About LPE Associates
LPE Leadership
Ezra R. Bourne, CMP, CGMP - President and founder of LPE Associates LLC. LPE Associates (LPE) is a Washington DC based professional services firm with clients throughout the public, non-profit and private sectors.
Ezra brings 20 plus years of experience in the professional services industry to his leadership role at LPE. He's managed and implemented TA and research contracts, implemented project plans at the local, national, and international level. He has also successfully executed large, complex project plans, managed board and executive leadership services of large companies, and has led large multi-dimensional teams throughout his career.
Mela Emam - As the Chief Financial Officer at LPE Associates, Mela is the senior executive responsible for managing the financial actions of the company. She has extensive experience in managing business finance and specializes in accounting systems setup, project costing, contract management, acquisition, reporting, and COR interface. Mela in her 25+ years of experience has helped to transform several small organizations to prime contractors in providing global service to the US Government and private companies worldwide.
The LPE Story
The LPE story is Ezra's story. Founded in 2014, the path to LPE's creation started as Ezra’s journey began; on the small island nation of Barbados, whose motto is "Pride and Industry", words that resonate and inspire Ezra daily. Having migrated to the U.S in 1987 as a wide-eyed teenager; he graduated high school and made the significant decision to join the US Navy. That decision set his path on a trajectory that landed him in the Washington, DC area and led to his eventual career choice. Seeking more formal training, Ezra graduated from The George Washington University Event Management Program and soon after obtained his first designation as a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). Subsequently, his career path saw him elevated to various management and supervisory positions. In 2008, Ezra was elevated to the position of Director of Conference Services at a large Washington DC-based international consulting firm, managing a diverse team and executing dozens of public, corporate, and non-profit client contracts. As a result of his success as a corporate director, Ezra pursued his goal of entrepreneurship when he founded LPE Associates in 2014. Ezra’s wide range of industry expertise and management experience, combined with his strong sense of commitment to leadership throughout his career, have shaped his energy, drive and customer service focus to this day... and always with "Pride and Industry"
LPE Business Information
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NAICS: 541611 (primary), 519190, 541430, 541613, 541614, 541618, 541690, 541870, 541910, 541990, 561110, 561210, 561410, 561499, 561599, 561920, 611430, 711310
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GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS): Contract 47QRAA22D00AV
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DUNS: 079238778
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UEI – SGEJXDPJT6A3
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CAGE: 74WL2
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Certifications:
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LPE Partners
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The American Institutes for Research (AIR) - www.air.org
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NORC at the University of Chicago (NORC) - www.norc.org
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Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) - www.manhattanstrategy.com
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Where's My Meeting - www.wheresmymeeting.com
LPE In The Community
The LPE Associates team serves the Washington and Baltimore area communities through volunteerism and community services. Examples of some of these activities include:
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When not supporting clients and running LPE, Ezra Bourne spends time as co-executive director of a non-profit organization geared towards the wellness of black male entrepreneurs; helping them achieve balance, collaborate, and become more effective.To maximize positive outcomes for black male business owners by combining economic and social initiatives with overall wellness, thereby fostering financial growth and improved total health. We will employ mental health strategies, overcome barriers to collaboration, and maximize collective expertise to drive development, build a legacy of accomplishments and institute a cycle of success.
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Ezra Bourne serves on the board of Nialmani CHOICES. NiaImani CHOICES is dedicated to serving vulnerable populations including women and children, the elderly, veterans, single parents and male caregivers. NiaImani CHOICES provides the connections among resources to empower those in need to make healthy choices socially, economically or physically. The organization is committed to addressing all of the determinants of health, which the World Health Organization defines as “the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. These circumstances are shaped by the distribution of money, power and resources at global, national and local levels.”
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Having successfully graduated from the GS10K program, Ezra Bourne now works within the Washington/Baltimore area small business community in mentoring and supporting other small business owners and entrepreneurs.
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LPE News
This section of the LPE website will be updated regularly with news and items of interest regarding the LPE team, our clients, and our accomplishments.
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LPE teams with NORC in support of the US Department of Education
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LPE supports veterans and the Veterans Health Administration
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LPE teams with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) in support of the National Reporting System (ED)