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 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 June 20, 2025. 

ICMA Credentialed Managers

Samantha Abell, Gulf Breeze, FL

Erica Batdorf, Pottstown, PA

Mandy Belyea, Woodstock, VA

Brett Botbyl, Menominee, MI

Thomas Drabelle, O'Fallon, MO

Timothy George, Greenbelt, MD

Ryan Hyland, Silverthorne, CO

Nzeribe (Zerry) Ihekwaba, Homestead, FL

Tracey Jerome, Mooresville, NC

Gregory Jones, Gate City, VA

Mary Koester, Juneau, AK

Sheryl Long, Cincinnati, OH

Thomas McCormick, Maynardville, TN

Mary Jane Nirdlinger, Chapel Hill, NC

Thomas Petrucci, Allentown, PA

Francine Ramaglia, Loxahatchee Groves, FL

Matt Sandidge, El Reno, OK

Heidi Siegel, Jupiter Inlet, FL

Tracy Stevens, Avondale, AZ

Rona Stringfellow, Wilmer, TX

David Waltz, Cincinnati, OH

Andrew White, Columbus, OH

ICMA Credentialed Manager Candidates

Mark Aakhus, Edisto Beach, SC

Jason Brown, Claremont, NC

Jamie Burk, Milford, DE

Drake Daily, Lake Mills, WI

Tangela Innis, Dumfries, VA

Claire Jubb, Port Charlotte, FL

Jeremy Marsette, Sherborn, MA

Adam McLamb, Indian Trail, NC

Tashia Pinkham, Standish, ME

Ernie Reyna, Perris, CA

Rusty Rives, Lamar, MO

Brooke Sharp, University City, MO

Jacob Smith, Ocoee, FL

Jason Streetman, Sky Valley, GA

Alex Torpey, Swanzey, NH

Jeffrey Weckbach, Cincinnati, OH

Kathleen Weisenberger, Portland, TX

Brooks Williams, Ferris, TX