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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 11-08-2012-11b 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 8, 2012 Action Agenda Item No. 11-b SUBJECT: Orange County Commission for the Environment—Appointments DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 245-2130 Recommendation Letter Applications of Persons Recommended Applicant Interest List Applications of Persons on Interest List PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Orange County Commission for the Environment. BACKGROUND: The following appointments are for Board consideration: • Appointment to a first full term for Mr. Samuel Yellen. If appointed Mr. Yellen will be serving a first full term expiring 12/31/2014. • Appointment to a first partial term for Ms. Terri Buckner. If appointed Ms. Buckner will be serving a first partial term expiring 12/31/2013. Position Number Representation Expiration Date 3 Mr. Samuel Yellen Land Resources 12/31/2014 6 Ms. Terri Buckner At-Large 12/31/2013 FINANCIAL IMPACT: None RECOMMENDATION(S): The Board will consider making appointments to the Orange County Commission for the Environment. 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Commission for the Environment Meeting Times: 7:30 p.m.second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Rich Shaw Meeting Place: the Southern Human Services Center Positions: 15 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2514 Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This commission advises the Board of Commissioners on matters affecting the environment with particular emphasis on protection. It educates public and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also recommends environmental initiatives and study changes in environmental science and local and federal regulations. Dr. May Becker Day Phone: (919 969-7439 Sex: Female First Appointed: 09/21/2010 1 Evening Phone: Race:Undesignated Current Appointment: 12/13/2011 511 Cotton St. FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2014 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: tomatocutter @yahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Mrs Lucy Adams Day Phone: 919-954-0033 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/21/2006 2 Evening Phone: 919-942-8925 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 01/20/2011 5128 Green Meadow Rd FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2013 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: lhhadamsl @mindspring.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Air Quality VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 3 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 12/31/2011 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Land Resources Mr. Loren Hintz Day Phone: 919-933-8987 Sex: Male First Appointed: 01/27/2009 4 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 01/20/2011 804 Kings Mill Rd. FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2013 Chapel Hill NC 27517 E-mail: ldhintz @bellsouth.net Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Biological Resources Ms Michele Drostin Day Phone: 919-259-9018 Sex: Female First Appointed: 01/27/2009 5 Evening Phone: 909-259-9018 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/15/2009 7912 Dodsons Crossroads FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 12/31/2012 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: micheledroszcz @yahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Water Resources Wednesday,October 24,2012 Page 1 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Commission for the Environment Meeting Times: 7:30 p.m.second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Rich Shaw Meeting Place: the Southern Human Services Center Positions: 15 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2514 Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This commission advises the Board of Commissioners on matters affecting the environment with particular emphasis on protection. It educates public and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also recommends environmental initiatives and study changes in environmental science and local and federal regulations. VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 6 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 12/31/2013 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: At-Large Dr. Jan Sassaman Day Phone: 919-933-1609 Sex: Male First Appointed: 12/13/2011 7 Evening Phone: 919-933-1609 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/13/2011 201 Bolinwood Drive FAX: 919-933-0824 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2013 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail:jan.sassaman @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Ms. Renee Price Day Phone: 919-593-1904 Sex: Female First Appointed: 01/27/2009 8 Chair Evening Phone: Race:African American Current Appointment: 01/20/2011 1701 Riverside Drive FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 12/31/2013 PO Box 1486 E-mail:reneeprice2010 @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Hillsborough NC 27278 Special Repr: Mr. Gary Saunders Day Phone: 919-733-1497 Sex: Male First Appointed: 01/27/2009 9 Evening Phone: 919-942-0045 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/13/2011 103 Woodshire Lane FAX: 919-733-1812 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2014 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail: gary.saunders @ncmail.net Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Mr. Peter Cada Day Phone: 919-485-8278 Sex: Male First Appointed: 09/21/2010 10 Evening Phone: 919-599-9866 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/13/2011 420 Coach House Lane FAX: Township: Eno Expiration: 12/31/2014 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: peter.cada @tetratech.