Brian is responsible for the development and implementation of programs and services targeted to higher education students and young professionals. He also serves as a knowledge resource and liaison to chapters in establishing initiatives, benchmarks and goals to increase college student and young professional member outreach. Brian is the primary staff liaison to the APWA Subcommittee on Generational Issues and the APWA Emerging Leaders Academy.
As Certification Manager, Becky manages all of APWA’s certification programs, including the Certified Public Fleet Manager, Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector, and Stormwater Manager Certification programs. She has also developed guidelines for other certifications that may be pursued in the future.
Jill Boland (816) 595-5294 jboland@apwa.net
Rhonda Wilhite (816) 595-5261 rwilhite@apwa.net
Credentialing Coordinator • Administrative services for the Accreditation and Certification Programs • Administrative services for Self-Assessment Workshops • Financial information on Self-Assessment Workshops and accreditation fees
Chapter Coordinator • Awards Program • Chapter Relations Rhonda provides administrative and project support to the chapters and the national awards program. She coordinates the posting of information to the Chapter Leaders Resource section of the APWA website and assists with the production of the Bridges newsletter. She is the primary staff liaison to the Awards, Top Ten, Project of the Year, Excellence in Snow and Ice and PACE Committees, and assists in the planning of the APWA Awards Program.
Ann Daniels (816) 595-5223 adaniels@apwa.net Director of Credentialing • Leadership and Management • Progressive Women in Public Works Liaison • Agency Self-Assessment and Accreditation • Online Mentoring Program • Small Cities/Rural Communities Liaison Ann directs APWA’s Credentialing Department and serves as staff liaison to the Leadership and Management Committee, the Small Cities/Rural Communities Committee, and the Accreditation Council. She manages the Self-Assessment Workshops and Accreditation Program and provides oversight for the Certification programs. She also hosts Online Mentoring calls on a wide variety of topics designed to answer questions and provide insight from public works panelists.
Becky Stein, CAE (816) 595-5212 bstein@apwa.net Certification Manager • Certification Programs • Certification Commission and Councils • Body of Knowledge Task Force APWA Reporter
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Jill provides administrative services for APWA’s Accreditation and Certification Programs, as well as for the Self-Assessment Workshops. She maintains current financial information on Self-Assessment Workshops and accreditation fees and prepares information for workshops.
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(816) 595-5277 tnewhouse@apwa.net Director of Finance/Controller • Budget preparation and financial reporting • Audit and tax issues for national and chapters • Treasury management (banking and investments) • Insurance and risk management for national and chapters Teri is responsible for the financial, budget, treasury and risk management functions for APWA. She coordinates the budget process; disseminates financial information to APWA staff, Finance Committee, Board members, and chapters; is the staff liaison to the APWA Audit Committee; performs risk management services for the Association; and assists chapters with finance-related issues and reviews chapter contracts for insurance compliance and legal capacity. Coordination of the APWA audit, federal and state income tax, and state registration requirements is also within Teri’s sphere of responsibility.
Mary Coleman (816) 595-5273 mcoleman@apwa.net Assistant Controller • General Ledger Maintenance • Reconciliation of Cash and Investments • MicroPAVER billing