April 1, 2025

Robert Denhardt, ICMA Honorary member since 2009, was a past president of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) and a member of the National Academy of Public Administration. He was the 2004 recipient of ASPA’s Dwight Waldo Award, celebrating lifetime achievement in scholarship in public administration.

March 25, 2025

J. Aubrey Houghton, ICMA Life member; served as ICMA Senior Advisor, 1990-2012; city manager, South Boston, VA, 1956-89; administrative assistant, Portsmouth, VA, 1953-56; and purchasing agent, Portsmouth, VA, 1951-53.

February 18, 2025

Daniel Kleman, ICMA Life member; and ICMA Senior Advisor, 2016-25. He served as special assistant to the mayor, Jacksonville, FL, 2010-11; fire and rescue director, Jacksonville, 2006-10; chief operating officer, Jacksonville, 2004-06; county administrator, Hillsborough County, FL, 1994-2003; city manager, Tallahassee, FL, 1974-94; deputy city manager, Dayton, OH, 1973-74; assistant to the city manager, Dayton, 1970-73; senior management analyst, Dayton, 1970; and management analyst, Dayton, 1968-70. He served as ICMA Regional Vice President, 1986-88; and as ICMA President, 1993-94. He was awarded the ICMA Distinguished Service Award in 2016.

Orville Powell, ICMA Life member, he served as professor at Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, since 1997; city manager, Durham, NC, 1983-97; city manager, Gainesville, FL, 1980-82; finance director, Petersburg, VA, 1979-80; city manager, Winston Salem, NC, 1972-79; assistant city manager, Winston Salem, 1967-72; budget director, Winston Salem, 1964-67; and administrative assistant, Winston Salem, 1963-64. He was awarded the ICMA Academic Award in Memory of Stephen B. Sweeney in 2003 and 2018; and the ICMA Distinguished Service Award in 2014.

February 11, 2025

Leonard Matarese, ICMA Life member, served as founding director of public safety services, ICMA, 2005-14; commissioner of human resources, Buffalo, NY, 2002-05; village manager, Indian Creek, FL, 1994-2002; city manager, Collinsville, IL, 1991; communications manager and public safety director, Ocean Reef, FL, 1989-91; town manager, Narragansett, RI, 1986-87; business administrator, Orange, NJ, 1984-86; city manager, Coconut Creek, FL, 1982-84; assistant to the planning director, Broward County, FL, 1981-82; police officer, West Palm Beach, FL, 1980-81; assistant to the police director, Palm Springs, FL, 1979-80; police sergeant, Virginia Gardens, FL, 1973-74; and deputy sheriff, Dade County, FL, 1971-72.

December 17, 2024

James Purtee served as city manager, Palmdale, CA, 2015-19; assistant city manager/government affairs, Simi Valley, CA, 2012-15; director of administrative services, Simi Valley, CA, 2006-12; deputy city manager, Simi Valley, CA, 1999-2006; and housing planner, Simi Valley, CA, 1988-99.

December 10, 2024

Morris Vance, ICMA Life member, served as city manager, Vista, CA, 1981-97; city administrator, Lomita, CA, 1975-81; assistant city manager, Carson, CA, 1969-75; administrative assistant, Vernon, CA, 1966-69; and administrative assistant, Los Angeles, CA, 1965-66. 

November 19, 2024

Thomas Edwards, ICMA Life member; county administrator, Georgetown County, SC, 2003-08 and 1998-2000; county administrator, Florence County, SC, 1977-98; city manager, Newberry, SC, 1976-77; director of administration, North Charleston, SC, 1974-76; and administrative assistant, North Charleston, SC, 1973-74. He received the ICMA Community Health and Safety Award in 2008.

November 12, 2024

Timothy Schuenke, ICMA Life member; ICMA Senior Advisor, 2014-24; city administrator, Delafield, WI, 2008-12; city manager, Park Ridge, IL, 1996-2008; village manager, La Grange Park, IL, 1983-96; city administrator, Jefferson, WI, 1979-83; acting city manager, Lake Mills, WI, 1978-79; clerk/treasurer, Lake Mills, 1977-78; cemetery sexton, Lake Mills, 1977; and administrative assistant, Lake Mills, 1974-76.

October 8, 2024

Mark Achen, ICMA Life member; and ICMA Senior Advisor, 2001-19. He served as city manager, Grand Junction, CO, 1984-2000; city manager, Gladstone, MO, 1979-84; city administrator, Mounds View, MN, 1974-79; and administrative assistant, Ferguson, MO, 1972-74. He helped launch ICMA’s Voluntary Credentialing Program and served on the first Credentialing Advisory Board, 2001-11.

Michael Willis, ICMA Life member, passed away at his home in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. He was a champion for sustainability initiatives in local government and served as city/county manager in three different countries. He was general manager, Shellharbour, NSW, Australia; 2010-15; chief executive, Surrey Heath, SRY, United Kingdom, 2007-10; general manager, Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia, 2001-07; city manager, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 1989-2001; county manager, Silverpeaks County, New Zealand, 1983-89; and county clerk, Waihemo County, New Zealand, 1979-83. He served as Regional Vice President 2000-03; and as ICMA President 2005-06. He was awarded the ICMA Distinguished Service Award in 2019. Condolences can be shared with his wife at lyngray47@gmail.com.

September 24, 2024

Dianne Gershuny, served as city manager, Los Altos, CA, 1990-98, assistant city manager, Los Altos, 1986-90; assistant administrator/finance director, San Carlos, CA, 1983-86; senior management analyst, Ventura Regional Sanitation District, CA, 1982-83; management assistant, Ventura Regional Sanitation District, 1979-82; and administrative aide, Ventura Regional Sanitation District, 1978-79.

September 17, 2024

Steven Kubacki, ICMA Life member, served as village administrator, Suamico, WI, 2011-19; county administrator, Chippewa County, WI, 2010-11; director of administrative services, Ashwaubenon, WI, 1995-2010; village administrator, Germantown, WI, 1988-95; city administrator, Brillion, WI, 1987-88; operations director, Janesville, WI, 1984-87; assistant public works director, Janesville, WI, 1983-84; and environmental specialist, Janesville, WI, 1979-83.

September 10, 2024

Robert Nicholl, ICMA Life member, served as town manager, Kitty Hawk, NC, 1989-97; city manager, Dunn, NC, 1972-88; town manager, Narrows, VA, 1968-72; and town manager, Glasgow, VA, 1964-67.

August 27, 2024

Rodney Cumby, city manager, Corner Brook, NL, Canada, 2019-24; executive manager of operations and planning, Lloydminster, AB, 2017-19; city administrative officer, Paradise, NL, 2009-17; town manager, Pouch Cove, NL, 2006-09; chief administrative officer, Torbay, NL, 1999-2006; and town clerk, Pouch Cove, NL, 1998-99.

