Tripepi Smith Renews CCMF Partnership
Tripepi Smith has renewed its sponsorship with the California City Management Foundation (CCMF) as Foundation Circle for the 2025-2026 program year. This year’s financial contribution marks the firm’s 14th year of consecutive partnership with the organization.
“CCMF is committed to fostering excellence in the city management profession by advocating for the profession and providing support, resources and training for city managers,” said Ken Striplin, CCMF President. “Through strong networks, professional development and ethical leadership, we help strengthen local government across California. Tripepi Smith’s continued support for the city management profession has been invaluable in helping us fulfill this mission.”
City managers across California seek out CCMF for its extensive peer network that provides guidance for current and aspiring city managers. The organization celebrates the profession and supports policies that advance local governance. CCMF also provides resources for city managers who find themselves in transition with career resources and support.
CCMF is Tripepi Smith’s longest-served client, with a relationship dating back to 2001. Tripepi Smith has provided communications and association support services to the Foundation for over two decades. In 2023, Tripepi Smith produced an updated membership recruitment video featuring interviews with city managers from around California. In January of 2024, a new membership management system was deployed on the website with the help of Tripepi Smith. Tripepi Smith also developed CCMF’s website in 2013 and redesigned the site in 2020.
“We are excited to continue our support of CCMF as a Foundation Circle sponsor,” said Tripepi Smith President Ryder Todd Smith. “Our partnership with CCMF has made a lasting impact on Tripepi Smith, and it was one of the first organizations we chose to sponsor aligned with our commitment to supporting city managers. We are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside CCMF in advancing excellence in the profession.”
About the California City Management Foundation
The mission of the California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is to promote and encourage excellence in city management in all of California’s 480+ incorporated cities and towns. CCMF’s extensive peer network offers guidance, support and advice to city managers in all stages of their careers. Through an alliance with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), the Foundation helps to establish ethical standards in the industry. CCMF also offers an array of members-only resources to help city managers develop their careers.
About Tripepi Smith
Tripepi Smith is a California-based marketing, technology and public affairs firm that serves for-profit, nonprofit and public agencies. Its unique mix of marketing and technology prowess provides a competitive advantage to agencies seeking to leverage the internet to achieve their communication goals. The firm provides full content creation services, including: ghost writing, collateral development, photography, video production, aerial imagery, search engine optimization, email marketing campaigns and website design and execution. Tripepi Smith’s diverse clients include: City of American Canyon,City of Calabasas, City of Culver City, City of Cupertino, City of Daly City, City of Duarte, City of Grover Beach, City of Indian Wells, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Lake Forest, City of Livermore, City of Malibu, City of Napa, City of Palmdale, City of Paramount, City of Tracy, CalChoice Energy Authority, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Costa Mesa Sanitary District, Rowland Water District, California City Management Foundation, Renne Public Law Group, West Coast Arborists, Scripps College, Blind Children’s Center and Climatec.