Profiles In Power

Tennessee DOT P3 Executive Director: ‘Get the big ideas right’

Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Bryan Ledford, Executive Director of Public Private Partnerships with the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Public career highlights and education:
April 26, 2024

Sugar Land, Texas, city manager: ‘Always be relevant’

Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Michael Goodrum, city manager of Sugar Land, Texas. Public career highlights and education: I got my undergraduate from Texas
April 3, 2024

Jersey City council president serves ‘as a voice for others’

Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Joyce E. Watterman, council president of Jersey City, New Jersey. Public career highlights and education: I have a Master
March 27, 2024

Local government touches people individually, Atlanta official says

Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience.  This week’s profile is Kenyatta Mitchell – Director of Intergovernmental Relations, City of Atlanta. Public career highlights and education: I received an undergraduate and
March 22, 2024

Los Angeles CIO: ‘Engage human stakeholders in every IT project’

Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Ted Ross, Chief Information Officer for the City of Los Angeles. Public career highlights and education: As CIO for
February 26, 2024

Oklahoma City mayor: ‘Cities are where things really happen’

Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is David Holt, mayor of Oklahoma City. Public career highlights and education: David Holt was elected mayor of Oklahoma City
February 19, 2024