August 20, 2024

Elizabeth Walker, assistant city manager, Brownsville, TX, 2019-24; assistant to the city manager, Brownsville, 2019; shoreline grants and projects administrator, South Padre Island, TX, 2018; assistant city manager, Weslaco, TX, 2016-18; city secretary, Weslaco, 2010-16; executive assistant, Weslaco, 2009-10; and long-range planner, Weslaco, 2009.

August 6, 2024

Charles R. Owens, served as city manager, Lewisville, TX, 1985-98; deputy city manager, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 1980-85; director, management and budget, Oklahoma City, OK, 1977-80; assistant to the city manager, Oklahoma City, 1975-77; and management and budget analyst, Oklahoma City, 1974-75.

Eugene “Gene” Rogers, served Moreno Valley, CA, as city manager, 1996-2006, and assistant city manager, 1990-96; and Sunnyvale, CA, as assistant city manager, 1984-89; director of employment development, 1981-84; administrative assistant, 1980-81; and administrative aide, 1978-80. 

July 30, 2024

Stanley Kennedy, ICMA Life member; served as village manager, Wilmette, IL, 1974-90; city manager, Highland Park, IL, 1964-74; city manager, Alamogordo, NM, 1961-64; city manager, Dalhart, TX, 1958-61; administrative assistant, Ottumwa, IA, 1956-58; and administrative intern, Sidney, NE, 1955. He served as ICMA Regional Vice President, 1977-79; and as ICMA President, 1982-83. He was awarded ICMA's Distinguished Service Award in 2015.

July 18, 2024

Merrett Stierheim, ICMA Life member; served as county manager, Miami-Dade County, FL, 1998-2001; county manager, Dade County, FL, 1976-86; county administrator, Pinellas County, FL, 1973-76; city manager, Clearwater, FL, 1967-73; assistant city manager, Miami, FL, 1965-67; assistant to the city manager, Miami, FL, 1960-65; and intern, Miami, FL, 1959-60. He was awarded ICMA’s Distinguished Service Award in 2006; and received ICMA's Management Innovation Award in 1979 and 1981.

June 18, 2024

Neal Berlin, ICMA Life member, served as city administrator, Ann Arbor, MI, 1995-2001; project manager, Arvada, CO, 1994-95; city manager, Arvada, CO, 1986-94; city manager, Iowa City, IA, 1975-86; town manager, Hanover, NH, 1967-75; assistant city manager, Pueblo, CO, 1964-67; city manager, Highland, IL, 1961-62; and administrative assistant, Park Forest, IL, 1960.

Peter Curry, ICMA Life member, served as administrative officer, Darien, CT, 1998-2002; assistant district manager, metropolitan district, Hartford, CT, 1985-98; town manager, Newington, CT, 1971-85; town manager, Westerly, RI, 1969-71; assistant town manager, Bloomfield, CT, 1967-69; and administrative assistant, Bloomfield Township, CT, 1963-67.

May 14, 2024

William “Bill” Kohbarger, compliance officer, Carson City, NV, 2018-24; deputy director human resources, North Las Vegas, NV, 2013; town manager, Pahrump, NV, 2008-13; city manager, Carlin, NV, 2000-08; village manager, Lincoln Heights, OH, 1997-99; assistant social services director, Fremont, OH, 1995-97; and police officer, Put-in-Bay, OH, 1990-92.

April 30, 2024

Robert “Bob” Kenning, ICMA Life member; ICMA Senior Advisor, 1989-2012; served his entire career in Birmingham, MI, as city manager, 1965-89; assistant city manager, 1956-65; public works superintendent, 1953-56; and assistant public works superintendent, 1951-53.

April 16, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Fox, ICMA Life member; served as county manager, Mecklenburg County, NC, 1980-2000; city manager, Wichita Falls, TX, 1969-80; city manager, Fayetteville, AR, 1966-69; city manager, Camden, AR, 1963-66; city manager, Ennis, TX, 1959-63; and administrative assistant, San Antonio, TX, 1957-59. He was an ICMA Regional Vice President, 1973–75.

Jennifer Sparacino, ICMA Life member; served her entire career in Santa Clara, CA, as city manager, 1987-2012; deputy city manager, 1983-87; administrative assistant, 1979-83; and program coordinator/assistant director of community recreation, 1976-79.

April 9, 2024

ICMA learned that Cathryn “Cathie” Thomas passed away suddenly in September 2023 shortly after retiring. She served as village administrator, East Aurora, NY, 2018-23; borough manager, New Hope, PA, 2016-18; borough manager, Stroudsburg, PA, 2013-16; and city administrator, New Castle, DE, 2006-13.

April 2, 2024

ICMA recently learned that James Roberts passed away in May 2023. He served as county administrator, Monroe County, FL, 1993-2004; borough administrator, Mountainside, NJ, 1982-93; director of public services, Morristown, NJ, 1980-82; and director of community development, Morris County, NJ, 1969-78.

February 6, 2024

David Hankerson, served his entire local government career in Cobb County, Georgia, beginning in 1984. He served as county manager, 1993-2017; director of community development, 1992-93; director of development and inspections, 1989-92; and manager of development control, 1984-89.  

January 30, 2024

Lyle Wray, executive director, Capitol Region Council of Governments, CT, 2004-21; executive director, Citizens League, MN, 1992-2003; county administrator, Dakota County, MN, 1987-92; and human services director, Dakota County, MN, 1986-87.

January 16, 2024

ICMA just learned that Dennis Stepke passed away in March 2023. He served as city manager, North Muskegon, MI, 1980-2014; administrator, Apex, NC, 1977-79; city superintendent, East Jordan, MI, 1971-77; and engineering aid II, Wyoming, MI, 1965-71.

January 9, 2024

Stephen Raper, ICMA Life member served as city manager, Rocky Mount, NC, 1995-2010; assistant city manager, Rocky Mount, 1994-95; city manager, Kingston, NC, 1985-94; city manager, Hendersonville, TN, 1983-85; city manager, Henderson, NC, 1979-83; assistant city manager, Rocky Mount, NC, 1979; and administrative assistant to the city manager, Rocky Mount, 1975-79.

Donald Stilwell, ICMA Life member served as town manager, Fort Myers Beach, FL, 2014-16; county manager, Lee County, FL, 1993-2009; county administrator, Washington County, OR, 1983-86; county administrator, San Luis Obispo, CA, 1977-83; county administrator, Del Norte County, CA, 1974-77; city manager, Woodburn, OR, 1972-74; and assistant director of administration and finance, Springfield, OR, 1970-72.

