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Dick Eassom, CF APMP Fellow (Class of 2004)

Vice President, Corporate Support
SMA, Inc.



Bio

Dick has been with SMA since 1998 and serves as Vice President for Corporate Support on SMA’s Leadership Team. Among his many other responsibilities, he leads SMA’s internal Proposal Development Center and its Publications Department.

He has nearly 30 years of experience developing winning proposals for clients in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and Germany across a wide range of domains, including radio communications, space and satellites, C4ISR systems, base operations logistics, and medical claims insurance operations.

Prior to joining SMA, Dick was with GEC-Marconi Communications in the UK for over 20 years specializing in high-frequency (HF) and tropospheric scatter military radio communications.

He has a BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Leeds, UK, and is a certified Fellow of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP). He has been an APMP member since 2001, including five years on the APMP Board of Directors, and is a recipient of APMP’s William C. McRea Founders Award. He has served on the Board of the APMP Western Chapter (previously the APMP California Chapter) since 2013.

What does being an APMP Fellow mean to you?

Recognition of my contributions to APMP as an organization and the capture and proposal industry.

What's your best memory from attending an APMP event?

Unexpectedly being inducted as an APMP Fellow; Chairing the 2007 Annual Conference in Savannah; unexpectedly receiving the APMP Founders Award; and many more over the years.

What advice do you have for a proposal professional entering our field?

  1. Get certified.
  2. Get involved with your local chapter.
  3. Don't be afraid to share your expertise and experience with others.

Anything else you would like to share?

Looking forward to continuing to support APMP's mission!

Achieving certification sends a message to the world that I’m dedicated and accomplished as a proposal manager. I feel proud of earning this title and I encourage others to join our ranks.
Jessica Davis
Jessica Davis, CF APMP
Achieving the Executive Summaries micro-certification will support me in persuading Sales to create a better Executive Summary.
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Gerald Stein, CF ES-M APMP
This was my first APMP event, and I was wholly impressed. The energy in the room reignited my passion for this industry, and I can't wait to get back to my team to implement what I have learned.
Brittany Guzman
Brittany Guzman, CF APMP
APMP has provided an incredible platform for seasoned individuals from the Proposal and Bid Management profession and young professionals who want to start their careers in this field.
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Mayura Ravishankar, Proposal Associate
The certifications, starting from the foundation to the professional level, help individuals from diverse timeframes in their careers.
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Mayura Ravishankar, Proposal Associate
For the first time since I started my career, I felt like I was not alone in my struggles to meet deadlines, wrangle SMEs, and answer impossible questions. I’m grateful to have this community to share our wisdom and experiences.
AnthonyRossi
Anthony Rossi, CF APMP
Acquiring the executive summary micro certification has helped to build my confidence in producing best practice Executive Summaries. I also benefit from the social media badge for my LinkedIn profile and certification to add to my resume. Both of these allow me to verify my Executive Summary capabilities.
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Laura Rispin, CP ES-M APMP
My experience, combined with the APMP Body of Knowledge, helped me obtain both the APMP Foundation exam and the Practitioners exam within a week.
Sonal
Sonal Bhatnagar, CP APMP, PMP
APMP certification is the gold standard for the industry. For me, accreditation is formal recognition of my commitment to the profession, as well as an avenue for improving my performance and bid outcomes by training in APMP principles.
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Ailsa Tuck, CP APMP
APMP has changed my professional life, elevating it to a standard that I didn’t know existed. Aside from the professional advantages of being certified as an APMP Professional, it’s the community of members who make it so special.
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Rita Mascia, CPP APMP