2004 AACPM Henning Winner Named Deputy Commissioner of Kentucky State Parks

By Janice Earnest
Janice.earnest@ky.gov

Long-time manager of Lake Cumberland State Resort Park Larry Totten has been named Deputy Commissioner of Kentucky State Parks.

A Past President of the American Academy of Certified Public Managers®, Larry earned his Certified Public Manager® certification in December 1993. He was the only person within his agency to have done so at the time. 

He currently holds the distinction of having the longest continuous service on the AACPM Board of Directors, and received the AACPM’s highest recognition, the Henning Award, in 2004. In addition to service with the AACPM, Larry has served in numerous leadership capacities with the Kentucky Society of Certified Public Managers®, most recently completing a term as President-elect, President and Past President.

Larry has promoted the CPM certification to employees within his agency and several have successfully followed his lead. He continues to be an advocate for the program within his agency and was the Host Conference Chair of the 18th Annual AACPM Professional Development Conference held in 2006 in Louisville, KY.

In a recent interview, Larry said he is “excited about his new position and plans to share his experience for the betterment of the state park system”.

Congratulations, Larry.

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