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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 1, 2015
Action Agenda
Item No. 11-a
SUBJECT: Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover INFORMATION CONTACT:
Member Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
Recommendation
Application for Person Recommended
Applicant Interest List
Applications of Persons on the Interest
List
PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment to the Durham Technical Community College
Board of Trustees.
BACKGROUND: The following appointment is for Board consideration:
After a thorough review of applications submitted for the Orange County seat on the Durham
Technical Community College Board of Trustees, Commissioners Jacobs and Price are
recommending the appointment of Gerald Ponder.
• Appointment to a first full 4 year term (Position #2) BOCC appointed representative for
Gerald Ponder expiring 06/30/2019.
POSITION NAME SPECIAL APPLICATION POSITION
NO. REPRESENTATIVE DATE EXPIRATION
2 Mr. Gerald Ponder BOCC Appointee 06/08/2015 06/30/2019
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: Enable Full Civic Participation. Ensure that Orange County
residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating
disparities in participation and barriers to participation.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider an appointment
to the Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Meeting Times: Terms: 2 Contact Person: Gloria J.Gay
Meeting Place: Positions: 2 Length:4 years Contact Phone: 919-686-3374
Description: 131ust be a concerned Orange County resident that has an understanding of the adult education needs in Orange County and is committed to lifelong learning. Must be a team
member committed to working toward a common mission and goals. Should also be able to attend at least 4 meetings per year,three of which will be held in Durham.
Participate in the development and revision of DTCC policies.
Create general policies that provide guidance for the President and staff as they pursue the role and mission of DTCC
Ms. Renee Price Day Phone: 919-593-1904 Sex: Female First Appointed: 02/05/2013
1 Evening Phone: Race: African American Current Appointment: 02/03/2015
1701 Riverside Drive FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 01/31/2016
PO Box 1486 E-mail: rprice @orangecountync.gov Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms:
Hillsborough NC 27278 Special Repr: Orange County BOCC
Mr Aaron Nelson Day Phone: 919-967-7075 Sex: Male First Appointed: 06/12/2007
2 Evening Phone: 919-933-7554 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/21/2011
Chapel Hill Chamber of Commerce FAX: 919-968-6874 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2015
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: anelson @carolinachamber.org Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: BOCC Appointee
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Thom Freeman
From: Donna Baker
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 6:02 AM
To: Thom Freeman
Subject: Fwd: DTCC
Thom.
Add this to the abstract as well as putting it on the front page of abstract.
Thanks.
Donna
Sent 9rom my Verizon Wireless 4G .. 1'F smarlphone
-------- Original message --------
From: Renee Price<rprice @orangecountync.gov>
Date: 08/17/2015 11:04 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Donna Baker<dbaker @orangecountync.gov>
Cc: Barry Jacobs <bjacobs2 @orangecountync.gov>, Earl McKee<emckee @orangecountync.gov>
Subject: DTCC
Donna,
Barry Jacobs and I have received and reviewed the applications submitted for the Orange County seat on the Durham Technical
Community College Board of Trustees to be vacated by Aaron Nelson.Aaron Nelson who has served the maximum number of terms
and years according to the bylaws.
We recommend that the BOCC nominate and appoint Gerald Ponder to the Board of Trustees.He appears to have the experience and
skill set needed on the Board of Trustees,and his responses to our questions demonstrate that he has the insight that we believe will be
of great benefit as DTCC and Orange County move forward into the 21 st century.
Please contact either of us should you have any question or concern.
Thank you,
Renee
Renee Price,Commissioner
Board of County Commissioners
Orange County,North Carolina
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Gerald Ponder
Name Called:
Home Address: 2 Winnawa Walk
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 919-732-8576
Phone (Evening): 919-732-8576
Phone (Cell):
Email: Gaponder @gmail.com
Place of Employment: Retired (7/1/12) from NCSU
Job Title: Associate Dean, College of Education
Year of OC Residence: 2005
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Hillsborough ETJ
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Serving third year on the HRC and currently the Vice-Chair.
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Hillsborough Planning Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
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Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I outlined my experience and expertise to a great degree in my response to question 1.
Specifically, though, I believe that I have extensive experience and expertise in
A. data-based decision making through my time on the school board and through my
administrative career.
B. Curriculum policy and instructional practice, including distance education and technology-
based teaching and learning applications as well as research-based and effective instructional
models.
C. Student engagement and success practices that enhance re-enrollment and graduation
rates.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have both personal and professional knowledge reasons, as well as a commitment to the
mission of community colleges, for wanting to serve. While I have never taught or served as
administrator at a Community College, I had a 42 year career as an educator both at the K-12
and higher education levels in 4 states. In North Carolina, I was department head at UNCG in a
department where I initiated a community college emphasis as a graduate program. A number
of Conmunity College leaders, including Don Cameron, then President of GTCC, served as
advisors for the initiative. I also served as major advisor for several doctoral candidates who
have since become Community College leaders, including Walter Bartlett, President of
Piedmont Community College in Roxboro.
Most recently I served as Associate Dean at NC State in the College of Education, which houses
the Higher Education program and has a long history of preparing community college leaders. I
also taught a course in college teaching for some years, a course which included a number of
Community College teachers.
While in Texas, I served two terms on the Denton, Texas, School Board, so I have experience at
putting the interests of students and the community above personal agendas.
On a personal note, I have a strong belief in the mission of community colleges, and I strongly
support the political directions of President Obama and the Democratic Presidentual candidates
to make Community College tuition-free as a way to build the capacity of young citizens in
commerce, community, and citizenship.
On another personal note, my daughter is the CEO of a Chicago nonprofit called One Million
Degrees (OMD). OMD's mission is to provide scholarship and soft skills development to
community college students in Chicago so they will have a more successful transition to a
corporate career and a middle class lifestyle. In many ways, this mission of providing academic
and workforce training to yield a better family and civic life epitomizes the mission I see for
community colleges.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
What improvements do you believe can be made so that DTCC better serves the
residents of Orange County?
