Lori Manning serves as the Director of Cross Timbers APEX Accelerator, where she leads a program supporting 1,341 active clients who secured nearly $1 billion in government contracts last year. With over 25 years of experience in education, operations, and federal procurement, she has a proven track record of driving business growth and fostering economic impact.
Before joining Cross Timbers APEX, Lori served as the State Director for Idaho’s APEX Accelerator, where she led efforts to train small businesses in government contracting, tripling the program’s reach and contributing nearly half a billion dollars annually to the state’s economy. She has also founded and led multiple charter schools nationwide, demonstrating her expertise in strategic planning, recruitment, and capacity building.
Lori holds an MBA, as well as degrees in Kinesiology-Sports Medicine and Family Psychology. Her leadership in procurement assistance has earned her national recognition, including the 2023 Becky Peterson Human Impact Award and the 2023 Economic Impact Award from NAPEX.
As a dedicated advocate for small businesses, Lori brings valuable insights on navigating government contracting, securing funding, and scaling operations. Her passion for growth, teamwork, and strategic problem-solving makes her a dynamic voice.
Lori Manning serves as the Director of Cross Timbers APEX Accelerator, where she leads a program supporting 1,341 active clients who secured nearly $1 billion in government contracts last year. With over 25 years of experience in education, operations, and federal procurement, she has a proven track record of driving business growth and fostering economic impact.
Before joining Cross Timbers APEX, Lori served as the State Director for Idaho’s APEX Accelerator, where she led efforts to train small businesses in government contracting, tripling the program’s reach and contributing nearly half a billion dollars annually to the state’s economy. She has also founded and led multiple charter schools nationwide, demonstrating her expertise in strategic planning, recruitment, and capacity building.
Lori holds an MBA, as well as degrees in Kinesiology-Sports Medicine and Family Psychology. Her leadership in procurement assistance has earned her national recognition, including the 2023 Becky Peterson Human Impact Award and the 2023 Economic Impact Award from NAPEX.
As a dedicated advocate for small businesses, Lori brings valuable insights on navigating government contracting, securing funding, and scaling operations. Her passion for growth, teamwork, and strategic problem-solving makes her a dynamic voice.
