Mike Lovano is an accomplished Acquisition Support Specialist delivering procurement and contract lifecycle expertise to public health and human services agencies. He brings over 22 years of experience in federal and state contracting, including a 20-year career in the United States Air Force, where he retired as a Master Sergeant. At Monterey, Mike supports procurement operations across multiple divisions within a state’s health and human services agency, overseeing a portfolio exceeding $160 million. He provides acquisition planning, vendor performance tracking, final contract reviews, and policy alignment to ensure effective, compliant awards. As a Training Coordinator, he also leads onboarding and procedural training for new acquisition staff, contributing to improved continuity and operational readiness across teams.

Before joining Monterey, Mike served as a senior contracting instructor for the Air Force Institute of Technology, where he trained more than 1,100 acquisition professionals and developed foundational curriculum for the Mission Ready Contracting Officer course. His earlier roles included contract management for foreign military sales, large-scale infrastructure projects, and enterprise sourcing initiatives, demonstrating his ability to lead in both high-visibility and mission-critical environments.

Mike holds a Master of Arts in Procurement and Acquisitions Management from Webster University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Hampton University. His professional credentials include DAWIA Level III Certification in Contracting, a Level III Instructor Certification from the Community College of the Air Force, and the Air Force’s Professional Management Certification. He is also certified in both the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and FIRO interpersonal relations framework.