Winter Haven City Manager Mike Herr discusses the amazing transformation of Winter Haven. He talks about the growth downtown, the City’s sustainability strategy and the public-private partnership that paved the way.

Deric C. Feacher talks about his journey to becoming City Manager of Daytona Beach. Starting as a Communications Director for the City of Winter Haven, he discusses the transformation and the collaboration that took place within the city.

Eagle Lake City Manager Thomas Ernharth plans to triple the size of Eagle Lake from 3,000 to a staggering 9,000 in only five years. He discusses the differences between Pennsylvania townships and Florida towns/cities, and touches on the complexities of outsourcing services to neighboring cities.

Lakeland Deputy City Manager Emily Colon explains the importance of demonstrating leadership in your organization. Elected officials set the vision for their city, and each department must understand what their business is and how that ties into the city’s overall strategic plan.

Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad discusses implementing a new 911 system in the city that allows those who are having a mental health crisis to receive counseling. He also touches on managing duplication of services with county/city services, being open-minded and striving to be better today than we were yesterday.

Tamarac City Manager Kathleen Gunn believes that a driving force for being in government is to provide a voice for equity. In this episode, Gunn reflects on her beginnings in public service, working for a mayor in White Plains, NY and explains how economic development is a pillar of her career.

Join us as we speak to Deland City Manager Michael Pleus about challenges and lessons learned from navigating a multi-county gas tax compact and spearheading complex and politically difficult city problems like homelessness.

Flagler Beach City Manager Will Whitson has been in city leadership for seven hurricane seasons. He advises preparing for hurricane season by thinking through possible issues, gathering your team, preparing and reviewing checklists and determining how to coordinate with the private sector to manage resources best.

Port St. Lucie City Manager Russ Blackburn has been in city government for 44 years and with Port St. Lucie for five. He discusses the process his city went through regarding tax abatement and how he created a core team of strategic planners who worked closely with stakeholders and allies to accomplish the goal.

In this episode, the host becomes the interviewee! Join us as FCCMA Executive Director Casey Cook interviews our beloved host, Steve Vancore of VancoreJones Communications, about what he has learned over 60 episodes.