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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 04-07-2009 - 10cORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: April 7, 2009 Action Agenda Item No. ~(Z~ SUBJECT: Recreation and Parks Advisory Council-New Appointments DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover Membership Roster Letter of Recommendations Application(s)/Resume(s) of Person(s) Recommended Interest List Application(s)/Resume(s)of Person(s)on the Interest List INFORMATION CONTACT: Clerk's Office, 245-2130 PURPOSE: To consider making new appointments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council. BACKGROUND: The Clerk's office has received recommendations from the RecFeation and Parks Advisory Council for the following: Richal Vanhook and Vanessa De Nijs. Position Number S ecial Re resentation Ex iration Date 1 Carrboro Cit Limits 03/31/2012 3 Richal Vanhook Cedar Grove Townshi 03/31/2012 6 Vanessa De Ni's Cheeks Townshi 03/31/2012 9 Bin ham Townshi 03/31/2011 FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION(S): Consider making new appointments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council. Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Recreation and Parks Advisory Council Meeting Times: 6:15 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Lon Taft Meeting Place: Recreation and Parks Building; Area II Positions: 13 Length: 3 years ~ Contact Phone: 919-245-2673 Description: Each member of the Council shall be a County resident appointed by the Orange County Board of Commissioners. This council consults with and advises the Recreation and Parks Department and the Board of County Commissioners on matters affecting recreation policies, programs, personnel, finances, and the acquisition and disposal of lands and properties related to the total community recreation program, and to its long-range planning for recreation. VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: 1 FAX: Township: Expiration: 03/31/2009 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Canboro City Limits Number of Terms: Special Repr: MI'. Robb English Day Phone: 919-968-2784 Sex: Male First Appointed: 01/27/2003 Cha1T ~ Evening Phone: 919-644-3233 Race: Asian American Current Appointment: 05/03/2007 2 402 Patriot Place FAX: 919-932-2923 Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 03/31/2010 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: renglish4@nc.rr.com Resid/Spec Req: Hillsbr. Township Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Hillsbr. Township VACAN'T' Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: 3 FAX: Township: Expiration: 03/31/2009 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Cedar Grove Twnsp. Number of Terms: Special Repr: Cedar Grove Twnsp. Ms. Ingrid Medcalf Day Phone: 843-2213 Sex: Female First Appointed: 10/17/2006 Evening Phone: 960-5795 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 04/15/2008 4 123 Tremunt Circle FAX: Township: Chapel Hitl Expiration: 03/31/2011 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: mmingridnc@aol.com Resid/Spec Req: C.Hill City Limits Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: IVIT. Keltll Bagby Sr. Day Phone: (919)765-4292 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/21/2006 Evening Phone: (919)245-3814 Race: African American Current Appointment: 05/03/2007 5 902 Savannah Court FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 03/31/2010 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Tem:ts: 1 Special Repr: At-Large Monday, March 30, 2009 Page 1 N Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Recreation and Parks Advisory Council Meeting Times: 6:15 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Lori Taft Meeting Place: Recreation and Parks Building, Area II Positions: 13 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2673 Description: Each member of the Council shall be a County resident appointed by the Orange County Board of Commissioners. This council consults with and advises the Recreation and Parks Department and the Board of County Commissioners on matters affecting recreation policies, programs, personnel, finances, and the acquisition and disposal of lands and properties related to the total community recreation program, and to its long-range planning for recreation. VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 6 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: Fes: Township: Expiration: 03/31/2009 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Cheeks Twnsp Number of Terms: Special Repr: Cheeks Township Mr. Floyd Bridgwater Jr Day Phone: 967-4998 Sex: Male pP ... . First A ointed: __ 09/13/2005 7 Evening Phone: 967-4998 Race: Native American Current Appointment: 04/15/2008 1289 N. Fordham Blvd #184 (mailing) FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2011 708 Coker Ln E-mail: croaker@nc.rr.com Resid/Spec Req: Chapel Hill Twnsp Number of Terms: 1 Chapel