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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 6, 2012
Action Agenda
Item No. 11-a
SUBJECT: Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitor's Bureau -Appointment
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover INFORMATION CONTACT:
Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 245-2130
Letter of Recommendation
Application of Person for Consideration
Interest List
Application(s)/Resume(s) of Person(s) on
the Interest List
PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment to the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitor's
Bureau.
BACKGROUND: The following appointment is for Board consideration:
• Appointment to a partial term for Mr. John J. (Jack) Schmidt. If appointed Mr.
Schmidt will be serving a partial term ending 12/31/2012 representing the Orange
County Lodging Association.
Position Number Special Representation Expiration Date
11 John J. (Jack) Schmidt Orange County Lodging Association 12/31/2012
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
RECOMMENDATION(S): Consider making an appointment to the Chapel Hill/Orange County
Visitor's Board.
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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 in July/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 Commissioners. The Visitors Bureau is charged with developing and coordinating visitor services in Orange County. It also
implements marketing programs that will enhance the economic activity and quality of life in the community.
Mr. James L. Ward Day Phone: 919-962-0522 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/21/2006
1 Evening Phone: 919-929-7666 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/04/2010
112 Bolton Place FAX: 919-962-3531 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2012
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:jimward @nc.rr.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large 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: 03/22/2012
205 Zapata Lane FAX: 919-929-0780 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2014
Chapel Hill NC 27517 E-mail: greg @chapelhillrestaurantgroup.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: Chapel Hill-Cairboro Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Jim Parker Day Phone: 919-732-3883 Sex: Male First Appointed: 01/27/2009
3 Evening Phone: 336-503-9333 Race: Current Appointment: 03/22/2012
885 Flat River Church Road FAX: 919-732-6676 Township: Expiration: 12/31/2014
Roxboro NC 27574 E-mail:james.parker @summit-engineer.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2
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: UNC-Chapel Hill
Mr Mark Sherburne Day Phone: 919-698-5996 Sex: Male First Appointed: 08/03/2012
5 Evening Phone: 919 960 8192 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 08/03/2012
524 Highgrove Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2014
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: mandmsherburne @nc.rr.com 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 in July/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 Commissioners. The Visitors Bureau is charged with developing and coordinating visitor services in Orange County. It also
implements marketing programs that will enhance the economic activity and quality of life in the community.
Mrs, Karen Deflart 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: karen @nchsaa.org Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms:
Special Repr: NC High School Athletic Association
Mr. Michael Gering Day Phone: Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/04/2010
7 Evening Phone: 919-644-8321 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/04/2010
158 W.Kmg Street FAX: Township: Expiration: 12/31/2013
Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: mike.gering @hillsboroughnc.org Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Twnsp Number of Terms: I
Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough
Mr. Anthony Carey Day Phone: 9199294000 Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/05/2009
8 Vice-Chair Evening Phone: 9192185918 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/05/2009
1152 Newberry Dr. FAX: 9199688527 Township: Alamance County Expiration: 12/31/2012
Mebane NC 27302 E-mail: acarey @sienahotel.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: O/C Lodging Assoc.
Ms. Lydia Lavelle Day Phone: 919-530-7484 Sex: First Appointed: 11/04/2010
9 Evening Phone: 919-942-5840 Race: Current Appointment: 11/04/2010
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: Cairboro Board of Aldermen.
Mr. David Gephart Day Phone: 919.656.7104 Sex: Male First Appointed: 12/11/2007
10 Chan' Evening Phone: 919.732.9886 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/22/2012
1401 Poplar Lane FAX: 919.732.9953 Township: Eno Expiration: 12/31/2014
Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: dave @gephartmarketing.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2
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 in July/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 Commissioners. The Visitors Bureau is charged with developing and coordinating visitor services in Orange County. It also
implements marketing programs that will enhance the economic activity and quality of life in the community.
VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed:
11 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment:
FAX: Township: Expiration: 12/31/2012
E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms:
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: 01/30/2013
Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail: vfoushee @co.orange.nc.us Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms:
Special Repr: O.C.BOCC
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August 17, 2012
Tow Donna Baker Orange County Board of Commissioners
Re: Recommended appointm nt of Jack Schmidt
On behalf of the Chapel Illiill/Orange County Visitors Bureau and Board,please accept the recommendation nt
lJack chmidt, Director of Sales and Marketing for The Carolina Ilnn to represent the Change County Lodging
Association suet on our boardl. Mr.Schmidt would'replace Mark Sherburne who has been nominated to
represent the recently vacant Grange County Economic Development Commission seat on our,board.
Upon approval, Mr. Schmidt wild serve the reirnalincleir of Mr. h irburn "s term which would eXpirie December
The Visitors Bureau and Herd believe that i lr, Schmidt will represent and serve the interests of the Grange
County communities and visitor allik .
Respectfully subl7hitt d by, "
Laurie paolic llip Executive irector
Chapel Hill/Or� an Coluinty Visitors uur ,auu
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Page 1 of 1 John Schmidt
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. John Schmidt
Name Called:
Home Address: 197 Roads End
Pittsboro NC 27312
Phone: (Day) 919-918-2792
Phone: (Evening) 919-360-4554
Fax: 919-918-2795
Email: jschmidt @carolinainn.com
Place of Employment: The Carolina Inn
Job Title: Director, Sales & Marketing
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence: N/A
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Date of Birth:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Work Experience:
2/11 - Present: Director, Sales & Marketing - Carolina Inn; 2006-2011 - VP Regional
Director Sales & Mrketing - Suncadia Resort, Washington, 1999-2006 - Chief Marketing
Officer, Benchmark Hospitality, The Woodlands, TX.
