Certification Review Committee

The Certification Review Committee (CRC) is an appellate body. Firms that are denied certification as an MBE, WBE, VBE, DBE or ACDBE may request a hearing before the CRC to appeal such decision. The CRC consists of five (5) members, appointed by the Director of the Department of Administration, who also appoints the chairperson of the committee. The five (5) members consist of one (1) individual from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation and four (4) individuals from either the public or private sector. At least four (4) members represent minority groups as defined under RIGL 37-14.1. Each member, including the chairperson, serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Department of Administration, and their term is perpetual or until a replacement is appointed.

Current members of the Certification Review Committee are as follows:

1. Nancy Rodriguez, Chairperson 

2. La’Juan Allen

3. James Vincent