Hill NC 27514 Special Repr: Chapel Hil Township Ms Laurie Lee Day Phone: m 919 2152950 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/16/2006 8 Evening Phone: 919-732-7051 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 04/15/2008 Wintercreek„ 4201 Guess Road FAX: Township: Little River Expiration: 03/31/2011 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: wintercreek@rtnix.net Resid/Spec Req: Little River Townshi Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Little River Township VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 9 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 03/31/2008 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Bingham Township Number of Terms: Special Repr: Bingham Township Ms. Denise Dickinson Day Phone: 265-2638 Sex: Female _.. pp..... . First A ointed: .................. 09/13/2005 10 Evening Phone: 644-1364 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/03/2007 225 W. Margaret Lane FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 03/31/2010 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: ddickinson@pire.org Resid/Spec Req: Hillsbr. Town Limits Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Monday, March 30, 2009 Page 2 W Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Recreation and Parks Advisory Council Meeting Times: 6:15 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Lori Taft Meeting Place: Recreation and Parks Building, Area II Positions: 13 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2673 Description: Each member of the Council shall be a County resident appointed by the Orange County Board of Commissioners. This council consults with and advises the Recreation and Parks Department and the Board of County Commissioners on matters affecting recreation policies, programs, personnel, finances, and the acquisition and disposal of lands and properties related to the total community recreation program, and to its long-range planning for recreation. Mr. Geoffrey Hathaway 11 5016 Pleasant Green Road Durham NC 27705 Mr. Chuck Hobgood 12 2009 Efland Cedar Grove Road Efland NC 27243 Ms. Pam Hemminger 13 407 Sharon Road Chapel Hill NC 27517 Day Phone: 919-245-2220 Evening Phone: 919-384-0024 FAX: E-mail: G_LLOYD_007@msn.com Day Phone: 919-361-1133 Evening Phone: 919-732-1956 FAX: E-mail: chuck.hobgood@ncsports.org Day Phone: 942-2273 Evening Phone: 616-5568 FAX: E-mail: phemminger@belisouth.net Sex: Male First Appointed: 12/01/2003 Race: African American Current Appointment: 12/12/2006 Township: Eno Expiration: 12/31/2009 Resid/Spec Req: Eno Township Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Eno Township Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/21/2006 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/03/2007 Township: Cheeks Expiration: 03/31/2010 Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: At-Large Sex: Female First Appointed: 02/10/2009 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 02/10/2009 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 01/30/2011 Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: B.O.C.C. Monday, March 30, 2009 Page 3 Jee~reatioyr. anc~ ~arhs ~~~visor~ Gouyccit D f Dran9e Gount~ P.O. Box 8181, 300 W. Tryon St., Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919) 245-2660 March 16, 2009 Valerie Foushee, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 8181 Hillsborough NC 27278 Dear Chair Foushee: Subject: Board Appointment The Orange County Recreation and Parks Advisory Council reviewed all applicants for the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council and recommends Richal Vanhook to fill the Cedar Grove Township position to be vacated at the end of March. Mr. Vanhook is a resident of Cedar Grove. "The criteria for this position are: • That the applicant selected be a resident of Cedar Grove township, that he/she show an active interest in the development and improvement of recreational opportunities and parks in Orange County. • That he/she possess experience or training in recreational activities and/or • Experience or training or demonstrated interest in parks and a • Willingness to commit to active participation on the Council In addition, the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council is committed to increasing the diversity of Council members and committed to preserving a geographical balance of representation whenever possible. It is the feeling of the Council that Mr. Vanhook will provide valuable input as a member because: • He grew up in the Cedar Grove Community and has lived there all of his life. • He is the Chair of Trustees of the Lattisville Grove Baptist Church, and as such may bring with him qualities associated with leadership and work ethics. • He will represent the Township of Cedar Grove as a resident and property owner. • Mr. Vanhook participated in the master planning work group for the new park. • He has been an applicant for RPAC since 2006 and remains interested in the Council and the work of the department. • He has a college degree in Business Administration. • He has an interest in parks and recreation as demonstrated by his involvement in community athletic activities. Thank you for your consideration of this nomination. Sincerely, C:\Documents and Settings\athompson-rockett\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK9D\Recommendation Letter- Richal Vanhook.doc ,~ecreatiovi. a.