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Agenda 07/22/2008 Item # 9FAgenda Item No. 9F July 22, 2008 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Page 1 of 21 APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER(S) TO THE LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE OBJECTIVE: To appoint 1 member to fulfill the remainder of a vacant term, expiring on February 11, 2009, to the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee. CONSIDERATIONS: The Land Acquisition Advisory Committee has 1 vacancy due to a death with the term expiring on February 11, 2009. This 9- member committee was created by Ordinance No. 2002 -63 and their primary responsibility is to recommend to the BCC an Active Properties Acquisition List with qualified purchase recommendations of environmentally sensitive lands consistent with the goals of the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program. Membership of the committee shall comprise broad and balanced representation including environmental and conservation interests, agricultural and business interests, educational interests, and general civic and citizen interests within the County. Members shall have expertise, knowledge or interest in ecology, conservation of natural resources, real estate or land acquisition, land appraisal, land management, eco- tourism or environmental education. A list of the current membership is included in the backup. This committee currently has I vacancy. A press release was issued and resumes were received from the following 3 interested citizens: APPLICANT CATEGORY DIST ELECTOR ADV. COMM. Jon C. Staiger Natural Resources/Environmental Consultant 4 Yes None Kris Van Lengen Public Administration/Planner 5 Yes East of 951 Horizon Committee Chet L. Hunt Business Administration 3 Yes None ATTENDANCE: N/A COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: In order of recommendation: Jon C. Staiger Kris Van Lengen Chet L. Hunt FISCAL IMPACT: NONE GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: NONE RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners consider the recommendation for appointment, appoint 1 member, and direct the County Attorney to prepare a resolution confirming the appointment. Prepared By: Sue Filson, Executive Manager Board of County Commissioners Agenda Date: JULY 22, 2008 Page I of 1 Agenda Item No. 9F July 22, 2008 Page 2 of 21 COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Item Number: 9F Item Summary: Appointment of member to the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee. Meeting Date: 7/22/2008 9:00:00 AM Prepared By Sue Filson Executive Manager to the BCC Date Board of County BCC Office Commissioners Approved By John A. Yonkosky Director of the Office of Management Date County Manager's Office Office of Management & Budget 7114/2008 4:24 PM Approved By James V.Mudd County Manager Date Board of County County Managers Office 7/14/20084:57 PM Commissioners file: / /C: \AgendaTest \Export\] 11 -July% 2022% 202008 \09. %20BOARD %200F%2000L1NT... 7/15/2008 Agenda Item No. 9F July 22, 2008 Page 3 of 21 Co *er County Memorandum To: Sue Filson, Executive Manager, Board of County Commissioners Cc: Melissa Hennig, Manager, Conservation Collier Program Skip Camp, Director, Facilities Management Dept. Len Price, Administrator, Administrative Services Div. From: Alexandra J. Sulecki, Coordinator, Conservation Collier Program Date: July 14, 2008 Subject: Recommendation for Conservation Collier Committee appointment On July 14, 2008, the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee ( CCLAAC) met at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting and discussed the applications of three (3) persons to fill the vacancy created by the death of Kevin Kacer for the remainder of his term which is due to expire on February 11, 2009. Three applications were received. After discussion, and acknowledgement that all candidates were uniquely qualified, a motion was made and seconded for the CCLAAC to recommend one of the individuals for the appointment with a second recommended as back -up in case the selected individual was unable to serve for some reason. The motion was approved by a 6 to 1 vote, with one CCLAAC member absent and not voting. The applicants and specific recommendations are identified below. 