Rene G. Rendon is Associate Professor of Acquisition Management in the Graduate School of Business and Public Policy at the Naval Postgraduate School. He holds bachelor, masters, and doctorate degrees in business administration, as well as CPCM, CFCM, and PMP professional certifications. His awards include the USAF Outstanding Officer in Contracting Award, NCMA Award for Excellence in Contract Management Research and Writing, and the Naval Postgraduate School Richard W. Hamming Excellence in Teaching Award. He has also been designated a Fellow of the National Contract Management Association.