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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: March 22, 2012
Action Agenda
Item No. ( �� h
SUBJECT: Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitor's Bureau -Appointments
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover INFORMATION CONTACT:
Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 245-2130
Letters of Recommendation
Attendance Records
Interest List
Application(s)/Resume(s) of Person(s) on
the Interest List
PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitor's
Bureau.
BACKGROUND: The following appointments are for Board consideration:
• Appointment to a second term for Mr. Greg Overbeck. If appointed Mr. Overbeck
will be serving a second full term expiring 12/31/2014 representing the Chapel Hill-
Carrboro Chamber of Commerce.
• Appointment to a second term for Mr. Jim Parker. If appointed Mr. Parker will be
serving a second full term expiring 12/31/2014 representing the Hillsborough
Chamber of Commerce.
• Appointment to a second term for Mr. David Gephart. If appointed Mr. Gephart
will be serving a second full term expiring 12/31/2014 representing the Alliance for
Historical Hillsborough.
Position Number S ecial Re resentation Ex iration Date
2 Greg Overbeck CH-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce 12/31/2014
3 Jim Parker Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce 12/31/2014
10 David Gephart Alliance for Historical Hillsborough 12/31/2014
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
RECOMMENDATION(S): Consider making appointments to the Chapel Hill/Orange County
Visitor's Board.
Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Chapel HilUOrange County Visitors Bureau
Meeting Times: 8:00 a.m.third Wed.,monthly,no meeting inJuly/December Terms: 2 Contact Person: Tina Fuller
Meeting Place: location varies Positions: 12 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-968-2060
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commssioners. The Visitors Bureau is chargedwith developing and coordinating visitor services in Orange County. It also
implements marketing programs that will enhance dte economic activity and quality of lifein the community.
Mr. James L. Ward Day Phone:919-962-0522 Sex:Male First Appointed: 03/21/2006
i Evening Phone:919-929-7666 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: I 1/04/2010
112 Bolton Place FAX:919-962-3531 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2012
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-maiL'jameswardjl@email.unc.edu Resid/Spec Req:At-Lazge Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: Chapel Hill Town Council
Mr. Greg Overbeck Day Phone:919-929-1262 Sex:Male First Appointed: 11/06/2008
2 Evening Phone:919-967-5422 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/06/2008
205 Zapata Lane FAX:919-929-0780 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2011
Cliapel Hill NC 27517 E-mail:greg@chapelhillrestaurantgroupcom Resid/Spec Req:At-Lazge Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Chapel Hill-Cazrboro Chamber of Canmerce
Mr. Jim Parker Day Phone:919-732-3883 Sex:Male First Appointed: Ol/27/2009
3 Evening Phone:336-503-9333 Race: Current Appointment: Ol/27/2009
885 Flat River Churcl�Road FAX: 919-732-6676 Township: Expiration: 12/31/2011
Roxboro NC 27574 E-mail:james.pazker@summitt-enginea.co Resid/Spec Req:At-Lazge Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Laura Hayes Morgan Day Phone:919-624-4946 Sex: First Appointed: 11/04/2010
4 Evening Phone:919-967-1971 Race: Current Appointment: 11/04/2010
311 Russburn Way FAX: Township: Expiration: 12/31/2012
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: laurahmorgan@gmail.com Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: UNG Chapel Hill
VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed:
5 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment:
FAX: Township: Expiration: 12/31/2011
E-mail: Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Number of Terms:
Special Repr: Economic Development Commission
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Meeting Times: 8:00 a.m.third Wed.,monthly,no meeting inJuly/December Terms: 2 Contact Person: Tina Fuller
Meeting Place: location varies Positions: 12 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-968-2060
Desciiption: All members are appointed by the Board of Commssioners. The Visitors Bureau is charged with developing and coordinating visitor services in Orange County. It also
implements mazketing programs that will enhance the economic activity and quality of lifein the commmiiry.