I think that each recommendation for improvements has to be tempered with the caveat that
community colleges in North Carolina have been historically underfunded, a situation made
worse by recent budget actions by the legislature. Nevertheless, there are improvements that
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can be made or can serve as guidelines.
1. Hillsborough and Orange County have a rich heritage and an exceptional group of writers and
artists. DTCC could serve as a venue for continuing education and other community-based
programs that focus on the arts, literature, and history of Hillsborough and Orange County.
There might in the future be opportunities for town/county/DTCC partnership on facilities (theater
space, museum space, etc) and internships (WHOP, history and archaeology, literary or
environmental festivals, etc).
2. The county and its businesses can all benefit from a robust and successful workforce
preparedness program at DTCC. That plan should include supports for student success as well
as a regular and rigorous curriculum review to insure that both the college transfer and
workforce functions of DTCC are current and meeting the needs of the county. I would include
in that review the possibility of offering training and certificates certifying knowledge and skills in
emerging areas such as green energy, new health care fields, and gerontological care.
3. As part of a student success program that benefits students, employers, higher education
and other members of the Orange County community, "transition review teams"that could
include student advocate members from DTCC, school districts, and businesses and higher
education institutions that receive DTCC students could help set policies and practices that help
the transitions into and out of DTCC for incoming and graduating students.
As a disabled person myself, I am particularly interested in insuring that ADA guidelines are in
force for facilities and that genuine opportunities exist for disabled persons to receive and benefit
from a DTCC education.
I will be happy to provide further information or to modify my answers to another format if
requested by the BOCC. Thanks.
Work Experience: 42 years in K-12 and higher education, including HS teacher, university
faculty member, and administrator (most recently dept. head at UNCG and Associate
Dean at NC State).
Volunteer Experience: 6 years (two terms) on school board in Denton, TX, Kiwanis,
community foundation (Greensboro), Early College planning committee (Wake County)
church finance and other committees
Education: BA, MA, University of Arkansas
PhD, University of Texas at Austin
Other Comments:
I have recently retired and hope to use knowledge, skills, and experience in purposeful
community service. I also am disabled (mobility) from MS and would like to contribute in
areas of accessibility and disability rights and support. Human Relations Council,
especially, seems most aligned with my interests. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally
applied for Human Relations Commission, Hillsborough Planning Board, and Durham
Technical Community College Board of Directors 08/08/2012. ADDRESS
VERIFICATION: 2 Winnawa Walk is Hillsboough Jurisdiction, Hillsborough Township,
and Hillsborough ETJ.
This application was current on: 7/16/2015 Date Printed: 8/21/2015
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Gloria J. Gay
DLIY�ZCl112 TeCIZ12lCClZ C0112112111Z11y College BOCIYd Of TYlI Contact Phone: 919-686-3374
Ms. Terrelle Buckner Day Phone: 919-962-5090 Sex: Female
306 Yorktown Drive Evening Phone: 919-942-9055 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 919-672-8271 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: tbuckner@ibiblio.org Res.Eligibility: Carrboro ETJ
Date Applied: 07/06/2015
Skills: Also Serves On: Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors
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 Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 03/06/2015
Skills: Human Resources Director Also Serves On: Human Relations Commission
Skills: Human Resources Manager
Skills: Pastoral Services
Dr James Fickle Day Phone: 919 933 4719 Sex: Male
101 Steeplechase Road Evening Phone: 919 933 4719 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill27514 NC 27514 Cell Phone: 708 205 0255 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: jimstickle@aol.com Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Date Applied: 04/30/2015
Skills: Agricultural Research Also Serves On:
Mr Julian Hasse Day Phone: 919-869-7063 Sex: Male
105 Overtake Dr Evening Phone: 919-869-7063 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 919-360-6791 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: info @julianhas se.com Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Date Applied: 07/09/2015
Skills: Also Serves On:
Mr Matt Hughes Day Phone: 919-928-4480 sex: Male
13106 Drew Hill Lane Evening Phone: 919-928-4480 Race: Other
Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 919-928-4480 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: mghughesnc@gmail.com Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 07/20/2015
Skills: Also Serves On:
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Gloria J. Gay
DLIY�ZCl112 TeCIZ12lCClZ C0112112111Z11y College BOCIYd Of TYlI Contact Phone: 919-686-3374
Dr. Rebecca LaAdlclna Day Phone: 919-942-4444 Sex: Female
3239 Wood Duck Lane Evening Phone: 919-942-4444 Race: Caucasian
Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 919-428-1357 Township: Bingham
E-mail: rebecca laudicinagmed.unc.edu Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 07/07/2015
Skills: Also Serves On:
Ms. Margot Lester Day Phone: 919-967-3712 Sex: Female
314 Bolin Forest Evening Phone: 323-314-3735 Race: Other
Carrboro NC 27510 Cell Phone: 323-314-3735 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: margotgthewordfactory.com Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Date Applied: 07/16/2015
Skills: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On:
Skills: Community Service Volunteer Also Serves On:
Dr Marl{Meszaros Day Phone: 336-266-9291 Sex: Male
526 E Hatterleigh Ave Evening Phone: 336-266-9291 Race: Caucasian
Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 336-266-9291 Township: Eno
E-mail: markwmeszarosggmail.com Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 07/08/2015
Skills: Also Serves On:
Noah Oswald Day Phone: 919-904-4624 Sex: Male
807 Collington Dr Evening Phone: 919-619-0121 Race: Caucasian
Mebane NC 27302 Cell Phone: 919-619-0121 Township: Cheeks
E-mail: Noah.oswaldggmail.com Res.Eligibility: Town of Mebane City L
Date Applied: 08/10/2015
Skills: Also Serves On: Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Mr. Gerald Ponder Day Phone: 919-732-8576 Sex: Male
2 Winnawa Walk Evening Phone: 919-732-8576 Race: Caucasian
Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: Township: Hillsborough
E-mail: Gaponderggmail.com Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough ETJ
Date Applied: 07/16/2015
Skills: Associate Dean Also Serves On: Human Relations Commission
Skills: Teacher
Skills: University Administration
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Gloria J. Gay
DLIY�ZCl112 TeCIZ12lCClZ C0112112111Z11y College BOCIYd Of TYlI Contact Phone: 919-686-3374
Kim Satterfield Day Phone: 919-428-3135 Sex: Female
118 Paper Birch Ln Evening Phone: 919-428-3135 Race: Asian American
Durham NC 27705 Cell Phone: 919-428-3135 Township: Eno
