Introducing and Inducting the 2026–2027 ICMA Executive Board

Welcoming and formally inducting the leaders who will help guide ICMA's mission and strategic direction. At the 2026 ICMA Annual Conference in Long Beach, California, ICMA introduced and formally inducted its incoming 2026–2027 Executive Board. Representing regions across the United States and internationally, these leaders will provide organizational oversight, represent ICMA's membership, and help advance professional local government management worldwide. Meet the Incoming Executive Board: Stephanie Mason | President-Elect Stephanie Lucash | West Coast Vice President Alejandra "Alex" Lopez | Mountain Plains Region Vice President Philip A. Kiraly, | Midwest Region Vice President Sandra Fournier | Northeast Region Vice President David Ellis | Southeast Region Vice President Meighan Wark | International Region Vice President During the induction ceremony, incoming board members affirmed their commitment to ICMA's mission, the association's strategic direction, and upholding the ICMA Code of Ethics, established in 1924. Join us in congratulating the 2026–2027 ICMA Executive Board as they begin their leadership and help shape the future of the profession. #ICMA2026 #ICMALeadership #LocalGovernment ____________________ About ICMA ICMA’s vision is to be the leading association of local government professionals dedicated to creating and supporting thriving communities throughout the world. We do this by working with our more than 13,000 members to identify and speed the adoption of leading local government practices to improve the lives of residents. ICMA offers membership, professional development programs, research, publications, data and information, technical assistance, and training to thousands of city, town, and county chief administrative officers, their staffs, and other organizations throughout the world. Find out more about ICMA, and the profession, at our website: https://www.icma.org Sign up for ICMA e-Newsletters: https://icma.org/e-newsletters Follow us! Twitter:   / icma   Facebook:   / icmaorg   LinkedIn:   / icma   Instagram:   / icmaorg