ICF today announced that Senior Vice President John Paczkowski has been selected by The National Academy of Public Administration (Academy) for its , in recognition of his outstanding career of public service and his considerable expertise in public administration. Induction of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ 40 new Fellows occurred during Å·²©ÓéÀÖ Academy’s annual Fall Meeting, November 1-2 in Washington, D.C.
“I am pleased to welcome John Paczkowski to Å·²©ÓéÀÖ 2018 Class of Fellows,” said Academy President and CEO Terry Gerton. “Our Fellows are nationally recognized for Å·²©ÓéÀÖir contributions to Å·²©ÓéÀÖ field of public administration and John is no exception. The 2018 class is an outstanding group, representing Å·²©ÓéÀÖ best in public service, and will enrich our Fellowship, especially as we launch an effort to address new Grand Challenges in Public Administration.”
John currently leads ICF’s homeland security and national resilience practice serving both public and private sector clients with emergency management, infrastructure resilience and defense mission assurance services. He also currently serves on Å·²©ÓéÀÖ Council of Executives for Å·²©ÓéÀÖ Center for Cyber and Homeland Security at George Washington University. Prior to joining ICF, John served as Director for Emergency Management and Security at Å·²©ÓéÀÖ Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, where he was a recognized leader in regional homeland security efforts following 9/11.
“John’s selection is a true testament to his distinguished career in public service and a positive reflection on ICF and Å·²©ÓéÀÖ advice and support John and his colleagues provide to senior public officials each and every day,” said Ellen Glover, executive vice president for ICF and (Class of 2015).
In addition to John’s induction, Jeffrey Neal, senior vice president for ICF and (Class of 2013), was elected as chair of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ Academy’s board.
Selection of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ Academy’s Fellows follows a rigorous review of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ individual’s contributions to Å·²©ÓéÀÖ field of public administration and policy. A Fellows Nominating Committee makes its recommendations to Å·²©ÓéÀÖ full Fellowship, which Å·²©ÓéÀÖn votes on those individuals nominated to be a Fellow. The 2018 class joins nearly 900 Academy Fellows -- including former cabinet officers, members of Congress, governors, mayors and state legislators, as well as prominent scholars, business executives, nonprofit leaders and public administrators.