Winston E. Dixon, President
Construction Contracts: During Winston's career in the Federal Government, he and his staff were responsible for awarding and administering thousands of Construction contracts and Architect/Engineering contracts. He also gained experience in Design-Build contracts as the agency shifted to these types of procurements. He provided quality leadership, instruction, and daily direction to staff across the country in these specialty areas resulting in the timely completion of the projects with very few claims. His pro-active methods ensured contracts were awarded at competitive prices and administered fairly. These approaches have been carried forward to Select Acquisitions and we multiply our effectiveness by listening to your needs, and utilizing our skills and extensive experience on your project requirements.

Acquisition Streamlining Initiatives: In 1993 and 2002, as the Federal Government was being down-sized and restructured, Winston and his supervisors took the lead in streamlining procurement operations for the FBOP. In 1993, much of formal contracting work over $100,000 was moved from the institutions to the Regional Offices. Winston developed and conducted a pilot program in Dallas , Texas which became successful and was implemented throughout the agency. The program saved 36 jobs, equivalent to $2.7 million a year. In 2002, Winston became the Chief of the newly approved national acquisition office known as the Field Acquisition Office (FAO). Six regional contracting offices were combined into the FAO which resulted in a more consistent, efficient, and standardization of operations throughout the agency. An additional 45 contracting jobs were conserved, saving the FBOP approximately $3.3 million a year. The program received accolades from the auditing authorities and is currently a model for all federal contracting operations.

Performance Awards: Winston has an entrepreneurial approach for establishing and maintaining operations by continually looking for new ways to improve his program. After receiving 22 Performance Awards during his 25 year tenure with the Bureau of Prisons, and demonstrating his leadership skills in field of Acquisitions, Winston now provides his experience and know-how to the public and private sectors.