1. Dr. Jon Staiger — recommended for appointment 2. Kris Van Lengen — recommended as back -up in case Dr. Staiger is unable to serve 3. Chet Hunt — application appreciated but not included in recommendation for appointment. Please find attached the following: • A table identifying how each of the five applicants met the qualifications required for service on the CCLAAC • A listing of current CCLAAC Committee members and their term expiration status. Please advise should you need additional information. Facilities Management Department Administrative Services Division .� \� � CD 2 k / [ k ) r \ { 0 �_ . ( c 0 ! { ,\) !! | 4 � * k E { ° § 'E � ® f } }; « �! !£ 0 ■/ / 0 \ \ / ■ . 0. (! \\ _ \0 § 2 ! £ 2 2 1 \/ |;> OU \ a 1 ■ 2, { | £ CD k! { \� }7 \{ �j . :0 | »f ; 2 §, It a \ \� {m! \, !.°; �. 0 \j « a I )){ )\\ lm \ \ \ \ \a/ /k �i, \& z z Agenda Item No. 9F July 22, 2008 Page 5 of 21 Land Acquisition Advisory Committee Work Phone Appi'd Exp. Date Term Name Home Phone DateRe -appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term Mr. Willis P. Kriz 02/11/03 02/11/06 3 Years 770 Waterford Drive, #303 732 -1982 02/14/06 02/11/09 3 Years Naples, FL 34113 E -Mail: wckriz @comcast.net District. 1 Category: Environmental /Ag/CiBvic Mr. Kevin G. Kacer ��°!e n 02/14/06 02/11/09 3 Years 237 Palmetto Dunes Circle 775 -9700 Naples, FL 34113 E -Mail: District: 1 Category: Env /Conservation/Ecology/R.E./Land Appraisal &Mgmt Mr. Wayne Jenkins 352 -3175 02/11/03 02/11/06 3 Years 2500 Jenkins Way 455 -8109 02/14/06 02/11/09 3 Years (' Naples, FL 34117 E -Mail: wayjen2500@msn.com District: 5 Category: Civic /Conservation Mr. Anthony P. Pires, Jr. 649 -6555 01/25/05 02/11/08 3 Years 209 Madison Drive 450 -2474 01/29/08 02/11/11 3 Years Naples, FL 34110 E -Mail: apires @wpl- legal.com District: 2 Category: Land Use Attorney Mr. William H. Poteet, Jr. 403 -3840 02/11/03 02/11/05 2 Years 6180 Star Grass Lane 352 -6822 01/29/08 02/11/11 3 Years Naples, FL 34116 E -Mail: Poteetproperties @gmail.com District: 3 Category: AgBusiness /Conservation/Real Estate Thursday, February 07, 2008 Page t of 3 Land Acquisition Advisory Committee Name Work Phone Appt d Exp. Date Home Phone DateRe -appt 2ndEzpDate Mr. Jeffrey S. Curl 343 -2462 01/29/08 02/11/11 4010 8th Avenue, S.E. 304 -0958 Naples, FL 34117 E Mail: jcurl @archnetine.com District: 5 Category: Ecology; Conservation; Land Mgmt; Environmental Ms. Mimi Wolok 403 -9992 11/16/04 02/11/07 1112 Trail Terrace Drive 403 -9992 01/23/07 02/11/10 Naples, FL 34103 E -Mail: mwolok @sartWink.net District: 4 Category: Environmental/Ecology /Conservation/RE & Land Acq Mr. Michael Delate 947 -1144 02/11/03 574 100th Avenue North 592 -9834 01/23/07 Naples, FL 34108 E -Mail: mdelate @gradyminor.com District: 2 Category: Environmental/Civic /Conservation Mr. Marco A. Espinar 263 -2687 02/11/03 3880 Estey Avenue 01/23/07 Naples, FL 34104 E -Mail: District: 4 Category: Environmental/Ag/Civie/Ecology 02/11/04 02/11/10 02/11/04 02/11/10 Agenda Item No. 9F July 22, 2008 Page 6 of 21 Term 2nd Term 3 Years 2 Years 3 Years I Year 3 Years 1 Year 3 Years _'. m;.., Thursday, February 07, 2008 Page 2 of 3 Agenda Item No. 9F July 22, 2008 Page 7 of 21 Land Acquisition Advisory Committee Name Work Phone Appt'd Exp. Date Term Home Phone DateRe -appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term The Land Acquisition Advisory Committee was created by Ordinance No. 2002 -63. This 9- member committee's primary responsibility is to recommend to the BCC an Active Properties Acquisition List with qualified purchase recommendations of environmentally sensitive lands consistent with the goals of the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program. Membership of the committee shall comprise broad and balanced representation including environmental and conservation interests, agricultural and business interests, educational interests, and general civic and citizen interests within the County. Members shall have expertise, knowledge or interest in ecology, conservation of natural resources, real estate or land acquisition, land appraisal, land management, eco- tourism or environmental education. Terms: 3 Years FL STAT.' Staff.