Megan K. Haller
Public Administration
mhalle1@uic.edu

Education
PhD academic advisor
Eric Welch

Graduate degrees
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, M.A. Business Administration, 1990

Undergraduate degrees
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, B.S. Industrial Engineering, 1987

Research interests
Meg's two areas of research are science and technology policy, and public finance. In particular, she is interested in understanding the determinants of entrepreneurial behavior in the public and nonprofit sectors. Meg is currently working on her dissertation which is tentatively titled: Toward a theory of academic entrepreneurship: rethinking the impact of networks on research collaboration.

Publications
Haller, M., E. Welch, J. Lin, and S. Fulla. (2007) Economic Costs and Environmental Impacts of Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fleets in Local Government. Transportation Research- D. 12(3):219-230.

Hendrick, R., M. Delorenzo, M. Haller, L. Hurasek, B. Jacob, K. Khovanova, and G. Miller. (2007) Assessing Fiscal Condition of Local Governments (Part II): What is Financial Condition and How is It Measured. Public Budgeting Laboratory, Athens, GA: Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

Presentations
Haller, M. (2007) Social and Human Capital Determinants of Grant Effort and Success in Science and Engineering: An Exploratory Analysis of Academic Entrepreneurship. Paper presented at 2007 Student Research Forum for Graduate and Professional Students, Chicago, IL.

Haller, M., and Welch, E. (2006) Network Entrepreneurialism in Science and Engineering Fields: Antecedents, Structure and Outcomes. Paper presented at Association of Public Policy Analysis and Management Conference 2006. Madison, Wisconsin.

Haller, M., Fulla S., Lin, J., and Welch, E. (2006) Environmental Impact and Cost Effectiveness of Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fleet Conversion in Du Page County. Paper presented at Transport Chicago. Chicago, IL.

Haller, M., Melkers, J & Welch E. (2005) Doing Good? Comparing Public and Non-Profit Administrators Contributions to 'Non-Work' Public Value. Paper presented at the Association of Public Policy Analysis and Management Conference 2005. Washington, D.C.

• Graduate Research Associate, University of Illinois at Chicago, Science, Technology and Environment Research Group, September 2005 to present.
• Executive Director, Northwest Indiana Quality of Life Council, Valparaiso, Indiana, January 2007 to present.
• "Policy & Administration of Public and Non-Governmental Organizations", Valparaiso University, Department of Political Science, Masters Program in International Commerce and Policy, Fall, 2005
• Chief Executive Officer, Gary Citywide Development Corporation, Gary, Indiana, February, 2003 to April, 2007.
• President, Homebase Consulting, Michigan City, Indiana, May 2001 to February 2003
• Industry Executive, Crowe Chizek and Company, LLP, South Bend, Indiana, 1998 - 2001.
• Senior Industry Specialist, Crowe Chizek and Company, LLP, South Bend, Indiana, 1995-1998
• Industry Specialist Crowe Chizek and Company, LLP, South Bend, Indiana, 1993-1995
• Staff Consultant Crowe Chizek and Company, LLP, South Bend, Indiana, 1990-1993

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Benoy Jacob
Public Administration
bjacob2@uic.edu

Education
PhD academic advisor
Michael Pagano

Graduate degrees
Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, M.A. Public Policy and Administration, 2000

Undergraduate degrees
Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, B.A. Urban Studies, 1996

Research interests
In general, Benoy's research interests fall under the broad umbrella of non-market decision-making and strategies. In particular, he is interested in understanding the mechanisms underlying competitive and collaborative processes. Benoy is currently working on his dissertation, which is tentatively titled: Bargaining for development: exploring fiscally strategic development decisions of public officials.

Publications
Hendrick, Rebecca; Wu, Yong Hong; & Jacob, Benoy. Tax competition among municipal governments: exit vs. voice (forthcoming, Urban Affairs Review).

Presentations
"Jacob, Benoy; Ponomariov, Branco. Strategy, Structure or Happenstance? Exploring Graduate Student Research Collaborations." Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, Madison, Wisconsin (November, 2006).

Hendrick, Rebecca; DiLorenzo, Michael; Haller, Meg; Husarek, Laura; Jacob, Benoy; Khovanova, Ksenyia; & Miller, Gina. "The dimensions of financial condition and examples of composite measures." Association for Budgeting and Financial Management Atlanta, GA (November, 2006).

Hendrick, Rebecca; Wu, Yong Hong; & Jacob, Benoy. "Tax Competition among Municipal Governments: Exit vs. Voice." Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, Washington, D.C. (November, 2005).

