Faculty: Evert W. Palmer
Evert W. Palmer, MPA
Title(s):
Adjunct Professor
School(s):
Business
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Adjunct Professor Evert Palmer is City Manager for the City of Folsom, California. He currently serves as chief executive of a full-service charter city with more than 72,000 residents, 420 employees and more than $100 million in expenditures. Evert is an International City/County Manager's Association Credentialed Manager. He holds an Master of Public Administration degree from Golden Gate University, a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership degree from Chapman University and a Certificate of Achievement in Municipal Leadership from the University of Southern California School of Policy, Planning and Development. Additionally, Professor Palmer holds memberships with various organizations in the field of public administration.
COURSES TAUGHT
- EMPA 304
- Public Enterprise Management and Public Sector Business
- EMPA 307
- Personnel Management and Labor Relations
RESEARCH INTERESTS & AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
- High-Performing Organizations
- Public Sector Service Delivery
EDUCATION
- MPA, Golden Gate University
- BA (Organizational Leadership), Chapman University
PROFESSIONAL & TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- 2014 - Present: Adjunct Professor, Golden Gate University
- City Manager, City of Folsom
- Assistant City Manager, City of Folsom
- Director of Administrative Services, City of Folsom
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Member, International City/County Manager's Association
- Member, American Society of Public Administration
HONORS & AWARDS
- ICMA Credentialed Manager