- Alex Sulecki, Senior Environmentalist Specialist: 252 -2961 Thursday, February 07, 2008 Page 3 of Agenda Item No. 9F July 22, 2008 Page 8 of 21 MEMORANDUM DATE: July 7, 2008 TO: Elections Office FROM: Sue Filson, Executive Manager Board of County Commissione RE: Voter Registration - Advisory Board Appointments The Board of County Commissioners will soon consider the following individuals for appointment to one of the county's advisory committees. Please let me know if those listed below are registered voters in Collier County. Also, please list the commission district in which each applicant resides. LAND ACQUISITION ADVISORY COMM Jon C. Staiger 1313 Chesapeake Avenue Naples, FL 34102 Kris Van Lengen 8231 Parkstone Place, #107 Naples, FL 34120 Chet L. Hunt 5680 Dogwood Way Naples, FL 34116 Thank you for your help. COMMISSION DISTRICT 5 RECEIVED JUL 1 1 2008 Board of county ComMesbners Agenda Item No. 9F July 22, 2008 MEMORANDUM Page 9of21 DATE: July 7, 2008 TO: Alex Sulecki, Environmental Service i FROM: Sue Filson, Executive Manager Board of County Commission RE: Land Acquisition Advisory Committee As you know, we currently have vacancies on the above - referenced advisory committee. A press release was issued requesting citizens interested in serving on this committee to submit an application for consideration. I have attached the applications received for your review as follows: Jon C. Staiger 1313 Chesapeake Avenue Naples, FL 34102 Kris Van Lengen 8231 Parkstone Place, #107 Naples, FL 34120 Chet L. Hunt 5680 Dogwood Way Naples, FL 34116 Please let me know, in writing, the recommendation for appointment of the advisory committee within the 41 day time -frame, and I will prepare an executive summary for the Board's consideration. Please include in your return memo the attendance records of the applicants recommended for reappointment. Please categorize the applicants in areas of expertise. If you have any questions, please call me at 774 -8097. Thank you for your attention to this matter. SF Attachments Advisory Board Application filson_s From: jcstaiger @msn.com Thursday, June 19, 2008 11:20 AM filson_s Subject: New On -line Advisory Board Application Submitted Advisory Board Application Form Collier County Government 3301 E. Tamiami Trail Naples, FL 34112 (239)252 -8097 Application was received on: 6/19/200811:19:48 AM. Name: on C. Staff a Home Phone: 39- 434 -792 Home Address: 11313 Chesapeake Ave. City: ale Zip Code: 4102 Phone Numbers Fax: 39 -643 -663 —49 a -Mail Address: __ • Business: 39- 643 -016 Work Place: carrell, Hall & Associates, Inc. How long have you lived in Collier County: 60re than 15 Have you ever been convicted of any offense against the law? Are you a registered voter in Collier County? Ye Board / Committee Aaulied for: Category: Not indicate Do you currently hold public office? Page I of 2 Agenda Item No. 9F July 22, 2008 Page 10 of 21 Ground Water Protection TAC, Chairman - late''80's. Comprehensive Plan EAR CAC - Chairman, Natural Resources Subcommittee - early'90's. Landfill Relocation CAC - mid'90's. Wiggins Pass Modeling Evaluation Work Group - current. Do you currently or ever served on a Collier County Board or Committee? 0 Please list youi ast Chairman, 6/19/2008 Inc. Presently Board Secretary, David Lawrence Center Advisory Board Application • is • Page 2 of 2 .9F and member of the Board of the Estuary Conservation Association. Big Cypress ]3asin.lat) k 2008 Flv ar,nliad fnr mihe.matnrial reannnintment to second term. Page 1111 of 21 Education: .A., 1960, University of Michigan. M.A., 1962, Boston University. Ph.D., 1970, University of Miami. colo ical Society of America Certified Senior Ecologist, 2004 -2008. Ea erience: Florida resident and student of the ecology of South Florida since 1962. Graduate student and faculty ember at the Rosensteil School of Marine & Atmospheric Science, U. of Miami from 1962 to 1979. Environmental consultant from 1979 to 1986. City of Naples Natural Resources Manager from 1986 to retirement in 2005. 6/19/2008 Advisory Board Application filson_s From: krisv @bonitabaygroup.com �t: Thursday, June 19, 2008 11:15 AM filson_s Subject: New On -line Advisory Board Application Submitted Advisory Board Application Form Collier County Government 3301 E. Tamiami Trail Naples, FL 34112 (239)252 -8097 Application was received on: 6/19/200811:14:37 AM. Name: Kris Van Lengeq Home Phone: 39- 354 -259 Home Address: 18231 Parkstone Place #10 City: ale Zip Code: 541201 Phone Numbers Fax: I Business: 39- 390 -115 --10 a -Mail Address: sv bonitaba rou .co Work Place: How long have you lived in Collier County: 5-1 Have you ever been convicted of any offense against the law? Are you a registered voter in Collier County? ©e Board / Committee Applied for: onservation Collier Land A uisition Adviso Category: of indicate Do you currently hold public offfice? urrentl : East of CR 951 Horizon Study Advisory Committee. Do you currently or ever served on a Collier County Board or Committee? ©e . Please list your community activities: N Y only Masters in Public 6/19/2008 Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item No. 9F July 22, 2008 Page 12 of 21 Advisory Board Application n • • Page 2 of 2 Agenda Item No. 9F July 22. 