🏆 Three Crestview Public Works employees earned national management certification from the APWA.
👷♂️ The honorees — Kyle Lusk, Nick McLeod, and Brandon Bolton — have a combined 59 years of service to the city.
📘 The CPWP-M designation recognizes proven leadership and expertise in managing public works departments.
Crestview, FL — Three longtime City of Crestview Public Works employees have achieved a major professional milestone, earning a national management certification that highlights their leadership, technical knowledge, and commitment to public service.
Assistant Engineer Kyle Lusk, Lead Water Operator Nick McLeod, and Sewer Supervisor Brandon Bolton each earned the Certified Public Works Professional–Management (CPWP-M) designation from the American Public Works Association (APWA) on August 13, 2025. The certification recognizes professionals who demonstrate advanced management capabilities and experience in running public works departments at the municipal level.
Together, Lusk, McLeod, and Bolton represent more than 59 years of combined experience serving Crestview’s residents through engineering, water, and sewer operations.
Kyle Lusk, who has spent 13 years in construction and engineering, joined the City of Crestview seven years ago. He plays a key role in designing and managing city infrastructure projects, ensuring that local development aligns with engineering standards and community needs.
Nick McLeod, with 25 years in the utilities field and 19 years with the city, oversees Crestview’s water operations. His experience ensures the city’s water systems run efficiently, safely, and in compliance with state and federal standards.
Brandon Bolton, a 21-year veteran of the city, supervises sewer operations and maintenance. His work supports Crestview’s wastewater infrastructure, which is essential to both public health and environmental protection.
Public Works Director and city leadership expressed appreciation for the trio’s commitment to professional excellence. “Our public works team plays a crucial role in maintaining the systems that keep Crestview running every day,” a city statement said. “Their achievement reflects not only their personal dedication but also the city’s commitment to investing in staff development.”
The CPWP-M designation is one of the highest recognitions offered by the APWA. To qualify, candidates must have at least three years of public works supervisory experience and demonstrate competency across a broad range of management areas, including:
Communication and leadership
Budgeting and finance
Human resources management
Administrative operations
Procurement and contract administration
Project and asset management
Emergency management
The certification process tests a candidate’s ability to manage public works departments effectively and encourages best practices that improve service delivery at the local government level.
The American Public Works Association is an international, not-for-profit organization with more than 32,000 members across North America. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with an office in Washington, D.C., APWA supports professionals involved in all aspects of public works — from engineering and fleet management to water, sewer, and emergency services. The organization promotes professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy, and knowledge exchange.
More information about the CPWP-M certification and other professional development opportunities is available at www.apwa.org.
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