Professional Services Council Lands a Big Fish

By Robert Brodsky

Deidre "Dee" Lee, former administrator for federal procurement policy at the Office of Management and Budget during the Clinton administration, has joined the Professional Services Council as the contracting association's executive vice president of federal affairs and operations. The position begins June 1.

"Dee is one of those unique leaders with deep knowledge and insight that will greatly enhance PSC's ability to work collaboratively with our government colleagues as we collectively seek to address the plethora of issues and challenges before us" said Stan Soloway, president and CEO of PSC. "She brings with her an enviable and exceptional history, built through her long and distinguished federal career, of leading change and advocating for balanced and smart business practices. She will be a great addition to our leadership team."

Lee has served as the senior acquisition leader at no less than four agencies. In addition to OMB, Lee has led procurement efforts at the Defense Department, FEMA and the General Services Administration. She is currently the director of the defense and intelligence business unit for Compusearch, a private sector IT firm.