About Us
Southwest Ohio Purchasers for Government (SWOP4G) was founded in 1986 after many years of planning by a small group of purchasers from local governments in Southwestern Ohio including Cincinnati, Dayton, Kettering and Montgomery County. A Charter and By-Laws were adopted in 1986.
The State of Ohio permits the practice of cooperative governmental purchasing under the Ohio Revised Code. Southwest Ohio Purchasers for Government makes it possible for governmental entities to:
- Save money and staff time through joint or cooperative buying
- Provide a network to share purchasing expertise and information
- Provide educational opportunities to those involved in public purchasing
- Promote and enhance Ethics
Our Board
Chairperson: Nikki Plank, (937) 781-2673, Plankn@mcohio.org
Nikki is a Senior Buyer for Montgomery County Water Services
Vice-Chair: Gary Gerkey, (937) 498-2335, GGerkey@sidneyoh.com
Gary works as the Purchasing Manager at the City of Sidney
Secretary: OPEN POSITION
Please Contact Any Board Member if you are interested in getting involved.
Treasurer: Cindy Strayer, (513) 425-7832, cindys@cityofmiddletown.org
Cindy aka “Salt Queen” is the Purchasing Agent for the City of Middletown and successfully manages the Salt Contract for all SWOP4G Members.
Past Chair: Lisa Koppin, (937) 225-6484, koppinl@mcohio.org
Lisa is the Purchasing Specialist for Montgomery County.
Member at Large: Gary Lucas, glucas6@yahoo.com
Gary is Retired from the City of Piqua, but still maintains contact and association with the Purchasing World.