Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is an Economically Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned, HUBZone small business. Acquisition Professionals LLC was founded in 2014 by President/CEO Luwanna K. Clark. We are located at Quantico Corporate Center in Stafford, Virginia. AP LLC supports federal, state and local agencies in several core business service areas to improve efficiency, create better business practices, understand and navigate through ever-changing regulations, priorities, and burdensome processes by creating sustainable and adaptable mission focused solutions.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become a nationally recognized premier solutions advisor and trusted partner for our clients. Demonstrating the highest standards of integrity, innovation, and expertise while providing an enriched and rewarding environment for our employees.

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Our Mission

Acquisition Professionals LLC is committed to providing world-class professional services to our clients. Our service methodology encompasses quality, ingenuity, agility and unparalleled customer service. We are vigilant in understanding our client’s needs and translating that into actionable solution-oriented results.

Our Values

Unparalleled Customer Service

Creating better client experiences requires us to (1) listen first; (2) set expectations early and often; (3) be thorough; (4) ask questions; (5) monitor and measure effectiveness; and (6) be relentless to client satisfaction.

Agility

Understanding that mission and programs change rapidly, we believe in being nimble and responsive to ever changing requirements and objectives.

Expertise

We provide skilled and knowledgeable professionals, in their respective fields, to our clients and encourage annual professional development to keep pace with industry trends and best practices.

Ingenuity

We believe in being pioneers of resourcefulness and being the leader and driver of new trends and sustainable methodologies.

Innovation

There is always more than one way to do something – therefore we do things differently and do different things to satisfy our client’s requirements.

Integrity

Demonstrating corporate moral and ethical philosophies in our behavior as trusted advisors through committed and dedicated service.

Quality

Radiating the highest standards through intelligent and deliberate efforts to exceed client expectations is everyone’s responsibility.

AP Leadership

head shot of President and CEO Luwanna ClarkLuwanna Clark

President/CEO

 

Luwanna K. Clark is the founder, President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC. Ms. Clark has more than 31 years of acquisition and program management expertise. Prior to founding AP, Ms. Clark served as a Chief at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where she was responsible for managing the FBI’s Information Technology Contracts Unit, the National Security Contracts Unit, and the Headquarters Contracts Unit. She also served as the Source Selection Authority on many high-visible Information Technology and other professional services contracts with an Unlimited Warrant.

 

Ms. Clark holds a Master’s Degree in Acquisition Management from American Graduate University; a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Society; an Associate’s Degree in Pre-Law from Northern Virginia Community College; and a Master’s Certificate in Contracting from George Washington University. She is a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) from National Contracts Management Association (NCMA) and is FAC-C Level III Certified and FAC-PM Level II Certified.


portrait of Norman "Bud" PrydeNorman “Bud” Pryde

Security Officer

 

Norman “Bud” Pryde joined Acquisition Professionals in 2017 and serves as the Corporate Security Officer. Mr. Pryde is a veteran of the United States Air Force having served 27 years of honorable service to his country. He has over 39 years of experience in both Military and Industry with 13+ years as a Security Officer.

 

Mr. Pryde has an Associate in Arts Degree in Logistics Management from the Community College of the Air Force, a Business Administration Degree in Management Studies from University of Maryland University College, and a MAR in Pastoral Ministries from Liberty University.


headshot of Vanessa Collins - straight dark haired woman with red shirtVanessa E. Collins

Human Resources Director

 

Vanessa E. Collins has 20 years of progressive Human Resources experience with over 10 years of experience in Federal contracting. Ms. Collins has a proven ability to forge strong partnerships with managers, employees, and co-workers throughout the organization. Mrs. Collins supports the company’s onboarding, benefits, talent management, employee relations and organizational policies.

 

Prior to joining Acquisition Professionals, LLC, she managed the Human Resources functions in small to mid-size companies working hands-on with management teams in industries including DoD Contracting, Sports & Entertainment, and Security.

 

Ms. Collins has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Strayer University.


Headshot of Krystle Ragin - dark braided hair woman with a black top and gold earringsKrystle W. Ragin

Program Manager

Krystle W. Ragin is a Project Management Professional (PMP) certified since 2012, ITIL v3 Foundations Certified, and has over 13 years of experience managing a vast array of programs and projects for the public and private sectors. Her background and strengths are in communications, program planning, financial planning, scope management, deliverable management, and resource management.

Ms. Ragin has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism from Hampton University and a Graduate Certificate in Project Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus.


Headshot of Lance Butler - smiling man with goatee and gray suitLance Butler

Program Manager

Lance Butler serves as a Program Manager for Acquisition Professionals, LLC.

Lance has over 37+ years in federal government contracting. In the public sector, Lance’s experience includes serving as a student intern, procurement technician, contract specialist, contracting officer, supervisory contracting officer and ombudsman. Relevant responsibilities included soliciting, evaluating and awarding multi-award IDIQ procurements, serving as a grants and cooperative agreements officer, conducting industry outreach, conducting agency alternative dispute resolution services, and facilitating federal agency & small business partnerships. Lance’s private sector experience includes working as a Senior Contract Specialist and Senior Contract Specialist – Team Lead.

Lance earned a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Procurement and Public Contracting and a Juris Doctor from the University of the District of Columbia. Certifications include FAC-C Level III – Contracting, Personal Services Contracting Certification, Grants and Agreement Officer Certification.


headshot of Chris Knauer; a smiling man with facial hair, wearing a suit and tieChris Knauer

Business Development Director

Chris Knauer, Director of Business Development has a passion to work for, to grow, and to align small businesses to capitalize on their agility, talent, and overall performance to support an array of government contracting needs. With 15 years’ experience in client delivery and business development, Chris has overseen the pursuits of Government Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACS) and Multiple Award Vehicles, aligning scalable strategies with the company’s growth phases. He has led capture and proposal efforts with many federal agencies including the Department of the Army, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Health & Human Services (HHS) spearheading innovation projects. Chris has a Bachelor’s Degree in Government Contract Management and Acquisitions from American Public University.


Contracts Manager Renée Marshall-Ross; a smiling woman wearing a blue turtleneck with multi-layered necklaceRenée Marshall-Ross

Contracts Manager

Renée Marshall-Ross has served as a Contracts Manager and Director of Contracts and Compliance for over 29 years supporting, managing, and negotiating contracts and pre-award agreements, as well as proposal development support.  She has supported Commercial and Government Full Life Cycle Management of Pre-Award, Post-Award and Contracting and Procurement processes.

Renée holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with National-Louis University, a Master Certificate with GWU/ECI in Contract Management and a Certified Schedules Contract Manager (CSCM) certification with NCMA, for which she has been a member for over 20 years.