Amanda Reyes is an accomplished contracts professional both as a warranted federal contracting officer with extensive experience with constructing and engineering and now in the private sector with experience with FEMA emergency response and aeronautics acquisitions. She is currently a senior contracts manager at Ball Aerospace & Technology. Ms. Reyes has a passion for planning and implementing sound and innovative contracting strategies focusing on reducing risk, increasing profits/reducing costs, and meeting short- and long-term goals. Amanda brings unique perspective acquisitions. She spearheaded innovative ways to expedite awards and is an accomplished negotiator. She led the Air Force Civil Engineers construction efforts overseas and was tapped to facilitate the strategy for the AF Civil Engineering Center to establish and bed down a major aircraft program valued at $1.3B. Ms. Reyes has won a series of professional awards and accolades in her tenure such as the 2015 Colorado Air Force Association Military Award Top 3 in Contracting Officers. She has also been recognized for her efforts on multiple hurricane relief efforts such as Hurricane Harvey and Maria. Ms. Reyes continues to grow her talents as a former Fellow of the Latino Leadership Institute. She also is also pursuing her National Contract Management Association certification as a Certified Professional Contract Manager and was asked to lead one of the study group curriculums. On her off time, Amanda has served on the board of the Young Latino Philanthropy Group. She is currently a mentor for the Latin American Education Foundation. She also serves on the board of the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Alumni Colorado Chapter and newly stood up NMSU Rugby Alumni Association.