Participants awarded CPM certification at LCCC

CHEYENNE, Wyoming – Eleven participants worked tirelessly during this year to earn their Wyoming Certified Public Manager credential from Laramie County Community College through its Office of Workforce Development.

Participants were awarded their credentials on Sept. 13. 

Those graduates are Victoria Buckendorf (Wyoming Department of Health), Jesse Chavez (Wyoming Department of Health), Stephen Gillis (Wyoming Judicial Branch), Alexandra (Lexy) Jamison (Wyoming Department of Health), Sheila McInerney (Wyoming Department of Health), Megan Meredith (Wyoming Department of Health), Derrick Pacheco (Wyoming Department of Family Services), Samuele Quattrini (City of Cheyenne), Alaria Schnase (Wyoming Department of Family Services), Katie Smith (Wyoming State Treasurer’s Office), Aaron Veldheer (Laramie County Sheriff’s Office), Chance Walkama (Laramie County Sheriff’s Office).

As part of the graduation and credentialing requirement, all participants were asked to develop and initiate delivery of a project that addresses continuous improvement in their respective organization. 

The Certified Public Manager program is designed to develop the critical skills demanded by leaders in public and nonprofit sectors within the state. Competencies addressed include: leading people, developing self, personal and organizational integrity, systemic integration, managing work and change leadership. The program, which is nationally recognized and respected, consists of 11 2-3 day sessions during a 12-month period. LCCC is the only accredited program in Wyoming to offer the Certified Public Manager credential opportunity.           

For more information on the Wyoming Certified Public Manager Program, contact Melissa Martin at mmartinFREELARAMIE.