New Graduate Announcement by DHR Boise, Idaho
The State of Idaho Division of Human Resources is proud to announce the graduation of 60
Certified Public Managers® for its 2019-2021 track. These individuals represent various public service agencies from all around the state. Idaho’s program was established in 1999 and since that time, 677 public managers have worked to obtain the nationally recognized CPM® certification.
This graduating group began their professional development journey in October 2019. “It would be challenging to describe the volume of challenges this cohort has handled with high levels of professionalism, flexibility, and positive attitudes” describes the Program Manager, Jana Huffaker. “We want to recognize their dedication to continuing to serve the citizens of Idaho and determination to complete this rigorous program during a global pandemic.”
The impacts to the 26 agencies represented today are remarkable. Each participant must complete a capstone project at the end of the program. This project aims as improvement within agency operations. The estimated combined financial benefits of the cohort’s capstone work are well over a million dollars of increased efficiencies. This is in addition to the estimated
$39,000 of annual operational savings, and $477,000 of annual salary savings. The benefits of Idaho’s CPM graduates’ capstone work include more than just financial savings. Improving efficiencies in operations, improved customer service and satisfaction, increased employee retention and satisfaction, networking and volunteer coordination, and statewide collaboration efforts are just a few of the non-monetary impacts of their projects.
All of the 2021 CPM® graduates deserve recognition in their achievement of this national credential. Idaho would like to recognize a few outstanding capstone projects. We also award an Idaho Connie Pratt award winner to recognize a participant with true CPM® commitment in honor of our chapter founder.
Askew Award:
Kathlynn Ireland, Idaho Tax Commission
Outstanding Capstone Awards:
Chase Cusack, Department of Environmental Quality
Clint Rogers, Department of Fish and Game
Shanae Meacham, Department of Corrections
Connie Pratt Award:
Robert Willingham
Congratulations to all 2021 Idaho’s CPM® graduates!
Department of Administration: Keri Fox
Boise State University: Fanny Wilson
Board of Tax: Cindy Pollock
Department of Environmental Quality: Chase Cusack, Charlie Parkins, Jennifer Cornell
Division of Human Resources: Michelle Peugh
Department of Health and Welfare: Craig Anderson, Chad Johnson, David Hegstrom, Heidi Tom, Jennifer Pinkerton, Lena Biondolillo, Mark Keylor, Marta Tanikuni, Rachel Johnson, Rebecca Jolley, Robert Willingham, Valerie Varner, William Deseron
Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses: Corrine Dalzell, Warren Wing
Idaho Parks and Recreation: Brian DiLenge, Tara McClure-Cannon
Idaho Water Resources: Glyn Roberts
Commission of Libraries: Colleen Clark
Idaho Fish and Game: Clint Rogers, Justin Williams, Sara Focht, Tim Copeland Department of Juvenile Corrections: Dallas Payton, Dusty Telford Department of Lands: Drew Evans, Michelle Hermann
Idaho Military Division: Trevor Sparrow, MAJ. Jackson Gray, Lana Brenneman
Idaho Public Television: Jeff Tucker Department of Corrections: Shanae Meacham Idaho State Historical Society: Mackenzie Stone
Lottery Commission: Addie Merrell, Sherie Moody- St. Clair
Idaho State Police: Dessi Tulilova, Jenny Hecock, Justin Freeman, Kerry Hogan, Lori Hicks, Stephanie Holt
Idaho State University: Sarah Mead
Information Technology Services: Chris Smith, Wilma Robertson, Zaine Tarpo
Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho: Branden Kennah
Public Utilities Commission: Nancy Ashcraft
Soil and Water Conservation: George Hitz
Tax Commission: Kathlynn Ireland, Leah Parsons, Shanna Deitrick, Tony Magnelli
For more information about the Idaho Certified Public Manager® program, please visit https://cpm.idaho.gov/