November 28, 2023

Robert B. Morris, ICMA Life member served as ICMA Senior Advisor, 1991-96; marketing consultant, ICMA-RC, 1990-91; director of training services, ICMA-RC, 1986-90; Midwest manager, ICMA-RC, 1982-86; village manager, Glencoe, IL, 1951-82; assistant village manager, Glencoe, IL, 1949-51; ICMA staff, 1948-49; and assistant to the city manager, Albert Lea, MN, 1947-48. He served as ICMA Regional Vice President, 1965-67.

November 7, 2023

Betsy Sherman served ICMA from 1978 to 2016 as senior associate, 2011-16; director of member services, 1987-2011; director of business services, 1984-87; deputy director of information services and acting director of member services, 1983-84; and director of management information services, 1978-83.

October 24, 2023

Frank Faison, ICMA Life member; city manager, Lynn Haven, FL, 1991-92; city manager, Sanford, FL, 1985-91; county manager, Henrico County, VA, 1978-84; city manager, Pensacola, FL, 1971-78; city manager, Danville, VA, 1967-71; village manager, La Grange Park, IL, 1961-67; public works superintendent, St. Charles, IL, 1959-61; and administrative assistant, La Grange Park, IL, 1956-59.

Bruce Moore, who spent his entire local government in Little Rock, AR, as city manager, 2002-23; assistant city manager, 1999-2002; assistant to the mayor, 1995-99; and administrative assistant, 1994-95. He served as ICMA Regional Vice President, 2009-12; NFBPA President, 2015-17; and ACMA President, 2005-06.

October 17, 2023

P. C. “Mac” McLaurin Jr., local government specialist, Mississippi State University, MS, 1989-2010; chief administrative officer, Starkville, MS, 1978-89; coordinator for community planning and development, Starkville, MS, 1975-78; and professor, Mississippi State University, MS, 1965-75.

October 10, 2023

Christine Burns, village manager, Spring Lake, MI, 2012-23; city manager, Cedar Springs, MI, 2007-12; assistant manager, clerk, and treasurer, Oxford, MI, 2005-07; and city clerk, Clare, MI, 1991-2005.

September 19, 2023

Matthew Kridler, ICMA Life member; ICMA Senior Advisor, 2011-18; city manager, Springfield, OH, 1988-2008; municipal manager, Bethel Park, PA, 1983-88; assistant city manager, Bethel Park, PA, 1976-83; and administrative assistant, Indiana County, PA, 1974.

August 1, 2023

ICMA just learned that Rod Oxley, passed away in March 2022. He was an ICMA Life member; chief executive officer, Wollongong City Council, AU, Australia, 1987-2007; deputy town clerk, Wollongong City Council, 1986-87; city treasurer, Wollongong City Council, 1980-86; deputy chief executive officer, Port Kembla, AU, Australia, 1976-80; revenue accountant, St. George County Council, AU, Australia, 1972-76; and clerk/trainee accountant, Illawarra County Council, AU, Australia, 1965-72. ICMA Regional Vice President, 2003–06.

Mary Strenn, ICMA Life member; ICMA Senior Advisor, 2014-23; interim city manager, Huntington Park, CA, 2012; interim city manager, South Gate, CA, 2007; city manager, El Segundo, CA, 1998-2005; interim city manager, Ceres, CA, 1998; city administrator, San Fernando, CA, 1990-97; assistant city manager, Bakersfield, CA, 1987-89; deputy city manager, Bakersfield, 1985-87; assistant city manager, Peoria, IL, 1983-85; assistant to the city manager, Peoria, 1981-83; community development planner, Peoria, 1980-81; and urban planner, Peoria, 1977-80.

July 11, 2023

Samual Halter, ICMA Life member; ICMA senior advisor, 2005-15; chief administrative officer, Tampa, FL, 1995-2003; city manager, Melbourne, FL, 1978-94; assistant city manager, Savannah, GA, 1971-78; city administrator, Miami Springs, FL, 1968-71; assistant city manager, Savannah, GA, 1968; planning, programming, and budget director, Savannah, 1967; research and budget director, Savannah, 1964-66; administrative analyst, Philadelphia, PA, 1963-64; and administrative intern, Philadelphia, 1962-63.

David Krings, ICMA Life member; county administrator, Hamilton County, OH, 1991-2005; county administrator, Peoria County, IL, 1983-91; and executive assistant, Ramsey County, MN, 1979-83. He served as ICMA Regional Vice President, 1996-99 and ICMA President 2003-04.

Walter Slipe, ICMA Life member; city manager, Sacramento, CA, 1976-93; assistant city manager, Sacramento, 1969-76; deputy chief administrative officer, Fresno, CA, 1966-69; senior planner, Fresno, 1962-65; and associate planner, Bakersfield, CA, 1959-61.

June 27, 2023

Bruce Romer, ICMA Life member; chief administrative officer, Montgomery County, MD, 1995-2007; city manager, Rockville, MD, 1988-95; city administrator, Davenport, IA, 1982-88; city manager, Sidney, OH, 1977-82; city manager, Brighton, MI, 1968-77; assistant township manager, Tredyffrin Township, PA, 1968; and assistant to the township manager, Tredyffrin Township, PA, 1967. He served as ICMA Regional Vice President, 1996-98, and ICMA President 2000-01.

Maureen Godsey Valente, town manager, Sudbury, MA, 2000-15; interim town manager/director of finance, Sudbury, MA, 1999-2000; director of finance, Sudbury, MA, 1997-99; revenue officer, Lexington, MA, 1992-97; assistant treasurer, Concord, MA, 1990-92; and ICMA staff, Washington, DC, 1979-84. 

June 20, 2023

James Pitts, ICMA Life member; town manager, Bow, NH, 2002-10; town administrator, Pelham, NH, 1999-2002; city manager, Franklin, NH, 1993-99; acting town manager, Merrimack, NH, 1992-93; and administrative services officer, Merrimack, NH, 1988-92.

June 13, 2023

Larry Paine, ICMA Senior Advisor, 2020-23; city administrator, Hillsboro, KS, 2007-20; city manager, Concordia, KS, 2003-07; city administrator, Baldwin, KS, 1998-2003; town manager, Cave Creek, AZ, 1995-98; city administrator, Jerome, ID, 1990-95; principal management assistant, Chula Vista, CA, 1986-90; principal management analyst, Chula Vista, CA, 1985-86; management analyst II, Yuma, AZ, 1980-85; and budget analyst II, Tacoma, WA, 1973-79.

May 23, 2023

Timothy Burgess, deputy county manager, New Hanover County, NC, 2019-23; assistant county manager, New Hanover County, 2012-19; assistant county manager, Alamance County, NC, 2007-12; town manager, Wendell, NC, 2002-07; and administrative assistant to the town manager, Wendell, NC, 2001-02.

