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CCM continues its mission to grow from within

CCM continues to support and grow our team from within. We’d like to announce and congratulate extraordinary staff members on their recent promotions and wish them well on their continued success.

Ron Thomas has been promoted to Deputy Director & Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective October 1, 2023. In this role Ron will continue to be responsible for assisting the Executive Director maintaining and directing the daily operations of CCM. Assists in the development and execution of CCM activities, programs, and services; execution of public policy and advocacy services on behalf of member towns and cities. Work involves assisting the Executive Director in the strategic planning; policy formulation; execution of policies, projects, services, programs and activities; performing varied representation and public education activities. The Deputy Director & COO also supervises the CCM Directors in the execution of CCM services and programs.

George Rafael has been promoted to Associate Deputy Director. In this role George will work with Ron Thomas, Deputy Director & COO, in the development and execution of CCM activities, programs, and services; execution of public policy and advocacy services on behalf of member towns and cities. Analyzes state and federal taxing and spending policies for their effect on municipalities.

Donna Hamzy Carroccia has been promoted to Director of Communications & Education Development. In this role Donna will plan, organize and direct a comprehensive public relations program that builds and maintains a positive image for CCM with the public and advances CCM’s public policy positions. Directs media communications and serves as a spokesperson for CCM. Directs CCM’s education and events programs. Actively manage member satisfaction with CCM; taking proactive and timely measures necessary to respond to and address membership concerns raised by current members and seeking out and advancing opportunities for potential new members.

Michael (Mike) Muszynski has been promoted to Director of Research & Analytics. In the role Mike will direct the overall operations of the municipal resource program such as labor relations, and research. Directs the maintenance of the resource center, including the compilation of data, information and analysis of public policy issues. Manages CCM’s CTL program and the Research Committee and ensures continued collaboration with the CCM’s Communications Committee.

Marshall (Randy) Collins will take on the role of Associate Director of Public Policy & Advocacy. In this in this position Randy will assist the Director of Public Policy & Advocacy and the Deputy Director & COO with the developing and managing CCM’s representation on state and federal issues. Serves as a senior lobbyist before the General Assembly and state agencies. Assists in planning, developing, and managing CCM’s annual state legislative programs and strategies. Analyzes policy on complex issues. Represents CCM on commissions, panels and with external organizations as appropriate.

Zachary (Zach) McKeown has been promoted to Advocacy Manager. In this role Zach Serves as a senior lobbyist before the General Assembly and state agencies. Assists in planning, developing, and managing CCM’s annual state legislative programs and strategies. Analyzes policy on complex issues. Represents CCM on commissions, panels and with external organizations as appropriate.

Korbi Kelly-Banks has been promoted to Member Services and Marketing Manager effective July 1, 2023. In this role Korbi will provide oversight of CCM events, including the CCM Convention and EMS. Manage CCM’s external training programs and the administration and financial performance of the Municipal Business, CAMA and other non-dues revenue generating programs.

Matthew (Matt) Ford will take on the role of Communications & Design Specialist. In this position, Matt will design and produce graphic art and visual materials for print and other visual media. Ensures that layout and design is aligned with CCM’s brand and standards and follows all best practices. Assists and supports the development and implementation of the communications, marketing and sales programs for CCM.

Christopher (Chris) Gilson has been promoted to Sr. Communications Associate. In this role, Chris will prepares and design brochures and other key materials highlighting CCM core services and non-dues income producing products and services for existing and prospective municipal members, corporate partners and other key audiences. Designs and produces sales and marketing material for existing and new CCM products and services. Works with Director of Communications & Education Development on the creation of sales and marketing plans on strategies to retain existing members and attract new members.

Savannah Blantz has been promoted to Member Services Administrator. In this role Savannah will work with Korbi Kelly-Banks, Member Services and Marketing Manager, coordinating and supporting CCM member programs and services.

Derek Watson has been promoted to Programs and Services Administrator. In this role Derek will administer assigned Municipal Resource and Service Center programs and services and serves as an administrator of the association management software system for CCM. Please join us in welcoming Anthony Diaz to CCM. Anthony will be working with Max Friedman in the position of Research Analyst. In this role Anthony will conduct research, compile data, and anlyzes information on a number of topics relating to local government.

Congratulations to all!