Staff

Deb is excited to return to her native Kansas as the director of the KU Public Management Center. 

Noel serves as the assistant director of the Public Management Center, directing the Emerging Leaders Academy, advising Topeka-based MPA

Terri is director of the Kansas Certified Public Manager® Program and an instructor in other Public Management Center programs.

Ruth is responsible for marketing and events coordination for the KU Public Management Center and the School of Public Affairs and Administration.

Patty Gentrup has been in direct service or as a consultant for local governments for 25 years, including six years as a city administrator.

Jennifer is responsible for coordinating communication and event activities, and running the six social media accounts for the KU Public Management Center and the School of Public Affairs and

Cindy is the business manager for the KU Public Management Center and p

Former Lawrence Police Department Chief, Tarik Khatib joined the PMC in June of 2019.  He will oversee LELA's three core programs:  Command School, Supervisor School, and the 2-day Introd