March 28, 2023

Rick Honeycutt, ICMA Life member; assistant county manager, Haywood County, NC, 2001-07; assistant to county manager, Haywood County, 1999-2001, county manager, Cherokee County, NC, 1995-98; county manager, Macon County, NC, 1992-95; assistant county manager, Alamance County, NC, 1979-92; county manager, Caswell County, NC, 1975-78; town manager, Gibsonville, NC, 1973-75; and assistant town manager, Chapel Hill, NC, 1970-71.

March 21, 2023

Gary Mayerhofer, city manager, Crystal Lake, IL, 2003-23; assistant village administrator, Libertyville, IL, 1995-2003; assistant to the city manager, Highland Park, IL, 1991-95; administrative intern, Wheeling, IL, 1989-91; and intern, Niles, IL, 1987.

Julie Robinson, city manager, Spring Valley Village, TX, 2017-23; city manager, Dickinson, TX, 2007-17; city manager, Oak Point, TX, 2003-07; assistant to the city manager, Plano, TX, 1999-2003; and legal assistant, Plano, 1995-99.
 

January 31, 2023

Russell Blount, deputy city manager, Fife, WA, 2018-23; public works director, Fife, 2001-18; and public works director, Eatonville, WA, 1996-2001.

January 10, 2023

Jack Noble, city manager, Stuart, FL, 1986-92; assistant county administrator, Martin County, FL, 1985-86; budget officer, Martin County, 1983-85; county administrator, Martin County, 1971-79; administrative assistant, West Palm Beach, FL, 1969-71, and city clerk, West Palm Beach, 1967-69.

December 6, 2022

Robert Irvin Jr., ICMA Life member; village manager, Barrington, IL, 1997-2003; city administrator, St. Peters, MO, 1978-97; city administrator, Union, SC, 1975-78; administrative assistant to the city manager, Greenville, SC, 1974-75; director of public works, Florence, SC, 1973-74; and assistant police chief, Hartsville, SC, 1971-73.

November 29, 2022

Charles Coates, ICMA Life member; city manager, Bowling Green, KY, 1977-2005; city manager, Muscatine, IA, 1971-77; assistant city manager, Saginaw, MI, 1970-71; and administrative assistant, Saginaw, 1966-70.

Cole Hendrix, ICMA Senior Advisor, 1998-2014; city manager, Charlottesville, VA, 1971-95; assistant city manager, Kansas City, MO, 1968-69; personnel director, Kansas City, 1964-68; city manager, Gladstone, MO, 1961-64; city manager, Marceline, MO, 1959-61; and administrative assistant to the city manager, San Angelo, TX, 1957-59. He served as ICMA Regional Vice President, 1978-80.

November 15, 2022

Greg Bielawski, ICMA Distinguished Service Award recipient, 2011; ICMA Senior Advisor, 2002-22; ICMA Senior Advisor program coordinator, 2005-22; village manager, Carol Stream, IL, 1980-2002; and assistant city manager, Naperville, IL, 1973-80.

October 11, 2022

Philip Alleyne, city manager, Lauderdale Lakes, FL, 2016–22; and public works director, Lauderdale Lakes, 2006-2016.

Paul Nicholson, city manager, Streator, IL, 2007-14; interim village administrator, East Dundee, 2006-07; interim village manager, Manteno, IL, 2004-05; city manager, Streator, IL, 2000-03; city manager, Charleston, IL, 1997-98; village manager, Barrington, IL, 1993-97; village manager, Western Springs, IL, 1976-93; assistant city manager, DeKalb, IL, 1972-76; and administrative assistant, DeKalb, IL, 1971-72.  

September 27, 2022

Peter G. Lombardi, ICMA Senior Advisor, 2012-15; village manager, Pinecrest, FL, 1996-2011; city manager, Treasure Island, FL, 1979-96; town manager, Hampton, NH, 1972-78; city manager, Claremont, NH, 1970-72; assistant town manager, Newington, CT, 1970; administrative assistant, Plainville, CT, 1968-70; and administrative intern, Bloomfield, CT, 1967-68.

O. Wendell White, city manager, Charlotte, NC, 1981-96; city manager, Hampton, VA, 1975-81; assistant city manager, Hampton, VA, 1961-75; and town manager, Grundy, VA, 1959-61.

September 20, 2022

Ronald R. Bates, ICMA Senior Advisor, 2014-20; city manager, Pico Rivera, CA, 2011-14; city manager, South Gate, CA, 2007-11; city manager, La Habra Heights, CA, 2005-07; assistant city manager, Anaheim, CA, 1984-88; city manager, Buena Park, CA, 1981-84; assistant director of general services, Orange County, CA, 1975-81; budget director, Orange County, CA, 1973-75; administrative analyst, Los Angeles, CA, 1972-73; and administrative assistant, Los Angeles, CA, 1969-70.

August 16, 2022

John H. Eckenroad III, village manager, Northfield, IL, 1970-90; and assistant village manager, LaGrange Park, IL, 1967-69. He served as ICMA Regional Vice President, 1982-84.

August 2, 2022

Willie A. Best, assistant county manager, Orange County, NC, 2007-11; county manager, Guilford County, NC, 2003-06; deputy county manager, Guilford County, 2003; assistant city manager, Falls Church, VA, 2000-03; general manager, Falls Church, 1998-2000; county manager, Robeson County, NC, 1995-98; interim county manager, Wilson County, NC, 1992-93; assistant county manager, Wilson County, 1991-92; assistant to county manager, Wilson County, 1987-91; program analyst, Raleigh, NC, 1984-87; and finance officer, Gaston, NC, 1982-84.

July 26, 2022

James W. “Jim” Freeman, ICMA Senior Advisor since 2017; city manager, Havelock, NC, 2005-13; town manager, Roxboro, NC, 2000-04; and town manager, Elizabethtown, NC, 1980-2000.

July 5, 2022

Michael Kardoes, city manager, Livingston, MT, 2017-22.

June 28, 2022

Sharon M. Anselmo spent her entire local government career in Maitland, FL, serving as city manager, 2016-22; assistant city manager, 2012-16; management service director, 2008-12; finance manager, 2002-08; and finance manager accountant, 1996-2000.

June 21, 2022

B. Cowles “Coles” Mallory, ICMA Life member; city administrator, Davenport, IA, 1988-96; city manager, Ogden, UT, 1981-88; planning and development administrator, Portland, OR, 1979-81; public works administrator, Portland, OR, 1975-79; city manager, Newport, RI, 1968-75; city manager, Paducah, KY, 1965-68; borough manager, Lewistown, PA, 1962-65; and town manager, Pearisburg, VA, 1960-62.

