Midwest Advanced Public Service Institute (MAPSI)
Charting the Course for the Future of Delivering Public Services
Who We Are?
In 2015 a partnership between the leaders of MPSI and IPSI to extend the institute experience and provide a unique training opportunity was developed – the Midwest Advanced Public Service Institute (MAPSI). This endeavor is in response to the demand for ongoing, continued leadership programs for MPSI and IPSI graduates as well as Public Service Directors and Upper Level Managers.
Meet the Facilitator
Lewis Bender, Ph. D.
Professor Emeritus, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Lew Bender is well known to graduates of both Michigan and Illinois Public Service Institutes. As the Facilitator and Instructor, his job is to keep things moving throughout the program. Just remember “Always Obey the Facilitator” and everything will be fine.
Biography
He is Professor Emeritus at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Lew has researched and taught a wide variety of courses related to management and supervision. His primary research focus has been on organizational teams and the myriad factors and variables that impact team processes and effectiveness.
He is a specialist in helping teams and organizations to become more effective and efficient. He is currently conducting seminars and workshops for leadership and operational teams across the U.S. and Canada.
Dr. Bender received his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia (1977) his Masters degree from Wayne State University (1973) and his baccalaureate from Grand Valley State University (1971).
MAPSI Committee
Douglas Paulus
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.
Phone: 847-823-0500 | Cell: 847-609-4876
Representing: APWA – Chicago Metro Chapter
IPSI CHAIRPERSON 2017 – 2018
Class of 2009
Richard Berning (Rich)
City of Springfield, Retired
Phone: 217-529-7833
Representing IPSI Illinois Chapter
Larry Coloni
Village of Forsyth, Retired
Phone: 217-877-1653
Representing IPSI Illinois Chapter
John Heinz
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.
Phone: 847-823-0500
Representing IPSI Chicago Metro Chapter
Sean C. Henry
Klinger and Associates, P.C.
Representing: APWA Illinois Chapter
IPSI CHAIRPERSON 2019 – 2022
Robert Mitchard II (Bob)
Village of Algonquin
Representing APWA – Chicago Metro Chapter
Class of 2004
Christopher Porman (Chris)
City of Plymouth
Phone: 734-453-7737
Representing MPSI Michigan Chapter
Linnea Rader
Van Buren County Road Commission
Phone: 269-674-8011
Representing MPSI Michigan Chapter
Thomas W. Trice (Tom)
Bloomfield Township, Retired
Phone: 248-433-7732
Representing MPSI Michigan Chapter
Lewis Bender (Lew)
Facilitator
Phone: 231-797-5536
Mary Bender
Coordinator
Phone: 231-797-5536
MAPSI Partners
