The ICMA Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM) designation has become widely respected, frequently requested in recruitment of positions, and cited in positive media coverage of public stewardship. Congratulations to the following members who have been recommended by the Credentialing Advisory Board to receive ICMA Credentialed Manager or Candidate status in July.

ICMA Credentialed Managers are professional local government managers qualified by a combination of education and experience, adherence to high standards of integrity, and an assessed commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. Objections must be filed in writing to the ICMA Executive Director (via credentialing@icma.org) and received by July 6. 

ICMA Credentialed Managers

Andrea Arnold, Decatur, GA

Laurence Bergman, Surf City, NC

Todd Blake, Freemont, MI

Yaidee Castillero Fox, Hickory, NC

Michael Cotter, West Chester, PA

David Cotton, Jacksonville, NC

Reginald Edwards, Mankato, MN

Andrew Flanagan, Andover, MA

Malcolm Fleming, Louisville, CO

Austin Gilley, Abilene, KS

Justin Hess, Burbank, CA

Kate Hodges, Concord, MA

Jeff Jacobson, Hoyt Lakes, MN

Joshua Jones, Joshua, TX

Clifford Keheley, Mesquite, TX

David Kratzer, Harrisburg, PA

Robert Lawton, Penn Yan, NY

Andrew Lucas, Albemarle, NC

David Marciello, Millbury, MA

Aaron Montgomery, Wooster, OH

David Pugh, Cramerton, NC

Keith Riesberg, Rio Rancho, NM

Ann Ritzma, Foster City, CA

Emilie Smith, Sunrise, FL

Cynthia Steinhauser, Frankfort, KY

Sam Taylor, Post Falls, ID

Everett Thomas, Bellmead, TX

Timothy Tieperman, Oaks, PA

Justin Weiland, Dell Rapids, SD     

ICMA Credentialed Manager Candidates

Cesar Correa, Jr., Locust, NC

Dylan Feik, Calistoga, CA

Dante Hall, Foster City, CA

Samuel Hansen, Saint James, MN

Scott Hansen, Boulder City, NV

Lorenzo Hines, Pacifica, CA

Brandon Holland, Biscoe, NC

Maria Hurtado, Hayward, CA

Nathan Johnson, Scottsbluff, NE

Robert Joseph, Montrose, CO

Joseph La Margo, Orland Park, IL

Andrew Lichterman, Deerfield, IL

Joshua Malchow, Slayton, MN

Theogene Melancon, Dayton, TX

Donna Mitchell, Dover, DE

Luke Olson, Oak Point, TX

Russ Overton, Cary, NC

Sean Pederson, Bonner Springs, KS

Jorge Salinas, Albany, OR

Brian Sjothun, Medford, OR