Founded in 1978, the Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (Northwest Mountain MSDC) is a nonprofit organization certifying, developing, and connecting Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) with major corporations and public agencies. We are an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) providing certification, membership and subscription services to the Pacific Northwest Mountain region which includes Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Our Mission
Foster an environment that develops equitable opportunities, creating economic value.
Our Vision
Be recognized as the leading supplier diversity organization.
Our Values
- Deliver Value
- Invent and Innovate
- Champion Equity
Our Core Competencies
Certify
Through our rigorous certification process, the Northwest Mountain MSDC enables meaningful business engagements between minority-owned businesses and corporate/public agency members that wish to engage in business with diverse suppliers.
Develop
The Northwest Mountain MSDC develops its certified minority business enterprises’ capacity through educational programming, corporate and MBE-to-MBE development, and our partnership with Executive Education Institutions.
Connect
Our MBE network helps corporate/public agency members connect with diverse suppliers across industries. Additionally, we facilitate both formal and informal introductions between MBEs of all sizes that may benefit from one another.
Advocate
The Northwest Mountain MSDC, its board of directors, and MBE input committee advocate for diversity in supply chain practices. They actively support policies and legislation that promote greater diversity in the public and private sectors.
Board of Directors
We are extremely grateful to our Board of Directors and the organizations they represent for their dedication and commitment to Supplier Diversity.
The Board of Directors provide leadership and strategic direction for the Northwest Mountain MSDC. Composed of business leaders and executives from the leading companies in our region. As the Council’s governing body the Board of Directors is tasked participating in various committees as well as confirming the Certification’s Committee decision to approve or deny certification applications.
Angela Battle
Board Chairperson
Director of Subcontracting Diversity & Development, Sellen Construction
Josh Canady
Board Vice Chairperson
Sr. Diversity Program Manager, Microsoft
Rocky Fong
Board Treasurer
Vice President | Community Manager - Seattle Market, JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Kate Kleyman
Board Secretary
Vendor Diversity Program Manager, McKinstry
Shahzad Q. Qadri
MBEIC Chairperson
Partner, Wong Fleming, P.C.
Clayton E. Judge III
Board Member
Global Procurement | Business Diversity & Inclusion, Nike Corporation
Lily Keeffe
Board Member
Manager, Supplier Diversity, Strategic Sourcing Department, Seattle Children's Hospital
Carl Gipson
Board Member
Director, External Affairs, AT&T, Inc.
Karla Malacon
Board Member
Interim CEO & President, Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council
Chi Pak
Board Member
Director, Supplier Diversity, T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Vladimir "Vlad" Poppel
Board Member
Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager, Intel Corporation
Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee
The Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee (MBEIC) represents interests of our Northwest Mountain MSDC Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) network to the Council and Board-of-Directors. MBEIC, composed of executives from certified MBE firms, advises the Council on programming which helps develop scale, capacity and capabilities of the MBEs they serve.
Shahzad Q. Qadri
MBEIC Chairperson
Partner, Wong Fleming. P.C.
Javier Chavez, Jr.
Founder & President, Cerveza Zólupez
Carmen Nazario
President, CEO, Elyon International
Nelson Reyneri
Vice President, Sales and External Affairs, Point B
RC Sunkara
Chief Executive Officer, Mavensoft Technologies, LLC
Curtis Thornhill
President, Apt Marketing Solutions
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Huda Al-Musawi - Manager of Certification & MBE ServicesHuda Al-Musawi is the Northwest Mountain MSDC’s Manager of Certification and MBE Services. She is responsible for oversight, development and continuous improvement of the Council’s certification process for the region. Huda graduated from the University of Washington, Tacoma with a B.A. in Global Studies, Law and Policy, and Politics. She is fluent in Arabic and enjoys working with diverse communities. Email: halmusawi@nwmmsdc.org | Phone: 253-243-6959 ext. 109 |
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Mayuri Gupta - Program AnalystMayuri Gupta is the Northwest Mountain MSDC’s Program Analyst. She supports the team’s goals in reporting by collecting and synthesizing data from various sources to develop business and financial dashboards. Mayuri is a Postgraduate in Data Science and Business Analytics from the Texas McCombs School of Business and holds her MBA in Finance and Economics from the Apeejay School of Management. With over 7 years of experience in finance, analytics, and reporting, Mayuri especially likes to work with diverse communities to help businesses grow. She enjoys yoga in her free time and aspires to teach yoga in the future for the betterment of her community. Email: mgupta@nwmmsdc.org | Phone: 253-243-6959 ext. 601 |
