The Story of TIPS

Cooperative Purchasing for Procurement Professionals with NCPP

Tammy Rimes, Executive Director of the National Cooperative Procurement Partners (NCPP) and former purchasing agent, joins PMPP to discuss NCPP’s role in supporting cooperative procurement and how cooperative purchasing contracts like TIPS help procurement professionals streamline the purchasing process and maintain compliance.

Cooperative Contracts 101

Allison Ames, TIPS’ Texas Vice President of Sales, joins host Michael Tucker to explain cooperative purchasing contracts, including how cooperative contracts work, what they involve, and the benefits for nonprofit organizations and suppliers across the country.

What is a Lead Agency? Inside the TIPS & Region 8 ESC Partnership

David Fitts, Executive Director of Region 8 ESC, and Charlie Martin, COO of TIPS, discuss the vital role of TIPS’ Lead Agency: Region 8 Education Service Center. Get an inside look at how a lead agency operates and how Region 8 helps support TIPS’ mission to provide trusted cooperative purchasing solutions nationwide.

The Story of TIPS

Discover how TIPS grew from a small-town idea into one of the nation’s leading purchasing cooperatives. In this episode, David Mabe, Vice President of Construction and one of TIPS' founders, shares the early challenges, key milestones, and vision that turned TIPS into a nationwide network serving schools, governments, and nonprofits across the country.

Purchasing Made Personal Podcast | Official Teaser

Introducing the Purchasing Made Personal Podcast (PMPP), brought to you by TIPS-USA. We’re taking you inside cooperative purchasing through real conversations with the people who do it every day — sharing insights, experiences, and practical “tips” to make procurement simpler, faster, and more effective 🎙️ Hosted by Michael Tucker🎧 Full episodes coming soon