2023-2024 Incoming President’s Message

I would like to start off by thanking Past-President Lori LaVerriere for her dedicated service as President this past organizational year. Her leadership and commitment to advancing the goals of the organization have not gone unnoticed. I wish Lori the best in her next phase of service as Past President. Looking ahead to my year…

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2023 Sponsors and Exhibitors

FCCMA would like to thank its sponsors and exhibitors for their contributions to the 2023 Annual Conference. The Association appreciates the many years of support. Acentria Public Risk AchieveIt Aetna, A CVS Health Care Company Ajax Building Company, LLC Akamai Ameresco, Inc. American Fidelity American Structurepoint Anser Advisory, LLC AP Global Insurance Services dba World…

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2022 – 2023 Newly-Credentialed Managers

Congratulations to the ICMA Newly-Credentialed Managers! Jeremy Allen, Village Manager, Tequesta Tom Almonte, Assistant County Administrator, Pinellas County Kelvin L. Baker, Deputy City Manager, Miramar Craig Clay, Deputy City Manager, Miami Gardens Jared Cobb, City Manager, Mary Esther Juan Guerra, City Controller, Cape Coral Jesus Merejo, City Manager, Port St. Lucie William Sturgeon, Retired City…

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2023 Years of Service to FCCMA Awards

Congratulations to Richard Kelton for 55 years of service! 55 Years Richard M. Kelton, ICMA-CM 45 Years Howard D. Tipton, ICMA-CM 40 Years Linda Weldon, ICMA-CM 35 Years Susan Boyer, ICMA-CM R. Michael Herr Reid Silverboard Dale S. Sugerman, ICMA-CM, Ph.D. John Wesley White, ICMA-CM Richard A. Williams 30 Years Jill Silverboard, ICMA-CM Donald D.…

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June 2023 New Members

The following membership applications have been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why these applicants should not be approved as members, he/she will approved for membership. Cynthia Bowling, District III, Public Administration Certificate, University of Central Florida, Student Member; Maxine Calloway, District V, Assistant City Manager, City of Tamarac, Full Member;…

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May 2023 President’s Message

Dear FCCMA Members, I’m writing to you today to express my excitement for our upcoming 2023 Annual Conference. I look forward to seeing you all there and sharing in the many great experiences that this event has to offer. As we prepare for the conference, I want to take a moment to reflect on my…

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Technology is Your Friend

By Dr. Christophe St. Luce This statement may seem like an obvious one to make, but there are people who are afraid of technology and the change that is brought about by implementing technology, even though technological change is global.  The microcosm of your organization may feel like the last safe place where change can…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Jupiter’s 45th Anniversary

On May 16, 2023, FCCMA District IV Director Andrea McCue presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Jupiter Council in celebration of their 45th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Left to Right: Andrea McCue (City Manager Greenacres), behind Andrea is Jeremy Allen (Village Manager Tequesta), in front of Jeremy is Frank Kitzerow (Town Manager…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Palm Beach Garden’s 50th Anniversary

On May 4, 2023, FCCMA Member Casey Lucius presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Palm Beach Garden Council in celebration of their 50th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Left to Right on front row: Dr. Phillip Harris (President-NFBPA-South Chapter),  Lori LaVerriere (Deputy City Manager– Palm Beach Gardens), Dana Middleton (Councilmember- Palm Beach…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Treasure Island’s 60th Anniversary

On May 16, 2023, FCCMA District VII Director Matt Spoor presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Treasure Island Commission in celebration of their 60th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Left to right include: Commissioner Doctor, Safety Harbor City Manager Matt Spoor, Treasure Island City Manager Amy Davis, Mayor Payne, Commissioner Wetzel, Vice Mayor Partridge and Commissioner Toth.

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May 2023 New Members

The following membership applications have been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why these applicants should not be approved as members, he/she will be invoiced for dues. Mayra Aleman, District V, Assistant to the City Manager, City of Sunny Isles Beach, Affiliate Member; Amanda Boggus, District VIII, Master of Public Administration,…

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