This webinar will discuss the idea of ‘Managing Up’ your organization and why its important to do and be introduced to some strategies and tactics to make it effective.

William Randolph joined the federal government as contract specialist in 1995 after graduating from college and an enlistment in the United States Navy. After rising through the civil service ranks via several operational contracting assignments, in 2004, William was selected to be the Assistant Commander for Contracts at Marine Corps Systems Command. In 2009, at age 39, William was selected into the Senior Executive Service (SES) as the Director of the Procurement Oversight, Department of Homeland Security, Headquarters. In July 2010, William was selected to be the Director, Office of Acquisition Management for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In 2013, William accepted an assignment as the Assistant Director for Operations Support within ICE. In August 2016, William retired from the federal government with over 26 years of public service. After retirement he joined an acquisition consulting firm as a Senior Consultant. In 2019, William founded THINK Acquisition to focus on increasing the individual and team effectiveness participants in the government contracting arena in the areas of acquisition, contracting, program management and leadership. William is a decorated United States Navy veteran (1988-1993), a David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award winner (2008) and the recipient of the Navy/Marine Corps Meritorious Civil Service medal (2009).