Mrs. Karen DeHart Day Phone:919-240-7369 Sex: Female First Appointed: 02/15/2011
6 Evening Phone:919-929-6661 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 02/15/2011
102 Old Larkspur Way FAX: 919-240-7397 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2013
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:kazen@nchsaa.org Resid/Spec Req:At-Lazge Number of Terms:
Special Repr:NC High School Athletic Association
Mr. Michael Gering Day Phone: Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/04/2010
� Evening Phone:919-644-8321 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/04/2010
158 W.King Street FAX: Township: Expiration: 12/31/2013
Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:mike.gering@hillsboroughnc.org Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Twnsp Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough
Mr. Anthony Carey Day Phone:9199294000 Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/OS/2009
8 Vice-Chair Evening Phone:9192185918 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/OS/2009
1152 Newberry Dr. FAX: 9199688527 Township: Alamance County Expiration: 12/31/2012
Mebane NC 27302 E-maii: acazey@sienahotel.com Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: O/C I.odging Assoc.
Ms. Lydia Lavelle Day Phone:919-530-7484 Sex: First Appointed: 11/04/2010
9 Evening Phone:919-942-5840 Race: Current Appointment: 1 I/04/2010
8107 Kit Lane FAX: Township: Expiration: 12/31/2013
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:lydia@lydialavelle.com Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Carrboro Board of Aidermen.
Mr. David Gephart Day Phone:919.656.7104 Sex: Male First Appointed: 12/11/2007
10 Chair Evening Phone:919.732.9886 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/Ol/2008
1401 Poplaz Lane FAX: 919.732.9953 Township: Eno Expiration: 12/31/2011
Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: dave@gephartmarketing.com Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Number of Terms: 3
Special Repr: Alliance/Hist.Hillsborough
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Meeting Times: 8:00 a.m.third Wed.,monthly,no meeting inJuly/December Terms: 2 Contact Person: Tina Fuller
Meeting Place: location varies Positions: 12 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-968-2060
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Comm'ssioners. The Visitors Bureau is chargedwith developing and coordinating visitor services in Orange County. It also
implements marketing programs that will enhar�ce the economic activity and quality of lifein the community.
Mr Mark Sherburne Day Phone:919 929 4000 Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/04/2010
11 Evening Phone:919 960 8192 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/04/2010
524 Highgrove Drive FAX:91 968 8527 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2012
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-maii:msherbume@sienahotel.com Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: O/C Lodging Assoc.
Ms. Valerie Foushee Day Phone:919-942-2661 Sex:Female First Appointed:
12 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: 02/07/2012
106 Claris Ct. FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: O1/30/2013
Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail:vfoushee@co.orange.nc.us Resid/Spec Req: At-Luge Number of Terms:
Special Repr: O.C.BOCC
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-----Origina) Message-----
From:Aaron Nelson [mailto:anelson(c�carolinachamber.or�l
Sent: Thu 2/16/2012 5:00 PM
To: Laurie Paolicelli
Subject: RE: letter of confirmation
Dear Laurie,
This email is to confirm Greg Overbeck as the representative on the Visitors Bureau Board from the Chapel Hill-Carrboro
Chamber. We recommend he serve a second term. Feel free to contact me at
919.967.7077 if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Aaron Nelson
President and CEO, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
104 S. Estes Drive � PO Box 2897
Chapel Hill, NC 27515
Direct: (919) 967-7077
Cell: (919) 260-0981
www.carolinachamber.or�
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February 10, 2012
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
501 West Franklin Street
Chape) Hill, NC 27516
Attn: Laurie Paolicelli
Re: Chamber Representative for the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Dear Ms. Paolicelli:
The Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce appreciates the opportunity to have
representation on the Board of the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau. Our
representative,James Parker, has completed his first three-year term on the Board. Mr. Parker
has agreed to continue as the Chamber's representative and the Chamber confirms its desire to
have him as its representative.
If you have any questions regarding our recommendation or Mr. Parker's qualifications, please
feel free to call the Chamber at 919-732-8156. Thank you.
