Mark Ryckman
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Mark L. Ryckman is the City Manager
of the City of Corning, New York
, a municipal corporation founded in 1890. In July 1997, Ryckman's appointment as City Manager was approved by the Corning City Council. As the City's Chief Executive Officer
, he is responsible for all daily operations and providing the legislative body with policy advice on a variety of issues. He has lead numerous development and infrastructure projects including improvements to Denison Parkway, renovation of the Bridge Street Bridge, the construction of a new youth sports complex, and upgrading the Nasser Civic Center Plaza.
Mr. Ryckman has an extensive public safety background. In addition to his duties as the City Manager of the City of Corning, he also serves as the City's Director of Public Safety with responsibility for issuing all rules, policies and procedures to manage the Police and Fire Departments. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Public Safety Spectrum Trust Corporation in Washington DC which is working with the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) to build a nationwide broadband network for interoperable public safety communications. Mr. Ryckman has also served on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Stakeholder Group for the National Response Plan
and National Incident Management System
Revision Process in 2006 and 2007.
Among his many board services, Ryckman is a Past-President of the New York State City/County Management Association
, serves on the Board of Directors of the Public Safety Spectrum Trust
in Washington, DC, and is the Treasurer of Corning's Gaffer District
Prior to his appointment as the City Manager of Corning, New York, Ryckman served as the City Manager of Calais, Maine
.
Ryckman holds a Bachelor's Degree in Public Management and a Master's of Public Administration (M.P.A.) both from the University of Maine
. He also has completed the Certificate in Fundraising Management from the School on Philanthropy at the University of Indiana.
City manager
A city manager is an official appointed as the administrative manager of a city, in a council-manager form of city government. Local officials serving in this position are sometimes referred to as the chief executive officer or chief administrative officer in some municipalities...
of the City of Corning, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, a municipal corporation founded in 1890. In July 1997, Ryckman's appointment as City Manager was approved by the Corning City Council. As the City's Chief Executive Officer
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
, he is responsible for all daily operations and providing the legislative body with policy advice on a variety of issues. He has lead numerous development and infrastructure projects including improvements to Denison Parkway, renovation of the Bridge Street Bridge, the construction of a new youth sports complex, and upgrading the Nasser Civic Center Plaza.
Mr. Ryckman has an extensive public safety background. In addition to his duties as the City Manager of the City of Corning, he also serves as the City's Director of Public Safety with responsibility for issuing all rules, policies and procedures to manage the Police and Fire Departments. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Public Safety Spectrum Trust Corporation in Washington DC which is working with the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
(FCC) to build a nationwide broadband network for interoperable public safety communications. Mr. Ryckman has also served on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Stakeholder Group for the National Response Plan
National Response Plan
The National Response Plan was a United States national plan to respond to emergencies such as natural disasters or terrorist attacks. It came into effect in December 2004 , and was superseded by the National Response Framework on March 22, 2008....
and National Incident Management System
National Incident Management System
The National Incident Management System is emergency management doctrine used nationwide to coordinate emergency preparedness and incident management and response among the public and private sectors.NIMS is a comprehensive, national approach to incident management that is applicable at all...
Revision Process in 2006 and 2007.
Among his many board services, Ryckman is a Past-President of the New York State City/County Management Association
New York State City/County Management Association
The New York State City/County Management Association is an association in the U.S. state of New York of appointed chief executive officers and administrators, other appointed municipal officials and educators which seeks to promote the improvement of local government and the quality of urban...
, serves on the Board of Directors of the Public Safety Spectrum Trust
Public Safety Spectrum Trust
The Public Safety Spectrum Trust Corporation is a non-profit organization which represents the radio spectrum needs of police, fire and ambulance agencies in the United States....
in Washington, DC, and is the Treasurer of Corning's Gaffer District
Prior to his appointment as the City Manager of Corning, New York, Ryckman served as the City Manager of Calais, Maine
Calais, Maine
Calais is a city in Washington County, Maine, United States. The city has three United States border crossings or also known as a Port of entry with the busiest being on the St. Croix River bordering St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada...
.
Ryckman holds a Bachelor's Degree in Public Management and a Master's of Public Administration (M.P.A.) both from the University of Maine
University of Maine
The University of Maine is a public research university located in Orono, Maine, United States. The university was established in 1865 as a land grant college and is referred to as the flagship university of the University of Maine System...
. He also has completed the Certificate in Fundraising Management from the School on Philanthropy at the University of Indiana.
External links
- http://www.cityofcorning.com.com Official City of Corning website
- http://www.PSST.org Public Safety Spectrum Trust website"
- http://www.gafferdistrict.com "Corning's Gaffer District website""