Edward Alexander, CPP APMP Fellow (Class of 2009)
Vice President (Retired)
Shipley Associates
Bio
Ed was a dynamic, seasoned platform professional certified to provide consulting in training, capture/proposal consulting, and process consulting. He led capture and proposal efforts that resulted in $2.6B and $5.3B wins. Ed designed and delivered many of the Shipley training courses offered. He taught more than 1,000 workshops and trained more than 20,000 participants in more than 20 countries for more than 400 companies.
He was the first in the USA to be certified at the CPP level.
A retired Army Colonel, he served more than 28 years at all levels of command and staff, including two years of combat in Vietnam.
What does being an APMP Fellow mean to you?
Being an APMP Fellow is important to me in that my peers recognize the contributions I have made to our craft and that I can be an example to others who strive to excel in our profession.
What's your best memory from attending an APMP event?
Receiving my APMP Fellow plaque at the APMP conference in Chandler, AZ. It was a very humbling experience with the Native American blessing/portion of the ceremony.
What advice do you have for a proposal professional entering our field?
Access our Body of Knowledge and leverage the experiences/input from others before you to make your job easier and to apply best practices.
