Congratulations to our New & Future City Managers Seminar 2024 cohort! The NFCM Seminar is one of CCMF’s flagship events that we look forward to every year.  It provides new city managers—and those aspiring to the role—an invaluable opportunity to receive direct mentorship from experienced city managers, offering insights into the profession’s challenges and rewards.

  • April Mitts  – Assistant City Manager, City of St. Helena
  • Brett Channing – Assistant City Manager, City of Corona 
  • Gabriel D. Martin – City Manager, City of Coachella 
  • Jackie Rocco – Interim Assistant City Manager, City of West Hollywood
  • Jennifer Campbell – Assistant City Manager, City of Encinitas 
  • Joey Forseth-Deshais – City Manager, City of Anderson
  • Katy Nomura – Assistant Town Manager, Town of Los Gatos
  • Maria Ojeda – Assistant City Manager, City of American Canyon
  • Matisse Reischl – Assistant City Manager, City of San Juan Capistrano
  • Miguel Marquez – City Manager, City of Pasadena 
  • Ned Thomas – City Manager, City of Milpitas
  • Ryan DeVore – Assistant City Manager, City of Roseville
  • Savita Chaudhary – Assistant City Manager, City of Fairfield 
  • Scott Webb – Deputy City Manager, City of Victorville 
  • Stone James – City Manager, City of Twentynine Palms
  • Thomas Gaffery IV – Interim City Manager / Assistant City Manager, City of Fowler
  • Tiffany Allen – Assistant City Manager, City of Chula Vista
  • Tim Kirby – Interim City Manager, City of Sunnyvale
  • Yulia Carter – Assistant City Manager, City of Pacifica 

At CCMF, we’re always excited to report the success stories of previous cohort members. A special mention goes to Carlene Saxton, a participant in the 2023 NFCM cohort and former Moorpark director of community & economic development, who was recently hired as assistant city manager for the city of Ventura. 

“[Carlene’s] participation in the 2023 New and Future City Manager’s Seminar also played a small part in equipping Carlene for advancement in her career,” said Moorpark City Manager Troy Brown. “CCMF’s work in providing opportunities for professionals to hone their skills in our profession is critical to ensuring the pipeline of talent – which is present in our profession – remains full of talent that is more than capable of advancing the work of local government.”