About Us

Meet Our Staff

UCF Procurement Services has recently been targeted by scammers pretending to be department employees. If you’re ever uncertain whether an email or phone call is from one of our employees, please reach out to us at procurement@ucf.edu to verify the legitimacy of the request.

 DIRECTORS

Nellie Nido

Nellie Nido

Associate Director, Procurement

(407) 823-5346
nellie.nido@ucf.edu

Contract Approvals, Complex Procurements, Diversity in Contracts, Leases, Policy/Procedure Updates, and Spend Analysis

Brian Sargent, MBA, CPPB

Brian Sargent, MBA, CPPB

Manager, Procurement

(407) 823-3304
brian.sargent@ucf.edu

Complex Procurements, Contract Approvals, Policy/Procedure Updates, and Spend Analysis

 ACQUISITIONS

Trinh Nguyen

Trinh Nguyen

Procurement Specialist III

(407) 823-5889
trinh.nguyen@ucf.edu

Scientific Equipment, Medical Equipment and Supplies, Consulting/Professional Services, Gases/Biochemical/Hazardous Materials

Brandon Orofino

Brandon Orofino

Procurement Specialist III

(407) 823-4251

Brandon.Orofino@ucf.edu

Copiers and Printers, Direct Owner Purchases, Fuel, Furniture, Heavy Equipment, Hotels, IT Software/Hardware/Consulting, Minor and Complex Construction, MRO, Safety/Security Equipment and Services, Telecommunications, and Vehicles/Transportation

Serena Bell

Serena Bell

Procurement Specialist I

(407) 823-3886
serena.bell@ucf.edu

Moving Expenses, Promotional Items, Uniforms, Mail/Mail Services, Books and Videos, Musical Instruments, Phones, Office Machines/Services/Supplies, Audiovisual/Photo Equipment and Supplies, Advertisements, Printing, Recreation Equipment/Services, Memberships, Food Services/Equipment/Supplies