The newly appointed board members include:

• Chair: Raymond Lee, City Administrator, Portland, Oregon
• Vice Chair: Danielle Mahoney, Assistant City Manager, Novi, Michigan 
• Heidi Behrends Cerniwey, City Manager, Ellensburg, Washington 
• Jonathan Lewis, County Administrator, Sarasota County, Florida 
• Lori Luther, City Manager, Overland Park, Kansas 
• Tyler Marr, Assistant City Manager, Fort Collins, Colorado 
• Matt Mueller, Town Manager, Little Elm, Texas 
• Mike Sable, City Manager, Maplewood, Minnesota 
• Darin Atteberry, CEO, Strategic Government Resources (Ex-Officio) 
• Michael Wilkes, President/CEO, AFI (Ex-Officio)

These leaders bring a wide range of experience and perspectives that reflect the diversity and complexity of communities served by local governments today. Their collective expertise will help guide AFI’s continued efforts to support innovation, leadership, and organizational excellence across the public sector.

Board members selected their initial terms during this meeting for one, two or three-year terms. This structure supports both continuity and the introduction of fresh perspectives over time.

AFI’s Board of Directors plays a critical role in advancing the organization’s vision to become the leading hub and trusted source of local government innovation and idea sharing that help communities thrive. Through its mission, AFI equips those at the forefront of local governance with the capacity to anticipate change, adapt to emerging challenges, and build thriving communities. 

Guided by its core values of trust building, innovation, courage, collaboration, foresight, excellence, and equity, the Board will help shape strategic priorities and ensure AFI continues to serve as a trusted partner for local governments nationwide.

For more information about the Alliance for Innovation and its Board of Directors, visit AFI Board of Directors.