Hello Ceph Users, I'm Anthony Middleton, and I'm excited to introduce myself as the new Ceph Community Manager. I'm based in Chicago, IL, and bring seven years of experience supporting users across tech communities, including Confluent and Hedera Hashgraph, focusing on continually improving user experience and engagement. My goal is to ensure that every Ceph user feels heard, supported, and connected. I'll be working closely with you to gather feedback, strengthen support systems, and build programs that make the community even stronger. Outside of work, I'm active in the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus and the Chicago Dragons Rugby Club — two amazing communities that remind me every day of the value of connection and teamwork. Let's connect — I'd love to hear your ideas and experiences. Connect with me on LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/middleton-anthony/>and Bluesky <https://bsky.app/profile/anthonymicmidd.bsky.social>! Looking forward to growing with you, Best, *Anthony Middleton*