Roger has given well over 100 presentations to state, national, and international organizations during his career in city management. In so doing, he has served as keynote speaker, guest speaker, discussion leader, program moderator, and conference panel member. He has given presentations to a diverse assortment of organizations, including the American Management Association, American Society for Public Administration, International City/County Management Association, Junior Statesmen Foundation, League of Women Voters, Presidential Interns (Western Region), The Conference Board, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Western Governmental Research Association, Government Finance Officers Association, and the the World Future Society. He has also given presentations at several leading American universities, including Harvard University, the University of California, the University of Connecticut, Rutgers University, and others. Selected presentations are highlighted below.
"Getting Published: The Processs and the Rewards"
(an educational workshop)
The Writers Network
(Meriden, CT, September, 2009)
"Governments, Problems, Politics, Funding, and Public Policies"
Public Policy Analysis Graduate Seminar
(Guest Lecturer)
Southern Connecticut State University
(New Haven, CT, September, 2009)
"Managing Government in Hard Times"
(Keynote Conference Speech)
2009 Fall Conference
Government Finance Officers Association of New Jersey
(Atlantic City, NJ, September, 2009)
"Libraries, Change, and Community Services"
2009 Annual Conference
International City/County Management Association
(Montreal, Quebec, Canada, September, 2009)
"The Nuts and Bolts of Financial Management, Accounting, and Audits"
2009 Annual Conference
International City/County Management Association
(Montreal, Quebec, Canada, September, 2009)
"Local Government Election Practices:
It's Not as Simple as You Might Think"
2009 Annual Conference
International City/County Management Association
(Montreal, Quebec, Canada, September, 2009)
"Is America on the Road to Ruin?"
(Keynote Conference Speech)
2009 Annual Conference
Texas Public Power Association
(San Antonio, TX, July, 2009)
"The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009:
The Next Steps for Local Government Officials"
The Stimulus Package Program
Institute for Professional Development
(Neptune, NJ, June, 2009)
"Cities, Stadiums, and Arenas: The Best Practices"
Managing Sports Facilities Graduate Seminar
(Guest Lecturer)
University of New Haven
(West Haven, CT, June, 2009)
"Cities and Sports Stadiums" and "Museums, Libraries and Urban Vitality"
The Advocate
(Radio Station WXCI)
(A radio talk show that explores issues of regional, national, and international interest)
(A student-run radio station at Western Connecticut State University)
(Danbury, CT, June, 2009)
"Cities in the Future: The Forces of Change"
(Keynote Conference Speech)
2009 Annual Conference
Missouri City/County Management Association
(Lake of the Ozarks, MO, April, 2009)
"Cities and Sports Stadiums: Treating Them As Profit Centers"
The Dan Lovallo Show
(Radio Stations WDRC, WMMW, WWCO and WSNG)
(An afternoon radio talk show with over 100,000 listeners)
(Hartford, CT, April, 2009)
"Prudent Options to Balance Public Budgets"
The Dan Lovallo Show
(Radio Stations WDRC, WMMW, WWCO and WSNG)
(An afternoon radio talk show with over 100,000 listeners)
(Hartford, CT, March, 2009)
"Cities, Water, and Planning"
(Discussion and Book Signing)
Friends of the Library Bookstore
(Meriden, CT, March, 2009)
"Cities, Water, and the Future"
The Dan Lovallo Show
(Radio Stations WDRC, WMMW, WWCO and WSNG)
(An afternoon radio talk show with over 100,000 listeners)
(Hartford, CT, March, 2009)
"Museums, Libraries and Urban Vitality"
(Discussion and Book Signing)
Friends of the Library Bookstore
(Meriden, CT, November, 2008)
"Cities, Citizens, Politicians and Public Policies"
Public Policy Analysis Graduate Seminar
(Guest Lecturer)
Southern Connecticut State University
(New Haven, CT, October, 2008)
"The Need for a State Constitutional Convention"
The Franklin Forum
Academy of Information Technology and Engineering
(Stamford, CT, October, 2008)
"Legacy Leaders Speed Coaching Program"
2008 Annual Conference
International City/County Management Association
(Richmond, VA, September, 2008)
"Role of Public Libraries in Creating Community"
2008 Annual Conference
International City/County Management Association
(Richmond, VA, September, 2008)
"Trends in Emergency Management"
2008 Annual Conference
International City/County Management Association
(Richmond, VA, September, 2008)
"Museums, Libraries and Urban Vitality"
The Dan Lovallo Show
(Radio Stations WDRC, WMMW, WWCO, and WSNG)
(An afternoon radio talk show with over 100,000 listeners)
(Hartford, CT, June, 2008)
"How Governments Respond to Emergencies"
The Dan Lovallo Show
(Radio Stations WDRC, WMMW, WWCO, and WSNG)
(An afternoon radio talk show with over 100,000 listeners)
(Hartford, CT, December, 2007)
"Cities, Cars, Problems, and the Future"
The Dan Lovallo Show
(Radio Stations WDRC, WMMW, WWCO, and WSNG)
(An afternoon radio talk show with over 100,000 listeners)
(Hartford, CT, October, 2007)
"Creating Effective Municipal Managers"
2007 Convention and Exhibition
Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
(Hartford, CT, October, 2007)
"Public Policy and Local Governments"
Public Policy Analysis Graduate Seminar
(Guest Lecturer)
Southern Connecticut State University
(New Haven, CT, September, 2007)
"Homeland Security and the Private Sector"
The Dan Lovallo Show
(Radio Stations WDRC, WMMW, WWCO, and WSNG)
(An afternoon radio talk show with over 100,000 listeners)
(Hartford, CT, September, 2007)
"Is America Falling Apart?"