~.~ ~a.rhs fi-c~yisor~ Gouv~.cit D f Drat~.~e Co~t~.t~ P.O. Box 8181, 300 W. Tryon St., Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919) 245-2660 March 23, 2009 Valerie Foushee, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 8181 Hillsborough NC 27278 Dear Chair Foushee: Subject: Board Appointment The Orange County Recreation and Parks Advisory Council reviewed all applicants for the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council and recommends Vanessa de Nijs to fill the Cheeks Township position to be vacated at the end of March. Ms. De Nijs is a resident of Cheeks Township. The criteria for this position are: • That the applicant selected be a resident of Cheeks Township, that he/she show an active interest in the development and improvement of recreational opportunities and parks in Orange County. • That he/she possess experience or training in recreational activities and/or • Experience or training or demonstrated interest in parks and a • Willingness to commit to active participation on the Council In addition, the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council is committed to increasing the diversity of Council members and committed to preserving a geographical balance of representation whenever possible. It is the feeling of the Council that Ms. De Nijs will provide valuable input as a member because: • She resides in the Cheeks Community and is raising a family there. • She will represent the Township of Cheeks as a resident and property owner. • She has been an applicant for RPAC since 2006 and remains interested in the Council and the work of the department. • She has undergraduate and graduate degrees in Biology, Chemistry and Biotechnology. Thank you for your consideration of this nomination. Sincerely, L'axi J a~t Lori Taft, CPRP, Management Director Department of Parks and Recreation 6 C:\Documents and Settings\athompson-rockett\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK9D\Recommendation Letter- Vanessa DeNijs.doc 7 Page 1 of 1 Richal Vanhook Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone: (Day) Phone: (Evening) Fax: Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Mr. Richal Vanhook 9202 Walnut Grove Church Road Hurdle Mills NC 27541 245-2630 732-2432 Orange County Public Works Supervisor Township of Residence: Cedar Grove Zone of Residence: At-Large Sex: Ethnic Background: Date of Birth: Male African American Boards/Commissions applied for: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Recreation and Parks Advisory Council Work Experience: 30+ years in management, Board of Directors, Piedmont EMC Volunteer Experience: Chairman of Trustee Board-Lattisville Grove Baptist Church Education: A.S. Business Administration, B.S. Business Administration Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for ABC Board and Recreation and Parks Adv. Council 4/19/2006. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 9202 Walnut Grove Church Road is in Orange County Cedar Grove township in Orange County. This application was current on: 4!19/2006 Date Printed: 3/30/2009 8 Page 1 of 2 Vanessa de Nijs Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Vanessa de Nijs Name Called: Home Address: 404 Mace Road Mebane NC 27302 Phone: (Day) (919)271-7197 Phone: (Evening) Fax: Email: vdenijs@hotmail.com Place of Employment: Monsanto Co. Job Title: Scientist Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: At-Large Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Date of Birth: 3/26/1977 Boards/Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Recreation and Parks Advisory Council Mebane Planning Board Work Experience: -Eleven years of Functional Genomics and Molecular Biotechnology research focused on improving agronomic traits. Places of employment include North Carolina State Univerity Crop Science Department, Noth Carolina State University Department of Genetics, Paradigm Genetics Inc., Icoria Inc., and Monsanto Compnay. -Six years of sales experience. Places of employment include Best Buy Co. Inc. and Skate Town. Volunteer Experience: -Taught English as a second, language to peers while a student in Gent Belgium -Performed all aspects of hospital volunteering including the organization of the volunteer service effort itself at Rex Hospital in Raleigh NC -Taught courses in Peer Mediation for the Center for Peace Education -Assited in the initial exhibit and museum designs for Exploris Museum in Raleigh NC -Participated as memeber of the Raleigh Youth Council 9 Page 2 of 2 Vanessa de Nijs Education: BS Biology (Noth Carolina State University, 1999) BS Biochemistry (Noth Carolina State University, 1999) BA Chemisty (Noth Carolina State University, 1999) Undergraduate Minor in Genetics (Noth Carolina State University, 1999) MS Molecular Biotechnolo Other Comments: ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 404 Mace Rd is in Orange County in the Cheeks township. