Mark Ryckman

Mark L. Ryckman
City Manager of Corning
In office July 7, 1997 – Present
Preceded by	Suzanne Kennedy
Succeeded by	None
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Born	February 18, 1970 (1970-02-18) (age 41)
Residence	Corning, New York
Alma mater	University of Maine
Occupation	City Manager/CEO
Website	http://www.cityofcorning.com

Mark L. Ryckman (born February 18, 1970) 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.^[1] 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.^[2]

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. ^[3]

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.

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External links

• [4] Official City of Corning website
• [5] Public Safety Spectrum Trust website"
• [6] "Corning's Gaffer District website""

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Name	Ryckman, Mark
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