E-mail: kims26@gmail.com Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 07/08/2015
Skills: Also Serves On:
Ms. Jennifer Shelton Day Phone: 919-304-6557 Sex: Female
5705 Field Court Evening Phone: 919-304-6557 Race: Caucasian
Mebane NC 27302 Cell Phone: 336-512-0686 Township: Cheeks
E-mail: jshelton@email.unc.edu Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 04/03/2015
Skills: Also Serves On:
Mr Henry Sims Day Phone: 9197901900 Sex: Male
5531 Ponderosa Dr Evening Phone: 8285080163 Race: Caucasian
Durham NC 27705 Cell Phone: 8285080163 Township: Eno
E-mail: henrysims@hotmail.com Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 06/05/2015
Skills: Also Serves On:
Mr Erle Smith Day Phone: 919-259-2100 Sex: Male
103 Sunset Creek Cir Evening Phone: 919-929-1596 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 919-259-2100 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: Erle@ErleSmith.com Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Date Applied: 08/02/2015
Skills: Also Serves On:
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Page 1 of 2 Terrelle Buckner
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Terrelle Buckner
Name Called:
Home Address: 306 Yorktown Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 919-962-5090
Phone (Evening): 919-942-9055
Phone (Cell): 919-672-8271
Email: tbuckner @ibiblio.org
Place of Employment: UNC Information Technology Services
Job Title: Project Manager
Year of OC Residence: 1976
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
OWASA Board of Directors
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
OWASA Board of Directors
Commission for the Environment
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have a masters degree in instructional design and am ABD in Educational Research with an
emphasis in adult education and educational economics. I have taught at two universities and
one community college. Most recently, I served on a volunteer committee for the Chapel Hill
Carrboro City Schools to review their vocational curriculum.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am deeply committed to the success of our community college system. As a project
coordinator for a STEM project at Florida A&M, I counseled students who would not have been
able to afford college if they had not been able to complete their general education credits at the
community college. For many students, especially those in rural and under-funded urban high
schools, the community college helps build the study skills and academic independence needed
to be successful in a 4-year school. The community college also serves the needs of adult
learners who need basic academic and technical skills. This is a population that I believe is not
always well represented by academic administrators.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
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Other Comments:
This application was current on: 7/6/2015 10:55:36 AM Date Printed: 7/6/2015
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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
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Contracted Qualified Professional @ Ethel's Footprints, - Burlington, NC (Feb 2014-
Present)- provide counseling services in facility and at consumer's homes. Works
independently to provide clinical interventions based on best practice counseling models
and techniques to work effectively with children and families. Duties include but are not
limited to: conducting clinical assessments, developing treatment plans with client and
family participation, providing individual, family, and group therapeutic sessions, and
providing on-call crisis intervention services.
Contracted Authorization Professional @ Just In Time Youth Services, -Burlington, NC
Nov 2113-Present) -Provide documentation to MCO's for managed specialized care
inpatient, outpatient, ancillary services for consumers. Ensuring that all initial and
reauthorizations for services occur in a timely fashion.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
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Board of Social Services
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
What improvements do you believe can be made so that DTCC better serves the
residents of Orange County?
Durham Technical Community College is a vital source of education to many individuals seeking
to improve their lifestyles, as well as their economic status within Orange County. Due to the
population growth we are seeing in this area; it is imperative DTCC be on the forefront to provide
the necessary tools for our residents to be competitive in the 21 st centuryjob market.
One of the major improvements DTCC can implement now and in the future is a science and
mathematics program. Because we live in the shadow of the UNC Hospital, there is a high
demand in the field of clinical research, medical, scientific and mathematical engineering. If we
continue to grow both economically and socially in this area, and attract new businesses that
highlight these particular career, we must be able to readily produce the individuals who can
meet the demand, rather than recruit others from around the world to fulfill these perspective
positions.
Orange County residents deserve the opportunity to take advantage of the high income jobs
offered in their area. DTCC can provide the residents here that opportunity through the benefits
of a quality education. DTCC needs to improve its recruitment process by aggressively offering
courses that target our area and its'desire and need to be relevant. With DTCC's commitment
to Orange County residents, we can readily be one of the most influential places to reside in
North Carolina.
Thank you for the opportunity to voice my interest with DTCC and the privilege to serve my
community of Orange County with pride and respect.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susie Wright Enoch, BA, Mdiv,
Work Experience: WrightCare Alternatives Services, Hillsborough, NC [Mar 2008 - May
2011]
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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 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. bead 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.
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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
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: 3/6/2015 Date Printed: 7/31/2015
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Page 1 of 3 James Fickle
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Dr James Fickle
Name Called:
Home Address: 101 Steeplechase Road
Chapel Hill27514 NC 27514
Phone (Day): 919 933 4719
Phone (Evening): 919 933 4719
Phone (Cell): 708 205 0255
Email: jimsfickle @aol.com
Place of Employment: Retired
Job Title: CC&BW
Year of OC Residence: 1997
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Volunteer with NC Botanic Garden in Chapel Hill
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
BS/MS/PhD degrees from Texas Tech University in Agronomy(soils &crops)followed by
nearly 40 years of applied research and regulatory affairs in agriculture have made me aware of
the critical need to properly manage water resources.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Water resources (availability, supply, conservation, reclaimation) are a preeminent issue for all
society even now and will become moreso in the future. I hope my technical background will be
of use to OWASA.
