Ezra Bourne

About Ezra Bourne

A dynamic and results-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in professional services, specializing in project execution, organizational leadership, and technical assistance across the education, health, and workforce development sectors. Known for leveraging deep industry knowledge and the strategic use of technology to drive operational excellence, I bring a proven track record in managing complex programs, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful solutions. My expertise spans comprehensive program management, financial oversight and reporting, personnel leadership, and strategic planning—ensuring alignment with organizational goals and measurable outcomes. My experiences include working with numerous corporate, Foundation, non-profit, and Federal clients within the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Education, Department of Labor, and the National Institutes of Health. My non-Federal experience includes planning and executing large conference programs, outreach initiatives, high level board meetings and senior leadership meetings and retreats for various organizations. My foundational experiences included serving as a personnel administrator for the U.S. Navy, receiving letters of commendation from commanders of the Combat Logistics Group and the Sixth Fleet.

Experience

1. Owner

   LPE Associates

   Nov 2013 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Our Mission Statement: Our mission is to drive innovation, empower communities, and deliver impactful solutions that create lasting change by advancing excellence through collaboration.LPE Associates (LPE) is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA 8(a) professional consulting firm, we believe that Leading in Performance Excellence (LPE) is about fostering a culture of collaboration. True excellence is not achieved in isolation—it’s built through teamwork, shared knowledge, and mutual support. By working together, we unlock innovation, drive continuous improvement, and achieve outcomes that benefit the communities in which we live and work. Our collaborative approach allows us to harness the strengths of each team member, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed expectations while setting new benchmarks for performance.