Wayne Marquis, ICMA Life member, served Danvers, MA, for his entire career: town manager, 1979-2014; assistant town manager, 1977-79; and administrative intern, 1975-77.

Joel D. Valdez, ICMA Life member; ICMA Distinguished Service Award recipient, 2018; LGHN founding father; city manager, Tucson, AZ, 1974-90; assistant city manager, Tucson, 1971-74; administrative assistant, Tucson, 1966-71; director of juvenile court detention center, Pima County, AZ, 1963-66; supervisor/probation officer, Pima County, 1961-63; and probation officer, Pima County, 1958-61. He served as ICMA Regional Vice President, 1981-83.

June 14, 2022

Corwin S. “Corky” Elwell, ICMA Life member; ICMA Senior Advisor, 1988-2014; town manager, Brattleboro, VT, 1960-89; town manager, Essex, VT, 1955-60; and town manager, Bethel, VT, 1953-55. He served as ICMA Regional Vice President, 1966-68.

Robert L. “Bob” Haarman, ICMA Life member; city administrator, Sauk Rapids, MN, 1980-2000; city manager, Waseca, MN, 1973-79; city administrator, Worthington, MN, 1973; city manager, Ishpeming, MI, 1970-73; administrative assistant, Brooklyn Center, MN, 1968-70; and administrative analyst, St. Paul, MN, 1968.

Kenneth W. Marabella, ICMA Life member; village administrator, Mundelein, IL, 1975-2005; grants coordinator, Lake County, IL, 1974-75; and research analyst, Lake County, IL, 1973-74.

June 7, 2022

Aaron M. Sather, management analyst III, Dakota County, MN, 2021-22; and ICMA local government management fellow, Dakota County, MN, 2019-21.

May 17, 2022

Jess R. Soltess, ICMA Life Member, served as city manager, Ferndale, MI, 1978-95; and director of community development and services, Ferndale, 1971-78.

May 10, 2022

Bob Hart, city manager, Corinth, TX, 2017-22; city manager, Kennedale, TX, 2007-17; city manager, Huntsville, TX, 2000-03; city manager, Georgetown, TX, 1989-2000; city manager, Pampa, TX, 1985-89; city manager, Sweetwater, TX, 1982-85; city administrator, Sundown, TX, 1980-82; administrative analyst, Claremont, CA, 1979-80; administrative assistant, Grapevine, TX, 1978-79; director of parks and recreation, Grapevine, 1975-78; and superintendent of recreation, Grapevine, 1975.

May 3, 2022

David M. Campbell, chief deputy assessor, Lewis County, WA, 2018–22; city manager, Longview, WA, 2015–18; assistant city manager/parks and recreation director, Longview, WA, 2005–15; city manager, Chehalis, WA, 1988–2005; interim city manager, Springfield, OR, 1986; assistant city manager, Springfield, OR, 1985–88; administrative analyst, Springfield, OR, 1981–85; management assistant, Phoenix, AZ, 1980–81; management intern, Phoenix, AZ, 1979–1980; and administrative intern, Cleveland, OH, 1978.

Ted Tedesco, city manager, San Jose, CA, 1973–78; city manager, Boulder, CO, 1967–73; city manager, Enfield, CT, 1963–67; city manager, Elm Grove, WI, 1959–63; and administrative assistant, Park Forest, IL, 1958–59.

April 12, 2022

Denise L. Breder, town administrator, Perryville, MD, 2005 - 21; and assistant town administrator/finance director, Perryville, MD, 1998–2005.

Robert A. Shapiro, assistant village manager/finance director, Friendship Heights, MD, 1996–2021.

March 1, 2022

G. Tracy Williams, ICMA Senior Advisor, 2008-16; city manager, West Carrollton, OH, 1977-2007; city manager, Manitou Springs, CO, 1975-77; administrative assistant, Casa Grande, AZ, 1973-75; and administrative intern, Porterville, CA, 1972.

February 15, 2022

Alan L. Harris, general manager corporate services, Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada, 2021-22; chief administrative officer, Smithers, BC, 2019-21; general manager corporate services, Beaumont, AB, 2012-19; chief administrative officer, Sicamous, BC, 2008-12; chief financial officer, North Okanagan Region, BC, 2001-08; and director of finance, Sicamous, BC, 1997-2001.

February 8, 2022

Robert “Bob” McEvoy, county manager, Schenectady County, NY, 1978-2000; city manager, Rye, NY, 1976-77; and village manager, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, 1971-76. He served as ICMA Regional Vice President, 1985-87.

February 1, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Anderson, executive director, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), TX, 1986-92; city manager, Dallas, TX, 1981-86; assistant city manager, Dallas, TX, 1980-81; city manager, Lakewood, CO, 1978-80; city administrator, Liberty, MO, 1972-78; and assistant city manager, Olathe, KS, 1969-72.

James “Jay” Stegmaier, county administrator, Chesterfield, VA, 2007-16; deputy county administrator, Chesterfield, VA, 1997-2007; director of budget and management, Chesterfield, VA, 1986-97; and budget officer and analyst, Chesterfield, VA, 1979-86.

January 11, 2022

Peter J. Herlofsky Jr., city administrator, Farmington, MN, 2006-11; county administrator, Crow Wing County, 2000-06; county administrator, Calhoun County, MI, 1993-2000; county administrator, Champaign County, IL, 1990-92; county coordinator, Stearns County, MN, 1982-87; administrator, Rice County, MN, 1979-82; assistant city manager, Crystal, MN, 1975-79; administrative assistant, Fridley, MN, 1972-75; planning assistant, Fridley, 1970-72; and senior engineering aide, Fridley, 1968-70. He served as ICMA Regional Vice President, 2005-08.

December 21, 2021

D. Kent Leichliter, ICMA Senior Advisor, 2014-18; city administrator, Crestwood, MO, 1978-2002 and 1974-78; city manager, Auburn, AL, 1969-74; city administrator, Washington, MO, 1967-68; and administrative assistant, Gladstone, MO, 1965-67.

December 14, 2021

Robert “Bob” Kipp, city manager, Kansas City, MO, 1974-83; deputy city manager, Kansas City, 1973-74; assistant city manager, Kansas City, 1972-73, director of development, Kansas City, 1970-72; city manager, Fairborn, OH, 1963-70; city manager, Vandalia, OH, 1960-63; assistant city manager, Lawrence, KS, 1956-60; and planning director, Newton, KS, 1955-56. He served as ICMA President, 1977-78.

November 30, 2021

Karl R. Amylon, city manager, Ketchikan, AK, 1995–2021; city manager, Watertown, NY, 1983–94; acting city manager, Watertown, NY, 1982–83; and confidential assistant to the city manager, Watertown, NY, 1978–82.