Conflict of Interest:
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Agricultural Preservation Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
BS/MS/PhD degrees from Texas Tech University and University of Illinois followed by 40 years
experience in applied research and regulatory affairs in agriculture. I am familiar with production
systems ranging from large operations to local market-garden farms with diverse production
integrating crop and animal enterprises.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have been in Agriculture for my entire career and would like Agriculture to continue to be a
viable way of life in what has become a heavily urbanized area (Research Triangle metropolitan
area). I am sympathetic with the challenges of continuing agricultural lifestyles and need to
adapt to changing needs brought on by urbanization. While large mechanized broadacre farms
will continue to decrease in number in metropolitan areas, we have an opportunity to preserve
agricultural areas which have production suited to the urban area and local markets.
Conflict of Interest:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
BS/MS/PhD degrees from Texas Tech University and University of Illinois followed by 40 years
experience in applied research and regulatory affairs in agriculture. While with industry, my
employers (and I as their representative) had occasion to use the services of the Community
Colleges in the areas where I worked. More specifically, we used summer interns as technical
assistants in field and laboratory work. While Durham Technical is not agriculturally oriented, I
suggest my experience would be useful, giving me a broad perspective applicable to the many
disciplines taught at Durham Technical.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I feel the community college system is a critical part of our overall educational system and while
it makes many contributions to American Industry, more can be done. Allegiances of Durham
Technical with local industry no doubt exist, but is a particular area that can be strengthened to
increase American competitiveness, particularly in the biotechnical, mechanical, electrical and
electronic trades.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
What improvements do you believe can be made so that DTCC better serves the
residents of Orange County?
As suggested above, strengthen ties with local industry to enable curriculum paths leading to
careers in industry.
Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and/or from other
boards/commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management.
Professionally, my positions involved budgetary responsibility(up to $2 M annually) and
management of direct reporting personnel (up to 14). 1 am aware of the needs for planning,
implementation, and oversight of these resources while maintaining focus on the tasks assigned.
In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer
experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board.
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University and industry work in soils, crops, regulatory affairs (company representative with
EPA,OPP). Over the years, I have worked with irrigation so am conversant with water use in
agriculture.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
Provision for supply, delivery and stewardship of water resources for Orange County. I have no
specific items to accomplish, but do have an interest in water reuse as a means of minimizing
impact on available resources.
What is OWASA's role in growth/development issues?
I think OWASA works within the larger needs of county and its municipalities. Therein the
provision, delivery and stewardship of water resources is the specific perview of OWASA.
Where growth and development is under consideration of the various branches of county and
municipal government, OWASA would be active in helping to implement those items having to
do with water.
Other Comments:
I would like to serve on the OWASA board as water availability, use and quality are
paramount to the county's future. I suggest my technical background in agriculture will
allow me to quickly become knowledgeable on local issues and challenges. STAFF
COMMENTS: Originally applied 9/24/2010 for OWASA Board of Directors, Agricultural
Preservation Board and Durham Technical Community College Board of Directors.
UPDATED APPLICATION FOR OWASA 04/16/2011. UPDATED
APPLICATION FOR OWASA 04/22/2012. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: Steeplechase
Road is in Chapel Hill Township and Chapel Hill Jurisdiction.
Updated application with additional questions answered for OWASA 12/27/2013.
This application was current on: 4/30/2015 Date Printed: 7/30/2015
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Page 1 of 2 Julian Hasse
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr Julian Hasse
Name Called:
Home Address: 105 Overlake Dr
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 9198697063
Phone (Evening): 9198697063
Phone (Cell): 9193606791
Email: info @julianhasse.com
Place of Employment: Fonville Morisey
Job Title: Real Estate Broker
Year of OC Residence: 2012
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
National Association of Realtors (NAR)
Durham Regional Association of Realtors (DRAR)
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/A
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I m originally from Argentina and we relocated to Chapel Hill with my wife back in 2012. Since
then, I was able to become a real estate broker thanks to the education I have received in
DTCC. I have also a technical background (I m a certified Network Engineer)and I believe this
plus my bilingual skills would be relevant to the board.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I m a former DTCC student and span ish-speaking immigrant who had the opportunity to grow by
acquiring more education. I strongly believe in the power of giving back to my community, and
also become a link between the more vulnerable sectors of our society in order to give them
tools and new opportunities.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
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Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
What improvements do you believe can be made so that DTCC better serves the
residents of Orange County?
More efficient online presence and services. Community reach programs in order to educate
future students. Create more internship program s to encourage community college students to
enter technical careers relevant to the community.
