Our Team

Meet Our Team

Get to know the dedicated leaders who guide the Texas Certified Public Manager® program, inspiring growth and elevating public leaders for success in their communities.

Miha Vindis, PhD.

Director, Texas CPM Program

Committed to developing public sector leaders through strategic thinking, leadership development, and positive community impact.
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Sue Breland

Associate Director, Texas CPM Program

I'm a fan of the art and science of public service, and the Chicago Cubs!
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Dr. Howard Balanoff

Professor & Director, The William P. Hobby Center for Public Service

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Marilyn Balanoff

Program Administrator of Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA)

“The time is always right to do right.”
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Rachel Scarborough

Texas CPM Program Manager

Passionate about public service, fostering positive change, and enjoying great books and outdoor adventures.
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Lynn Wills

Instructor, Texas CPM Program

I help people build value for themselves by improving their writing skills. If the organization knows you as an effective writer, it will beat a path to your door.
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Denise Bjerke

Administrative Support, Texas CPM Program

"True morality consists not in following the beaten track, but in finding out the true path for ourselves and in fearlessly following it." - Mohandas K. Gandhi
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