days. Fresh connections. Real solutions to the asset management challenges you're facing right now.


What You Need to Know:



  • When: August 17-19, 2027 (Tuesday-Thursday)
  • Where: Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, 1 Market Place
  • Current Rates: Members $1,049 | Non-Members $1,254

Extra Early Rate pricing ends December 31, 2026. Payment in full must be received no later than December 31, 2026 to qualify for the Extra Early Rate. Any registrations not paid by this date will be adjusted to the Early Bird Registration Rate starting on January 1, 2027.

 

2026 NES Breakouts Available Now!


The presentation slides from the 2026 National Education Seminar are now live on the NPMA website. Missed a session? Want to revisit your favorites? They're ready for you.


Note: Only sessions where presenters gave NPMA permission to share are included.



You'll need to be logged into your NPMA profile to access the presentations.

Recap, In Case You Missed It

Introducing Your New Executive Board:


  • President: Kim Saeger
  • Executive VP: Amanda Jensen
  • Past President: Tara Miller
  • VP of Administration: Erica Dews
  • VP of Certification: Ann Cuyler
  • VP of Communications: Jennifer Batcha
  • VP of Educational Content: Frank Borrelli
  • VP of Finance: Bob Kaehler
  • VP of Marketing Outreach: Cindy McCasland
  • VP of Membership: Rick Shultz
  • VP of Parliamentary Procedures: Rita Wheelright
  • VP of Seminars & Events: Ivonne Bachar
  • VP of Western Region: Scott Ray
  • VP of Central Region: Gina Thompson
  • VP of Eastern Region: Judy Hively


2026 Award Recipients


Please join us in congratulating this year’s NPMA Award Recipients, announced at the 2026 NES. These honorees exemplify excellence, leadership, and service across our community.



  • Jack E. Griffiths Property Person of the Year: Brad Krecklow, CPPA


  • Andrew C. Anderson Lifetime Achievement: Steven F. Holland, CPPM, CF, A55K
  • Carl Iannacone Tribute Award: Jennifer Batcha, CPPM, CF


  • President’s Award: Jen Sanford, MBA, CAE


  • Rising Star Award: Ashley Newberry, CPPS


  • Fleet Management Award: Darryl Geiken, CFFM


  • Federal Property Manager of the Year: Ann Cuyler, CPPM, CF



More honors:




We’re excited to celebrate these members and their impact on our profession and the NPMA.


Education

Course Spotlight


Property Fundamentals for Contractors


  • Online - 10/26/2026 » 10/30/2026



CPPS® Certification Review


  • Online - 10/20/2026 » 10/23/2026

Chapter Event Request Form


Want to promote your Chapter Event on NPMA Calendar of Events page? The National Office Team has developed a Chapter Event to Website Request Form to assist Chapters in having their educational programming/events visible to the entire NPMA membership via the NPMA Calendar of Events. Please click the link above to share your Chapter’s Event with the NPMA community!



Questions? Email conferences@npma.org.

Education Opportunities with NPMA



Looking to grow your property knowledge, obtain CEUs for recertification, or missed out on a prior learning event? Not to worry, webinar recordings are free to all members and can be found in the NPMA Webinar Library.


Past National Education Seminar presentations can be found in the Archived Presentations page of the website. Refresh your memory on presentations you attended or catch up on something you missed!

 


Questions? Email education@npma.org.


Career Center Spotlight

Position: Manager, Property Administration

Organization: Peraton

Location: Reston, VA

Details: Serve as the primary liaison with Government representatives (DCMA and customer) to resolve complex property issues, and coordinate, assist, or direct property operations during a PMSA or internal audit.

For our full list of job postings, please visit the NPMA Career Center. To view the Career Center, you will need to be logged into your NPMA profile!


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