Kentucky Society of Certified Public Managers

11/07/2025

Governor Collins became an honorary KSCPM member in September 2003. During her term as Governor, a program designed for the education and professional development of career managers in Kentucky State Government was instituted in December 1985. The Kentucky Career Manager (KCM) Program was administered by Governmental Services Center, an agency within the Finance and Administration Cabinet. In describing the program, Collins stated, “The goal is to provide a challenging, disciplined, current, and comprehensive program of training in management theories, systems, and skills. We want a program that is professional, accountable and leads to certification upon completion.” That same year GSC joined the National Consortium of Certified Public Managers® and in1989 received full accreditation for the CPM program.

The Gene Childress Leadership Award was presented to Governor Martha Layne Collins at the December 2015 Kentucky Society of Certified Public Managers® (KSCPM) Election and Awards Luncheon at Berry Hill Mansion in Frankfort. The award recognizes outstanding leadership in government, excellence as a role model, exceptional level of service to the public, and performance above and beyond the call of duty. The award is named for Mr. Childress, the first Executive Director of the Governmental Services Center (GSC). During his tenure at GSC he was a visionary and exemplified a desire for excellence.

Left Photo:
2003 AACPM President Larry Totten, CPM
Governor Collins
2003 KSCPM President Pamla Wood, CPM

Right Photo:
Governor Collins
Gene Childress
2025 KSCPM President Jennifer Woods, CPM

03/28/2025

The 2025 KSCPM Board met today to make plans for the year. President Jennifer Woods was the photographer.

09/22/2022

Remember when we in Kentucky could say this?

Who's ready to join an elite group of leaders on the journey of becoming certified in public management? The application window for the Michigan CPM program opens October 1, 2022. Apply early as space is limited! https://www.svsu.edu/opd/businesssupervisortraining/

04/13/2022

The Kentucky Certified Public Managers® - Gene W.
Childress Leadership Award recognizes outstanding
leadership in government.

This year’s award is being presented to two outstanding
leaders. On August 14, 2020, Governor Andy Beshear and
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced their
bipartisan agreement for the General Election process -
It was their goal to put the health and safety of all
Kentuckians first by giving voters many options to exercise
their right to vote in the General Election while protecting
their health during the ongoing global pandemic.
Working across party lines – they developed a plan which
was considered a national model and a success in the
Commonwealth.
On behalf of the Kentucky Society of Certified Public
Managers, we present this award for your continued
leadership and dedication to the Commonwealth.

03/25/2022

And elsewhere .......

03/14/2022

Another CPM program.

01/12/2022

The deadline for applications to the Michigan Certified Public Manager Program is fast approaching (February 1, 2022)! Take on the challenge for yourself and apply to be a part of Cohort 15!

https://www.svsu.edu/opd/businesssupervisortraining/

09/27/2021

If you are an AACPM member and don't receive your invitation today, please direct message us on here. We look forward to seeing you November 3rd!

07/09/2021

This used to be Kentucky. 😔

Tammy Alexander, Tim Humphries, and Mendy Davis from the City of Dayton, TX, say they joined the CPM Program here at SFA to further their leadership skills and expand their professional capabilities. They are learning a lot and having a great time!

05/17/2021

And elsewhere .......

Dr. Ed Gibson Leads Sessions on Budgeting, Contracts & Procurement, & Innovation in the Public Sector.

Dr. Gibson presented to the Online Maryland Certified Public Manager Class of 2021 (Ed Gibson, MBA, PhD., Associate Professor, School of Public and International Affairs, the University of Baltimore).

Online Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program
Apply now to the Class of 2022!
https://marylandcpm.ubalt.edu/
Nationally accredited. Results-oriented. Job-relevant.

05/04/2021