The Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Society of Certified Public Managers purpose is to provide professional growth within it's membership and provide mentoring opportunities for others in their region seeking the Public Manager designation. Chapter membership also provides an opportunity to network with other agency professionals that share similar job functions and responsibilities. Numerous opportunities exist within the Chapter to serve and become a part of the Society of Certified Public Managers. During the year, you also have the opportunity to network with other State and National Certified Public Managers. If we can be of assistance please call or e-mail our Chapter.   

Mike Nahat, CPM

President, Suncoast Chapter CPM
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Real Estate Coordinator
Pinellas County, Real Estate Division
509 East Ave South
Clearwater, FL 33756
727 464-5436 – Phone
727 464-5251 – Fax

mnahat@pinellascounty.org


The Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Society of Certified Public Managers (FSCPM) is one of seven regional chapters, representing public sector managers on the West Coast of Florida. Counties currently represented are Citrus, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Sarasota. Any Certified Public Manager or individual seeking this designation is welcome to join the Chapter. Please contact us if you have questions on how to become a member.  

The Florida CPM program was created in 1979 at Florida State University. The program is administered by the Florida Center for Public Management and enrolls public managers from state, county, and municipal governments throughout Florida.The Chapter is composed of individuals who are currently students who have completed one CPM course level or graduates who have earned a Certificate in Supervisory Management (CSM) or their Certified Public Manager (CPM) designation. The FSCPM is affiliated with the American Academy of Certified Public Managers (AACPM).The Tampa Bay Chapter was founded in an effort to support the FSCPM and to provide continuing professional growth opportunities for its members.  The Chapter also is included in the annual symposium in the Fall, an all day training event. Members have an opportunity to network with other professional managers, improve communication, cooperation and coordination among public entities, and foster leadership through example and innovation.

For members who want to stay active in the Society, Program Committees offer a variety of Chapter sponsored functions. 

MISSION STATEMENT
To foster and maintain high professional and ethical
 standards in the practice of public management, and to further the professional growth of the
 Society's members.