Biography
Rex L. Facer II (Ph.D. The University of Georgia) is Associate Professor of Public Management in the Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics at Brigham Young University’s Marriott School where he teaches in the Master of Public Administration program. Facer currently serves on the National Council of the American Society for Public Administration. President Obama appointed Facer to the Federal Salary Council where he served from 2010-2017. Facer previously served on NASPAA’s Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation, including a term as chair. The commission is the accrediting body for master’s degree programs in public administration.
Professor Facer lectures and consults nationally and internationally on human resource management issues. His published research has appeared in leading peer-reviewed journals. His current research focuses primarily on public sector compensation practices and alternative work schedules. Facer was recently appointed by Governor Spencer Cox to chair the Utah Independent Redistricting Commission.
Research Interests
Facer's research has addressed municipal annexation, budget and personnel reform, public service motivation, infrastructure financing, and alternative work schedules. His current research focuses on public sector compensation practices and alternative work schedules.Teaching Interests
Facer's teaching has focused on local government management, human resource management, and general public administration.Memberships
- American Society for Public Administration (1993 - Present)
Professional Citizenship
- Committee/Council Chair, Utah Independent Redistricting Commission (2021 - Present)
- Board Member, American Society for Public Administration (2020 - Present)
- Officer (specify in Other), Astana Civil Service Hub -- United Nations Development Programme (2013 - Present)
- Editorial Review Board Member, Review of Public Personnel Administration (2009 - Present)
- Board Member, American Society for Public Administration (2018 - 2020)
- Other, Utah County Advisory Board for Good Governance (2019 - 2019)
- Committee/Council Member, United States Federal Salary Council (2010 - 2018)
- Committee/Council Chair, COPRA, NASPAA's Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation (2011 - 2012)