AMERICANPROCUREMENTCO.COM - Key Persons


Anna Karleskind

Job Titles:
  • 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

Job Titles:
  • 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

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager
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.

Mr. Augustus Woods - Chief Procurement Officer

Job Titles:
  • Chief Procurement Officer
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.

Mr. David Wounuah

Job Titles:
  • Project Director
  • Resident Engineer
: 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.

Mrs. Sonie Ford-Gongloe

Job Titles:
  • Country Manager - APSCO - Liberia
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.

Ms. Gaydour A. Demanwu

Job Titles:
  • Senior Executive
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.

Ms. Shelley Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Finance Manager
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.

Sherlock Mahn

Job Titles:
  • 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.