Earl “Bud” Parmer, senior advisor, ICMA, 1998–2012; county manager, Gadsden, FL, 1989–93; city manager, Kissimmee, FL, 1973–79; and deputy city manager, Clearwater, FL, 1966–72.

Tyler Thompson, village administrator, Georgetown, OH, 2019–21; and management analyst, Largo, FL, 2013–19.

November 9, 2021

Ronald A. LaCouture, chief administrative officer, Aiken County, SC, 1973–74; chief operating officer, Tri-State Regional Public Policy and Planning Commission, MN, 1970-72; chief executive officer, Maplewood, MN, 1968-69; assistant chief executive officer, Richland, WA, 1966-68; public safety officer, Mackinac Island, MI, 1959-60; and police officer, Framingham, MA, 1957-58.

Joseph A. Strasser, assistant management improvement officer, Jacksonville, FL, 1989-96; financial management officer, Jacksonville, 1986-89; budget management officer, Jacksonville, 1980-86; budget and management officer, Jacksonville, 1974-80; budget officer, Jacksonville, 1968-74; budget officer, Dekalb County, GA, 1962-67; budget officer, Savannah, GA, 1960-62; research and budget analyst, Wichita, KS, 1959-60; and budget analyst, Wichita, 1958-59.

September 21, 2021

Vernon G. Hazen, ICMA Senior Advisor, 1997–2013; city manager, Cathedral City, CA, 1994–96; city manager, Oxnard, CA, 1990–93; general manager, Chula Vista San Diego Planning, CA, 1989–90; city manager, Escondido, CA, 1982–89; city manager, Mill Valley, CA, 1975–82; assistant city manager, Mountain View, CA, 1970–75; assistant to the city manager, Mountain View, CA 1968–70; administrative assistant, Mountain View, CA, 1963– 68; and administrative analyst, Contra Costa County, 1961–63.

Donald E. Taylor, interim police chief, Schertz, TX, 2011-12; city manager, Schertz, TX, 2005–11; city manager, Aransas Pass, TX, 2003–05; interim city manager, Universal City, TX 2000–02; city administrator, Dickinson, TX, 1992–2000; city manager, Tomball, TX, 1985–91; city manager, Wharton, TX, 1979–85; city manager, Stroud, OK, 1977-79; city manager, Mangum, OK, 1975-77; city administrator, Miami, OK, 1974-75; chief of detectives, Claremore, OK, 1970-72; executive director, Tri-County Office of EO, OK, 1966-70; and police officer, Claremore, OK, 1962–64.

Lauren M. Wasserman, city manager, Encinitas, CA, 1994–99; director of planning and land use, San Diego, CA, 1989–94; project coordinator, San Bernardino County, CA, 1989; city manager, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 1978-89; city administrator, Montclair, CA, 1970-78; assistant city manager, San Dimas, CA, 1968-70; administrative assistant, Lakewood, CA, 1965-68; and administrative intern, Long Beach, CA, 1963-64.

September 7, 2021

Stephen M. Feller, municipal manager, Mount Lebanon, PA, 2001–15; director of administration, Maryland Port Authority, MD, 1999–2001 and 1994–97; city administrator, Hagerstown, MD, 1987–94; assistant city manager, Mount Lebanon, PA, 1982–87; village administrator, Versailles, OH, 1981–82; administrative assistant, Elk Grove, IL, 1979–81; and administrative aide, Mount Lebanon, PA, 1978–79.

Bernard J. Murphy, interim city manager, Flagler Beach, FL, 2006–10; town manager, Ponce Inlet, FL, 2001–05; city manager, Staunton, VA, 1992–2000, city manager, Ormond Beach, FL, 1986–90; town manager, Acton, MA, 1984–86; city manager, Sanibel, FL, 1979–84; deputy city manager, Gainesville, FL, 1978-79; city manager, Auburn, ME, 1970-78; and assistant city manager, Auburn, ME, 1966–70.

Paul D. Sharon, ICMA Life Member, served as senior advisor, ICMA, 2003-13; senior advisor, ICMA Iraqi Local Government Association, 2007-08; town administrator, Hudson, NH, 1993–2003; town manager, Ashland, MA, 1990–93; town manager, North Andover, MA, 1986-89; village manager, Lombard, IL, 1979-84; city manager, South Haven, MI, 1976-79; village manager, Clarendon Hills, IL, 1973-76; public works director, La Grange, IL, 1970-73; engineer, La Grange, IL, 1967-70; solid waste engineer, Rochester, NY, 1965-67; and assistant engineer, Rochester, NY, 1964-65.

August 31, 2021

Jim C. Blagg, ICMA Life Member, served as ICMA Senior Advisor, 2015-16; assistant city manager/director of public safety, Southlake, TX, 2005–13; city manager, Abilene, TX, 1984–94; deputy city manager, Lubbock, TX, 1982–84; assistant city manager, Lubbock, 1976–82; city manager, Littlefield, TX, 1973–76; and administrative assistant, Amarillo, TX, 1971–73. He was an ICMA Regional Vice President, 1993–94.

Howard L. Chambers, ICMA Life Member, served as city manager, Lakewood, CA, 1976–17; executive assistant, Lakewood, 1973–76; assistant city manager, Rosemead, CA, 1972–73; administrative assistant, Rosemead, 1969–72; and administrative aide, 1968–69.

William B. Horne, city manager, Clearwater, FL, 2001–21; assistant city manager, Clearwater, 1999–2000; and general services support administrator, Clearwater, 1998–99.

Jessie W. Levine, county manager, Sullivan County, NH, 2014–17; town manager, Bedford, NH, 2012–14; assistant town manager, Hanover, NH, 2011–12; and town administrator, New London, NH, 2000–11.

Stephen (Jeff) Piechura, executive management advisor, Tucson, AZ, 2018–19; assistant fire chief, Sedona, AZ, 2016–18; fire chief, Stockton, CA, 2012–15; fire chief, Northwest Fire District, AZ, 1988–2012; fire captain, Northwest Fire District, AZ, 1984–88; and firefighter, Northwest Fire District, AZ, 1979–84.

April 20, 2021

Bernard Cooper, who served his entire, nearly 50-year career, in Norwood, Massachusetts. He was assistant general manager, 1979-2021; assistant to the general manager, 1973-78; and federal funds administrator, 1972-73.

April 13, 2021

Bo Moddelmog, assistant city manager, McPherson, KS, 2016-21; assistant city clerk, McPherson, KS, 2014-16; and management intern, McPherson, KS, 2013-14.

