As principal of Beard Raby & Associates, LLC, Collina Beard is a business consultant specializing in contracts and federal procurement. She provides strategic support to organizations navigating U.S. Department of Transportation requirements and works to ensure equitable access to federal contracting opportunities for small and historically underutilized businesses. A polished and effective communicator, she guides contract negotiations, strengthens compliance practices, and advances efficiency and diversity across complex supply chains.
In addition to her consulting work, Ms. Beard serves as director within Denver International Airport’s Systems Integration Management Office (SIMO). In this role, she leads efforts to build cohesive, enterprise‑wide operations that enhance the airport’s capacity to serve both travelers and employees. Her work spans operations, construction, maintenance, and customer service, bringing together cross‑functional teams to improve performance and alignment. She emphasizes SIMO not simply as a department, but as a new, integrated way of doing business—one that strengthens coordination, elevates service delivery, and supports the airport’s long‑term growth.
Ms. Beard’s public‑sector experience includes service with the Birmingham‑Jefferson County Transit Authority in Alabama, where she worked as a procurement officer. She managed contract administration, maintained project documentation, and ensured strict adherence to governing standards, laws, and policies. Her work supported transparent, compliant procurement processes and contributed to the agency’s operational integrity.
Across each role, Collina Beard brings a commitment to equity, disciplined execution, and systems‑level thinking. Her career reflects a consistent focus on strengthening public institutions, expanding opportunity, and building operational frameworks that support both organizational performance and community impact.