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Kara Axx

Director of Procurement and Contract Services

Procurement and Contract Services

Website: www.alaska.edu/procurement/index.php

Kara Axx was appointed the next Chief Procurement Officer for the Â鶹´«Ã½ starting June 1, 2023. 

Kara was a member of Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s first Procurement Technician training program in 2013 and now, a decade later, serves as the program’s instructor. Ms. Axx is well versed in Â鶹´«Ã½ policy and has assisted with various updates to the construction procurement policies and procedures. She possesses strong knowledge of State of Alaska procurement statute, Board of Regents procurement policy, and a strong working knowledge of federal procurement policy.

Kara has relevant supervisory experience managing Â鶹´«Ã½F Central Receiving and Property as well as in her current role of Associate Director of Procurement and Contract Services. Kara holds certifications as a NIGP Certified Procurement Professional and Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) with the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council.

The Chief Procurement Officer has system-wide procurement responsibilities, including oversight of construction contracting, as well as supervision of the Procurement & Contract Services staff.