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Ag. Preservation Board ,Recreation and Parks Adv. Council, and Mebane Planning Board 10/10/2006. This application was current on: 10/5/2006 5:53:10 PM Date Printed: 3/30/2009 10 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Lori Taft Recreation and Parks Advisory Council Contact Phone: 919-245-2673 Day Phone: Sex: Evening Phone: Race: FAX; Township: E-mail: Date Applied: Skills: Also Serves On: Mr James E. Carter Day Phone: 732-2358 Sex: Male 400 Dumont Drive Evening Phone: 618-0482 Race: African American Hillsborough NC 27278 FAX:. Township: Eno E-mail: Date Applied: 04/16/2007 Skills: Eno Township Also Serves On: Orange County Board of Adjustment Mrs Angela Crabtree Day Phone: 919-a51-s84o Sex: Female 7418 NC 86 North Evening Phone: 919-451-8840 Race: Caucasian Hillsborough NC 27278 FAX: Township: Cedar Grove E-mail: Crabtree@us.ibm.com Date Applied: 11/01/2007 Skills: Also Serves On: Ms. Vanessa de Nijs Day Phone: (919)271-7197 Sex: Female 404 Mace Road Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Mebane NC 27302 FAX: Township: Cheeks E-mail: vdenijs@hotmail.com Date Applied: 10/05/2006 Skills: Also Serves On: Skills: Cheeks Township Also Serves On: Mr. Rob Gray Day Phone: 919-684-0730 Sex: Male 205 Norwich Ct Evening Phone: 919-2750134 Race: Caucasian Efland NC 27243 FAX: Township: Cheeks E-mail: rob.gray@duke.edu Date Applied: 04/30/2008 Skills: Financial Analyst Also Serves On: Animal Services Advisory Board ' Skills: Physical Therapist Monday, March 30, 2009 Page 1 of 3 11 Applicant Interest Listing Recreation and Parks Advisory Council Day Phone: 919-812-3248 Evening Phone: 919-732-7906 FAX: E-mail: mckeeagri@yahoo.com Also Serves On: Orange County Planning Board MS. Lalzreri Herman .Day Phone: 919-929-5248 Sex: Female 1101 Crown Court Evening Phone: 919-451-0291 Race: Caucasian Hillsborough NC 27278 FAX: Township: Eno E-mail: cazolinafitness@nc.rr.com / lherman-chtc Date Applied: 03/07/2006 Skills: Coach Also Serves On: Skills: Fitness Instructor Also Serves On: Skills: Professional Athlete Also Serves On: Mr Clay Hudson Day Phone: 919-593-0892 Sex: Male 104 Williams St Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian PO Box 1051 FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Carrboro NC 27510 E-mail: hudsonclay@hotmail.com Date Applied: 03/20/2009 Skills: Agricultural Educator Also Serves On: Skills: Landscaping Business Also Serves On: Mr. Earl McKee 5200 Kiger Rd. Rougemont NC 27572 Skills: Caldwell Fire Dept. Officer Skills: Church Officer Skills: Corporate Board Experience Skills: Farmer/Owner/Operator Mr. James Nida II 3700 Lindsey Woods Road Hillsborough NC 27278 Skills: Cedar Grove Township Skills: Law Enforcement by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Lori Tab Contact Phone: 919-245-2673 Day Phone: 919-644-3050 Evening Phone: 919-805-4176 FAX: E-mail: jtnida@earthlink.net Also Serves On: Also Serves On: Sex: Male Race: Caucasian Township: Little River Date Applied: 03/15/2009 Sex: Male Race: Caucasian Township: Cedaz Grove Date Applied: 03/05/2006 Mr. Michael Oechsle 1611 Dunn Place Hillsborough NC 27278 Skills: Landscaping Business Day Phone: 732-9136 Evening Phone: 245-1697 FAX: E-mail: ]andimage@earthlink.net Also Serves On: Sex: Male Race: Caucasian Township: Hillsborough Date Applied: 04/17/2006 Monday, March 30, 2009 Page 2 of 3 12 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Recreation and Parks Advisory Council Contact Person: Lori Taft Contact Phone: 919-245-2673 Skills: Parks Planner Also Serves On: Skills: Teacher Also Serves On: Mr. Richal Vanhook Day Phone: 245-2630 Sex: Male 9202 Walnut Grove Church Road Evening Phone: 732-2432 j~Ce; African American Hurdle Mills NC 27541 FAX: Township: Cedaz Grove E-mail: Date Applied: 04/19/2006 Skills: Former O/C Rec. & Parks Advisory Co Also Serves On: Skills: Orange County Employee Also Serves On: Monday, Mazch 30, 2009 Page 3 of 3 13 Page 1 of 1 James E. Carter Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone: (Day) Phone: (Evening) Fax: Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Mr James E. Carter 400 Dumont Drive Hillsborough NC 27278 732-2358 618-0482 Granville County School Administrator Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: At-Large Sex: Ethnic Background: Date of Birth: Male African American 9/1 /1945 Boards/Commissions applied for: Recreation and Parks Advisory Council Work Experience: High School Teacher, College and High School Football coach, College Professor, and School Administrator Volunteer Experience: Cook-Homeless Shelter, Special Olympics, Durham Companion, Volunteer for Youth, Big Brother Education: BS., MS, Ed.S., Ed.D. Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for RPAC and Board of Adjustment 4/16/2007. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 400 Dumont Drive is in the Eno Township in Orange County. This application was current on: 4/16/2007 Date Printed: 3/30/2009 14 Page 1 of 1 Angela Crabtree Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone: (Day) Phone: (Evening) Fax: Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Mrs. Angela Crabtree 7418 NC 86 North Hillsborough NC 27278 919-451-8840 919-451-8840 Crabtree@us.ibm.com IBM Worldwide Operations Professional Township of Residence: Cedar Grove Zone of Residence: Does not apply Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Date of Birth: 8/15/1971 Boards/Commissions applied for: Recreation and Parks Advisory Council Work Experience: IBM employee since graduating high school, first as co-op, then as permanent employee. Volunteer Experience: 7 years volunteering for Hillborough Youth Athletic Association as co-commissioner, team parent, assistant to Board of Commissioners, team manager, and assistant fundraising manager. Helped to establish and lead major fundraising program. Managed logistical issues for organization. Education: BA Business Management NC State University Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Recreation and Parks Advisory Council on 11/1/2007. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 7418 NC 86 N, Hillsborough, NC 27278 is in the Cedar Grove Township. This application was current on: 11/1/2007 10:19:33 PM Date Printed: 3/30/2009 15 Page 1 of 3 Rob Gray Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone: (Day) Phone: (Evening) Fax: Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Mr. Rob Gray 205 Norwich Ct Efland NC 27243 919-684-0730 919-2750134 rob.gray@duke.edu .Duke University Health Systems Financial Manager Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: Cheeks Twnsp Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Date of Birth: 8/1/1978 Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Planning Board Recreation and Parks Advisory Council Efland-Mebane SAP Implementation Focus Group Economic Development Commission Work Experience: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE March 2008 to Present Duke University Health Systems0 Financial Manger, Duke Cardiology Site Based Research May 2005 to March 20080 ^ Duke University Health Systems Exercise Physiologist, Human Performance Lab • Assist in the day to day management and administrative duties of the Human Performance Lab. • Collect data, analyze and prepare financial reports based on the lab's fiscal period revenues. • Assist in the monitoring of lab supplies, providing insight for cost savings where appropriate and observing cost trends. • Technology Administrator for the lab, using MS Excel and Access enhance lab productivity and to support the department's 16 Page 2 of 3 Rob Gray balanced scorecard goals. Responsible for the proposal and marketing of a newly developed revenue producer for the lab. Former Internship Coordinator for the HPL. Recruited, educated and supervised interns throughout the internship experience. June 2002 to May 2005 Durham Regional Hospital Exercise Specialist • Collected and analyzed program data for quality improvement and benchmarking purposes. Prepared monthly and annual reports for department staff and management. • Supported the department's balanced scorecard goals for financial performance by auditing all documentation and billing procedures with program and department managers. • Ensured that all programming was in compliance with state, federal, and AACVPR guidelines. RELATED SKILLS Proficient and a quick learner of most software programs and a highly experienced user of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher. Some experience with Quicken, MS Accounting, and Visio. Volunteer Experience: HONORS AND ACTIVITIES • American Heart Association: Raise money and lead teams annually. • United Way: Department Coordinator for United Way Support • Member of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society • Member of Beta Gamma Sigma, an International Honor Society for Business Students. • North Carolina Scholar^ ^ • ECU Chancellor's List^ ^ • ECU Dean's List • Delta Chi Fraternity, Former Treasurer, Vice President, and current Board of Trustees member. • Published author in the "American Journal of Physiology." Professional interests include technology and decision science applications in relation to financial analysis and business performance. Education: EDUCATION December 2007^^East Carolina University College of Business ^ ^ ^Master of Business Administration 17 Page 3 of 3 Rob Gray ^^^GPA: 3.9/4.0, graduated with honors May 2002^^East Carolina University Health and Human Performance ^ ^ ^ Master of Arts, Exercise Physiolo Other Comments: I have been fortunate enough to be fairly successful in my education and professional life. Furthermore, I have been lucky enough to move my family to Orange County, a place that feels like home and will be our home for a long time to come. With that said, I'd like to give back to my community and to development a network within our county. Serving on a board seems like the best way to accomplish my goals and to help our fine county. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Recreation and Parks Advisory Council, Animal Services Advisory Board, & Economic Development Commission 3/30/08. Originally applied for OC Planning Board and Efland-Mebane SAP on 4/30/08. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 205 Norwich Ct is in Cheeks township, OCPL jurisdiction. This application was current on: 4/30/2008 11:47:05 AM Date Printed: 3/30/2009 18 Page 1 of 2 Lauren Herman Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone: (Day) Phone: (Evening) Fax: Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Ms. Lauren Herman 1101 Crown Court Hillsborough NC 27278 919-929-5248 919-451-0291 carolinafitness@nc.rr.com / Iherman- chtc@nc.rr.com Chapel Hill Tennis Club Assistant Tennis Director /Fitness Director Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: At-Large Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Date of Birth: 6/15/1969 Boards/Commissions applied for: Recreation and Parks Advisory Council Work Experience: 2001 -Present: Asst. Tennis Director /Fitness Director Chapel Hill Tennis Club, Carrboro, NC 2001 - 2004: Owner Carolina Custom Fitness, In Home Personal Training Company. 1997 - 2001: Personal Trainer, specializing in In-Home personal training in Ithaca, NY. 1995 - 1997: Chiropractic Asst. Ithaca, NY 1991 - 1995: Asst. Womens Tennis Coach Cornell University and Manager of REIS Tennis Center at Cornell University. 1992 - 1994: Head Womens Tennis Coach, Wells College, Aurora, NY. Volunteer Experience: Education: 1987 - 1991 State University of NY @ Albany: BS in Psychology 19 Page 2 of 2 Lauren Herman Other Comments: USPTA 1 / USPTR tennis professional since 1991 American Council on Exercise certified personal trainer since 1997 STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied to Rec. and Parks Adv. Council 3/17/2006 ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1101 Crown Court is in Eno township in Orange County. This application was current on: 3/7/2006 11:04:58 AM Date Printed: 3/30/2009 20 Page 1 of 1 Clay Hudson Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone: (Day) Phone: (Evening) Fax: Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Mr Clay Hudson 104 Williams St PO Box 1051 Carrboro NC 27510 919-593-0892 hudsonclay@hotmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1998 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: - Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Date of Birth: 9/14/1969 Boards/Commissions applied for: Agricultural Preservation Board Commission for the Environment Recreation and Parks Advisory Council Work Experience: Landscape supervisor for various entities; Duke University, City of Durham, Davey Tree Expert Co....Agricultural Educator for local Commmunity (Middle/High Schools)... Volunteer Experience: Education: B.S., Biology; Guilford College, 1996 M.S., Agricultural Education, NC A&T State University, 2002 Other Comments: Love the area, wish to be more active and helpful in any way possible...enjoy teaching and learning... STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Agricultural Preservation Board, Commission for the Environment and Recreation and Parks Council 3/20/2009. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 104 Williams St, Carrboro is Chapel Hill township, CA jurisdiction. This application was current on: 3/20/2009 10:21:12 AM Date Printed: 3/30/2009 21 Page 1 of 2 Earl McKee Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone: (Day) Phone: (Evening) Fax: Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Sex: Ethnic Background: Date of Birth: Mr. Earl McKee 5200 Kiger Rd. Rougemont NC 27572 919-812-3248 919-732-7906 mckeeagri@yahoo.com Self-employed; farming Owner/President ; McKee Agri Products,lnc. 1952 Little River Male Caucasian 7/5/1952 Boards/Commissions applied for: Economic Development Commission Recreation and Parks Advisory Council Work Experience: -Have owned and operated a farm in Northern Orange County for 38 yrs -Currently operating McKee Agri Products, Inc. which produces corn, hay, livestock and other farm products -Market many of these farm products via wholesale distribution throughout the Triangle area -Own and manage several rental properties -Designed and developed three small scale residential sub-divisions Volunteer Experience: Little River Presbyterian Church -served as Deacon -served as Elder -chairman of pulpit search committee -building fund treasurer -member and current chair of cemetery committee Caldwell Fire Dept. -Board of Directors member