Sam Malone

About Sam Malone

Experienced Leader and Navy Veteran with superior business acumen and strategic vision for driving measurable improvements in critical processes through leadership and mentoring. Twenty-plus years of experience in politics, government, outside sales, workforce development, and banking. Core competencies include legislative and policy analysis, strategic planning, government/business relations, business development, entrepreneurship, community relations, coalition building, public relations, marketing, and fundraising. Skilled in purchasing /contracting methods and techniques for: all contract types and methods; problem solving; advisory services; invitation for bid; requests for proposals; contract milestones and modifications; contract terms, disputes, defaults, and resolutions. Enlisted Command Assessment Team (CAT) Leader - United States Navy Led enlisted members of the CAT for the Commanding Officer of the USS Camden AOE-2. Organized tool tracking system for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard inventory. Asset total more than Served as USS Camden representative to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Moral, Welfare and Recreation -(MWR) committee. Responsible for increasing leisure and recreation activities for over sailors

Experience

1. Sr Director Strategic Sourcing

   Urban Strategies & Solutions Llc

   Sep 2009 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   President & CEOUrban Strategies & Solutions LLC · President and CEOCincinnati, OH · Sep 2009 – Present (16+ yrs)Executive leader of a strategic consulting firm specializing in public procurement, economic inclusion, and infrastructure contract compliance. Oversee multimillion-dollar sourcing operations, government partnerships, and equity initiatives that drive regional development and supplier diversity.Directed procurement oversight for the $1.2B Cincinnati Public Schools Facilities Master Plan, leading contract strategy, vendor management, and compliance operations.Audited and advised on Small Business Enterprise (SBE) inclusion policies for the Metropolitan Sewer District, strengthening diverse vendor participation.Managed cross-functional teams through the full acquisition lifecycle — from RFP development to bid award — across municipal, county, and state-level entities.Reviewed scopes of work to ensure alignment with federal, state, and local procurement laws, minimizing liability and ensuring fairness.Led negotiations with vendors on technical requirements, pricing, and terms as chief negotiator and policy advisor.Conducted public bid openings and determined bidder responsiveness and responsibility in compliance with regulatory standards.Resolved bid protests, vendor disputes, and late submissions in collaboration with City of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, and State of Ohio officials.Evaluated sole-source requests and conducted market testing to ensure procurement integrity and competitiveness.Advised engineers and program teams on drafting clear specifications to avoid ambiguity, risk, or challenge.

Education

• Vincennes University

  Associate of Science - AS

  2023 — 2024

• Xavier University

  Executive Master of Business Administration - Candidate

  2023 — 2025

• Xavier University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  2019 — 2021