Steve Franks
Steve Franks, city manager, Villa Park California. His previous positions in Orange County include director of OC community resources (2008-2017), director of finance & administrative services, (2005-2008), second district chief of staff (1995-2005), budget manager (1991-1995), budget manager/analyst (1989-1991), budget analyst (1983-1989), and management intern (1981-1983).
Mark S. Mansfield
Mark S. Mansfield, assistant township manager, Upper St Clair, Pennsylvania, he also served as township manager, North Strabane, Pennsylvania (1984-1988), and secretary treasurer, Canton, Pennsylvania (1981-1984).
Robert B. Johnston
Robert B. Johnston, city manager, Clinton, Oklahoma, previously served as city manager, Frederick, Oklahoma, (1993-2020) and city manager, Tonkawa, Oklahoma (1989-1993). His career started in Clinton where he served as director of public works (1986-1989), and administrative assistant (1981-1986). , city manager, Clinton, Oklahoma, previously served as city manager, Frederick, Oklahoma, (1993-2020) and city manager, Tonkawa, Oklahoma (1989-1993). His career started in Clinton where he served as director of public works (1986-1989), and administrative assistant (1981-1986).
James J. Proce
James J. Proce, ICMA-CM ended his career in Texas, after serving in several communities. He was the assistant city manager, Lewisville (2023-2026), city manager, Anna, (2018-2023), director of public works, planning and development, Pilot Point (2018). His roles in Rowlett included: assistant city manager (2013-2017), managing director (Public Works, Utilities, Engineering, Planning & Development, Code Compliance, Animal Services, & Building Division) (2011-2013), and director of public works and development (2011). In addition, to his numerous roles in Texas, he was also in service in Palm Bay, Florida, Public Works Director (2003-2011), interim public works director (2002), transportation manager (1997-2002), and street superintendent (1992-1997), street and drainage supervisor (1987-1991), street supervisor (1984-1986), engineering inspector (1983-1984), and design drafter/surveyor technician (1981-1983).
Brenton B. Lewis
Brenton B. Lewis, city manager, Ingleside, Texas, he previously served Woodcreek, Texas as city manager, (2016-2022) and deputy city manager (2016). Other prior roles include city manager, Llano, Texas, (2013-2016), city administrator, Minden, Nebraska, (1992-2011), city manager, Henderson Texas, (1988-1991), finance director, Perryton, Texas (1985-1988), finance director, Allen, Texas (1984-1985), and assistant finance director, Pampa, Texas (1981-1984).
Lucinda L. Mester
Lucinda L. Mester, ICMA-CM has served two communities in Virginia, one large county and the other an independent city. She is currently a community relations and legislative affairs director, Falls Church, Virginia. Her previous roles in the City of Falls Church include deputy city manager (2017-2023), assistant city manager (2007-2017), acting assistant city manager (2006-2007) and general manager (2005-2006). She worked in Loudoun County as director of Loudoun County Housing Services (1991-2005), and Assistant Director & Counselor (1982-1991). She is also active in VLGMA, the ICMA state affiliate, serving on the Board in many capacities including President.