during organization of department -volunteer firefighter for 22 years -served as treasurer for several terms from 1978 until 2008 -currently President of the Board of Directors 22 Page 2 of 2 Earl McKee Past community involvement includes serving on local boards with the Farm Service Agency, Farm Bureau and as a member and officer of the Hillsborough Jaycees Education: 1970 -Orange High School 1973 -Associate of Agriculture -North Carolina State University 2007 -Real Estate Fundamentals - Alamance Community College Other Comments: It is my belief that we should preserve the rural character of Orange County yet allow some types of development in order to reduce the tax burden on residential property. Reapplied 11/2008. Applied 5/24/00 for Orange County Planning Board, Little River position. STAFF COMMENTS: Applied for Orange County Planning Board, Economic Development Commission and Recreation and Parks Advisory Council 3/15/2009. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 5200 Kiger Rd, Rougemont is Little River township, OC jurisdiction. This application was current on: 3/15/2009 11:04:48 PM Date Printed: 3/30/2009 23 Page 1 of 2 James Nida II Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone: (Day) Phone: (Evening) Fax: Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Mr. James Nida II 3700 Lindsey Woods Road Hillsborough NC 27278 919-644-3050 919-805-4176 jtnida@earthlink.net Orange County Sheriffs Office Lieutenant Township of Residence: Cedar Grove Zone of Residence: At-Large Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Date of Birth: 6/1/1962 Boards/Commissions applied for: Recreation and Parks Advisory Council Work Experience: 18 Years with the Sheriffs Office. 5 Years with UNC-Hospital Part Time Security @ RBC center Volunteer Experience: Church Groups, Assist with Coaching in different leagues of Orange County Recreation Department. Education: Chapel Hill High School 1980 Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification 1987 Advanced Law Enforcement Certification 2000 Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice 2004 Other Comments: I'm a parent of two children that have been and still are active in programs offered through the county Parks and Recreation. Working in the community I am able to receive first hand feed back from other parents and citizens on different topics. I hope my experience as a parent and nearly life long user of the Parks and Recreation of Orange County will be an asset to this council. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Recreation and Parks Advisory Board 3/6/2006. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 3700 Lindsey Woods Rd is in Cedar Grove township in Orange County. 24 Page 1 of 2 Michael Oechsle Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone: (Day) Phone: (Evening) Fax: Email: Place of Employment Job Title: Mr. Michael Oechsle 1611 Dunn Place Hillsborough NC 27278 732-9136 245-1697 landimage@earthlink.net Orange Co. Schools -Pathways Elementary 5th Grade Teaching Assistant Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: At-Large Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Date of Birth: 5/14/1962 Boards/Commissions applied for: Recreation and Parks Advi sory Council Work Experience: Re-app: Relevant Work: 3 years as a park planner/landscape designer for a private landscape architectural firm in Seattle (frequently worked closely with citizen advisory boards on public park designs); 4 years teaching elementary aged children. Orig app: Three years experience as a project manager/designer for a landscape architectural firm specializing in park design. Project manager on a number of the firm's park projects in the Seattle-Tacoma area. Volunteer Experience: Re-app: Relevant: Board member/Assistant Coach Hillsborough Youth Athletic Association; volunteer park design work for Washington State Scenic Rivers Program. Orig app:Currently serve on the board for the Hillsborough Youth Athletic Association. Reading Recovery Tutor -Hillsborough Elementary School (2002-2004) Created a park design for the Washington State Scenic Rivers Program. Education: B.S. Commerce, University of Virginia Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Washington, 1994 25 Page 2 of 2 Michael Oechsle Other Comments: I have been interested in how this piece of property will be developed since the County purchased it several years ago. Because of its central and accessible location and its diversity of natural and cultural features, I believe it has the potential to be a genuine showpiece for the County. STAFF COMMENTS: Reapplied for New Hope Park 4/17/2006. Originally applied for Recreation and Parks Adv. Council. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: . ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1611 Dunn Place Hillsborough, NC 27278 is in Hillsborough Township, outside the Hillsborough Planning Jurisdiction This application was current on: 4/17/2006 Date Printed: 3/30/2009