Mark L. Ryckman was appointed to the position of City Manager in June 1997. Among his
responsibilities, he advises the City Council on policy matters, manages all financial affairs,
oversees daily operations, conducts all collective bargaining negotiations, and manages media
relations for the administration. Mr. Ryckman has extensive economic development experience,
including downtown redevelopment and management. Working in partnership with the private
sector, Mr. Ryckman has been a leading participant in revitalizing the downtown and serves
as the Treasurer of the Corning Intown District Management Association (Gaffer District). He
has a sound understanding of downtown issues including retail recruitment/retention, mixed use
developments, second floor housing, historic preservation, special events management,
maintenance of public spaces and parking. Mr. Ryckman also has a strong public safety
background. In addition to his duties as City Manager, he is the Director of Public Safety with
responsibility for issuing all rules, policies and procedures to manage the Police and Fire
Departments. He is a leading participant in the development of the Nationwide Public
Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN). He is currently a member of the FirstNet Public Safety
Advisory Committee (PSAC). FirstNet, housed within the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration (NTIA), is tasked with the deployment and operation of ths
NPSBN. He previously served on the Board of Directors for the former Public Safety Spectrum
Trust Corporation in Washington DC which is the predecessor to FirstNet.  Mr. Ryckman has
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.  Mr. Ryckman is currently a member of the Steuben County 911 Advisory Committee, and
serves on the U.S. Department of Home Security Video Quality in Public Safety (VQiPS)
Leadership Team. Mr. Ryckman is actively involved in helping to shape policy issues effecting
local government at the state and national level. In furtherance of these efforts, Mr. Ryckman is
a Past President of the New York State City/County Management Association and is a member
of the International City/County Managers Association's Government Affairs & Policy Committee
serving as a Co-Issue Leader for Public Safety and Homeland Security. Prior to his relocation to
Corning, Mr. Ryckman was the City Manager of Calais, Maine from 1994-1997. While in Calais,
he focused his efforts on improving the financial stability and performance of all municipal
operations. He established basic 911 in Calais, and worked on various cross border issues,
including public safety, water service, and solid waste disposal service. Mr. Ryckman served on

the Washington County Budget Committee, including being selected as the Chairman in his last
year of service. Mr. Ryckman was appointed by Maine Governor Angus S. King, Jr. to serve on
the Planning Committee to establish the Washington County Leadership Institute.Mr. Ryckman
holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Management and a Master of Public Administration
(MPA) both from the University of Maine.  He also hold a Certificate in Fundraising Management
from Indiana University. Served on PSAC 2013-2025