Sincerely,
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Margaret Wood Cannell
Executive Director
Cc: lames Parker
ioz North Churton Street■Hillsborough,North Carolina a�z�8■9i9-73a-8i56
www.hillsboroughchamber.com
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The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough
150 E. King St.
Hillsborough, NC 27278
February 16, 2012
Orange County Visitors Bureau
501 West Franklin St.
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Dear Laurie,
This letter is to confirm Dave Gephart as the representative on the Visitors Bureau Board from the
Alliance for Historic Hillsborough. We recommend he serve a second term. Feel free to contact me at
732-7741 if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Sarah DeGennaro
Acting Executive Director
CHAPEL HILL/ORANGE COUNTY VISITOR BUREAU BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Summary of Att
THREE YEAR HISTORY
Board Member First Term Expiration Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Dave Gephart 12/31/2011 2009 Canceled P P P P P No Meeting P P P P No Meeting
2010 P P P P P P No Meeting P A P P No Meeting
2011 P P P P P P No Meeting P P P P No Meeting
Greg Overbeck 12/31/2011 2009 Canceled P P P P P No Meeting A P A P No Meeting
2010 A P A A P P No Meeting P P A P No Meeting
2011 A P P P A P No Meeting P A A P No Meeting
Jim Parker 12/31/2011 2009 Canceled P P A P P No Meeting A P P A No Meeting
2010 P P A P P P No Meeting P A P P No Meeting
2011 P P A P A A No Meeting P P P P No Meeting
P=PRESENT
A=ABSENT
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Tina Fuller
Chapel HilUOrange County Visitors Bureau Contact Phone: 919-968-2060
Ms. Shaxon Heath Riley Day Phone: 969-7866 Sex: Female
9212 Orange Grove Road. Evening Phone: 969-9630 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27516 FAX: 969-7869 Township: Bingham
E-mail: shazonrsvp@bellsouth.net Date Applied: 02/04/2009
Skills: Hospitaliry Also Serves On:
Skills: Planning Experience Also Serves On:
Ms. Libbie Hough Day Phone: 919.967.8070 Sex: Female
5401 Hough Road Evening Phone: 919.967.0469 Race: Caucasian
Hillsborough NC 27278 FAX: 919.967.9383 Township: Bingham
E-mail: libbiehough@cmatters.org Date Applied: O1/28/2009
Skills: Chamber of Commerce Also Serves On:
Skills: Mazketing Communications Also Serves On:
Skills: Mental Health Advocate Also Serves On:
Skills: School Volunteer Also Serves On:
Ms. claire millar Day Phone: 919 4892763 Sex: Female
332 standish drive Evening Phone: 919 4892763 Race: Caucasian
chapel hill NC 27517 FAX: Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: clairemil1az509@gmail.com Date Applied: 07/27/2010
Skilis: Teacher Also Serves On: Board of Social Services
Mrs. Andrea Riley Day Phone: 919-644-2604 Sex: Female
1204 Brookhollow Road Evening Phone: 919-644-2604 Race: Caucasian
Efland NC 27243 FAX: Township: Cheeks
E-mail: andreariley44@yahoo.com Date Applied: 11/17/2011
Skills: Art Teacher Also Serves On: Arts Commission
Skills: Librazian
Skills: Public Relations
Ms. Brande Roberts Day Phone: 9195379692 Sex: Female
1800 Hwy 15-501 South Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27517 FAX: Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: BLRoberts@alumni.ncsu.edu Date Applied: 04/12/2011
Skills: Reseazch Also Serves On:
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Tina Fuller
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau conr��t Phone: 9i9-96s-ao6o
Mr. Brian Rowe Day Phone: 919-389-2331 Sex: Male
3235 Rigsbee Road N Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27514 FAX: Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: bsrowe67@aol.com Date Applied: O1/12/2012
Skills: Accounting Experience Also Serves On:
Skills: Insurance Also Serves On:
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Page 1 of 1 Sharon Heath Riley
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Sharon Heath Riley
Name Called:
Home Address: 9212 Orange Grove Road.
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone: (Day) 969-7866
Phone: (Evening) 969-9630
Fax: 969-7869
Email: sharonrsvp@bellsouth.net
Place of Employment: RSVP Events
Job Title: President
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence: Bingham
Zone of Residence: At-Large, Bingham Township
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Date of Birth: 5/12/1955
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Work Experience:
I have been employed in the Hospitality Industry for 29 years as a meeting planner and a
special event planner. Since 1987, I have owned and managed RSVP Events, an event
management company.