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Grayson Martin - Program ManagerGrayson Martin is the Northwest Mountain MSDC’s Technical Assistance Services (TAS) Program Manager. He oversees all aspects of the TAS program, including outreach, enrollment, and training. Grayson received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from San Diego State University and previously worked in political organizing. In his free time, Grayson enjoys hiking, travel, and photography. Email: gmartin@nwmmsdc.org | Phone: 253-243-6964 ext. 164 |
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Mark Sinclair - Project CoordinatorMark Sinclair is the Northwest Mountain MSDC’s Project Coordinator. He is responsible for supporting and collaborating with council staff to coordinate logistics and milestones for events lead by the council. Mark received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from The University of California, San Diego. In his free time, Mark enjoys going to local events in his community. Email: msinclair@nwmmsdc.org | Phone: 253-243-6959 ext. 602 |
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Armando Guerrero - Outreach and Certification SpecialistArmando Guerrero is the Northwest Mountain MSDC's Outreach and Certification Specialist. Armando graduated from The College of Idaho. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and is the main contact for assistance with the Office of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE) certification. Contact Armando for inquiries regarding mandatory documents, an application walkthrough, or general information about OMWBE's State Certification. Email: aguerrero@nwmmsdc.org | Phone: 253-243-6959 |
The following corporations and public agencies are active members of the Northwest Mountain MSDC. They have demonstrated commitment to supplier diversity in our region and beyond. In addition to our member roster below, our certified MBEs and members have access to over 400 national members/12,000 Certified MBEs throughout the country through the National MSDC affiliate network.
Public Agency/Non-Profit Members
Public agency, nonprofit and educational institution members operating in our region.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Business Impact NW
City of Seattle
Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship
City of Seattle Department of Transportation
City of Seattle Public Utilities
Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA)
King County Business Development
Tacoma Business Center Minority Business Development Agency
WA State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises
Oregon Health & Science University
Port of Seattle
Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle City of Light
Seattle Latino Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Snohomish County
Sound Transit
State of Washington Department of Enterprise Services
State of WA Department of Transportation
University of Washington
Regional Corporate Members
These corporations are members of the Northwest Mountain MSDC.
Alaska Air Group
AT&T, Inc.
Branch, Richards, & Co., PS.
Costco Wholesale
Enterprise Holdings
Howard S. Wright
Intel Corporation
M.A. Mortenson Company
McKinstry
MUFG Union Bank, N.A.
Northwest Natural Gas Company
Oki Golf
Pivotal Ventures
Puget Sound Energy
Sellen Construction
Standard Insurance
Zillow Group
National Corporate Members
In addition to their regional membership, these corporations are members of the National MSDC.
BGIS Global Integrated Solutions US, LLC
Microsoft Corporation
Nordstrom
Nike, Inc.
O.C. Tanner Company
Recreational Equipment, Inc.
Starbucks Corporation
The Boeing Company
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Wieden + Kennedy
The Northwest Mountain MSDC, as a 40-year regional community member, has established numerous alliances and strategic partnerships throughout the region to support all ethnic minority businesses. Listed below are those organizations whom our Council endorses as key partners with our shared vision and values.
ACCPNW – African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest – A membership based, non-profit organization promoting an environment of direct trade and business prosperity between Africa and the Northwest United States.
DES – Department of Enterprise Services – Manages many business and operational services that state agencies and municipal governments need to deliver public services.
GSBA – Greater Seattle Business Association – LGBT and allied chamber of commerce known nationally for its effectiveness in marketing and providing business development for small businesses.
MBDA – Minority Business Development Agency – Works throughout the Nation to link minority-owned businesses with the capital, contracts, and markets they need to grow.
OAME – Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs – A non-profit, tax exempt membership organization with a mission to promote and develop entrepreneurship and economic development for ethnic minorities in the State of Oregon & SW Washington.
OMWBE – Office of Minority and Women ‘s Business Enterprises – Promotes equity and increase participation in public contracting and procurement for small businesses owned by minorities, women and disadvantaged persons through education and certification.
PTAC – Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center – Works to give businesses the opportunity to thrive in the government-contracting marketplace.
SBA – Small Business Association – Delivers millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.
SLMCC – Seattle Latino Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce – Serves Latino business owners and independent professionals to develop progress for Latino businesses.
WBENC – The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council – Certifier of businesses owned, controlled, and operated by women in the United States.