Rick Norment serves as the chief of staff of the National Council for Public-Private Partnerships (NCPPP). Mr. Norment joined the Council staff in November of 1999.

Founded in 1985, the NCPPP is a non-profit organization of representatives of both the public and private sectors, working to promote the use of public-private partnerships for improved delivery of public services and infrastructure. NCPPP activities include publications, conferences and other educational programs for members and the general public, providing best practice examples and case studies of successful public-private partnership projects. NCPPP is headquartered in Washington, DC and its membership is predominantly located in the United States.

Mr. Norment has over 25 years of experience in management and development of national associations. His areas of expertise include: organization and program development, public affairs and government relations, at both the national and international levels. His first experience with public-private partnerships was with housing programs at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development in the early 1970’s.

He has authored numerous articles in trade and special interest press, and has given numerous presentations before national and international conferences. Norment also serves as a frequent lecturer for the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitors Program and the U.S. Agency for International Development. He serves as the U.S. representative on the Editorial Advisory Board of the PFI Intelligence Bulletin, a European Community publication reporting on private financing initiatives.

Mr. Norment's work experience includes senior management positions with the National Association of Manufacturers, the American Gear Manufacturers Association, the Steel Shipping Container Institute, and Foodservice & Packaging Institute.

Mr. Norment did his graduate work in U.S. History at The American University in Washington, D.C., where he also served as an adjunct professor. He currently is active in state and national politics, as well as several local civic organizations. He and his wife live in Vienna, Va., a suburb of the Nation’s Capital.