Other Comments:
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Page 1 of 3 Matt Hughes
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr Matt Hughes
Name Called:
Home Address: 13106 Drew Hill Lane
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 919-928-4480
Phone (Evening): 919-928-4480
Phone (Cell): 919-928-4480
Email: mghughesnc @gmail.com
Place of Employment: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Year of OC Residence: 1990
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Other
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Chair, Orange County Democratic Party Member, Orange County Schools Raising
Achievement and Closing the Gap Committee Member, Orange county Human Relations
Commission Member, Kidscope Advisory Council
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Orange County Human Relations Commission
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
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Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
As someone who worked in higher education and with the State Superintendent of Public
Instruction, I know firsthand how critical it is that we have a higher education system that works
for everyone. At DPI I worked with Superintendent Atkinson as she sought greater cooperation
with the Community College system as part of an effort to provide students with more
opportunities while still in high school.At UNC, our students take courses in their local
communities over the summer to attain credit for coursework towards their degree and many
students attend the community colleges before coming to the University for their junior and
senior years. In both institutions the community college system is critical for the success of every
student, our economy, and the state.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Throughout my experiences I have learned how the community college system is an important,
and occasionally overlooked, piece of our public education system. The community college
system is at an intersection for students who are exploring careers, preparing for four year
institutions, seeking job training, or simply furthering themselves. I have witnessed students who
were able to attain their certification as a CNA, allowing them to work during their college years
while also pursuing their RN degress. That is because of programs offered by our community
colleges. They go into four year institutions with a significant leg up on their campuses and in
their programs. Other students attend community colleges during their high school years while
earning credit that allows them to both earn credit to graduate high school and earn credit
towards their bachelor degree in our state universities. I am committed to the success of our
community colleges because of the role it plays for state s students. We need someone to serve
as our representative on the DTCC board who is committed to that success, but also committed
to working with both of our county s school systems to ensure students know of and have
access to all of the opportunities to DTCC provides. Additionally, I am committed to the goal of
making our students college, career, and citizenship ready and believe that DTCC and all 50 of
our state s community colleges are an integral part of that mission. Just as important to our
community is the opportunity to enhance job training and skills development. As we work to
bring more businesses to Orange County, they will require potential employees with the skills
and training required. DTCC is a vital asset to growing our local talent pool right here in Orange
County that will allow our county and our residents to compete with communities across the
state and country. As a trustee, I will be 100% committed to ensuring we stay ahead of the game
when it comes to job skills development for DTCC generally and the Orange County campus in
particular. However, our representative will have to be committed to limiting the burden to attend
classes with DTCC. With the default rate among community college students on the rise, our
representative will have be committed to ensuring affordability. Programs must remain
affordable for students with innovative ways to help students graduate with as little debt as
possible.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise
for this board.
In the roles I ve served in in the community, I ve had to interact with a great deal of people from
a variety of paths in life. That gave me a sense of what the people of Orange County want and
what they need. What they need is development that is thoughtful, that will bring in tax revenue,
and increases our quality of life.
What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board?
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As a young person living in the county, who is also a lifelong resident, I think I bring in a unique
view to the Board. I m someone that knows what Orange County was like not that long ago and
what development should look like as a young person who wants to stay local.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
I believe this Board should represent the needs and interests of both Orange County
government and the citizens of our community. Their mission should be to seek middle ground
between these two groups and work with developers to implement commonsense regulations on
development, especially if there could be a negative environmental or economic impact.
What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related
to growth?
Smart planning and planning for the future. Many communities that surround Orange County are
not planned smartly and tend to divide those within their communities. I think that smart planning
that seeks to create a sense of community, while also making sure that we are economically
sound and welcoming to new residents and businesses is paramount to ensuring that we have
smart growth that we can be proud of.
What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth?
The Planning Board should certainly take a guiding role in the growth of our community. Smart
growth is one that is planned deliberately and carefully, but that doesn t gum up the works of
bringing needed economic activity to Orange County. It is the Planning Board s responsibility to
balance the needs of the residents of Orange County, Orange County government, and
developers in order to reach a comprehensive understanding on development. The role is not to
block growth, but it facilitate growth.
How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of
the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities?
First and foremost,the Planning Board should implement greater collaboration with area governments so that planning
can be more unified in nature.The Triangle is a great place to live,work,and play with a great deal of economic
activity taking place across county lines.
Secondly,the Planning Board should be working to ensure that the growth of Orange County is sustainable in water
usage,energy usage,and smartly protecting and using our natural resources.This is all achieved by finding balance
and being innovative.
Most importantly, I would advocate for a high quality of life for Orange County residents by working hard on the
sustainability and collaborative goals as I believe those are two of the most important goals the Planning Board could
or should have. Looking towards the future is often hard,but we cannot soothe current needs without thinking about
future actions and we cannot work to soothe those needs without working as part of the whole.
Other Comments:
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Page 1 of 2 Rebecca Laudicina
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Dr. Rebecca Laudicina
Name Called:
Home Address: 3239 Wood Duck Lane
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 919-942-4444
Phone (Evening): 919-942-4444
Phone (Cell): 919-428-1357
Email: rebecca_laudicina @med.unc.edu
Place of Employment: retired UNC-Chapel Hill
Job Title: Professor Emeritus
Year of OC Residence: 1991
Township of Residence: Bingham
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
UNC Chapel Hill CLS Advisory Boards
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
none
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have been an educator in a health professions discipline for many years, having served on the
faculties of both a community college and a public research university. At Montgomery County
Community College (MCCC, Blue Bell, PA) I was initially a teaching faculty member and later
became an administrator, directing the Medical Laboratory Technician and Phlebotomy
Technician Programs. I retired in 2013 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
where I taught clinical (medical) laboratory science, conducted educational and medical science
research, and served the residents of North Carolina through community service projects. My
formal education includes a PhD in educational psychology from Temple University and a BS in
medical technology from Purdue University. I am presently an independent contractor working
part time on special projects in the Department of Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine,
UNC-Chapel Hill.