April 6, 2021

Jeffrey Straub, city administrator, Troy, TX, 2015-21; assistant city manager, Taylor, TX, 2010-15; chief of police, Taylor, TX, 1999-2010; chief of police, McGregor, TX, 1997-99; and police officer, Temple, TX, 1982-97.

March 30, 2021

Robert Hauck, assistant city manager, Tomball, TX, 2014-21; chief of police, Tomball, TX, 2008-14; and police captain, Los Angeles, CA, 1988-2008.

March 9, 2021

Carolyn Lehr, city manager, Emeryville, CA, 2015-18; city manager, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 2007-14; city manager, Keego Harbor, MI, 2003-06; and city manager, Monte Sereno, CA, 1993-96.

Robert Svehla, city manager, Coon Rapids, MN, 1991-96; city manager, Independence, MO, 1989-90; assistant city manager, Independence, 1979-89; management services director, Independence, 1978-79; assistant to the city manager; Independence, 1976-78; and technical agent, Independence, 1974-76.

March 2, 2021

Peter Lydens, town manager, Lake Lure, NC, 1984-85; town administrator, Cornelius, NC, 1983-84; management assistance program administrator, Centralina Council of Governments, NC, 1979-81; city manager, Suffolk, VA, 1973-75; special assistant to the city manager, Winston Salem, NC, 1970; city manager, Gastonia, NC, 1966-70; city manager, Thomasville, NC, 1963-66; city manager, Mount Airy, NC, 1961-62; assistant to the city manager, Winston Salem, NC, 1958-61; and administrative assistant, Winston Salem, NC, 1956-58.

William Sinclair, city manager, St. Joseph, MI, 1978-96; city manager, Rochester, MI, 1965-78; and city engineer, Rochester, MI, 1964-65.

February 16, 2021

Robert Parkins, ICMA Life Member, served as deputy chief executive officer, Riverside, CA, 1999-2000; city manager, Palm Springs, CA, 1991-99; city manager, Miami Beach, FL, 1982-91; assistant city manager, Miami Beach, 1981-82; assistant to the city manager, Miami, 1979-81; director of citizens services, Miami, 1978-79; director of community affairs, Miami, 1976-78; management analyst, Miami, 1973-76; and police officer, Miami, FL, 1970-73.

February 2, 2021

John DeStefano, city manager, Follansbee, WV, 2004-21; and city councilman, Follansbee, 1995-2004.

January 12, 2021

George Schrader, city manager, Dallas, TX, 1973-81; assistant city manager, Dallas, TX, 1966-73; city manager, Mesquite, TX, 1959-66; city manager, Ennis, TX, 1957-59; administrative assistant to the city manager, San Angelo, TX, 1955-57; and administrative assistant and planner, San Angelo, TX, 1954-55. He served as ICMA President, 1979-80 and ICMA Regional Vice President, 1975-77.

December 8, 2020

Elizabeth Cheeks, city manager, Talladega, AL, 2018-20; and city clerk, Talladega, AL, 2015-18.

October 13, 2020

Carl Schwing, city manager, Bonita Springs, FL, 2011-18; assistant city manager, Cape Coral, FL, 2010-11; city manager, Cape Coral, FL, 2009-10; assistant city manager, Cape Coral, FL, 2005-2009; director of community development, Cape Coral, FL, 2002-05; city manager, St. Petersburg Beach, FL, 1997-2001; city manager, Richmond Heights, MO, 1988-97; city manager, St. John, MO, 1985-88; assistant to the city manager, Berkeley, MO, 1982-85; and finance officer, Manchester, MO, 1981-82.

October 6, 2020

Mark Durbin, ICMA Senior Advisor, 2010-19; city manager, Kissimmee, FL, 1987-2010; city administrator, Sedalia, MO, 1983-87; city administrator, Trenton, MO, 1981-83; assistant to the city manager, Ferguson, MO, 1979-81; urban analyst, Berkeley, MO, 1978; management intern, Flint, MI, 1977; and intern, Cape Girardeau, MO, 1977.

September 29, 2020

Robert Wherry, city manager, Lakeland, TN, 2001-13; city manager, Harrah, OK, 1988-01; city manager, Glenpool, OK, 1985-86; city manager, Yale, OK, 1981-85; assistant city manager, Herington, KS, 1980-81; community development director, Herington, KS, 1978-80; and administrative assistant, Liberal, KS, 1974-78.

Rodger Worthen, city administrator, Riverdale, UT, 2014-20; city manager, South Weber, UT, 2010-14; city administrator, Syracuse, UT, 2007-10; and community development director, Syracuse, UT, 1999-2006.

September 15, 2020

Byron G. Wilson, assistant city manager, Buena Park, CA, 1954-56; and city manager, Fairfield, CA, 1956-88.

September 8, 2020

Robert Rager, city administrator, Holdrege, NE, 1998-2020.

August 4, 2020

R. Powell Black, city manager, Sumter, SC, 1973-76; city manager, Florence, SC, 1960-73; city manager, Dothan, AL, 1958-60; city manager, Aiken, SC, 1955-58; city manager, Athens, TN, 1953-55; city manager, Jasper, AL, 1951-53; administrative assistant to the city manager, Alexandria, VA, 1950; and manager of veterans housing, Roanoke, VA, 1947-50.

H. George Frederickson, distinguished professor, University of Kansas, KS, 1987-2012. He was named an ICMA Honorary member in 1990.

July 28, 2020

Adam Edge, downtown and business development manager, Suwanee, GA, 2013-20; and senior program specialist, Atlanta Regional Commission, GA, 2010-13.

July 14, 2020

Carey Smith, city manager, Daytona Beach, FL, 1994-2002; city manager, Tarpon Springs, FL, 1990-94; special advisor, Hilton Head Island, SC, 1988; town manager, Hilton Head Island, SC, 1983-88; city manager, Myrtle Beach, SC, 1980-83; city administrator, North Augusta, SC, 1974-80; city manager, Dillon, SC, 1972-74; and assistant city manager, Spartanburg, SC, 1968-70.

July 7, 2020

Samuel Jones, town clerk, London, EN, 1991-96; chief executive officer, Leicestershire, EN, 1976-91; district attorney, Sheffield, EN, 1973-76; director of legal division, Coventry, EN, 1971-73; assistant town clerk, Bedford, EN, 1967-71; assistant solicitor, Macclesfield, EN, 1964-66; and articled clerk, Cheadle and Gatley, EN, 1961-64. He served as ICMA Regional Vice President, 1994-96.

June 16, 2020

Stephen Burrell, city manager, Hermosa Beach, CA, 1994-2012; city manager, Capitola, CA, 1979-93; assistant city manager, San Clemente, CA, 1976-79; and assistant to the city manager, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, 1973-76.

