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For Immediate Release May 1, 2006
Mike Robinson Named CSG Deputy Director Former Kentucky state official Mike Robinson has been selected Deputy Director for Membership Services at The Council of State Governments. Daniel M. Sprague, executive director of the national state service organization based in Lexington, Ky., made the announcement this week. “Mike Robinson has exceptional public and private sector experience,” said Sprague. “His skill sets will advance CSG’s forward-looking, professional services to elected and appointed state officials around the country.” Robinson has served leading roles in key state government departments, including tours with different political administrations as commissioner of the Department of Community Based Services, commissioner of Kentucky’s Medicaid Services and commissioner of the Department of Social Insurance. He has also served as executive director of Administrative Services in the Governor’s Office for Technology and deputy commissioner of the Personnel Department. In addition to his state leadership positions, Robinson has had successful sales and marketing experience in the private sector, where he worked with MAXIMUS, a government management consulting firm. “I’m enthusiastic about bringing my experience to the national organization that for more than 70 years has equipped state leaders in all branches of state government with the tools they need to govern effectively,” said Robinson. “I look forward to leading a professional staff whose work helps provide states with a wider view and deeper understanding of our fast-changing world.” For more information, contact Mike Robinson at 859-244-8147. ### CSG is the premier multibranch organization forecasting policy trends for the community of states, commonwealths and territories on a national and regional basis. CSG alerts state elected and appointed officials in all three branches of government to emerging social, economic, and political trends; offers innovative state policy responses to rapidly changing conditions; and advocates multistate problem-solving to maximize resources and competitiveness. Since 1933, CSG has promoted excellence in decision-making and leadership skills and championed state sovereignty. |
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