The following examples highlight areas in which I have experience that are relevant to the open
position:
a€¢Academic policy development in community college and university program settings
a€¢College and program accreditation, including Middle States, National Accrediting Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Science
a€¢Program evaluation, planning, and development, such as a new phlebotomy program at
MCCC and new physician assistant program at UNC-Chapel Hill
a€¢hService on advisory boards and committees at MCCC, UNC-Chapel Hill, and for
professional organizations in my discipline
a€¢Public speaking, including presentations at local, state, and national meetings
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MoWriting, including preparing grant proposals, writing research articles, writing applications for
permission to plan and establish new programs at UNC-Chapel Hill
a€¢Funding, including a successful track record with private foundations and individuals
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to serve on the DTCC Board of Trustees/Board of Directors because I am a strong
advocate for community college education and would like to help strengthen the presence of
DTCC in Orange County. I am aware of the importance of an educated populace at all levels of
employment and believe that a community college is one way to address a goal of educating all
residents. I know that a major research university does not provide the range of educational
programs needed in technical/vocational areas and see this as one role of a community college
which can respond to local needs. Community colleges are also excellent entry points for
nontraditional students and for those students with limited financial resources. Finally, I believe
my background, education, and experience has prepared me to contribute to this open position.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
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Page 1 of 3 Margot Lester
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Margot Lester
Name Called:
Home Address: 314 Bolin Forest
Carrboro NC 27510
Phone (Day): 919-967-3712
Phone (Evening): 323-314-3735
Phone (Cell): 323-314-3735
Email: margot@thewordfactory.com
Place of Employment: The Word Factory
Job Title: Owner
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Other
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I m between local commitments right now, serving only on the statewide Business
Equality Council for Equality NC. My most recent local activity was as a member of the
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber s board of directors (2 terms) and as chair of its Economic
Development & Public Policy Committee (2 terms).
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Past affiliations: Member, Orange County Human Relations Commission Advisory
committee, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Career& Technical Education Program.
Member, Carrboro Local Living Economy Task Force
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My background and experience a business owner and advocate, and as a former higher
education marketer, are relevant to the DTCC board. I successfully marketed continuing
education and degree programs as marketing director of Kenan-Flagler Business School. As a
Chamber leader, I learned how many local businesses have immediate need for skilled, trained
and/or certified employees and cannot find them. Similarly, my work on the CTE committee
showed me how much opportunity and demand there is for technical and job training that the
school system simply cannot provide. As part of my own work, I provide writing instruction in
companies and through DTCC s Small Business Center, giving me a firsthand view of the
importance and impact of adult/continuing education. Finally, I m the granddaughter of two
college administrators, a teacher and a librarian, and my mother worked for ElderHostel at UNC
for years. These family members made sure my brother and I understood the value of life-long
learning.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
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Serving on the DTCC board connects my business experience and advocacy with my deep
desire to ensure access to education for all and to improve lives through learning. Adult
education--whether for career advancement or personal enrichment--is an extension of the civil
right of public K-12 schooling. I believe in DTCC and want to be a part of strengthening its
foundation and extending its reach, especially in Orange County. Continuing education is a
noble mission that I want to be a part of.
Conflict of Interest:
I have previously been compensated for training provided through the Small Business Center.
Board of Health
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I work as a civil engineer and have experience in water and sewer facilities design and
installation, as well stormwater facilities design, inspection and maintenance, all of which are
done to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to be involved in my local community and to help in such a way that would benefit the
citizens that I share it with.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
What improvements do you believe can be made so that DTCC better serves the
residents of Orange County?
"DTCC has done a good job of connecting with the Orange County business community and
being responsive to its needs. The next opportunity lies with informing individuals--adults
needing employment support or additional training, or those seeking enrichment opportunities;
and high school students/parents who want to scaffold schooling and prepare for technical
careers."
Work Experience: Founder and President-The Word Factory 5/97-present; COO Teaching
that Makes Sense 1/04- present; Acting Vice President or Corporate Communcations
SciQuest and Acting Director LIPSinc 6/00-8/00; Managing Parnter Univeral
Communications 8/95-4-97; Communications Specialist Glaxo Wellcome 12/94-8/95;
Founder and President, Gurley Communications 4/93-7/95, Marketing Direcoor and
Publishing Director- Kenan Flager Business School 6/90-4/93 and 1/89-6/90; Publci
Affaris Coordinator, BCBS NC 10/87-12/88, Editorial and Edministrative Assistant
BCBSNC 1/84-10/87
Volunteer Experience: Board and/or Volunteer position with: O.C. United Way, Orange
County Women's Center, WCOM- FM, ArtsShare-Los Angeles, The Usual Suspects,
Liberty Hill Foundation, Little Bros of San Francisco, Sierra Club, American Cancer
Society, Leukemia Society of L.A. County.
Education: BA. Journalism-UNC-CH, Exec. Business Courses- UNC-CH, FastTrac
Entrepreneurial Training Program.
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Origially applied for Human Relations Committee 5/31/2006.
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ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 314 Bolin Forest is in Chapel Hill in the Orange County
jusridicttion.
This application was current on: 7/16/2015 Date Printed: 7/17/2015
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Page 1 of 2 Mark Meszaros
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Dr Mark Meszaros
Name Called:
Home Address: 526 E Hatterleigh Ave
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 3362669291
Phone (Evening): 3362669291
Phone (Cell): 3362669291
Email: markwmeszaros @gmail.com
Place of Employment: Carolina Biological Supply Company
Job Title: Vice President, Core Product Management & Innov
Year of OC Residence: 2012
Township of Residence: Eno
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Holy Family Catholic Church, Pastoral Council Chair
Knights of Columbus
American Chemical Society
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Education:
BS, Creighton University
PhD, Chemistry, University of Wisconsin
MBA, University of Chicago
Background:
Former HS AP Chemistry Teacher
Served on American Chemical Society board for Chem Matters
Passionate about science education for>20 yrs
Start and managed the Flinn Scientific Foundation which organized and sponsored summer
workshops for science teachers.
Previous Positions: VP, Flinn Scientific and VP VWR Science Education.
Experience:
I have worked in the science education field for 20 years working with High School and College
Instructors to develop innovative science education products and to help them improve their
science instruction. Given workshops at dozens of conferences on safety in science laboratories
and hands-on science instruction. I work closely with national organizations such as the
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American Chemical Society, Achieve, BSCS, and NSTA to keep abreast of current
developments in science education. Currently developing laboratory investigations for college
distance learning science courses.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I firmly believe that quality education is great equalizer for all people and the best path for
transformational change for individual. I believe that community colleges can be, and must be
economic engines for the community by providing affordable career prep training, preparation for
4-yr college programs, and a safe environment to explore educational opportunities (many 18 yr
olds are not ready to attend 4 yr college and may not know what they want to study). I also
believe that we have a need for more STEM trained workers so we need to encourage more
innovative and exciting programs in the STEM fields and encourage more under represented
groups to participate in these programs.
