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 25 members, who have been recommended by the Credentialing Advisory Board to receive ICMA Credentialed Manager or Candidate status in June 2015.

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 May 29, 2015. 

ICMA Credentialed Managers

Jerald P. Ducay, Frankfort, IL

Patrick W. Eidson, Rome, GA    

Mark A. Gibson, Dalton, GA

Cheryl L. Harrison-Lee, Gardner, KS

Philip A. Kiraly, Glencoe, IL

Spencer Kyle, Saratoga Springs, UT

Michelle R. Leftwich, McAllen, TX

Richard (Rich) A. Mays, The Dalles, OR

Priscilla A. Murphy, Jefferson, GA

Leonardo Olivares, Austin, TX

Aaron M. Parrish, Forest Lake, MN

Tim L. Rhode, St. Francis, WI

Kathryn A. Schauf, Baraboo, WI

Shanna N. Sims-Bradish, Richardson, TX

William R. Summers, Lillington, NC

Ryan J. Waller, Waukegan, IL

ICMA Credentialed Manager Candidates

Howard W. Brown, Jr., Muskogee, OK

Scott Carroll, Costa Mesa, CA

Timothy Gleason, Decatur, IL

Brian W. Hartsell, Brownsburg, IN

Neil C. Krutz, Sparks, NV

Greg D. McDanel, Maryville, MO

Larry R. Pannell, Electra, TX

Matthew T. Stiles, South Hutchinson, KS

Jeremy T. Willmoth, Winfield, KS