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.

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 #10 in 2024.

CRMSDC TEAM

301.593.5860
www.crmsdc.org

Sharon R. Pinder

President & CEO, CRMSDC
sharon.pinder@crmsdc.org

Tommy Marks

Vice President & COO, CRMSDC
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

Claudia Barrera

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

Renee Sandford

Key Bridge Business Recovery Program
Project Manager
renee.sandford@crmsdc.org

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