Conflict of Interest:
Carolina Biological Supply company sells science supplies to DTCC.
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
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Page 1 of 2 Noah Oswald
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Noah Oswald
Name Called:
Home Address: 807 Collington Dr
Mebane NC 27302
Phone (Day): 919-904-4624
Phone (Evening): 9196190121
Phone (Cell): 9196190121
Email: Noah.oswald @gmail.com
Place of Employment: Leigh Peek, Attorney at Law, PC
Job Title: Attorney
Year of OC Residence: 2009
Township of Residence: Cheeks
Zone of Residence: Town of Mebane City Limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Orange County NC Bar Association-President Elect;
Orange County Affordable Housing Advisory Board-Member; Judicial District 15B Bar
Association-Member-
North Carolina Bar Association-Member;
BYU Political Affairs Society (PAS)-Member;
North Carolina Central University School of Law-Alumnus
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have worked in intern/staff positions in the United States Senate and Utah State House
addressing issues of public education and the benefits of access to institutions of higher
learning. My work at both of those levels of government gave me hands on experience with
government budget processes and funding requirements; as well as hands on experience with
funding applications and appeals.
My current work places me in close contact with numerous aspects of the State Court system
which highlight the need for improved quality and access to various forms of continuing and high
education such as those provided by DTCC. My undergraduate degree from BYU in political
science provides a broad range of knowledge and background information regarding systems
and organizational structures that are employed for the efficient operation of an institution such
as DTCC and provides a different perspective through which to evaluate potential board
decisions and action.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
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As noted above, my work in the Court system continues to highlight a broad need for stronger
secondary education to which the community has more access. DTCC is an essential resource
to our local community for provided an educational foundation upon which individuals and
families can build a foundation for the type of economic success needed to support our local
communities. I believe that my legal and personal perspectives would be valuable to the Board
of Trustees in promoting the goals and programs of the institution.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
What improvements do you believe can be made so that DTCC better serves the
residents of Orange County?
An important connection between local agencies and courts with DTCC should be made to
create new avenues for youth and other offenders to break a cycle of incarceration and release.
Local resources should be cultivated to expand awareness of existing educational programs that
families who have been impacted by incarceration, domestic violence and divorce can use to
establish economic self-sufficiency.
The quality of information given to high school students in Orange County regarding the
programs and resources available through DTCC should be improved to help students evaluate
the options and career paths available to them during and after high school.
Other Comments:
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Page 1 of 2 Kim Satterfield
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Kim Satterfield
Name Called:
Home Address: 118 Paper Birch Ln
Durham NC 27705
Phone (Day): 9194283135
Phone (Evening): 9194283135
Phone (Cell): 9194283135
Email: kims26 @gmail.com
Place of Employment: Elms Lane LLC
Job Title: Broker-in-Charge/Owner
Year of OC Residence: 2013
Township of Residence: Eno
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Asian American
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Member of Durham Regional Association of Realtors
Sponsor for 5-in-1 program of Durham Literacy Center
Sponsor for Battle of the Bands benefiting Book Harvest
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have a BA in Anthropology from Hunter College in NYC and an MBA from Elon University.
Having worked and lived in New York City, the Outer Banks, and the RTP area, I have an
extensive professional experience, including being an educator, to contribute to the Board of
Trustees at DTCC. My MBA education ensures that I have a thorough understanding of
organizational planning and evaluation as well as financial knowledge and implementation.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am passionate about adult education, and I think I can contribute tremendously to DTCC in its
vision and goals to improve the overall quality and experience for its students. I am very involved
in the community, sponsoring Durham Literacy Center and the Book Harvest.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
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Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
What improvements do you believe can be made so that DTCC better serves the
residents of Orange County?
DTCC could provide early childhood education program to aspiring preschool and day care
teachers. There is a need in Orange for quality and affordable early childhood education, and I
think DTCC can help to improve that.
Other Comments:
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Page 1 of 2 Jennifer Shelton
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Jennifer Shelton
Name Called:
Home Address: 5705 Field Court
Mebane NC 27302
Phone (Day): 919-304-6557
Phone (Evening): 919-304-6557
Phone (Cell): 336-512-0686
Email: jshelton @email.unc.edu
Place of Employment: The Hawbridge School
Job Title: Teacher and Director of Instructional Assessment a
Year of OC Residence: 1993
Township of Residence: Cheeks
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
National Honor Society Adviser (lead students in community service and leadership)
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Orange County Commission for Women
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Teacher of NC and US history at The Hawbridge School, Saxapahaw, NC
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
In addition to a personal love of the history of the area and a passion for learning about historical
locations throughout the South, my relatives settled in Orange County, NC in the late 1700s. I
am still trying to locate the grave of my great-grandparents (grandfather died in 1801).
Conflict of Interest:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Art history courses at Vanderbilt University
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have been actively following local artists in Hillsborough and Mebane for a decade now. I am a
regular at all the art walks and never miss the Eno Gallery Art in the Garden event. Our local art
scene is part of what makes Orange County unique.
Conflict of Interest:
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Page 2 of 2 Jennifer Shelton
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I hold a Master s Degree from UNC Chapel Hill and have been a college instructor for over 15
years. I have worked in the continuing education department at Alamance Community College
so am familiar with the community college system. I also teach high school at The Hawbridge
School and know the value community colleges add to the local community.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
All of my work experience for the past 25 years has been in education. Education is a passion of
mine.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
What improvements do you believe can be made so that DTCC better serves the
residents of Orange County?
