News & Exclusives

On Campus with Northern Illinois University MPA Program

Posted on January 22, 2013

Podcast: The Professor and The Student This feature highlights graduate programs focusing on public administration or public policy. Our first two features were Kansas University and Willamette University. Today we feature the Northern Illinois University MPA program. ELGL became impressed with the quality of NIU MPA graduates through ELGL member Ben McCready, current Rock Island...

10 Questions with ELGL Advisory Board Member Peter Watts

Posted on January 14, 2013

Peter Watts Attorney, Jordan Ramis Background Check on Peter Peter O. Watts graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law, and was admitted to the Oregon Bar in 2002. He received an LL.M. in taxation from the University of Washington in 2003. Peter's areas of concentration include municipal and local government law, debt negotiation,...

10 Questions with ELGL Advisory Board Member Mark Stotik

Posted on January 9, 2013

With the beginning of a new year, comes the beginning of a new feature which will introduce you to the ELGL Advisory Board. Our first member featured was Ben Bryant, City of Tualatin. Today we introduce you to another ELGL leader Mark Stotik. Mark is a familiar name and face to many of us through his work...

The Takeaway with Don Otterman, Former North Plains City Manager

Posted on January 9, 2013

California and Oregon have benefited from the professional management of Don Otterman. Don recently retired as city manager of North Plains after an 11-year stint. Following his retirement, he served as an interim manager in Wheeler. In this interview, we hope you will takeaway the passion and commitment which Don served his communities. Don Otterman Former City...

10 Questions with ELGL Advisory Board Member Ben Bryant

Posted on January 3, 2013

With the beginning of a new year, comes the beginning of a new feature which will introduce you to the ELGL Advisory Board. We first highlight Ben Bryant, City of Tualatin Management Analyst. Before working full-time for Tualatin, Ben earned an undergraduate degree from Willamette University, an MPA from the University of Kansas, and while in...