2008 o.,..,. 12 f 2 t Experience: "& 1. Bonita Bay Group; 2006 - present; Planning for future Master Planned Communities 2. Collier County Comprehensive Planning; 2005 -2006; Senior Planner; implementation of RFMU and RLS administrative functions and general GNP issues 3. Previously served as inside counsel at NY Life Insurance Company and private practice in insurance and estate planning. 6/19/2008 O Advisory Board Application filson_s From: chunt5l @comcast.net t: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 12:25 PM filson s Subject: New On -line Advisory Board Application Submitted Advisory Board Application Form Collier County Government 3301 E. Tamiami Trail Naples, FL 34112 (239)252 -8097 Application was received on: 6/17/200812:24:58 PM. Name: het L. Hun Home Phone: 39- 348 -989 Home Address: 15680 Dogwood Wa City: le Zip Code: 4116 Phone Numbers Fax: 66 -810 -509 Business: 39- 246 -332 --40 e- Mail Address: khunt5 I(a_,)comcast.ne Work Place: unt & Associates, LL How long have you lived in Collier County: R-5 Have you ever been convicted of any offense against the law? Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item No, 9F July 22, 2008 Page 14 of 21 Are you a registered voter in Collier County? ©e Board / Committee Applied for: and Acquisition Advisory Committee- Conservation Collie Category: Not indicate Do you currently hold public of>liice? Do you currently or ever served on a Collier County Board or Committee? • Please list your community activities: urrently President of Hunt & Associates, LLC a Town Planning Firm based in Collier County. My wife and I have been volunteers for Beach Clean Up projects, Food drives, service to St. Michael's. We e very interested in preserving the important natural resources to protect our environment in a responsible and practical manner. We believe it is the right thing to do for our community's quality of 6/17/2008 Advisory Board Application n LJ • • life and something that r decedents will thank us foi Page 2 of 2 Agenda Item No. PF Education: B.A. Business Administration- Wayne State University Masters Program in Urban Planning- Wayne State University Certified Grant Writer - Grantsmanship Center Numerous training programs and conferences in Community Planning, smart growth, New Urbanism, Economic Development, Comprehensive Planning Real Estate development, Land Development Codes, etc... Experience: 1. Interim City Manager- Naples, FL 2. Assistant City Manager- Naples, FL 3. CRA Director - Naples, FL 4. CRA Executive Director -Cape Coral, FL 5. Director, Technical Assistance and Training for Cities, Counties and nonprofit organizations - Knoxville, TN 6. Executive Director Greater Knoxville Council for the Arts 7. Director of Marketing and Planning- Wyandotte, MI 6/17/2008 u ( het l- 1 Illnr Agenda Item No. 9F July 22, 2008 i hmpm o,,J 4�.3� ftia��le�. 1 Iorid� 341 if, Page 16 of 21 1, 4r:_ S 9X9 - ; ( , ` J l Sm, S f fi -.09: " chunt5l(a-�comcast.net OCTOBER 2007 — JANUARY 2008 INTERIM CITY MANAGER CITY OF NAPLES • Performed all functions of the City Manager in managing municipal operations on an interim basis for the City of Naples until a new City Manager began in January 2008. JANUARY 2007 -APRIL 2008 ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER CITY OF NAPLES • Assist in managing municipal government operations. • City budget of $135 million, 500 employees and 6 Unions. • Implement City Council policy decisions. • Assist with the formulation of the City's annual budget. • Assist in the preparations of the City Manager reports for City Council. • Adjudicate employee grievances. • Implement City Manager assignments. • Assist City Department Directors with action proposals for City Council. 2004 -2007 —' COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT MANAGER CITY OF NAPLES, FLORIDA • Formulate and Implement Community Redevelopment Plans including sub - district master plans. Make needed modifications to existing plans and corresponding land development codes as needed, including urban design guidelines. • Complete parking analysis and implement methods for increasing parking capacity downtown to include the financing and development of new parking garages. • Work with the investment community to recruit quality development projects downtown. Establish public/private partnerships to achieve community objectives. • Work with City Council, City Boards /Commissions and community groups. Conduct Charrettes and Training Workshops to build community consensus for a downtown vision and neighborhood redevelopment plans. • Develop RFPs/RFQs when outsourcing is needed. • Develop Capital Improvement and Operating Budgets. • Implement approved capital improvement projects. • Work with public and private sectors to provide affordable housing. • Work with electronic and print media. • Conduct power point presentations to various professional groups including the financial and real estate community. • Reported to City Manager. . 