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All Departments Administration Corrections Development Services Facilities Management Human Resources Information Technology Library Services Management and Budget Services Natural Resources Management Neighborhood and Human Services Parks and Recreation Public Safety Public Works Veterans Services Waste ServicesThe Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the graduation of eight employees from Florida’s Certified Public Manager program. The graduates are among hundreds of individuals statewide who completed the program:
Doug Fortune - Information Technology, Division Manager
Rufus Smith IV - Information Technology, VOIP Coordinator
Joe Quinn - Fire Marshall
Kelly Beecher - Emergency Medical Specialist, Paramedic
Kate Kenney - Escambia County Emergency Medical Services, Section Chief
Brandon Knuth - Information Technology, Coordinator
David Myers - Information Technology, Web Developer and Coordinator
Tamika Williams - Public Safety, Division Manager, Business Operations Division
Doug Fortune, Rufus Smith IV, Joe Quinn, Kelly Beecher, Kate Kenney, Brandon Knuth, David Myers, Tamika Williams (not pictured).
The Florida CPM program is a nationally-recognized leadership development program, currently delivered in 38 states. The purpose is to develop more effective public managers, thereby improving services to all Florida taxpayers.
These new graduates have completed a rigorous two-year program, including 32 days of training, plus required projects and exams. Over 100 government agencies, including cities, counties, state and constitutional offices, have participated in the Florida CPM program.
Florida has one of the most successful CPM programs in the country. It is administered by the Florida Center for Public Management at The Florida State University, which is part of the Askew School of Public Administration and Policy.
The mission of Escambia County government is to provide efficient, responsive services that enhance our quality of life, meet common needs and promote a safe and healthy community.
Under Florida law, IP addresses and both the content of emails and email addresses are public records. If you do not want your IP address and the content of your email or your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in person.