Contact Information for Cennita France

Cennita France leads military-connected entrepreneurship, government contracting and supplier readiness initiatives for SBLP, including STRIVE at Dallas College. She brings the perspective of a veteran, entrepreneur and experienced small business advisor to the role.

France served 25 years in the U.S. Army and is the founder of CML Contractors, a veteran-owned and woman-owned business serving federal, state and local government agencies. Before moving into her current role, she advised entrepreneurs through Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at Dallas College. In 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration Dallas/Fort Worth District recognized France as its Veteran Business Champion.