NCMA and the Commerce & Contract Management Institute Welcomes Dr. Daniel J. Finkenstadt as Vice President of Research and Senior Fellow

RESTON, Va., Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and the Commerce & Contract Management Institute (CCM Institute) are pleased to announce that on 1 September, Dr. Daniel J. Finkenstadt will join its leadership team as Vice President of Research and Senior Fellow. In this role, Dr. Finkenstadt will collaborate closely with Kraig Conrad, NCMA Chief Executive Officer and CCM Institute's Board Chair, as well as CCM Institute Executive Director, Tim Cummins to expand the reach, depth, and impact of research across the global acquisition and contract management community.

Since the Institute's inception, Dr. Finkenstadt has served as a trusted consultant, providing guidance and expertise that have shaped its research priorities and outcomes. His ability to connect rigorous studies and data with practical application will be central to the Institute's mission of delivering actionable insights and standards that improve the exchange of goods and services in both the private and public sectors.

"Now, in a formal leadership role, Dan will help us drive research that not only informs but also transforms practice across the profession," said Mr. Conrad. "His leadership will ensure our work remains forward-looking, practical, and aligned with the needs of practitioners around the world."

"Dan's vision for what research and technology can achieve in commerce and contract management has been foundational to our content growth," said Mr. Cummins. "He has brought innovative thinking and a collaborative spirit that have elevated our ability to serve the profession with high-quality, relevant research."

The CCM Institute serves as a hub for original, data-driven research that identifies emerging trends, fosters innovation, and equips practitioners with tools to solve real-world contracting challenges. By working alongside both NCMA and Institute leadership, Dr. Finkenstadt will ensure that research output remains relevant, impactful, and accessible to professionals worldwide.

"From the very beginning, I've been inspired by the commitment to bridging research and practice," said Dr. Finkenstadt. "I'm honored to join the leadership team and help advance our mission to deliver insights that strengthen the contract management profession worldwide."

Dr. Finkenstadt brings more than two decades of military service in the United States Air Force, extensive academic achievements, and recognized leadership in acquisition modernization and public procurement innovation.

About the Commerce & Contract Management Institute
The Commerce & Contract Management Institute seeks to improve the world through higher standards in buying and selling. Through rigorous, practical research and insights, both relevant and useful, they shape global policy and practice. 

CCM Institute helps society by driving up standards for the exchange of goods and services, resulting in better trading outcomes in both the private and public sectors. 

As a not-for-profit organization, CCM Institute was founded, and is supported, by World Commerce & Contracting and National Contract Management Association. 

For more information, please contact:
Holly DeHesa, Director of Marketing and Communications, NCMA, 281-865-3296, [email protected]

SOURCE National Contract Management Association