2000 -2004 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Agenda Item No. 9F July 22, 2008 Page 17 of 21 • CITY OF CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA • Directed the creation of a framework for an urban mixed -use downtown. • Directed a planning/design team to establish a master plan that addresses land use, transportation and parking with corresponding land development regulations to achieve a compact, walkable, mixed -use environment that incorporates new urbanism "smart growth" principals with urban design guidelines. • Completed a blight study and redevelopment plan for expanding the downtown redevelopment district that was adopted by City Council in 2003. This will result in the establishment of three zoning districts for the downtown area. • Formulated marketing strategies to recruit investors and developers for developing new projects consistent with the master plan and corresponding land development regulations for downtown. • Created the "Downtown Development Assistance Program" for using Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to provide incentives that encourage specific types of investment in the downtown area. This involved working with the city's Finance Director, City Attorney, Bond Counsel and City's Legal Counsel to utilize TIF for both public and private sector development. • Hired and supervised agency staff. • Developed RFPs and RFQs to employee outside professional services to augment staff capacity when needed. • Worked with the City Council, City Boards and City Departments on a regular basis. • 1995 -2000 DIRECTOR, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING DOUGLAS - CHEROKEE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY MORRISTOWN, TENNESSEE • Served as "Lead Technical Assistance Provider" for the Tennessee HUD Field Office and State of Tennessee Housing Development Authority. • Responsible for developing and directing a statewide technical assistance and training program using in -house professional staff and a 25 member professional consulting team to provide training and technical assistance to counties, cities, development districts, private developers, commercial investors, nonprofit development organizations including CHDOs, CDCs, CAPS and CBDOs in Tennessee. To build their capacity for successfully undertaking economic and housing development activities utilizing various state, federal and other public funding programs in concert with private financing sources. • Provided assistance to local governmental units and community -based organizations with, land use and zoning, consolidated planning, various housing programs, micro- enterprise programs, strategic/business planning, and accessing equity & debt financing to implement community /economic/housing development projects. • Successfully utilized funding programs such as Low Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME, HOUSE, CDBG, Federal Home Loan Bank AHP program, SHP, and Commercial Banks. • Provided training in the proper administration of various grant programs, historic preservation planning, downtown development, board development and team building. Provided technical assistance to cities, counties and nonprofits in effective planning for their 40 "Continuum of Care" strategies to address the needs of their homeless populations. Agenda Item No. 9F July 22, 2008 Page 18 of 21 • Established economic development plan for a regional economic development initiative, Appalachian Consortium for Economic Development (ACED) encompassing a seven county target area, which included two Enterprise Communities and six SBA Hub Zones. 