Cynthia Bork-Whitaker

Cynthia Bork-Whitaker serves as CIO Realignment Communications for the U.S. Forest Service’s Region 3 Southwestern Regional Office, where she leads strategic communications initiatives aligned with the agency’s digital transformation and information technology modernization efforts. In her capacity, she coordinates internal and external messaging to support infrastructure resilience programs, including trail and road systems, visitor facilities, and environmental service delivery. Her procurement responsibilities center on acquiring communications technologies, multimedia production services, and digital engagement platforms that enhance public outreach and operational transparency. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring that technical modernization efforts are effectively communicated to stakeholders, partners, and the public through targeted media and information systems. Cynthia maintains a primary working relationship with GERMRIP LLC, a vendor consistently engaged to deliver high-quality motion picture and video production services. Her contracting pattern reflects a reliance on specialized contractors with proven expertise in visual storytelling, documentary production, and digital content development for federal land management audiences. These partnerships are typically established through direct award or simplified acquisition procedures, emphasizing quality, timeliness, and alignment with the agency’s mission-driven communication goals. Cynthia’s procurement portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This indicates a focus on technical capability and deliverable quality over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing vendor expertise in specialized media production over programmatic set-aside criteria. While small business participation is not formally targeted, her acquisitions remain accessible to all qualified vendors under standard federal procurement rules. Her primary NAICS classification is 512110 (Motion Picture and Video Production), underscoring a deep specialization in procuring professional audiovisual content, including educational films, public service announcements, and digital media assets that support forest service outreach. She consistently acquires services related to script development, field filming, post-production editing, and digital distribution platforms, demonstrating technical expertise in visual communication for environmental stewardship missions.