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Wednesday,October 24,2012 Page 2 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Commission for the Environment Meeting Times: 7:30 p.m.second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Rich Shaw Meeting Place: the Southern Human Services Center Positions: 15 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2514 Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. This commission advises the Board of Commissioners on matters affecting the environment with particular emphasis on protection. It educates public and local officials on environmental issues and performs special studies and projects. It also recommends environmental initiatives and study changes in environmental science and local and federal regulations. Mr. David Welch Day Phone: 919-929-8391 Sex: Male First Appointed: 09/21/2010 11 Evening Phone: 919-360-7823 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/13/2011 20 East Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2014 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: davwelch @hotmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 12 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 12/31/2012 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Engineering Mr. David Neal Day Phone: 919-732-2156 Sex: Male First Appointed: 09/21/2010 13 Evening Phone: 919-824-1814 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 09/21/2010 323 W Queen St FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 12/31/2012 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: David.L.Neal @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Mr. William R. Kaiser Day Phone: 919-933-9794 Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/09/2005 14 Evening Phone: 919-933-9794 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/15/2009 2112 Markham Dr. FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2012 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail: w_mckaiser @hotmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: At-Large Mr. Tom O'Dwyer Day Phone: 919-906-0581 Sex: Male First Appointed: 08/28/2006 15 Evening Phone: 919-942-7244 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/15/2009 105 Boulder Lane FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2012 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail: greenbuilder4us @aol.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Wednesday,October 24,2012 Page 3 1 5 ORANGE COUNTY OCT 0 9 Z012 I WY. Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks&Recreation October 5, 2012 Donna Baker Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners 200 South Cameron Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 Dear Donna: The Commission for the Environment has three vacancies resulting from the resignations of Chris Adams in June 2012, Michael Hughes in September, and the expiration of Clay Hudson's term 12/31/11 (was not reappointed). The CFE Membership Committee (Chair and Vice-Chair), prior to Mr. Hughes resignation, reviewed the current applicants and recommended the appointment of Samuel Yellen to fill the#3 slot (Land Resources) and Terri Buckner to fill#6 slot.. New officers will be elected in November, and shortly thereafter the new Chair and Vice Chair will consider the other applicants and make recommendations to the BOCC for the appointment of one new member and reappointment of existing members. Thank you, on behalf of the Commission for the Environment. Sincer y, Ric Shaw ' 1 DEAPR Land Conservation Manager I cc: Renee Price, Chair Gary Saunders,Vice Chair NATURAL and CULTURAL RESOURCES DIVISION Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks&Recreation PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: (919)245-2510 Fax: (919) 644-3351 6 Page 1 of 2 Samuel Yellen Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr., Samuel Yellen Name Called: Home Address: 121 Hanna St. Carrboro NC 27510 Phone (Day): 919-843-2025 Phone (Evening): 919-368-1611 Phone (Cell): Email: samuel.yellen @gmail.com Place of Employment: UNC Chapel Hill Job Title: Year of OC Residence: 2012 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: - Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Boards/Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment Climate Control Board (CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Work Experience: 2011-2012: United Nations Environmental Programme -- Cambridge UK -- Researcher 2010-2011 : Wildlife Conservation Society -- New York, NY then abroad in Arnhem, NL -- Graduate Researcher, Government Relations Liaison 2009: United Nations Development Programme -- New York, NY -- Graduate Intern 2008-2009 -- American Museum of Natural History Center for Biodiversity and Conservation -- New York, NY -- Research Associate (Graduate) AmeriCorps -- Chapel Hill, NC (UNC-CH) -- Program Director Volunteer Experience: AmeriCorps Member -- California -- 2002-2003 Festival for the Eno -- 2004, 2007 Triangle Land Conservancy -- 2005 Education: Bard College -- M.S. Environmental Policy (water and biodiversity policy focus) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill -- B.S. Geology Other Comments: 7 Page 2 of 2 Samuel Yellen I was recommended by Julie Tucker to apply. STAFF COMMENTS: Applied for CFE and Climate Control Board 06/19/2012. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 121 Hanna Street is Chapel Hill Township, Carrboro Jurisdiction, and Carrboro City Limits. This application was current on: 6/19/2012 3:04:19 PM Date Printed: 10/24/2012 8 Page 1 of 2 Terri Buckner Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms Terri Buckner Name Called: Home Address: 306 Yorktown Drive Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 919-672-8271 Phone (Evening): 919-942-9055 Phone (Cell): Email: tbuckner @ibiblio.org Place of Employment: UNC CH Job Title: Business Analyst Year of OC Residence: 1977 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: EA (Extraterritorial Area Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Boards/Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Work Experience: 20+ years as a professional educator, including 2.5 years with the UNC Sustainability Office. Specialist in distance education and faculty development. am an IT professional with a specialty in systems analysis and business function alignment. I've used this background in energy management, education, and more recently in student admissions. Volunteer Experience: Carrboro Transportation Advisory Board (1980), the Environmental Advisory Board (2005), the OWASA Board of Directors (2006), and the Smith Level Road Task Force (current). I've also served on the Chapel Hill Technology Advisory Committee (2002-2006) and a waste reduction task force (forget official name) back in 1989. I've also served on the festival planning committee for the Friends of Bolin Creek and the Chancellor's Commuting Cost Task Force at UNC. I've served on the Carrboro transportation and environmental boards and the Chapel Hill waste reduction task force and their IT advisory committee, as well as a 1 year appointment to the OWASA BOD. Education: BA in Economics, UNC, 1982 MS in Instructional Systems, Florida State University, 1992 Completed all coursework and research prospectus toward PhD in Instructional Systems, Florida State University 9 Page 2 of 2 Terri Buckner Certificate in Program Evaluation, Florida State University My undergraduate degree is in economics and my masters degree and doctoral studies were in instructional systems. I've also received a certificate in program evaluation and non-profit management (lacking 1 course). Other Comments: My interest in these two advisory boards is in building a sustainable food industry within Orange County, ensuring the quality and diversity of the food we produce, and the protection of the environment from the growing and production of that food. .STAFF COMMENTS: Reapplied for Economic Development Commission & Commission for the Environment 2/12/2010. Reapplied 4/25/07 for OUT Board. Reapplied 9/10/2005 TDR Taskforce and Orange County Planning Board. Originally applied for Orange County Planning Board, Affordable Housing and EDC. Reapplied for Unifed Transportation, asked to be removed from Affordable Housing 1/30/2007. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 306 Yorktown Drive is in Chapel Hill Township in Carrboro's ETJ.I served briefly on the OWASA BOD as a Carrboro representative in 2004-2005. Prior to that appointment, was an advocate for safe disposal of pharmaceuticals. Since that time, I've expanded my advocacy to the safe disposal of sewage sludge. I was an invited speaker at the NC State sludge conference 2 years ago and I've maintained a public listsery on sludge information and clean water for the past 5 years. I value the work of OWASA in this area and wish to ensure their continued good work as the county and towns grow. STAFF COMMENTS: Reapplied 06/28/2011 for OWASA Board of Directors. This application was current on: 6/28/2011 Date Printed: 10/24/2012 10 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Rich Shaw Commission for the Environment Contact Phone: 919-245-2514 Ms Terri Buckner Day Phone: 919-672-8271 Sex: Female 306 Yorktown Drive Evening Phone: 919-942-9055 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: tbuckner @ibiblio.org Date Applied: 06/28/2011 Skills: Advisory Board Experience Also Serves On: Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors Skills: Carrboro City Limits Skills: Community Service Volunteer Ms. Kim Calandra Day Phone: 9199960718 Sex: Female 716 Churchill Dr Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27517 Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: Date Applied: 04/30/2012 Skills: Acupuncturist Also Serves On: Skills: Avid Environmentalist Also Serves On: Skills: Chinese Medicine