1993 -2000 PRESIDENT, AUNT & ASSOCIATES, LLC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISES KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE • Consulting service in Community Development and Downtown Planning. • Consulting services in the development of multifamily and single - family housing. • Project planning and feasibility analysis including formulation of development budgets, operating budgets, and cash flow projections. • Assemble and coordinate development teams. • Provide grant writing and fmancial packaging services. • Successful funding proposals include: ISTEA, Tax Credits (including syndication), HOME Investment Partnership Program, Federal Home Loan Bank, Community Development Block Grant, HUD Section 202, State Housing Programs, Foundations, and various other government and private financing sources (Debt & Equity). • Complete supervision of the development process including the performance of development team professionals. 1993 -95 —is EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARTS COUNCIL OF GREATER KNOXVILLE • Provided advocacy and support services for various arts organizations in the Knoxville area including the symphony, opera, ballet, art & history museums, dance & theatre companies, etc. • Worked with various arts organizations and funding agencies at local, state and federal levels. • Supervised agency staff. • Produced special events and secured grants to benefit the arts. • Administered a competitive grant program for the Arts Council. • Administered arts education programs for the Arts Council. • Reported to a 30 member Board of Directors 1981 -93 DIRECTOR OF MARKETING/PLANNING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITY OF WYANDOTTE, MICHIGAN • Developed funding strategies and composed grant proposals on behalf of the City to finance historic restorations, economic development, roads & transportation enhancement, waste management, waterfront development, recreation, housing, and other community development projects. • Worked with the Downtown Merchants Association in planning marketing strategies for the • central business district and renovation of commercial buildings. Agenda Item No. 9F July 22, 2008 Page 19 of 21 • • Assisted with industrial expansion, commercial development, and worked with area realtors to maintain a current inventory of available properties for development. • Wrote and produced radio & television commercials, print advertising, and publicity strategies for various City projects and programs. • Created and directed special promotional events that attracted thousands of visitors to the Downtown core. • Established and directed Wyandotte Community Alliance, a nonprofit development corporation, to provide new affordable housing and revitalize the city's blighted neighborhoods. • Forged partnerships with financial institutions, builders, realtors, federal, state & local government, and neighborhood associations to revitalize select areas in the city. • Developed the "Neighborhood Preservation Initiative" which included grant and revolving loan programs to provide subsidies for low cost financing of home improvements for qualified recipients. • Organized community forums to gain citizen involvement and support for neighborhood improvement efforts. • Established "Neighborhood Enterprise Zones" with tax incentives to spur private housing development. • Planned the City's first "Festival of Homes" home -a -rams to promote new residential development and home sales for targeted neighborhoods. • Responsible for historic preservation planning and establishment of National Registry designation consistent with community preservation objectives and the Secretary of the • Interior's "Standards for Historic Rehabilitation." • Directed the establishment of the city's museums working with the Historical and Cultural Commission. • Supervised the restoration of historic properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places. • Served as a member of a special planning team to work with professional consultants, BASF Corporation, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, EPA, and citizen groups, to redevelop a 125 -acre waterfront on a site challenged with environmental issues from prior industrial uses (Brownfield). The site now includes restaurants, lighted boardwalks, waterfront overlooks, amphitheater, garden meadows and woodlots, jogging paths, bike trails, boat club and municipal golf course. I composed three successful grant proposals to complete the development. • As a City Department Head I was responsible for developing and managing annual departmental operating budgets, capital improvement budgets and special project budgets. OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS • Computer literate in Internet technology, HTE System, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access Database. • Charrettes