Speakers

With over 37 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, Garth Kwiecien brings a wealth of administrative and financial expertise to every role he undertakes. A seasoned professional in procurement management, Garth has led teams, established priorities and timelines, and ensured strict compliance with laws, policies, and procedures—all while aligning operations with the broader mission and goals of the agencies he serves. Garth holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science, equipping him with the knowledge and analytical skills to lead complex administrative functions, design and implement programs from the ground up, and navigate the challenges of fiscal constraints and post-recession environments. Over the past two decades, Garth has worked as a contract administrator, senior administrator, supervisor, manager, director, consultant, and most recently, as a Senior Director. In these roles, he has directly managed or overseen the development and issuance of over 2,500 RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, RFBs, contract amendments, and change orders—from initial advertisement to final close-out.

Glenn Aguon is the Assistant Director of Procurement and Contracts Services at San Joaquin Delta College, with four years of experience in higher education procurement. He brings over 20 years of contracting and purchasing experience across both the private and public sectors, offering a practical and well rounded perspective on procurement operations. Glenn currently serves as the Chapter Chair for the CAPPO Delta Chapter and is focused on process improvement, collaboration, and supporting peers navigating procurement within California community colleges.