David Cade Elected as Board Chair Elect for National Contract Management Association

RESTON, Va., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) is proud to announce the appointment of David Cade as its Board Chair-Elect for Program Year 2027, with official chair duties beginning July 1, 2026. A highly respected leader in the contract management and acquisition profession, Mr. Cade brings extensive experience across corporate contracting, government services, and legal advisory roles.

Mr. Cade currently serves as the Vice President of Major Suppliers and Strategic Contracting for the Global Supply Chain and Integration function for Boeing's Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business unit. In this role, he is responsible for contract management and strategic supplier relationships across BDS' 10 largest suppliers, as well as long-term contracting strategies, technical services contracting, and commercial off-the-shelf software procurement. His career at Boeing has also included leadership positions in U.S. Government Services Business Transformation, Corporate Contracts, and Contracts, Pricing, Estimating, and Supply Chain Finance. Prior to his tenure at Boeing, he held legal roles at General Motors Corporation.

An NCMA member and advocate, Mr. Cade has been a driving force in fostering best practices and industry standards throughout his career. He also actively supports Howard University's Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management, serving on its advisory board and leading Boeing's engagement strategy with the university.

"I'm truly honored to serve as NCMA's Board Chair-Elect on my journey to Chair and to be part of such a passionate and dedicated community," said Mr. Cade. "NCMA has been a driving force in advancing the contract management profession, and I'm excited to work alongside my fellow Board members, our incredible members, and industry partners to build on that momentum. Together, we'll continue strengthening NCMA's impact and shaping the future of our profession."

NCMA Chief Executive Officer, Kraig Conrad added, "David's expertise and leadership make him a tremendous asset to the Board, our profession and broader community of practitioners. His dedication and strategic vision will be instrumental in fulfilling our mission and purpose, and crucial to our volunteer leader succession plan. I look forward to working with him to grow NCMA's impact and support the professionals who make this community so strong."

When Mr. Cade steps into the role of Board Chair-Elect, it will mark the beginning of another three-year cycle of NCMA's revised strategic goals and focus. With a commitment to growth, innovation, and strengthening professional development, certification, and standards, NCMA is well-positioned for the future. The entire NCMA community looks forward to the leadership and vision he will bring in guiding the association forward.

For more information about NCMA and its leadership, visit http://www.ncmahq.org/about.

About the National Contract Management Association  

National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – https://www.ncmahq.org– is a thriving community of over 100,000 contract management professionals globally. Dedicated to fostering a globally recognized contract management profession and strengthening its connections with related acquisition communities, NCMA serves a diverse membership spanning both the public and private sectors. Through its steadfast commitment to facilitating the growth, advancement, and impact of practitioners, NCMA provides a platform for the open exchange of ideas in neutral forums, driving innovation and excellence in contract management.   

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