Volunteer Experience:
2000-2009 - BOD for HSMAI - Hospitality Sales and Marketing Assn. International, was
Chair of America;s Baord 2006/2007; 1991 - 1995 - BOD International Association of
Conference Centers.
Education:
Associates Degree in Hospitality from Brandywine College - Wilmington, DE - 1977.
Attended UNLV 1977 - 1978 - Hospitality Program.
Other Comments:
Have experience teaching Hospitality at the college level. Accomplished Hospitality
Sales Trainer; Served Various Industry Advisory Boards. STAFF COMMENTS: Applied
for Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitor's Bureau 08/03/2012. ADDRESS VERIFICATION:
Orange County Residency not required.
This application was current on: 8/3/2012 Date Printed: 8/3/2012
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Tina Fuller
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Contact Phone: 919-968-2060
No applicants for this board. Day Phone: Sex:
Evening Phone: Race:
FAX: Township:
E-mail: Date Applied:
Skills: 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: 05/31/2012
Skills: Chamber of Commerce Also Serves On:
Skills: Marketing Communications Also Serves On:
Skills: Mental Health Advocate Also Serves On:
Skills: School Volunteer Also Serves On:
Ms. clalre 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: clairemillar509 @gmail.com Date Applied: 07/27/2010
Skills: 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: andrea.riley44 @yahoo.com Date Applied:
Skills: Art Teacher Also Serves On: Arts Commission
Skills: Librarian
Skills: Public Relations
Ms. Sharon 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: sharonrsvp @bellsouth.net Date Applied: 02/04/2009
Skills: Hospitality Also Serves On:
Skills: Planning Experience 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 Contact Phone: 919-968-2060
Ms. Braude 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: Research Also Serves On:
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: 01/12/2012
Skills: Accounting Experience Also Serves On:
Skills: Insurance Also Serves On:
Mr. John Schmidt Day Phone: 919-918-2792 Sex: Male
197 Roads End Evening Phone: 919-360-4554 Race: Caucasian
Pittsboro NC 27312 FAX: 919-918-2795 Township:
E-mail: jschmidt @carolinainn.com Date Applied: 08/03/2012
Skills: Marketing Analyst Also Serves On:
Skills: Sales Also Serves On:
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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: comma
Job Title: president
Year of OC Residence: 1979
Township of Residence: Bingham
Zone of Residence: County's Rural Buffer
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Economic Development Advisory Board
Work Experience:
Founder and owner of comma, Ilc, a marketing/pr firm located in rural Orange County
2001-present
Development Associate, Ackland Art Museum, UNC-CH, 2000-2001
Director of PR, Shoofly: An Audiomagazine for Children, 1998-2000
Director of HELPLINE, OPC Mental Health Center, 1989-1992
Director of Volunteers, Women's Center of Raleigh, 1988-1989
Volunteer Experience:
Open Your Heart Chair, American Heart Association of the Triangle, Current Fourth
Sector Cluster Initiative, Current Chair, Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of
Commerce's Education Committee, 2007-2012; Member, Mental Health America of the
Triangle Board of Directors, 2006-2009, 2010-2012; Member, Hillsborough/Orange
County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 2007-2011 ; Member, Orange County
Education Foundation Board of Directors, 2006-2008; Member, Orange County Schools
Board of Education, 2002-2006; Volunteer Experience Prior to 2002: Church volunteer --
boards, choir, church school teacher Community volunteer -- Hillsborough Visitor's
Center tour guide (Spirits of Hillsborough); Friends of the Library
School volunteer -- PTSA board committee chair, 1997-2002; A L Stanback Library,
2003-2004.
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Page 2 of 2 Libbie Hough
Education:
UNC-Chapel Hill, Masters of Social Work, 1987
UNC-Chapel Hill, BA, Religious Studies, 1984
Other Comments:
In addition to the other activities mentioned above, I am also a: Member, Chapel Hill
Chamber of Commerce; Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce; Association for Corporate
Growth-Raleigh Durham Chapter Member, Bull City Forward, a co-working incubator
setting for social entrepreneurs. Co-organized a breakfast focused on entrepreneurship
for the Hillsborough Chamber and Orange County Schools, March 2011 . 1 am
passionate about pushing forward Orange County's economic development efforts. I see
this as a social justice issue in that we're creating jobs for those who live here or want to
live here. I also see economic development as critical to nurture if we want to continue
offering the quality of life we already have while also expanding efforts in other areas --
social services, recreational opportunities for residents. We must have a county-wide
perspective while respecting the unique characteristics of each area or municipality
within. It would be an honor to serve.
STAFF COMMENTS: Applied 05/31/2012 for Ecoomic Development Advisory Board.
ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 5401 Hough Road is in bingham Township, Orange County
Jurisdiction, and Rural Buffer Zone.
This application was current on: 5/31/2012 Date Printed: 8/17/2012
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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
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: 8/17/2012
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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
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Work Experience:
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, development/public 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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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,
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), 1 have become a life-long fan . I would
like to be involved in the promotion of Chapel Hill and Orange County because I believe
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 for Arts Commission, Hyconeechee Regional Library, Chapel
Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1204 Brookhollow
Road is in Cheeks Township.
This application was current on: Date Printed: 8/17/2012
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Page 1 of 1 Sharon Riley
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Sharon 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
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Work Experience:
have been employed in the Hospitality Industry for 29 years as a meeting planner and a
special event planner. Since 1987, 1 have owned and managed RSVP Events, an event
management company.
Volunteer Experience:
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:
would 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: 8/17/2012
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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
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 (fonder); 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€TMs 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 fonder; 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 fender'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, encourage 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 more 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: 8/17/2012
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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
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:
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: 8/17/2012