About This Group
The public works profession is ever evolving, as exemplified by the fact that many of our agencies are finally being recognized as “first responders” and with that come even more responsibilities. We are being tasked to provide more with less, and the realization of looming retirements and the need to capture as much of that knowledge before it leaves. These are just a few of the challenges that lay ahead for public works professionals.
The Leadership and Management Committee fulfills its mission by using a network of APWA chapter liaisons, the Leadership and Management Knowledge Team, as well as APWA publications and certifications.
Mission
To advance public works professionalism through research, application and advocacy of innovative leadership and best management practices and to provide resources to public works professionals in management and leadership.
Resources for Members
The Resource Center has a collection of resources focused on leadership, management, and supervision. Items include recorded sessions from past PWX sessions, past Click, Listen & Learn webinars, APWA Reporter articles, and other programs and tools created by the Leadership and Management Committee.
Contact Us
Email the Leadership and Management Committee.
Committee Roster
Chair
Chris Anderson, AScT, CPWP-M
City of West Kelowna
Public Works Manager
West Kelowna, British Columbia
Member
Ryan Blancke
York County Government
Assistant Public Works Director
York, South Carolina
Member
Kealy Dedman, PE, MPA
Regional Municipality of Peel
Commissioner of Public Works
Brampton, Ontario
Member
Steven Johnson
City of Des Moines
Sewer Operations Administrator
Des Moines, Iowa
Member
Jeffrey Kramer, PE, PWLF, CPM, CJP
Ascension Leadership Group, LLC
CEO
Queen Creek, Arizona
Member
Elia Twigg, PE
Lantic Solutions LLC
Principal Engineer
Satellite Beach, Florida
Technical Director
Laura Kroeger, PE
Mile High Flood District
Executive Director
Lakewood, Colorado
Staff Liaison
Kristen Strobbe
American Public Works Association
Education Manager
Kansas City, Missouri
ELA Subcommittee
The role of the ELA Subcommittee is to make recommendations to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of the Emerging Leaders Academy program. The subcommittee is responsible for providing recommendations to the Leadership and Management Committee regarding the future of the ELA program and executing the application review and selection process.
Contact the Subcommittee
Email the ELA Subcommittee.
Subcommittee Roster
Chair
Chris Anderson, CPWP-M
City of West Kelowna
Public Works Manager
West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Member
Hesha Gamble
Greenville County
Assistant County Administrator-Engineering and Public Works
Greenville, South Carolina
Member
Steve Johnson
City of Des Moines
Sewer Operations Administrator
Des Moines, Iowa
Member
Ryan Newcomb, PE
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Division Project Engineer
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Member
Jacqueline Thompson, PE
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Project Engineer
Willow Spring, North Carolina
Staff Liaison
Deanne Cross
American Public Works Association
Associate Director of Education
Kansas City, Missouri