Melissa Agnes Author & Consultant Crisis Management LinkedIn | Twitter Talking crisis management and communication. Melissa Agnes, the author of Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World, joined the podcast to talk handling crises. Melissa shared her perspective on plans versus programs and the importance of communication. Subscribe: Learn More Melissa Agnes … Continued
Greta Bergstrom Communications Director Minneapolis, MN LinkedIn | Twitter Jordan Gilgenbach Digital Media Relations Coordinator Minneapolis, MN LinkedIn | Twitter A lot of preparation and work goes into hosting a Super Bowl. Two communications professionals from the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota shared their story of hosting Super Bowl 52 in their city. Greta Bergstrom … Continued
Laurie White President, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Providence, RI LinkedIn | Twitter The President of the Greater Providence, Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, Laurie White, joined the podcast to share how Providence works to attract businesses and entrepreneurs. She talks about how important it is to know your workforce, what businesses are looking for … Continued
Jenny Reed Director, Office of Budget & Performance Management Washington DC Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Good government for the people. Jenny Reed the Director of the Office of Budget & Performance Management for the City of Washington, DC joined the podcast to talk about how they use evaluation and performance management. She shared the … Continued
Tom Casady Public Safety Director Lincoln, NE Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter College Football and Local Government. We continue our series on the relationship between local governments and universities. Tom Casady, Director of Public Safety, joined the podcast to talk about the game day atmosphere in Lincoln, the preparation it takes to get ready for … Continued
Lacey Beaty City Council President Beaverton, OR LinkedIn | Twitter Kylie Bayer Human Resources Manager McMinnville, OR LinkedIn | Twitter Jose Esparza Community Engagement Specialist THPRD LinkedIn | Twitter Pat Rollens Public Information Specialist Corvallis, OR LinkedIn | Twitter Casey Earp Engagement Manager Bang the Table LinkedIn | Twitter A panel of local government … Continued
Anna Clark Author and Journalist The Poisoned City: Flint’s Water and the American Urban Tragedy Bio | Twitter The author of a new book on the Flint water crisis joined the podcast to talk about what happened. Anna Clark, the author of “The Poisoned City: Flint’s Water and the American Urban Tragedy,” shared her perspective … Continued
Kevin Knutson Vice President of Customer Success Envisio LinkedIn | Twitter Trust and accountability in local government. Kevin Knutson, the Vice President of Customer Success at Envisio, joined the podcast to talk about strategic planning, accountability and his view on the biggest challenges facing local governments. He also shared how Envisio, a software company, is helping … Continued
Brent Fine Special Events Manager Jacksonville, FL LinkedIn Rick Catlett President/CEO Gator Bowl Sports LinkedIn | Twitter Game day for one of college football’s storied rivalries. Every year, the City of Jacksonville, Florida plays host to the Georgia-Florida Game (or Florida-Georgia, depending on the year) and welcomes two fanbases from rival schools for events, tailgating … Continued
Karen Pinkos ICMA President City Manager, El Cerrito, CA Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Live from the 2018 ICMA Conference in Baltimore, MD. The new ICMA President, Karen Pinkos, joined the podcast to talk about her career path, leadership and her tips for young professionals. She answered questions from the audience and talked about her new … Continued
