The time is now for public works succession planning
“We are at a crisis point,” explained Keith Reester, as he discussed the looming shortage of experienced public works management talent. Reester, who is director of public works for the city of Loveland, Colo., spoke on the topic “Dynamic Succession-United States and Australian Examples” during the recent 2008 American Public Works Association (APWA) International Public Works Congress and Exposition in New Orleans.