Here are the stories of Life, Well Run and the Fund for Professional Management supporters. We hope these stories reignite your passion for the profession and make you think about how your support can help further strengthen our communities through the profession. If you are a current donor and would like to tell your story, ontact Erin Carr.


Rebecca L. Fleury
City Manager
City of Battle Creek, Michigan
"Like so many of us that heed the call to service, my path to the role of a professional manager was not a direct one." Read more

Tom Lundy
County Manager
Catawba County, North Carolina
"Each of us has the same opportunity to help ensure that this profession continues, that public service is valued and attractive to young people, and that our communities are responsive, nonpolitical, and ethical." Read more.  

Sheryl Sculley
City Manager
San Antonio, Texas
"Helping the profession in this way is as important as the work we do in our communities directly every day, and I can assure you the rewards of being a donor are well worth the financial sacrifice." Read more. 

New, Reduced Membership Dues

A new, reduced dues rate is available for CAOs/ACAOs, along with additional discounts for those in smaller communities, has been implemented. Learn more and be sure to join or renew today!

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