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.

Committee Charter

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