Volunteer Experience:
I have served on the Orange co. Parks and Rec Advisory Council, volunteered in Orange
Co. Schools, and donated events for various nonprofits.
Education:
Educated in the Orange co. Schools Graduated with a BS in Urban and Regional
Planning from ECU.
Other Comments:
I wo�ald like to share my knowledge and experience in the Special Event with other
industry leaders on the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bd of Directors. STAFF
COMMENTS: Originally applied for Recreation and Parks Advisory Council 6/22/2004.
Applied for Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau 2/4/2009. ADDRESS
VERIFICATION: 9212 Orange Grove Rd is in Orange County in the Bingham Township.
This application was current on: 2/4/2009 Date Printed: 3/14/2012
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Page 1 of 2 Libbie Hough
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Libbie Hough
Name Called:
Home Address: 5401 Hough Road
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone: (Day) 919.967.8070
Phone: (Evening) 919.967.0469
Fax: 919.967.9383
Email: libbiehough@cmatters.org
Place of Employment: Communication Matters
Job Title: Owner
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence: Bingham
Zone of Residence: -
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Date of Birth: 9/28/1961
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Work Experience:
-- Have owned and operated Communication Matters, a marketing communications
company located in Hillsborough, since 2001.
-- Prior to 2001, I worked at:
Ackland Art Museum, UNC-Chapel Hill, Development Associate 1998-2001
Shoofly: An Audiomagazine for Childre, Dir. of PR 1996-1998
OPC Mental Health Center, Director of HELPLINE 1989-1992
Women's Center of Wake County, Director of Volunteers 1988-1989
Volunteer Experience:
Current:
Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors; Education
Committee, Chair
Cedar Ridge High School, as needed by the PTSO
Gravelly Hill Middle School, as needed by the PTSA
Past:
Mental Health Association in Orange County, Board of Directors
Education Foundation for Orange County Schools, Board of Directors
Hillsborough Arts Council, marketing assistance
Orange County Board of Education, member
Grady A Brown PTA, Cultural Arts committee
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Page 2 of 2 Libbie Hough
AL Stanback, Library Volunteer
Education:
UNC-Chapel Hill, Masters of Social Work, 1987
UNC-Chapel Hill, BA, Religious Studies, 1984
Other Comments:
It would be an honor to serve on this committee. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally
applied for Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau 1/28/2009. ADDRESS
VERIFICATION: 5401 Hough Road, Hillsborough is Bingham township, OC jurisdiction.
This application was current on: 1/28/2009 1:13:45 PM Date Printed: 3/14/2012
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Page 1 of 2 claire millar
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. claire millar
Name Called:
Home Address: 332 standish drive
chapel hill NC 27517
Phone: (Day) 919 4892763
Phone: (Evening) 919 4892763
Fax:
Email: clairemillar509@gmail.com
Place of Employment: retired
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence: 1971
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: JPA (Joint Planning Area)
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Date of Birth: 7/19/1941
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Board of Social Services
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Personnel Hearing Board
Work Experience:
Counselor/Teacher: Carolina Friends School
Executive Director: Dispute Settlement Center, Orange County
Director: Work Options for Women
Owner: Cookie Factory, Claire's clothing store
Volunteer Experience:
Habitat for Humanity
Dispute Settlement Center
Guardian ad Litem
Bike and Ped Board
Legal Aid
Education:
MSW, Chapel Hill
undergraduate degree in history and english from UND
Other Comments:
I have always enjoyed volunteering my time for good causes! STAFF COMMENTS:
Applied 7/27/2010 for Board of Social Services, Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors
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Bureau, Personnel Hearing Board. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 332 Standish Drive is in
Chapel Hill Township and Chapel Hill Jurisdiction.
