Philip A. Russo, Jr. Director

Background
Dr. Russo has been a Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center since 1985. He conducts research and teaches courses in local government management, public personnel management, survey research, and public policy analysis.

Memberships
American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)
International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
The International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR)

Education
Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Massachusetts
Master of Public Administration (MPA), University of Hartford
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science, Providence College

Community Involvement
City of Oxford Civil Service Commission, Chair

Lori B. Libby Sr. Project Manager

Background
Lori has worked on various projects related to local government management, including: infrastructure planning and financing, long-range and strategic planning, and coordinating qualifications-based selection of design professionals and executive searches for local government management. She is an active member of the Small Communities Environmental Infrastructure Group and the Ohio Rural Development Partnership (see links below).

Experience
Sr. Project Manager, CPMRA (1995-present)
Project Manager, CPMRA (1992-1995)
Public Management Specialist, CPMRA (1989-1992)
Planner, Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC) (1987-1989)

Memberships
Ohio Rural Development Partnership (ORDP) - member of Steering Committee and co-chair of Strategic Planning Committee.
Small Communities Environmental Infrastructure Group (SCEIG) - member and co-chair of Curriculum Committee.
On Tap magazine, Editorial Advisory Board - publication of National Drinking Water Clearinghouse.
Ohio Association of Municipal Management Assistants (OAMMA) - membership in professional organization.
Ohio City Management Association (OCMA) - membership in professional organization.

Awards
April 10, 1997 - Commendation from OPWC - recognized for leadership and commitment in guiding the activities of District 10 and for fostering its high standards of public service.
July 14, 1999 - ORDP Chairman's Award - presented in appreciation of dedicated leadership as Steering Committee member and as Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee by William N. Morgan, ORDP Chairman.

Education
Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science, Miami University, 1987
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Administration, Miami University, 1986

Community Involvement
Oxford Community Band

Mark H. Morris Visiting Assistant Professor / Sr. Project Manager

Background
Mark has worked on a variety of projects in the areas of economic development, GIS/mapping, personnel policies and procedures, program evaluation, records retention, survey research, and website development. His teaching responsibilities are primarily in the Public Administration major within the Department of Political Science.

Experience
Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science (2011-present)
Sr. Project Manager, CPMRA (2002-present)
Project Manager, CPMRA (1999-2002)
Research Associate, CPMRA (1997)
Consumer Credit/Risk Management, Citibank (1983-1993)

Memberships
Ohio Association of Municipal Management Assistants (OAMMA)
American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)
American Political Science Association (APSA)
Ohio Electronic Records Committee (OERC)
Ohio School Board Association (OSBA)

Education
Ph.D. in Political Science, Miami University
Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science, San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Administration, Michigan State University

Community Involvement
Board of Education, Fairfield City School District (2006-present: President - 2006, 2007, & 2008)
Board of Education, Butler Tech (2009)
Citizens for Fairfield Schools (2004 & 2011)
Planning Commission, City of Fairfield (2010-present)
Swim Official, Southwest Ohio YMCA (2003-2009)