I have lived in Orange County for 22 years and have worked in the field of education the entire
time. I spend a great deal of my time in Hillsborough. I frequent businesses and the library. I
rarely miss a town festival. I am in Chapel Hill at least once a week. While I am quite familiar
with Alamance Community College, the Durham campus of Durham Technical Community
College and the local universities, I have minimum knowledge of the Orange County campus of
DTCC. I realize the campus was only opened in 2008, but I have not come across information
about the Orange County campus of DTCC, other than what I've actively sought out through the
website and social media. From what I've found through my research, the college provides many
excellent opportunities for both formal and informal education. So, one way that DTCC could
better serve the residents of Orange County is to help the residents of Orange County become
more aware of the diverse ways in which the campus serves Orange County.
Other Comments:
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Page 1 of 3 Henry Sims
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr Henry Sims
Name Called:
Home Address: 5531 Ponderosa Dr
Durham NC 27705
Phone (Day): 9197901900
Phone (Evening): 8285080163
Phone (Cell): 8285080163
Email: henrysims @hotmail.com
Place of Employment: Enterprise Rent a Car
Job Title: Branch Manager
Year of OC Residence: 2008
Township of Residence: Eno
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I managed the Enterprise office on Franklin St. for 2 years and coached baseball for
HYAA. My wife and I are involved with the S.I.T at New Elementary.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
none
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have worked retail sales and service in Orange County over the last 4 years and have been a
resident for the last 5 years. I know and am aware of the hardships that normal working class
people face every day.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I want to be on the Economic Development Advisory Board because I want to help bring good
paying jobs to Orange County.
Conflict of Interest:
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Page 2 of 3 Henry Sims
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I want to be on this board because I know and live the difference between Chapel Hill and
Orange County. I want to be able to help the rest of OC and I cannot think of any better way.
Education is key and providing a way for residents to advance themselves, their education, and
their lives is what I want to be a part of.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
See above.
Conflict of Interest:
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
What improvements do you believe can be made so that DTCC better serves the
residents of Orange County?
3.What improvements do you believe can be made so that DTCC better serves the residents of
Orange County? DTCC must offer programs that fits the hiring needs of the county and region.
There needs to be more programs focused on vocational education and an emphasis put on
marketing these options to the high schools and to the unemployed.
Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise
for this board.
I have managed 2 offices in OC over the last 3 years. I have become knowledgable with the way
What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board?
I live it day to day. I am the average working class person.
What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to
accomplish if appointed?
I have applied for 3 boards. I think that each board has an directive to advance the rights and
lives of OC residents.
What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related
to growth?
Growth outside of Chapel Hill. Politics... Chapel Hill vs. greater OC.
What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth?
The Planning Board should take into account Chapel Hill s needs vs greater OC. The majority
can t trample on the minority.
How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of
the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities?
I would uses these Goals and Priorities as the guidelines for my decisions,.
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Other Comments:
Summary Of Qualifications
Ability to lead, train and maintain an enthusiastic, productive staff. Proven skills to seek
out potential sales in new market areas. Strong analytical planning skills combined with
the ability to coordinate the efforts of many to meet organizational goals. Self-motivated,
productive and organized efficient work habits.
Professional Experience
Extensive experience in management, operations, customer service, employee
development, sales, marketing, negotiating, and high-pressure situations.
Experience
Area Rental Manager Enterprise Rent a Car 21014-Present
-Responsible for the financial success and growth of six Enterprise stores. Hired, trained,
and developed area employees in sales and service moving employee retention from 59%
to 73%. Managed the marketing efforts of each store resulting in 12% fleet growth.
Conducted monthly goals and opportunity meetings with store managers resulting in 10%
revenue growth. Managed and trained area employees in customer service yielding 7
point increase fiscal year to date. Managed and directed rental fleet logistics for area
branches consisting of 900 units leading to 2% increase in utilization.
Branch Manager Enterprise Rent a Car21007-2014
-Responsible for the overall management, performance and profitability of the largest
home city rental car branch in NC with annual revenues of nearly $4 million and a fleet of
340 rental units. Led efforts to reinvent office culture, which established new branch
records for revenue, income, operating profit, customer satisfaction, and fleet growth.
Managed the growth, development, and retention of 17 branch employees.❑
Table Games Supervisor Harrah's Cherokee Casino 21000-2007
-Managed table games operations; assigned table games hosts and table limits to
maximize forecasted demand. Trained and supervised dealers to ensure proper
procedures of Gaming Rule. Tracked essential play to ensure compliance with Title 31.
Managed personnel cost through employee scheduling and paid time off.
Education
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NCd1998-2002
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
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Page 1 of 2 Erle Smith
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr Erle Smith
Name Called:
Home Address: 103 Sunset Creek Cir
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 9192592100
Phone (Evening): 9199291596
Phone (Cell): 9192592100
Email: Erle @ErleSmith.com
Place of Employment: Retired from IBM
Job Title: Retired Executive
Year of OC Residence: 1998
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
None
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange Unified Transportation Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have had over 30 years of corporate and executive experience including strategic planning,
financial management, management of employees, managers and lower level executives.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I believe I could bring skills, experience and perspectives that would help the board meet their
objectives in challenging times.
Conflict of Interest:
Carrboro Planning Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have had over 30 years of corporate and executive experience including strategic planning,
financial management, management of employees, managers and lower level executives.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I believe I could bring skills, experience and perspectives that would help the board meet their
objectives in challenging times.
Conflict of Interest:
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Page 2 of 2 Erle Smith
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have had over 30 years of corporate and executive experience including strategic planning,
financial management, management of employees, managers and lower level executives.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I believe I could bring skills, experience and perspectives that would help the board meet their
objectives in challenging times.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
What improvements do you believe can be made so that DTCC better serves the
residents of Orange County?
I would hope to help the board expand the services available to socioeconomically challenged
residents, who could benefit from higher education and skills acquisition. The Community
College is in a unique position to help strengthen our communities.
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 8/2/2015 6:24:55 PM Date Printed: 8/3/2015