This application was current on: 7/27/2010 5:14:25 PM Date Printed: 3/14/2012
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Page 1 of 2 Andrea Riley
Volunteer Application �
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mrs. Andrea Riley
Name Called:
Home Address: 1204 Brookhollow Road
Efland NC 27243
Phone: (Day) 919-644-2604
Phone: (Evening) 919-644-2604
Fax:
Email: andrea.riley44@yahoo.com
Place of Employment: Orange County Library
Job Title: part-time
Year of OC Residence: 1981
Township of Residence: Cheeks
Zone of Residence: Does not apply
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Date of Birth: 8/15/1944
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Hyconeechee Regional Library (Currently not acce
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Work Experience:
I recently worked for 16 years for the Durham County Library in customer service. I have
been a Water Safety (swimming) Instructor, Y.W.C.A. preschool program
teacher/director, American Red Cross blood recruiter, McDonald's Corp. customer
services/marketing specialist, Duke Press Editorial Asst., publications office administrator
for an academic consortium, developmenUpublic relations coordinator for a non-profit,
Coordinator for the Duke Pre-Major Advising Center, Staff Liaison for the Friends of the
Durham Library, Inc., and Teacher's Assistant in the public schools.
Volunteer Experience:
Swimming instruction for the Red Cross, and Y.M.C.A., Chairperson and Public Relations
Coordinator for a University of Rochester mental health committee; telephone fund
raising for the Y.W.C.A.; field trip chaperoning, E.O.G. proctoring, Battle of the Books
coaching, and assisting in a media center and classroom of Orange County and Durham
public schools.
Education:
B.A. from UNC-CH, 1988 (Studio Art major)
Certification in Art Education, K-12 from NCCU, 1996
Other Comments:
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Page 2 of 2 Andrea Riley
As a past art major and certified art teacher, I am still very interested in the enjoyment
and promotion of the arts. I would like to be actively involved with the promotion of the
arts in Orange County and I believe that my marketing and promotional experience could
be of use. I worked for 16 years in the Durham County Library (and am currently working
part-time in the Hillsborough Library). As both a patron and employee of public libraries, I
think I know a great deal about what patrons are looking for and appreciate in their
libraries. I would enjoy being involved with the Orange County Library as a volunteer
advisor, although I don't know whether my employment by the Orange County Library
would be seen as a conflict of interest. As a thirty-year resident of Orange County
(Chapel Hill for nine years, and Efland for 21), I have become a life-long fan . I would
like to be involved in the promotion of Chapel Hill and Orange County because I believe I
understand what makes this area attractive to residents and visitors alike, and with my
experience in both marketing and design, I believe that I can contribute many creative
ideas about how to communicate its advantages. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally
(11/18/2011) applied forArts Commission, Hyconeechee Regional Library, Chapel
Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1204 Brookhollow
Road is in Cheeks Township.
This application was current on: 11/17/2011 4:10:18 PM Date Printed: 3/14/2012
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Page 1 of 3 Brande Roberts
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Brande Roberts
Name Called:
Home Address: 1800 Hwy 15-501 South
Chapel Hill NC 27517
Phone: (Day) 9195379692
Phone: (Evening)
Fax:
Email: BLRoberts@alumni.ncsu.edu
Place of Employment: ESC Labor Market Information Division
Job Title: Research Specialist
Year of OC Residence: 2000
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: EA (Extraterritorial Area)
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Date of Birth:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Work Experience:
Research Specialist, Labor Market Information Division, NC ESC, 4/10 to present
Support NC Green Economy Study (short-term project funded by ARRA to study
statewide employment and training needs): conduct literature review on green jobs;
develop survey instrument; develop and deliver presentations on project to workforce
development groups; create web page and public information documents for project;
write quarterly progress reports for US Dept of Labor (funder); write interim and final
project reports
Community Development Specialist, Div. of Community Assistance, NC Commerce, 6/07
to 3/10
Assist grantee communities in complying with federal and state regulations related to
their community development programs; monitor grantee compliance through grant
cycle; provide one-on-one training (in-person and remote) as well as group
presentations; disseminate program information by writing press releases and items for
internal and external newsletters and developing and managing Divisiona€T"'s web
pages; write and edit content for strategic plan and annual action plan; develop and
update forms and accompanying instructions to minimize reporting burden on grantees;
assist with audits by and communication with federal and state agencies
