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Holly Hutson
Trainer & Former ASDP President
Small Business Liaison Officer
APTIM
Holly Hutson serves as the Small Business Liaison Officer for Aptim. She has seventeen years’ experience in Supplier Diversity and previously worked for WSP. In this role she is responsible for identifying bidders, expanding the pool of small business firms, developing and implementing internal initiatives that encourage employees to promote small businesses, developing small business subcontracting and participation plans, submitting reports to federal, state and commercial clients, ensuring that small business socioeconomic goals are met, supporting Mentor Protégé relationships, and leading SBA and DCMA Small Business Program Compliance Reviews.
She has been actively involved in the Alliance for Supplier Diversity Professionals (ASDP) since 2012, serving as Secretary, Vice President, President and currently as a Trainer. She is a three-time Dwight D. Eisenhower of Excellence Award winner, two-time recipient of the SAME Industry Small Business Advocate Award and Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year Award from SBA Georgia District. Additional accomplishments include receiving the Champion of Veterans Award four times, leading the team to achieve an Exceptional Rating from DCMA and an Outstanding Rating from SBA on Small Business Compliance Reviews.
Holly holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Tennessee Tech University and is a certified supplier diversity professional. She currently lives in Knoxville, TN.
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“A great training experience for Small Business Liaison Officers. Come ready to learn, share ideas, and connect with others in the field.”
“This course is valuable for both beginners and experienced professionals. The instructors and attendees are all passionate about supporting small business programs.”
“The class provides the knowledge and tools needed to strengthen a small business program. It’s a valuable resource for both new and experienced Small Business Liaison Officers, with plenty of opportunities to learn and network.”
“One of the best professional training courses I’ve attended—informative, engaging, and practical.”
“As a growing aerospace supplier transitioning from a small to a large business, we needed guidance on meeting customer requirements. This training gave us a strong starting point for building the right processes within our small business program.”
“I’m grateful my organization supported us in taking this course. After seven years as a Small Business Liaison Officer, I still learned new information while also refreshing key concepts. The training was informative, timely, and very well done.”
“This is the most valuable and detailed training I’ve completed for my role as a Small Business Liaison Officer. I’m very glad I discovered ASDP.”
“Whether you are new to the Small Business Liaison Officer role or taking on new responsibilities, this course provides the tools and confidence to succeed. The networking opportunities are also extremely valuable.”
“The training was excellent from start to finish. The instructors were knowledgeable, engaging, and brought great energy to the sessions.”
“The ASDP training offered a detailed overview of important rules and regulations while also creating meaningful networking opportunities with other professionals in the field.”
“This was my fourth recertification, and I still walked away with new insights. The instructors are excellent, the topics are relevant, and the networking opportunities are always worthwhile.”
“The classroom discussions and group activities made the learning experience very engaging. The instructors brought deep industry knowledge, and connecting with other small business program professionals was a major benefit.”