Brenda Crist, CPP APMP Fellow (Class of 2011)
Vice President
Lohfeld Consulting Group
Bio
Brenda is Vice President at Lohfeld Consulting Group. She provides capture, proposal management, proposal writing, and orals coaching support on bids ranging from small task orders to multi-billion dollar bids. Her expertise spans the health, commerce, transportation, energy, environment, and security fields. She has been an APMP ATO instructor since late 2011 and has helped hundreds of students become APMP certified. She is a former APMP Chapter Chairperson of the Year and currently serves as the APMP Chesapeake Chapter Program Chairperson.
What does being an APMP Fellow mean to you?
Being an APMP Fellow means constantly trying to contribute to the APMP community by being an active member of my chapter, serving on APMP committees, and mentoring new bid and proposals professionals. It also means upholding the highest ethical and professional standards.
What's your best memory from attending an APMP event?
Attending my first chapter event, where everyone was so welcoming and kind. Eric Gregory gave the presentation that night, and one of the case studies he reviewed was about a bid Bob Lohfeld had won despite overwhelming odds, so it was very memorable.
What advice do you have for a proposal professional entering our field?
Take advantage of all the resources that APMP offers! Do not hesitate to reach out to a fellow and ask for help or advice.
Anything else you would like to share?
It has been a great pleasure to be part of APMP. It is a vital and growing community.
