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 October 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 September 19, 2025.

ICMA Credentialed Managers
Micah Austin, Ammon, ID
Evan Brassard, Grafton, MA
Cori Burbach, Dubuque, IA
Christopher Cornelison, Oro Valley, AZ
Susan Danson, Cinnaminson, NJ
Trish Davidson, Harrisonburg, VA
Scott Eisenhauer, Rantoul, IL
Travis Elliott, Parachute, CO
Shawn Isaac, Thermal, CA
Jene Jess, Bondurant, IA
Donte Martin, Wichita, KS
David McCuen, Anderson, SC
Thomas Muir, Azle, TX
Douglas Sandstrom, Buckeye, AZ
Johnnie Taylor, Lexington, NC
Carole Vanzant, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Claire Whitley, Ormond Beach, FL
Kenneth Wilson, Columbus, OH
Weston Young, Snow Hill, MD

ICMA Credentialed Manager Candidates
Adam Anderson, Belleville, KS
Nathaniel Davis, Greensboro, NC
Jason Davis, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Jonathan B.  Flores, Pharr, TX
Tom Joyce, Minot, ND
Donna Krauss, Stafford, VA
Freddy Morgan, Cartersville, GA
Edward Morris, Enfield, NH
Emily Muzzarelli, Morgantown, WV
Chelsea Oriley, Fort Myers, FL
Teri Raney, Calumet Park, IL
Jacob Smith, Ocoee, FL
Brian Uhl, Cincinnati, OH
Amber Vogan, Bonner Springs, KS