University Alumnus Promoted to Chief Operations Officer of Public Management, Inc.

Posted December 11, 2013

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas –Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduate, Patrick Wiltshire, was recently promoted to Chief Operations Officer at Public Management, Inc. at their main office in Cleveland, Texas, located near Houston.

Wiltshire, who has been with the company four years, will begin his new position in January 2014. Wiltshire earned his Master’s in Public Administration at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in December 2009.

“I’m excited and ready to proceed and assist in helping the company and communities grow and develop,” said Wiltshire. “It is my responsibility to ensure Public Management, Inc. continues to provide effective and efficient services while maintaining healthy client relationships.”

As Chief Operations Officer, Wiltshire has authority over all project management, including operating policies, project direction and coordination, project timelines, and project billing. In addition, he has supervisory authority over all personnel, including performance appraisals, salary recommendations, and benefits.

Previously, Wiltshire was Dallas-Fort Worth Area Supervisor from April 2012 through December 2013 in charge of company transition, business development, and client relations. Wiltshire has also served as Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager.

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Russell Wagner

My name is Russell Wagner and I am the Executive Director of Alumni Relations for Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. I am originally from the small town of Shiner, Texas and began attending Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in Fall 2004. During my time as a student I was a volunteer tour guide and worked for the Island Waves Student Newspaper. I proudly earned my degree in Media Communication and received a minor in Public Relations in 2008 graduating Summa Cum Laude. I joined the University on a professional level immediately after graduation as an Admissions Counselor and Recruiter. I joined the Division of Institutional Advancement in Fall 2012 as an Alumni & Development Officer for the College of Liberal Arts. I was appointed to Director of Engagement in June 2015. As Director of Engagement, I oversee and implement the University’s alumni relations and engagement efforts with the community to create financial, personnel, and athletic support for the Island University. I also act as the Executive Director of the National Islander Alumni Association, Executive Director of the Young Business Professionals of the Coastal Bend, and oversee the Student Foundation Association, a student philanthropy group at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. I reside in Corpus Christi with my wife, Kelsey. She is an also an alumnae from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s outstanding College of Nursing & Health Sciences Nursing program. She currently works as a Registered Nurse at Driscoll Children’s Hospital. In our spare time we enjoy the outdoors, spending time with friends and family, traveling, and taking in the unique events that the Coastal Bend has to offer.