Who We Are

The Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council was established in 1972. It is one of 23 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, the only nationally certifying authority. CRMSDC also operates one U.S. Department of Commerce Virginia Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center.

Awards & Recognition

The Washington Business Journal has recognized The Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council as one of the Largest Business Advocacy Groups in Greater Washington, DC, ranking #7 in 2024.

CRMSDC + MBDA + CRP CIC

301.593.5860
www.crmsdc.org

Sharon R. Pinder

President & CEO, CRMSDC &
Operator of Virginia MBDA Business Center
sharon.pinder@crmsdc.org

Tommy Marks

Vice President & COO, CRMSDC
Director, Virginia MBDA Business Center
tommy.marks@mbda-virginia.com

Christine Bivens

Program Manager, MBE Services
christine.bivens@crmsdc.org

Jolie Guerra

Executive Assistant to the President
jolie.guerra@crmsdc.org

Joan Hairston

Director, Corporate Services
joan.hairston@crmsdc.org

Nicole Miles

Manager, Marketing & Branding
nicole.miles@crmsdc.org

LaToya Moore

Project Coordinator
latoya.moore@crmsdc.org

Errol Taylor

Director, MBE Services
errol.taylor@crmsdc.org

571.527.5920
www.mbda-virginia.com

Tommy Marks

Vice President & COO, CRMSDC
Director, Virginia MBDA
Business Center
tommy.marks@mbda-virginia.com

Claudia Barrera

Business Analyst and Advisor
claudia.barrera@mbda-virginia.com

301.593.5860
www.crmsdc.org

Sonya Bigelow-Smith

Director
Capital Readiness Program
CRMSDC Ingenuity Consortium (CIC)
sonya.smith@crmsdc.org

Amanda Beale

Program Coordinator
Capital Readiness Program
CRMSDC Ingenuity Consortium (CIC)
amanda.beale@crmsdc.org