Practitioner Also Serves On: Skills: Landscape Artist Also Serves On: Rev Susie Enoch Day Phone: 336-260-7694 Sex: Female 4002 McGowan Creek Road Evening Phone: 336-260-7694 Race: African American Efland NC 27243 Cell Phone: Township: Cheeks E-mail: enochts @aol.com Date Applied: 05/15/2012 Skills: Human Resources Director Also Serves On: Skills: Human Resources Manager Also Serves On: Skills: Pastoral Services Also Serves On: Ms. Judy Miller Day Phone: 919-732-9969 Sex: Female 403 Jericho Rd. Evening Phone: 919-241-3001 Race: Caucasian Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: Township: Cedar Grove E-mail: jmiller221@hotmail.com Date Applied: 08/18/2011 Skills: Nurse Also Serves On: Animal Services Advisory Board Skills: Research Mr. Steven Niezgoda Day Phone: (716)9981490 Sex: Male 524 Patriot's Pointe Drive Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: Township: Hillsborough E-mail: Steve.niezgoda @gmail.com Date Applied: 09/29/2012 Skills: Also Serves On: Wednesday,October 24,2012 Page 1 of 2 11 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Rich Shaw Commission for the Environment Contact Phone: 919-245-2514 Ms. Rebecca Ray Day Phone: 919.383.0685 Sex: Female 5617 Jomali Drive Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Durham NC 27705 Cell Phone: Township: Eno E-mail: bbray @nc.rr.com Date Applied: 03/21/2010 Skills: Grant Writer Also Serves On: Arts Commission Skills: Musician Mr., Samuel Yellen Day Phone: 919-843-2025 Sex: Male 121 Hanna St. Evening Phone: 919-368-1611 Race: Caucasian Carrboro NC 27510 Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: samuel.yellen @gmail.com Date Applied: 06/19/2012 Skills: Environmental Planning Also Serves On: Skills: Geology Also Serves On: Wednesday,October 24,2012 Page 2 of 2 12 Page 1 of 1 Kim Calandra Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Kim Calandra Name Called: Home Address: 716 Churchill Dr Chapel Hill NC 27517 Phone (Day): 9199960718 Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: Place of Employment: Self Job Title: Acupuncturist Year of OC Residence: 2008 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. Twnshp; C.H.Cty.Lmts. Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Boards/Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Work Experience: Acupuncturist, Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Landscape Artist Volunteer Experience: 2005/2006- Secretary for the Natural Living Association of St. John's County, FL 2007-President of the Natural Living Association of St. John's County, FL Education: University of Florida-BS Psychology Southwest Acupuncture College- Masters in Oriental Medicine Other Comments: I am an avid environmentalist especially towards Orange County. I spend my free time exploring and hiking the natural areas of the community. After reading the Inventory of Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitats for Orange County, NC, I feel compelled to hopefully have the honor to contribute and volunteer my time as a concerned citizen and ecological steward for the CFE. STAFF COMMENTS: 4/30/2012 applied for Commission for the Environment. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 716 Churchill Drive is in Chapel Hill township, Chapel Hill Town Limits. This application was current on: 4/30/2012 9:51:24 PM Date Printed: 10/24/2012 13 Page 1 of 3 Susie Enoch Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Rev Susie Enoch Name Called: Home Address: 4002 McGowan Creek Road Efland NC 27243 Phone (Day): 336-260-7694 Phone (Evening): 336-260-7694 Phone (Cell): Email: enochts @aol.com Place of Employment: Unemployed Job Title: Year of OC Residence: 2009 Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: Rural Area Resident Sex: Female Ethnic Background: African American Boards/Commissions applied for: Durham Technical Community College Board of Directors Board of Social Services Economic Development Advisory Board Orange Unified Transportation Board Human Relations Commission Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITH Commission for the Environment Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Work Experience: WrightCare Alternatives Services, Hillsborough, NC [Mar 2008 - May 2011] Human Resource Director; Served in a pivotal role as a member of the senior leadership team, while providing organizational leadership for the alignment of WCAS workforce with the mission and vision. Worked closely with the Program Director and key clinical team to develop and implement HR strategies, functions and systems to facilitate the achievement of WCAS strategic directions and initiatives. Served as the staff advisor 14 Page 2 of 3 Susie Enoch and liaison within various Committees of WCAS Board of Directors, as needed: 'Promoted and facilitated the mission and vision of the organization. Maintained the staff needed for client care. Created, directed, and implemented development strategies to solidify and expand the organization's employee and employer relationship. Developed a sound HR dept which allowed for effective delivery of excellent services while achieving the financial goals set for the organization. Oversaw all operations including hiring and supervising of staff, training, and developing and implementing organizational