and Community Workshops. • Historic Preservation Planning Strategies. • Land Development Regulations/Urban Design Guidelines • • Developing Public/Private Partnerships Agenda Item No. 9F July 22, 2008 Page 20 of 21 • Syndication of Tax Credits • Business/Strategic Planning • Governing Board development • Training in the development process to build capacity for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO), Community Development Corporations (CDC) and Community Based Development Organizations (CBDO). • Conference Planning and Program Development. • Development of Training Materials • Project Feasibility Analysis • Fundraising and Grantsmanship • Downtown Planning & Development • Presenter/Panelist at the Federal Home Loan Bank's "Capital Ideas for Building Tomorrow's Communities" training conference in Cincinnati 1999. • Presenter for Aspen Systems regional housing Conference for HUD in Atlanta, "Tax Credits: What they are and how to use them." • Presenter at the annual Florida Main Street Conference 2005 "City Building" • Presenter at the Florida American Planning Association Annual Conference 2006. • Presenter at the Urban Land Institute Symposium "New Urbanism and Mixed- Use." • Certified Scuba Diver. Published: 1. "Affordable Housing Resource Guide" for HUD. 2. "CHDO Toolbox" reference and training manuals for HUD. 3. Rural Voices "Tax Credits, Rural Banks and Nonprofits: Productive Partners" 4. Multifamily Housing articles in Housing Assistance Council's publication BUILD: "Combining Funding Sources for Housing Development 1999" EDUCATION • Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Wayne State University • Urban Planning, Masters Program, Wayne State University • National Development Council, Economic Development Training • Development Training Institute, Housing & Community Development Training • Advanced Training for HUD's Consolidated Planning, TONYA, Inc. • Housing Assistance Council, Housing Development Training • Grantsmanship Center, Grant Writing and Administration • Community Revitalization Training Center, Specification Writing • ICF, Inc., Construction Management • Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies, Housing Finance • Public Management Institute, The Art of Fundraising • University of Detroit Continuing Ed., Successful Fundraising Techniques • Neighborhood Reinvestment Institute, Job Creation/Small Business Development • Neighborhood Reinvestment Institute, Raising Operating Funds • Tennessee Real Estate Educational Systems, Inc., 60 hours for Affiliate Real Estate Broker. . Successfully completed the licensure examination administered by the Tennessee Real Estate _ Commission Agenda Item No. 9F July 22, 2008 Page 21 of 21 • Leadership Cape Coral, Florida and Leadership Knoxville, Tennessee PUBLIC SERVICE • US Navy, four years active duty, 2 -Years of Viet Nam Service 1969 -1971, Honorable Discharge • Commissioner, City of Wyandotte, Michigan • Downtown Planning Board, City of Wyandotte, Michigan, Mayor & Council Appointment • Executive Committee to plan annual Wyandotte Street Art Fair (250,000 attendees), Mayor & Council Appointment • Planning team member to create a regional Arts Council, Wyandotte Mayor & Council Appointment • Board member for the Essential Services and Workforce Housing Coalition, Naples, Florida. Currently working with a private development partner to develop 126 units utilizing CWHIP (application pending), SHIP and below market rate bond financing to provide home ownership housing in Collier County that will remain affordable in perpetuity. The project is called Fountain Lakes. PAST AND PRESENT AFFILIATIONS • Congress for the New Urbanism (Founding Member of the Florida Chapter CNU) • International City /County Management Association (ICMA) • Florida City and County Management Association • American Economic Development Council • American Planning Association • Urban Land Institute • National Association of Development Organizations • National Center for Nonprofit Governing Boards • National Society of Fundraising Executives • Florida Redevelopment Association • National Trust for Historic Preservation • American Museums Association • Ruritan International • Kiwanis International AWARDS • Walter Keller Award in Architectural Awareness — FL Chapter of American Institute of Architects • Outstanding Young Citizen — Inter Service Club Council Award • Navy Heroic Achievement Award — Secretary of the Navy • Visionary Leadership Award — Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency •