About PPIM
PPIM’s Mission and Vision
Our Mission
We are dedicated to advancing the procurement profession by empowering public agencies across Michigan with the knowledge, resources and network needed to drive ethical, strategic and sustainable procurement practices.
Our Vision
We envision a future where public agencies have the tools, partnerships, and confidence to procure with ease.
Why Choose Us?
Belong to a Network of Procurement Peers and Support
Guided by our commitment to advancing the procurement profession, we provide public agencies with the knowledge, resources, and collaborative network they need to streamline purchasing, save taxpayer dollars, and uphold the highest standards of integrity and transparency.
Cooperative Purchasing Benefits
At the Public Procurement Institute of Michigan, our CoPro+ program is a powerful cooperative purchasing solution that helps cities, counties, and school districts achieve strategic, streamlined, and sustainable procurement outcomes.
Meet the Team
Get to know the dedicated professionals behind the Public Procurement Institute of Michigan—driven by a shared passion for empowering ethical, strategic, and sustainable public procurement.
Shawn Vaughn
Shawn Vaughn is the Executive Director of CoPro+, the cooperative purchasing program serving public agencies across Michigan and beyond. With extensive experience in public procurement, including her role as MiDEAL Program Manager and Outreach Program Manager for the State of Michigan’s Department of Technology, Management and Budget, she has consistently championed ethical, strategic, and sustainable procurement practices. Shawn’s leadership at CoPro+ reflects her commitment to empowering local governments and educational institutions through collaborative purchasing solutions that drive efficiency and uphold the highest standards of integrity.
Austin Brown
Austin Brown, PharmD, MBA, is the Executive Consultant and he brings a multifaceted background in operations, innovation, and public procurement. As a former Vice President of Operations for a network of community pharmacies in Michigan, he has led initiatives in value-based care, technology integration, and pandemic response, including the delivery of over 30,000 COVID-19 vaccinations across multiple counties . His work at CoPro+ reflects his commitment to strategic, ethical, and sustainable procurement solutions that strengthen public agencies.
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Sean Maltbie
Sean Maltbie is the Board President of PPIM.
Shawn Vaughn
Shawn Vaughn is the Executive Director of CoPro+, a cooperative purchasing program serving public agencies across Michigan. With extensive experience in public procurement, including her role as MiDEAL Program Manager and Outreach Program Manager for the State of Michigan's Department of Technology, Management and Budget, she has consistently championed ethical, strategic, and sustainable procurement practices. Shawn's leadership at CoPro+ reflects her commitment to empowering local governments and educational institutions through collaborative purchasing solutions that drive efficiency and uphold the highest standards of integrity.
Austin Brown
Austin Brown, PharmD, MBA, is the Executive Consultant for CoPro+ and he brings a multifaceted background in operations, innovation, and public procurement. As a former Vice President of Operations for a network of community pharmacies in Michigan, he has led initiatives in value-based care, technology integration, and pandemic response, including the delivery of over 30,000 COVID-19 vaccinations across multiple counties . His work at CoPro+ reflects his commitment to strategic, ethical, and sustainable procurement solutions that strengthen public agencies.