Survey Center Coordinator, State Center for Health Statistics, NC DHHS, 8/05 to 6/07
Oversee operations of survey center including staffing, training, and perFormance
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monitoring; analyze survey data using SAS; write and edit statistical reports on risk
behaviors and health conditions across NC; write instructions and procedures manuals;
assist with grant application preparation and required reporting to funder; ensure
adherence to CDC protocol; develop and deliver training presentations
Research Assistant/Survey Supervisor, Urban Institute, UNC Charlotte, 3/04 to 12/04
Write statistical reports based on data from community surveys; develop case studies for
economic development plans through secondary research and telephone interviews;
clean and analyze survey data for reports; train interviewers on survey protocol and use
of computer-assisted telephone interviewing software and monitor interviewers for data
quality; design layout for and edit documents
Research Assistant, Office of Economic Development, UNC Chapel Hill, 10/00 to 1/04
Provide primary and secondary research and analytical support; assist in preparation of
grant applications, e.g., projecting costs, writing goals and competencies statements,
compiling supporting materials, and formatting to funder's specifications; market
internship program and facilitate communication between employers and students; edit
reports for accuracy and for consistency among collaborators; write and edit content for
website and respond to inquiries from public regarding OED's work; organize and assist
with focus groups and community stakeholder meetings
Volunteer Experience:
Lumber River Conservancy (LRC)- Design and develop a website for LRC including
building site, writing content, and finding appropriate photographs and links; create a
brochure; develop a hand-out for FAQ for hard-copy distribution and to be included on
the website
Regular volunteer with Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation and Eno River Association -
Answer questions and provide directions at information booth, eneourage attendees to
complete surveys on events, help with clean-up after events, check IDs for alcohol
purchase, sell tickets, assist attendees at recycling stations, etc.
Education:
Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication, UNCC, May 2008
BS Business Management, Concentration in Marketing, NCSU, December 1997_
BA Sociology, NCSU, May 1997
Additional training:
Community Development Academy, UNC School of Government, 2008
Basic Economic Development Course, UNC School of Government, 2001
Other Comments:
I'm seeking a rnore substantial volunteer commitment, where my time will really have a
positive impact on our community. I believe my skills would be useful in either of these
advisory groups. I've worked as a research professional for many years, most of that
time focused specifically in economic development. I'm familiar with our resources such
as Commerce, Rural Center, Golden LEAF, SBTDC, Triangle J, RTRP, CH-Carrboro
Chamber, CH Downtown Partnership, etc. I also have experience in grant proposal
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writing, interpreting state and federal regulations, and providing technical assistance and
training. If this meets your needs, I would certainly appreciate the opportunity to
participate. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally (4/12/2011) for Economic Deelopment
Commission and Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau. ADDRESS
VERIFICATION: 1800 US Hwy 15--501 South is Chapel Hill Jurisdiction and Chapel Hill
Township.
This application was current on: 4/12/2011 11:31:57 AM Date Printed: 3/14/2012
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Page 1 of 1 Brian Rowe
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Brian Rowe
Name Called:
Home Address: 3235 Rigsbee Road N
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone: (Day) 919-389-2331
Phone: (Evening)
Fax:
Email: bsrowe67@aol.com
Place of Employment: OE Enterprises, Inc.
Job Title: Accounting Manager
Year of OC Residence: 2011
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Date of Birth: 4/17/1967
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Emergency Services Work Group (
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Work Experience:
OE Enterprises, Inc. - Hillsborough, NC; NC Mutual Life Insurance Company - Durham,
NC; Builders Mutual Life Insurance Company - Raleigh, NC
Volunteer Experience:
American Red Cross; Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic; Special Olympics
Education:
Bryant College - Smithfield, RI; BS/BA '89 - Concentration in Finance &Accounting
Other Comments:
I have recently relocated to Orange County from Wake County and have an interest in
contributing to my community through volunteer opportunities throughout the county.
STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied (1/12/2012) for Orange County Emergency
Services Work Group, Orange County Parks and Recreation Council, and Chapel
Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: Rigsbee Road N is
Orange County Jurisdiction, Eno Fire Tax, and Chapel Hill Township.
This application was current on: 1/12/2012 9:22:12 PM Date Printed: 3/14/2012