• Summer Research Associate, RAND Corporation, May 2007 - September 2007
• Graduate Research Associate, University of Illinois at Chicago, Science & Technology Research Group, May 2005 to present
• Graduate Research Associate, University of Illinois at Chicago, Center for Urban and Economic Development and Urban Transportation Center, September 2004 - May 2005
• Senior Land Use and Economic Development Planner, Ferrandino & Associates Inc., Westchester, New York, May 2003 - September 2003
• Land Use and Economic Development Planner, Ferrandino & Associates Inc., Westchester, New York, May 2002 - May 2003

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Karl Nollenberger
Public Administration
karl@nollenberger.net

Education
PhD academic advisor
L. Vaughn Blankenship

Graduate degrees
University of Colorado, M.P.A., 1977

Undergraduate degrees
University of Iowa, B.S. Accounting, 1969

Research interests
Local government decision making and finances

Publications
"Leadership and Management in Local Government" in Transforming Public Leadership for the 21st Century, to be published in 2007 by the National Academy of Public Administration.

"Regional Efforts in Local Government in the Midwest" in The Midwest Encyclopedia published in February 2007 by Ohio State University.

"Combining Leadership and Management Skills" in Government Finance Review, August 2006.

"Duluth, Minnesota: The Civil Community - an Update" in Opening of the Cybernetic Frontier published in 2004 as part of an update the Cities of the Prairie.

"Getting the Right Position" in Government Finance Review, October 2005. Evaluating Financial Condition - Fourth Edition (Editor) International City/County Management Association, 2004.

"County Government, the Collaborative Spirit" National Association of County Administrator's Newsletter, October 2001.

"Contracting Our or Reducing the Cost of Services" Texas Municipal Finance Officers Publication, May 1986.

"Integrating Inspectional Services: the Richfield, Minnesota Approach" Code Administration and Enforcement, August 1982.

"It's More Than Balancing the Budget" Public Management, April 1980.

"No Longer fringe Benefits" Public Management, August 1978.

"The Six Quarter Budget - It Works!" Colorado Municipalities, May 1975.

"Idle Funds? Put Then to Work" Colorado Municipalities, January 1975.

Presentations
"Effective Financial Trend Analysis." Government Finance Officer's Association Conference, June 2005.

"Moving up in Your Career." Government Finance Officers Association Conference, June 2005.

"Tax Increment Finance Districts - Financial Benefits or Negative Consequences for Local Government," Association of Budgeting and Financial Management Conference, Washington, D.C., January 2002.

"County Government in Illinois." City Clerk's Institute, Springfield October 2001.

"Private Lives, Public Responsibilities." Illinois City/County Management Association Conference, June 2001.

"Municipal Bonds: An Investment Market Overview." International City/County Management Association Conference, September, 2001

"Understanding Financing for Artist Housing." Artspace Annual Conference, Galveston, Texas, February 1999.

"The Evolving Role of Local Government - a US Perspective." Institute of Public Administration of Canada, April 1998.

Structures, Roles and responsibilities - Perspectives on the Future of US Local Government." Canadian Association of Managers, September 1996.

"The Modern City/County Manager - A Perspective." International City/County Management Association Conference, September 1995.

"Saving Our Youth for Tomorrow's Challenges." United Nations International Year of the Family Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, February 1995.

"Serving People Today Through Professional Local Government Management." Town Clerks of South Africa Conference, April 1995.

"Budgeting and Finance for Newly Elected Officials." Minnesota League of Cities Newly Elected Officials Conference, April 1994.

"Financial Management for Local Policymakers." Minnesota League of Cities Conference, February 1992.

"Mangers in Transition" Minnesota City Management Association, January 1988.

"Contracting Out: Evaluating Options." National League of Cities, December 1986.

"Contracting Our Service." Advanced Public Purchasing Seminar, LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas, November 1986.

"Management Perspective on City Leadership." Texas City Management Seminar, November 1986."Council/Staff Forward Together" Texas Municipal League, May 1986.

"Council/Staff - Working Together." Texas Municipal League Conference, April 1986.

"Financial Realities - Pension Reform." Indiana State Legislature, April 1977.

• Vice President, PAR Group, 2002-Present
• County Administrator, Lake County, Illinois, 1998-2001
• Chief Administrative Officer, Duluth, Minnesota, 1992-1998
• County Administrator, St. Louis County, Minnesota, 1987-1992
• Senior Manager, Arthur Young & Company, 1985-1987
• City Manager, Beaumont, Texas, 1983-1985
• City Manager, Richfield, Minnesota, 1979-1983
• City Administrator, Muscatine, Iowa, 1977-1979
• Assistant City Manager, Englewood, Colorado, 1975-1977
• Director of Finance, Englewood, Colorado, 1972-1975
• Assistant Director of Finance, Iowa City, Iowa, 1970-1972
• Accountant, Collins Radio Company, 1968-1970

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