W David Patton Author

Elizabeth D. Fredericksen is a Professor and the MPA and Nonprofit Administration Director at Boise State University, USA.

Stephanie L. Witt is a Professor of Public Policy and Administration at Boise State University, USA.

W. David Patton, former faculty member at Boise State University and the University of Utah, USA, has directed applied research and technical assistance centers serving state and local governments at both universities.

Nicholas P. Lovrich was the Director of Washington State University’s Division of Governmental Studies and Services, USA, for 32 years.