Strategic Readiness: Applying Military Planning and Leadership to Public Sector Crisis Management
Includes a Live Web Event on 11/12/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)
Join us on November 12th at 1 PM ET as our speaker explores how to use military strategic planning and leadership for better public sector preparedness and crisis response.
Learn how to build resilient teams and systems for natural disasters, public health emergencies, and organizational disruptions.
This session is perfect for HR professionals who want to improve workforce readiness, emergency response, and operational resilience. Don’t miss out on gaining actionable insights!
This webinar is the sixth edition of the 2026 Dialogue and Perspectives Webinar Series, a series created to bring forward diverse voices, real-world experiences, and meaningful conversations that challenge us to think differently about public sector HR.
Speaker: Stephen Fields, CMM, ICMA-CM, Town Manager
PSHRA® Webinars are a member benefit. Available to non-members for a nominal fee.
Making public sector work better.
Stephen Fields, CMM, ICMA-CM
Town Manager
Town of Hermon, MN
Stephen Fields serves as the Director of Human Resources and Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Hermon, Maine, where he provides executive leadership in human resources, organizational development, municipal operations, and strategic administration.
He holds a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from Rivier College and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Throughout his career, Stephen has held senior human resources and administrative leadership positions with the Town of Hermon, the City of Westbrook, the City of Biddeford, and the Maine Office of the Attorney General. His experience spans more than 20 years in public sector human resources across local, state, and federal government.
Stephen is a 28-year veteran of the United States Air Force and Air National Guard, where he developed extensive expertise in leadership, workforce management, and strategic planning. Beyond public service, he is an entrepreneur who co-owns and operates a human resources/small business consulting firm and a café bakery with his spouse.
He holds the Senior Certified Professional (PSHRA-SCP) designation from the Public Sector Human Resources Association, the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential, the Certified Maine Manager (CMM) designation from the Maine Town, City and County Management Association, and the Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM) designation from the International City/County Management Association.
Stephen is also a published author. His article, "Wellness as Workforce Strategy: Embedding Mental Health into Municipal HR Practice in a Rural Community," was featured in Public Eye, the magazine of the Public Sector Human Resources Association, in the January/February 2026 issue.
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