The Patt Morrison Show
(Radio Station KPCC FM)
(A daily public affairs show over one million listeners)
(Los Angeles, CA, August, 2007)
"Model Practices for Municipal Governments"
2007 Annual Conference
Connecticut Town and City Management Association
(Simsbury, CT, June, 2007)
"Citizen Groups and Emergency Management:
Roles and Responsibilities During Recovery"
Disaster Planning Recovery Conference
(Sponsored by the State of Connecticut)
(New Britain, CT, September, 2006)
"Homeland Security for Citizens and Public Officials"
(Discussion and Book Signing)
Friends of the Library Bookstore
(Meriden, CT, September, 2006)
"Homeland Security and Emergency Management"
The Dan Lovallo Show
(Radio Stations WDRC, WMMW, WWCO, and WSNG)
(Follow-up to previous interview taking call-in questions from citizens)
(Hartford, CT, June, 2006)
"Overview of Homeland Security and Emergency Management"
The Dan Lovallo Show
(Radio Stations WDRC, WMMW, WWCO, and WSNG)
(An afternoon radio talk show with over 100,000 listeners)
(Hartford, CT, May, 2006)
"Cities and the Arts"
Brown-Bag Lecture/Discussion Program
Institute of Urban & Regional Development
University of California
(Berkeley, CA, November, 2005)
"Cities and the Arts"
(Discussion and Book Signing)
Literary Lunchbox
Meriden Public Library
(Meriden, CT, December, 2004)
"Using the Arts for Inner-City Renewal"
The Brad Davis Show
(Radio Stations WDRC, WMMW, WWCO, and WSNG)
(A morning radio talk show with over 100,000 listeners)
(Hartford, CT, December, 2004)
"Homeland Security: Trends in America"
Capitol Region Emergency Planning Committee
Capitol Regional Council of Governments
(Hartford, CT, November, 2004)
"When Disaster Strikes: A Municipal Response"
2004 Convention and Exposition
Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
(Cromwell, CT, October, 2004)
"Community Renewal Through Municipal Investment"
(Discussion and Book Signing)
Literary Lunchbox
Meriden Public Library
(Meriden, CT, September, 2004)
"Homeland Security: An Overview of State and National Issues"
Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council
United States Attorney's Office
District of Connecticut
U. S. Department of Justice
(New Haven, CT, May, 2004)
"Homeland Security: Best Practices for Local Government"
(Discussion and Book Signing)
Meet the Authors Day
Municipal Public Library
(Meriden, CT, January, 2004)
"Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness"
2003 Convention and Exposition
Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
(Cromwell, CT, October, 2003)
"Model Government Charters"
(Discussion and Book Signing)
Meet the Authors Day
Municipal Public Library
(Meriden, CT, September, 2003)
"Cities and Security"
National "Safe Cities" Focus Group
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
(Washington, DC, September, 2003)
"Ways to Increase Revenues Without Raising Taxes"
Roundtable Discussion Program
Advanced Government Finance Institute
The School of Business
University of Wisconsin
(Madison, WI, August, 2003)
"The Value of Municipal Surveys"
Connecticut Town and City Management Association
(Rocky Hill, CT, May, 2002)
"Distressed Municipalities: Waterbury - A Case Study"
Breakfast Roundtable Series
Connecticut Chapter, American Society for Public Administration
(Hartford, CT, May, 2002)
"Civic Education for Young People"
Connecticut Town and City Management Association
(Rocky Hill, CT, April, 2002)
"The Changing World of Retirement Planning"
Connecticut Town and City Management Association
(Rocky Hill, CT, March, 2002)
"Affordable and Other Housing Issues in the Region"
Breakfast Roundtable Series
Connecticut Chapter, American Society for Public Administration
(Hartford, CT, March, 2002)
"Introducing UCONN's Center for Policy Analysis & Management"
Connecticut Town and City Management Association
(Rocky Hill, CT, February, 2002)
"The National Civic League: Programs and Services"
Connecticut Town and City Management Association
(Rocky Hill, CT, January 2002)
"Building Strong Communities through Enhanced Citizen Participation"
Breakfast Roundtable Series
Connecticut Chapter, American Society for Public Administration
(Hartford, CT, January, 2002)
"UCONN's MPA Program: Past, Present, and Future"
Connecticut Town and City Management Association
(Rocky Hill, CT, November, 2001)
"Violence in the Workplace"
Connecticut Town and City Management Association
(Rocky Hill, CT, October, 2001)
"Why Public Service?"
