Regional Office’s and Staff
At American Procurement Services, we simply do our best in meeting our clients’needs with efficiency, commitment, and creativity. A combination of dedicated procurement members and management personnel run American Procurement Services’ Headquarter hoping their work will effect positive change around the world. Meet some of our key personnel
APSCO’s staffing consists of a core of highly trained, experienced, and motivated individuals, several of them with many years of working in procurement and economic development in various parts of the world. Many APSCO staffs have worked with development actors, including USAID, The African Development Bank, International Development Associates, and government institutions, and they have brought to the firm vast experiences and knowledge about the development arena
Headquarters Staff – USA
Ms. Gaydour A. Demanwu – Senior Executive – Business Relations : Ms. Demanwu’s strong administrative and management background that spans across medical and public administration as well as her very good practical skills in business management prognosis makes her one of the key contributors to the APSCO Team. She is a very effective communicator, a skill set that is much desire in developing strong business relationships with our manufacturing partners and clients worldwide. Gaydour vast practical management experiences and strong leadership skills will be key to APSCO successful growth and expansion. Her strong background in the medical field will definitely contribute significantly to some of key medical equipment and pharmaceutical components of our business.
Sherlock Mahn, Senior VP Transition & Business Development: With over thirty-five years of practical experience in managing large-scale international procurement services, Sherlock brings a wealth of expertise to his role as the High-Volume Manufacturing Equipment Acquisition and Qualification Manager. In his current position, he is entrusted with the seamless transition of the acquired assets of Kwaplah International. Additionally, Sherlock plays a pivotal role in APSCO’s business development, leveraging his extensive knowledge of the industry. Mr. Mahn has achieved notable success in establishing the Engineering Services Division at APSCO, which is presently engaged in the execution of several large-scale power and construction projects in Liberia. His wealth of experience and strategic leadership contributes significantly to the company’s continued growth and success.
Anna Karleskind, Assistant Vice President of Procurement: Anna is responsible for managing the overall operations of the firm, providing both tactical and strategic guidance to the executive management team. Her role involves spearheading the development and execution of growth and expansion strategies. With over 9 years of tenure at APSCO, Anna’s journey began as a procurement assistant and has since progressed through roles such as Contract Coordinator, Procurement Manager, and Vice President. This progression has afforded her a comprehensive understanding of all facets of the company. Anna’s innovative approach to procurement activities not only ensures the effective sourcing of quality products but also contributes to substantial cost savings for clients, ultimately leading to increased revenue for the firm
Ethan Colvert, General Manager Procurement Services – UN & USAID: Ethan brings extensive international procurement experience to his role, having worked with various international development agencies such as the United Nations, World Bank, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). He also gained valuable experience at Kwaplah International, a leading international procurement services firm in the United States. As the General Manager of Procurement Services, Ethan plays a vital role in bridging communication gaps between the procurement and contract coordinator teams. Beyond coordination, he actively guides the procurement team in sourcing initiatives, even for the most challenging products, ensuring seamless communication and flawless execution within the procurement process.
Jeannette Luc, Operations Manager: Jeanette holds a key role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the firm, with a primary focus on supervising key personnel engaged in the preparation and submission of proposals to development agencies. Her responsibilities encompass ensuring the accuracy and sufficiency of proposal content. Jeanette collaborates directly with the procurement assistants, offering guidance in the composition of proposals, and meticulously verifies that all documents adhere to accuracy and compliance standards.
Ms. Shelley Anderson, Finance Manager: Shelley assumes the crucial role of overseeing all aspects of accounting and financial reporting within the organization. She collaborates closely with our senior staff to manage the issuance and coordination of invoices and billing, while also taking charge of the firm’s monthly financial planning and reporting. Additionally, Shelley maintains a close working relationship with our CPA firm, ensuring that all financial matters are handled meticulously and that financial reports are consistently accurate and up-to-date.
West Africa Regional Office – Liberia
American Procurement Services West Africa office is location in Monrovia, Liberia and has two divisions – Procurement Services and Engineering Services. APSCO – Liberia officially opened in 2017 and all members of the management, procurement and engineering team have been chosen because of the specific skills and experience they bring to the company.
Mrs. Sonie Ford-Gongloe, Country Manager – APSCO-Liberia: Mrs. Gongloe joins the firm bringing critical management skills from both private and public sectors ranging from the USA to Africa. This wealth of knowledge and experiences will propel the firm growth and expansion objective especially in the African market under her leadership. She has administrative responsibilities for APSCO’s two divisions of Procurement Services and Engineering Services.
Mr. David Wounuah, Head Resident Engineer / GGEP Project Director– APSCO Engineering Services: Mr. Wounuah has over fourteen year of engineering experience covering a progressive career path that rose through the ranks of the engineering practice from a Site engineering, design engineers, resident, project and program Manager. Mr. Wounuah has specific experiences with donor funded projects including EU, World Bank, SIDA and USAID. He is a steadfast engineering professional with experience in project and program designs, management, monitoring and evaluation and environmental management.
Mr. Augustus Woods – Chief Procurement Officer / GGEP Deputy Chief of Party – Engineering Services: Mr. Woods has over ten years of professional experience working as a logistics, procurement and administrative professional for multiple organizations. His experiences include: Senior Procurement Manager /specialist roles in several internationally funded development projects as well as administrative roles in several USAID and EU funded projects. Mr. Woods is an ardent procurement and supply chain professional.