Academy of Certified Public Managers

Fred C. Dent, Jr. with Conference Co-Chairs
Diana Schouest and Nancy Dewitt

Meeting in Baton Rouge were outstanding and unselfish governmental managers from all over America. The CPM (Certified Public Manager) stands for excellence and commitment to the best of values in our country.

Diana Schouest (Mrs. Mike) of Louisiana was awarded the "Outstanding National CPM." Diana represents the best that Louisiana has to offer. She performs to the highest standards of public service. Congratulations to Diana and all of the other nominees for their dedicated service to their states and their respective governmental entities.

Fred C. Dent, Jr. Chairman of Financial and Management Services and former Commissioner of Financial Institutions for the State of Louisiana was a keynote speaker on May 20, 1999. Entertaining and candid, Fred spoke of strategies to integrate the political appointee to the realities of governmental service.

Fred presented an entertaining and informative presentation to the attendees.

Fred was assisted by the Banking Commissioner for Louisiana, Doris Gunn. They
entertained the crowd with stories of the realities of working with political
appointees.

Fred was in demand after his presentation to chat about the issues these ladies from Arizona thought important. The conference ended with a wonderful Mardi Gras party complete with a parade.

If you have comments or suggestions, email me at fred@freddent.com