This is Don Uram
Don has been many things for the City of Eden Prairie. He started as an entry level urban planner. He worked his way up through the organization, eventually refocusing his career into the public finance field. Earlier this year Don became a Certified Management Accountant. When I came to Eden Prairie in 2002 Don was the Community Development Director. After a reorganization in September 2002, Don became our Director of Management & Budget.
As the Director of Management & Budget (DMB), Don was charged with the management of the City’s liquor stores, Information Technology, Human Resources, Facilities, Assessing, Planning, Historic Preservation, and probably his favorite: Budget.
Don will be leaving us after 18 years of employment to accept a position as Senior Public Finance Office with the private company Research Triangle, Inc. (RTI). Don’s first assignment with RTI will be Iraq. Yes, I said Iraq! Don will be going to Iraq on a contract with RTI to assist the U.S. and Iraqi governments with the reformation of a national governmental finance system.
I always say that Don has a “unique combination of exeriences and talents”. It’s true. Don’s last day of employment will be August 29,2 003. He will be doing important work in a very dangerous place.
We will miss him very much.
Good luck, Don.
