Our WCMA Summer Conference TeamTripepi Smith is headed to Walla Walla for the 2025 Washington City/County Management Association (WCMA) Summer Conference, taking place August 1215. This event draws local government professionals from across the state and serves as WCMA’s cornerstone for leadership development, networking and the exchange of forward-thinking strategies. Representing the firm this year are President Ryder Todd Smith, Chief Financial Officer Nicole Smith and Director Sydni Overly

“We are fired up to engage with local government leaders in Washington again this year,” said Ryder. “Conferences like WCMA offer an important opportunity to learn from our peers while strengthening our presence and building meaningful partnerships in Washington State.”

Tripepi Smith is a longtime supporter of WCMA and a proud returning sponsor of the conference’s President’s Reception. This year marks the firm’s sixth year attending the Summer Conference — underscoring its ongoing commitment to supporting public agencies through strategic communication, technology and engagement services.

If you spot Ryder, Nicole or Sydni during the conference, be sure to say hello! They’re looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces, meeting new peers and diving into all things local government.

About Washington City/County Management Association (WCMA)

The primary goal of the Washington City/County Management Association is to increase the knowledge, proficiency, quality and professionalism of local government management by providing education, information, and support services to members and their agencies. Members include managers, administrators, and assistants of municipalities, counties, and other similar government agencies.

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 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.