2001 Convention and Exposition
Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
(Cromwell, CT, October, 2001)
"Condemnation and Controversy"
Breakfast Roundtable Series
Connecticut Chapter, American Society for Public Administration
(Hartford, CT, September, 2001)
"Privacy, the Internet, and More ..."
Breakfast Roundtable Series
Connecticut Chapter, American Society for Public Administration
(Hartford, CT, May, 2001)
"Turning Customer Survey Results into Service Improvement Strategies:
A Case Study of Meriden, Connecticut"
Government Committee, Connecticut Quality Council
The Graduate Center
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
(Hartford, CT, April, 2001)
"Financial Fraud in Government"
Breakfast Roundtable Series
Connecticut Chapter, American Society for Public Administration
(Hartford, CT, March, 2001)
"Labor and Employment Issues in the Workplace"
Breakfast Roundtable Series
Connecticut Chapter, American Society for Public Administration
(Hartford, CT, January, 2001)
"The Rebirth of an Aging Mill Town:
How You Can Make a Difference in City Government"
Pi Alpha Alpha Annual Induction Ceremony
(National Public Administration Honor Society)
Political Science Department, University of Connecticut
(Storrs, CT, April, 2000)
"Financial Tools for Local Economic Development"
Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
The Institute for Industrial & Engineering Technology
Central Connecticut State University
(New Britain, CT, April, 2000)
~ Other Presentations ~
"Overview of Municipal Strategic Planning"
Government Committee, Connecticut Quality Council
The Graduate Center
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
(Hartford, CT)
"Citizens as Customers:
Measuring Citizen Satisfaction as a Public Management Tool"
Breakfast Roundtable Series
Connecticut Chapter, American Society for Public Administration
(Hartford, CT)
"Maximizing Revenues from Current and Delinquent Tax Collections"
1999 Convention and Exposition
Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
(Cromwell, CT)
"Managing America's Cities"
(Discussion and Book Signing)
Meet the Author's Day
Municipal Public Library
(Meriden, CT)
"The Management of the Education Sector in Cities"
(by invitation)
World-wide Internet Forum
International Institute for Educational Planning
UNESCO, United Nations
(paris, France)
"Found Money: Proven Public Finance Techniques to Balance Budgets"
82nd Annual Conference
International City/County Management Association
(Washington, DC)
"Results-oriented Strategic Planning"
80th Annual Conference
International City/County Management Association
(Chicago, IL)
"Strategic Planning and Visioning Projects"
79th Annual Conference
International City/County Management Association
(Nashville, TN)
"Municipal Strategic Planning Practices"
Distinguished Practitioner Lecture Series
Public Administration Institute, Fairleigh Dickinson University
(Rutherford, NJ)
"Strategic Planning in Non-profit Organizations"
12th Annual Strategic Planning Conference
The Conference Board
(New York City, NY)
"Oveview of Municipal Organizations"
Annual Institute for Organization and Management
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
(Newark, DE)
"Futures Planning for Public Organizations"
6th General Assembly
World Future Society
(Washington, DC)
"Societal Trends Impacting Local Government"
Pi Alpha Alpha Annual Induction Ceremony
(National Public Administration Honor Society)
Public Administration Institute, Fairleigh Dickinson University
(Rutherford, NJ)
"Creatively Using Human Resources in the Public Sector"
Annual Human Resources Conference
American Management Association
(Chicago, IL)
"The Changing Nature of American Democracy"
50th Annual Conference
Australian Institute of Municipal Management
(Canberra, Australia)
Presentation of "Future Urban Administrator Award"
Annual Graduation Ceremony
Graduate Center for Public Policy and Administration
California State University
(Long Beach, CA)
"Conducting a Community Goal-setting Workshop"
87th Annual Conference
League of California Cities
(San Francisco, CA)
"Managing Tomorrow's Public Libraries: Cutback or Creativity?"
86th Annual Conference
California Chapter, American Library Association
(Los Angeles, CA)
"Public Attitudes Towards Government: Fading and Emerging Trends"
5th General Assembly
World Future Society
(Washington, DC)
"The Future of Local Government: Trends and Predictions"
1st Western Regional Conference
World Future Society
(Anaheim, CA)
"The Administration of Scarcity"
Conference of the Great Cities of the Americas
(San Juan, Puerto Rico)
"Overview of Municipal Governments"
7th Annual Symposium
Junior Statesmen Foundation
(Los Angeles, CA)
"Overview of Local Government Structure and Operations"
Chapter Conference
California League of Women Voters
(Fullerton, CA)
"Retrenchment Management: Coping with Fewer Tax Dollars"
1st International Symposium on Cutback Management
(Bonn, Germany)
"Workshop on Cutback Management"
Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government
John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
