Seven DEQ Employees Receive Manager Certification

 

Seven Department of Environmental Quality employees graduated from the Utah Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program in July after completing a comprehensive course that provides them the leadership skills to become effective managers.

The graduates are: Doug Bacon and Doug Hansen of the Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR); Eileen Brennan and Nando Meil of the Division of Air Quality; Michael Grange and Rich Peterson of the Division of Drinking Water and Blake Robertson of the Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste.

Participants found the course valuable.

“The program provided a skills base to further increase my professional growth,” said Bacon, the Kennecott Superfund project manager for DERR.

“The friendships built and the knowledge gathered made the time spent worth it to me.”

The CPM increases the professional performance of current and future government managers. It is a professional designation granted by nationally accredited programs in state and federal governments. Graduates of the program enhance leadership skills while participating in hands on learning directly related to public sector management proficiencies.

Fall classes start the week of September 3. For more information on the program visit: www.cpm.utah.gov.