May 19, 2020

Severo Esquivel, city manager, Pomona, CA, 1994-2000; deputy city manager, San Diego, CA, 1988-94; deputy city manager, Phoenix, AZ, 1983-88; city administrator, Yuma, AZ, 1979-83; assistant city manager, Tacoma, WA, 1975-79; deputy city manager, Tacoma, WA, 1974-75; assistant to the city manager, Tacoma, WA, 1973-74; special assistant to the city manager, Tacoma, WA, 1972-73; and assistant surveyor, Visalia, CA, 1960-61. He was an ICMA Regional Vice President, 1976-77.

May 5, 2020

Mike Tinker, city manager, Jenks, OK, 2007-16; assistant city manager, Jenks, 2004-07; and city manager, Collinsville, OK, 2002-04.

April 28, 2020

Wendell Seldon, ICMA Senior Advisor, 1993-2014; city manager, Winchester, VA, 1967-86; and assistant city manager, Winchester, VA, 1947-67.

April 21, 2020

David S. Anderson, ICMA Senior Advisor, 1998-2014; city manager, Normal, IL, 1969-98; director of parks and recreation, Normal, IL, 1965-69; and assistant recreation superintendent, Iowa City, IA, 1961-65.

April 14, 2020

Lenda M. Crawford, assistant city manager, Vancouver, WA, 2016-20; executive director, Snohomish County, WA, 2014-16; deputy director, Seattle, WA, 2009-14; director of finance, Redmond, WA, 1987-2008; and staff accountant, Bellevue, WA, 1985-87.

Joseph Woith, city administrator, Morrison, IL, 1999-2007; city administrator, Fulton, IL, 1988-99; police chief, Olney, IL, 1979-1987; chief deputy, Mclean County, IL, 1975-78; police captain, Mclean County, 1969-75; police officer, Bloomington, IL, 1964-69; and public works employee, Bloomington, 1960-64.

March 17, 2020

John E. Moss Jr., town administrator, Bladensburg, MD, 2008-18; police chief, Bladensburg, MD, 2005-08; deputy police chief, Bladensburg, MD, 2004-05; deputy chief of police, Prince George’s County, MD, 1994-2008; and chief assistant sheriff, Prince George’s County, MD, 1998-2002.

March 10, 2020

Keith F. Mulrooney, city manager, Alexandria, VA, 1974-76; city manager, Claremont, CA, 1966-74; assistant city administrator, Pomona, CA, 1960-66; and administrative assistant, Pomona, CA, 1959-60.

February 18, 2020

Valerie Bradley, managing director of community services, Mesquite, TX, 2015-18; director of housing and community services, Mesquite, 2009-15; assistant to the city manager, Mesquite, 2008-09; senior management analyst, Mesquite, 2004-08; assistant to director of public works, Southlake, TX, 1999-2004; and teen court coordinator, Southlake, 1997-99.

January 14, 2020

George A. Caravalho, director, Dana Point Harbor Department, Orange County, CA, 2005-07; city manager, Riverside, CA, 2002-04; city manager, Santa Clarita, CA, 1988-2002; city manager, Bakersfield, CA, 1984-88; city manager, San Clemente, CA, 1980-84; assistant city manager, San Mateo, CA, 1974-80; special assistant to mayor, Seattle, WA, 1973-74; assistant city manager, Milpitas, CA, 1973; and assistant to the city manager, Milpitas, CA, 1969-73.  He served as an ICMA Regional Vice President, 1993-95.

December 17, 2019

C. Samuel Kissinger, village manager, Indian Creek, FL, 2002-19; village manager, Key Biscayne, FL, 1992-2002; city manager, New Rochelle, NY, 1975-91; town manager, Enfield, CT, 1968-75; township manager, Whitehall, PA, 1964-68; and assistant borough manager, Pottstown, PA, 1959-64. Kissinger was scheduled to receive ICMA’s first-ever 60-year service award in Toronto at the 2020 conference.

December 3, 2019

Andy Anderson, city administrator, Mexico Beach, FL, 2019; director of economic development and external affairs, Palm Bay, FL, 2015-19; commissioner, Brevard County, FL, 2008-15; and councilmember, Palm Bay, FL, 2003-07.

November 12, 2019

Charles K. Luster spent his entire 35-year career serving Mesa, Arizona. He was city manager, 1979-2000; assistant city manager, 1976-79; public works director, 1965-76, and engineer, 1957-65.

Robert G. Pierce, village manager, Park Forest, IL 1962-1982; and city manager, Maryville, MO, 1957-1962.

October 29, 2019

Donald B. Cooper, city manager, Delray Beach, FL, 2015-16; city manager, Yakima, WA, 2011; city manager, Port St. Lucie, FL, 1991-2010; assistant city manager, Port St. Lucie, 1989-91; town manager, Castle Rock, CO, 1986-89; city administrator, Craig, CO, 1979-86; clerk/treasurer, Craig, 1978-79; administrative assistant, Craig, 1976-78; and administrative intern, Trinidad, CO, 1976.

October 22, 2019

John E. Arnold Sr., chief administrative officer, Topeka, KS, 1998-2002; city manager, Eureka, CA, 1992-95; executive director, E-470 Authority, Englewood, CO, 1986-91; city manager, Ft. Collins, 1977-85; city manager, Minot, ND, 1972-77; assistant city manager, Little Rock, AR, 1969-72; assistant city manager, Texarkana, TX, 1968-69; assistant city manager, Titusville, FL, 1967-68; administrative assistant, Texarkana, TX, 1965-67; and administrative assistant, Atchison, KS, 1962.

September 17, 2019

Allan R. Schell, city manager, Merced, CA, 1968-83; city manager, Roseville, CA, 1962-68; city manager, La Verne, CA 1959-62; assistant to the city manager, Hayward, CA, 1956-59; and administrative assistant, Oak Park, IL, 1954-1956.

August 6, 2019

Bryce A. Stuart,  city manager, Winston-Salem, NC, 1980-2006; assistant city manager, Charlotte, NC, 1977-80; budget evaluation director, Charlotte, 1974-77; assistant budget director, Phoenix, AZ, 1970-74; and management assistant, Phoenix, 1965-70. He served as ICMA President, 1998-99; and ICMA Vice President, 1993-95.

John K. Wooner, city manager, McFarland, CA, 2012-19.

July 16, 2019

Rocco J. Longo, interim town administrator, East Bridgewater, MA, 2019; interim town administrator, Shirley, MA, 2018; town administrator, Marshfield, MA 2008-18; town manager, Billerica, MA, 2005-08; town manager, Duxbury, MA, 1994-05; town administrator, Northborough, MA, 1984-91; city manager, Wellsburg, WV, 1981-84; housing director, Parkersburg, WV, 1977-81; community development director, 1976-77.