Cheyenne, Wyoming | November 10, 2026 — Civic Initiatives, a Public Knowledge® company, has appointed Jaime Schorr as Vice President of Business and Client Development. Jaime will lead growth efforts focused on state and local governments, K-12 systems, and higher education institutions. She brings more than 20 years of public procurement experience, helping Civic Initiatives build relationships with public-sector organizations and respond to their needs. 

Schorr is a leader in the public procurement space, with key roles as the Chief Procurement Officer for the state of Maine, Chief Cooperative Purchasing Officer for National Association of State Procurement Officials, and Chief Growth Officer for the Procurement Professionals Alliance, collectively representing 12+ years of executive-level procurement and growth leadership experience. 

Procurement leaders make purchasing decisions that affect how taxpayer dollars are spent and how government organizations operate.  Jaime understands these responsibilities firsthand. Her experience also includes executive leadership with national cooperative purchasing organizations. These roles have given her a broad perspective on procurement practices and partnerships across the public sector. 

“Having served in public procurement leadership, I understand the challenges government leaders face, and the difference effective procurement can make for the communities they serve,” said Jaime. “What has always motivated me is building meaningful relationships, listening to what people need, and working together to find practical solutions. Joining Civic Initiatives gives me the opportunity to bring that experience and passion for public service to more organizations and help them turn their priorities into results.”

Jaime will work closely with President, Dustin Lanier, to develop business opportunities and shape engagements around client priorities. She will also represent the organization across the procurement community. This includes connecting with leaders and helping them explore approaches to their procurement challenges. 

“Jaime brings leadership experience and industry relationships to help Civic Initiatives build stronger connections across the public procurement community,” said Dustin. “Her drive and focus on procurement as a strategic asset will be invaluable as we serve government, education and non-profits across the country.” 

Jaime’s appointment strengthens Civic Initiatives’ ability to engage with public-sector organizations across a range of procurement needs.

About Public Knowledge®  

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About Civic Initiatives 

Civic Initiatives focuses on public procurement operations and transformation across the public sector, higher education, and large non-profits. The staff of Civic Initiatives is an experienced core of full-time public procurement professionals who help clients make procurement a strategic asset. Learn more by visiting civicinitiatives.com.