Of course, you don’t stay in the same profession for over 25 years without learning a thing or two about a thing or two. Here’s what a few of the OG CFMs had to say:

“One of the benefits is that our Director of Public Works knew that by having the designation of CFM, he knew that I knew how to guide our city of 250,000 through our Floodplain Management Program. There was no second guessing about the operation of our program.” – Robert Barker, Texas

“Being a CFM and continuing the education for renewal has been one of the greatest accomplishments in my career, not just for myself but for any help I might have given others. Therefore, I strongly encourage others to continue learning, take the CFM exam, and show that you know your stuff!” – Joe Remondini, Oklahoma

“I proudly put CFM behind my name. Over the years, this credential has served me well.  Starting off as a local floodplain manager, the CFM status was not available yet but through my years as a consultant, the recognition that I am afforded is impressive.  Especially when I tell them I have been a CFM for 25 years!  I do a lot of watershed planning work and this certification demonstrates that I know what I am talking about when it comes to working in and around floodplains.”  – Kari Mackenbach, Ohio

“I am honored to be a CFM and so proud of my 007 number. The skills I learned as a CFM these last 25 years have allowed me to participate where only engineers had been welcome in the past. My CFM has allowed me to incorporate future flood risk analysis tools into training the next generation(s) of floodplain managers.”  – Alisa Sauvageot, Maryland 

The following people have reached the 25-year milestone as an active CFM. If you know someone on this list, reach out and send them a note of congratulations and thank them for paving the way in the early years and helping to make the CFM credential the gold standard for our floodplain management profession.

ASFPM CFM Program is Going GREEN

Starting with the January 2025 CFM renewal cycle, ASFPM will no longer automatically send paper certificates at renewal. CFMs can easily download an electronic version of their certificate from the ASFPM Portal and can also purchase a paper certificate if desired. Newly-certified CFMs will still receive their first certificate in paper format, free of charge. The Certification Board of Regents (CBOR) is also investigating the potential use of digital badges to highlight your CFM credential on your resume, email signature, and social media platforms like LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more information!

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