About Me

Kenneth Mayner, M.P.A.

Effective. Creative. Innovative.

I am a creative, passionate and results-oriented public relations/public administration professional, empowering my peers and colleagues to achieve efficient and effective results through creative and innovative ideas and projects that consistently exceed expectations and progress through a collaborative working environment.

I am an effective marketing and communications specialist with holistic experience in brand management, resident engagement, marketing, graphic design, social media management, website management, public relations, strategic planning, performance management, customer service and broadcasting.

For almost 20 years, I have gained significant institutional knowledge in state and local government in North Carolina and bring to the table a vast array of experiences, best practices, and successes that improve the lives of the residents we serve.

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Earned Degrees

University of Florida

  • Master of Arts in Mass Communication (M.A.M.C.) with a Concentration in Public Relations, 2025 (in progress)

  • Graduate Certificate (G.C.), Web Design and Online Communication

The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State)

  • Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

  • Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society

East Carolina University

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public History

Certifications

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  • Certificate in Municipal Administration, UNC School of Government

Duke University

  • Certificate in Nonprofit Management

Cornell University

  • Professional Certificate of Social Media in Human Resources

Board Service

Alumni Association of Municipal & County Administration (AAMCA) Board of Directors

  • UNC School of Government, (2016-current)

  • Vice-President (2024-current), At-Large Board Member (2022-24, 2016-17), Immediate Past President (2021-22), President (2020-21), Vice-President (2019-20), Treasurer (2018-19), Secretary (2017-18)

North Carolina City & County Communicators (NC3C) Board of Directors

  • Executive Committee Chair for Membership & Marketing (2023-24)

  • Executive Committee Chair for Sponsorship & Finances (2022-23)

Professional Recognition

  • ”40 Under 40” - The Fayetteville Observer (Class of 2016) LINK

  • Certificate of Distinction in Performance Management - International City/County Management Association (ICMA), 2015