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 January 2025.

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 December 20, 2024.

ICMA Credentialed Managers
Katie Ambrose, Rochester, NH
Robert Bahan, Winnetka, IL
Jonathan Blanton, Mount Holly, NC
Tim Callanan, Springfield, GA
Jennifer Campbell, Encinitas, CA
Kenneth Cassel, West Palm Beach, FL
Kevin Cowper, New Smyrna Beach, FL
Joseph Cronin, Seabrook Island, SC
Clinton Deschene, Orono, ME
Joel Dye, Allegan, MI
Robert Ernst, Perkins, OK
Douglas Finch, Duncanville, TX
Mario Formisano, Saint George, SC
Stephanie Garcia-Vause, Henderson, NV
Jacqueline Guzman, Sunnyvale, CA
Michael Halford, Greensboro, NC
Joseph Helfenberger, Jacksonville, FL
Genaro Iglesias, South Miami, FL
Kristin Kazenas, Winnetka, IL
James Krizan, Ferndale, MI
Tommy Ludwig, Burleson, TX
Chadwick McEwen, Wilmington, NC
Daniel Mears, Bowie, MD
Jocelyn Mills, Edgewater, CO
David Minke, Pine City, MN
Joseph Murphy, New Port Richey, FL
John Naron, Hondo, TX
Ann Ober, Hillsboro, OR
Rebecca Owens, Roanoke, VA
Peter Pirnejad,     Los Altos Hills, CA
Pamela Polk, Durant, OK
Stephanie Reyes, San Marcos, TX
Matt Rodriguez, Benicia, CA
David Smitherman, Penhook, VA
Justin Strickland, Peachtree City, GA
Darrin Tangeman, Truro, MA
Anthony Tolstedt, Spring Hill, TN
James Zervis, Boca Raton, FL 

ICMA Credentialed Manager Candidates
Daniel Allen, Spring Hill, TN
Adolfo Bailon, Burien, WA
Benjamin Bitter, Maricopa, AZ
Don Bohon, Ponca City, OK
Michael Chambless, Snoqualmie, WA
Craig Crossette, Goddard, KS
Joseph Devine, Salem, NH
Zachary Flores, Sherman, TX
Chris Forster, Bluffton, SC
Catherine Givens, Coral Springs, FL
Griffin Graham, Grandville, MI
James Hagerty, Edgartown, MA
Ross Herzog, Woodland Park, CO
Daniel Hipps, Catawba, NC
Chris Lindsey, Westminster, CO
Jason Mangum, Missouri City, TX
Mallory Merritt, Davenport, IA
Scott Mitnick, Moraga, CA
David Orr, Texarkana, TX
Catherine Schafrik, Stanardsville, VA
Chuck Stevens, Durango, CO
Marc Strange, Ludlow, MA
Rickelle Williams, Miami Beach, FL