policies and procedures. Qualified Professional: Served as Qualified Professional responsible for providing an array of case coordination and mental health services for MH/DD/SA clients. Determined the extent of each individual's mental health or crisis situations as well as the appropriate measures to be taken in each case. Upheld agency goals to meet the educational, vocational, residential, mental health treatment, financial, social and other non-treatment needs of the recipient. Managed the arrangement, and linkage or integration of multiple services as needed as it related to programs and other outside agencies. Assessed and reassessed recipient's needs for case management services; informed the recipient about benefits, community resources, and services. Duke University Medical Center (Pastoral Services), Durham, NC [May 2010 - May 2011] Chaplain Resident: Provided interfaith pastoral/spiritual care to patients, families, and staff in crisis situations. Evaluated emotional, social, spiritual and religious factors to determine the capacity to cope with illness and death through completed spiritual assessments outlining problems, goals and interventions. Served as a liaison with community pastoral care services, clergy and faith communities. Successfully educated patients, families, and staff, as well as participated in ethics consults. Developed sacerdotal functions, religious rituals, and services upon personal request of patients or their family members according to their beliefs, and religious orientations; personally or in conjunction with community spiritual leaders. Durham Technical Community College, Durham, NC [2004 - 2005] Continuing Education Instructor: Taught classes in basic money marketing skills, customer service, healthcare, and teaching careers for c.e.0 certification, and associate/bachelor level degrees. Lead Job Fairs and provided classroom instruction in job assistance training [ in both group/individual] settings. Successfully educted clients in job preparation through counseling, mock interviews and resume critique. Bank of America (formerly NationsBank), Burlington, NC & Greensboro, NC [1998 - 2000] Assistant Branch Manager/ Consumer Banker. Played a key role in developing sales programs that helped meet company goals. Maintained direct oversight of branch cash flow; resolved escalated issues and reported to management. Conducted monthly and quarterly branch audits, including security system tests. Open and closed the branch daily; supervised a staff of 12. Great American Knitting Mills (Gold Toe), Burlington, NC [1995 - 1998] Credit/Account Analyst - Worked with a team of three analyst/collectors. Ensured that staff members 15 Page 3 of 3 Susie Enoch complied with FDCPA guidelines. Conducted some training and team development sessions. Recovered $750,000 in charged off collateral. Implemented a new goal oriented business plan detailing objectives, costs and accomplishments. Reduced delinquencies 20% Volunteer Experience: New Covenant UHC (Burlington, NC) Clothing Giveaway (Evangelism Committee); Education: Duke Univeristy Medical Center-Pastoral Services, Durham, NC C.P.E. Residency, 3 Units- May 2011 Duke Univeristy Medical Center-Pastoral Services, Durham, NC C.P.E. Internship, 1 Unit- May 08-Aug 08 Duke University Duke Divinity School, Durham, NC Master of Divinity, GPA: 2.89 -May 2009 Shaw University, Raleigh, NC BA Religion/Philosophy; Summa Cum Laude, GPA:3.89 - Dec-2004 Other Comments: The community in which one lives should always be a matter of concern to them. The quality of life within the community reflects the heart and soul of its residents in regards to their values and principles they live by. With that said, I am most interested to be a part of the Orange County community not just as a mere resident, but one who desires to serve the community in a greater aspect within the Advisory Board, Commission, and or Committee(s) listed above. STAFF COMMENTS: Applied for Orange County Planning Board, Board of Social Services, and Interlocal Agreement committee for the Hillsborough Area-Orange county Strategic Growth Plan Phase II 12/29/2010. Updated application through Planning Department for OUTBoard 1/24/2011 . UPDATED APPLICATION FOR OC PLANNING BOARD 02/13/2012. UPDATED APPLICATION 05/15/2012 TO INCLUDE Human Relations Commission, Commission for the Environment, Historic Preservation Commission, Orange Unified Transportation Board, Board of Social Sevices, Durham Technical Community College Board of Directors, and Economic Development Advisory Board. , ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 4002 McGowan Creek Road, Efland, NC is in Orange County Jurisdiction and Cheeks Township. This application was current on: 5/15/2012 Date Printed: 10/24/2012 16 Page 1 of 2 Judy Miller Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Judy Miller Name Called: Home Address: 403 Jericho Rd. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919-732-9969 Phone (Evening): 919-241-3001 Phone (Cell): Email: jmiller221@hotmail.com Place of Employment: Hillsborough Veterinary Clinic Job Title: receptionist Year of OC Residence: 2005 Township of Residence: Cedar Grove Zone of Residence: - Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Boards/Commissions applied for: Advisory Board on Aging Commission for the Environment Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Work Experience: I now have a job where I can give some back to the community as a board volunteer. I value deeply our older adults, animals and the environment. Which board to serve on is more a function of where I can best serve and meeting times. Receptionist Hillsborough Veterinary Hospital, since 2006 Educational research consultant, UNC School of Nursing, Gerontological Nursing Associate Dean, Duke University School of Nursing Associate Dean, University of Portland, School of Nursing Associate Professor, UNC School of Nursing Board of Governors Award for Teaching Excellence, State of North Carolina clinical nurse specialist, gerontological nursing Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing - rehabilitation hospital and nursing home Volunteer Experience: special event volunteer - hog day, hillsborough clean up 17 Page 2 of 2 Judy Miller Education: PhD - gerontology, nursing. Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland Or. MSN - nursing, post masters - education. Duke University BS - nursing. Adelphi University, Garden City NY Other Comments: thank you for all you do!. I am available to serve anytime on Mondays, otherwise evenings after 6:30pm. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Animal Services Advisory Board, Advisory Board on Aging, and Commission for the Environment on 08/18/2011 . ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 403 Jericho Road is Orange County Jurisdiction, Cedar Grove Township. This application was current on: 8/18/2011 1:08:15 PM Date Printed: 10/24/2012 18 Page 1 of 2 Steven Niezgoda Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Steven Niezgoda Name Called: Home Address: 524 Patriot's Pointe Drive Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): (716) 9981490 Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: Steve.niezgoda@gmail.com Place of Employment: IBM Job Title: Immigration Case Manager Year of OC Residence: 2011 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Boards/Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment In terms of education, my minor during my undergraduate education was Environmental Science, including a trip to the Everglades to observe the flora and fauna of the region. I also completed a class at the Buffalo Zoo, where we learned care for zoological animals. I then attended University of Toledo Law School,where I completed my Juris Doctor. In my time in law school, i focused primarily on Environmental Law, taking classes such as Environmental Law, Administrative Law, Water Law, Natural Resources Law, and Air Pollution Law. While interning at the Attorney General of Ohio office in Toledo, Ohio, I also worked on multiple Environmental Compliance cases. I have an incredible amount of love and respect for the world around me, but I also understand compliance and energy conservation from a corporate point of view by being part of IBM s team. Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I just filled out an application to volunteer time at Carolina Tiger Rescue. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied (9/29/2012) for Commission for the Environment. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 524 Patriot's Pointe Drive, Hillsborough, NC is Hillsborough Township, Hillsborough Town Limits, Orange County Jurisdiction. 19 Page 2 of 2 Steven Niezgoda This application was current on: 9/29/2012 7:07:30 PM Date Printed: 10/24/2012 20 Page 1 of 2 Rebecca Ray Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Rebecca Ray Name Called: Home Address: 5617 Jomali Drive Durham NC 27705 Phone (Day): 919.383.0685 Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: bbray @nc.rr.com Place of Employment: formerly GlaxoSmithKline Job Title: Director User Centered Design, US Pharma IT Year of OC Residence: 1999 Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: Does not apply Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Boards/Commissions applied for: Commission for the Environment Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Work Experience: - Director User Centered Design, US Pharma IT - GlaxoSmithKline - Information Technology Consultant - various pharmaceutical, wholesale, insurance, and manufacturing companies Volunteer Experience: Climate Change Leader - Sierra Club Habitat for Humanity GED Volunteer Instructor Pending: Environmental Stewardship Committee, Duke University Chapel Education: MBA, University of North Carolina - Greensboro BA, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Grant Writing, Grant Consulting Other Comments: Would love to serve on both commissions if meeting schedules do not overlap Duke University Chapel Choir - 1995-present Musical performance experience Previous involvement: Gallery Players Community Theater Musical Arranger, 8-member sacred music STAFF COMMENTS: Ms. Ray first applied 21 Page 2 of 2 Rebecca Ray for Arts Commission and Commisison for the Environment on 3-21-2010. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 5617 Jomali Drive, Durham, NC is Eno Township, Orange County Jurisdiction. This application was current on: 3/21/2010 2:50:23 PM Date Printed: 10/24/2012