The Federal Managers Association (FMA) is pleased to announce its newest national elected officers. FMA National President Craig Carter was re-elected to the association’s top position as National President, and National Secretary Chris Lombardi was re-elected to that position. The elections were held at FMA's 86th annual National Convention and Management Training Seminar.

With more than thirty-three years of service with the Department of the Navy, Craig Carter brings with him a wealth of experience as both a supervisor and employee. Craig has held many leadership positions within the Association at the chapter, regional, and national levels prior to his re-election as National President.

At Chapter 3, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), Portsmouth, Virginia, he has served as a Code Representative, Chapter Treasurer, and Chapter President. He served regionally as Region 2 Treasurer. At the national level, Craig served as National Membership Coordinator and National Vice President prior to his election as National President. He was sworn in to another two-year term.

In his day job, Craig most recently served as Director of the Covid Management Team at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, where he has received numerous awards, including the Civilian Service Commendation Medal” from the Secretary of the Navy in December 2021. His first term as National President was regrettably largely marked by the Covid-19 Pandemic, but the association made strides under his leadership, and he looks forward to further advancing FMA’s mission in his third term.

“Our biggest priority right now is maintaining our membership, and reinvigorating our less active chapters back to previous levels. I plan on visiting FMA chapters and starting new chapters across the country. That is the best way to show our elected representatives that we are as strong and united as ever,” Carter said. “As National President, I am dedicated to growing our association, continuing to spread our ‘good government’ message throughout the federal workforce, and working on a non-partisan basis to ensure federal managers and supervisors are well-positioned to serve the interests of our nation. Thank you to all members for your support and continuing to trust in me to represent FMA on your behalf.”

Chris Lombardi of FMA Chapter 6 (Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire) was re-elected to a two-year term as FMA National Secretary. Chris has nearly twenty-five years of government service and is currently Production Resources Manager at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He is a U.S. Army veteran, having served as a helicopter mechanic and recruiter. Following his Army service, he began at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as a tool crib attendant and mechanic where he moved up to become a supervisor of the tool mechanics at the shipyard. He advanced to the Pipe-fitter shop as Shop Resource Manager, before becoming Production Resources Manager.

He has served in multiple leadership positions within Chapter 6, including as Sergeant at Arms and currently as Vice President. Prior to becoming National Secretary, Chris served on the National Executive Board as Region 1 Director.

“I am humbled and excited to continue to serve on FMA’s Executive Board. As Secretary, I will continue my duties representing FMA on behalf of the managers, supervisors, and executives across the federal workforce. I have new ideas, a willingness to try new things, and a strong appreciation for what has worked in the past to make FMA the oldest and largest association representing federal managers. I look forward to continuing as FMA National Secretary.”