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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: February 16, 2016
Action Agenda
Item No. 11-a
SUBJECT: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau —Appointments
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover INFORMATION CONTACT:
Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
Recommendations
Position Re-assignments
Attendance Records
Applications for Persons Recommended
Interest List
Applications of Persons on the Interest
List
PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors
Bureau.
BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration:
• Appointment to a first full term (Position #1) At-Large Chapel Hill Town Council position
for George Cianciolo expiring 12/31/2018.
• Appointment to a partial term (Position #7) Town of Hillsborough Board of
Commissioners for Mark Bell expiring 12/31/2016.
• Appointment to a first full term (Position #8) OC Lodging Association for Andrew
Strickland expiring 12/31/2018.
• Appointment to a partial term (Position #10) Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for Jeff
Strickler expiring 12/31/2017.
• Appointment to a one year term (Position #13) Ex-Officio Economic Development Staff-
Town of Chapel Hill for Lee Storrow expiring 12/31/2016.
• Request to move member Mark Sherburne from (Position #5) Economic Development
Advisory Board — Orange County to (Position #11) OC Lodging Association expiring
12/31/2018.
• Request to move member Nitin Khanna from (Position #11) OC Lodging Association to
(Position #5) Economic Development Advisory Board — Orange County expiring
12/31/2017.
POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE
1 George Cianciolo At-Large Chapel Hill Town 12/31/2018
Council
7 Mark Bell Town of Hillsborough Board 12/31/2016
of Commissioners
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8 Andrew Strickland OC Lodging Association 12/31/2018
10 Jeff Strickler Alliance for Historic 12/31/2017
Hillsborough
13 Lee Storrow Ex-Officio Economic 06/30/2017
Development Staff-Town of
Chapel Hill
5 Nitin Khanna Economic Development 12/31/2017
Advisory Board — Orange
County
11 Mark Sherburne OC Lodging Association 12/31/2018
NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain:
• None.
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 making
appointments to the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Meeting Times: 8:00 am third Wed.,monthly,no meeting in July/December Terms: 2 Contact Person: Allison Chambers
Meeting Place: location varies Positions: 17 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-215-4328
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Visitors Bureau is charged with developing and coordinating visitor services in Orange County. It also
implements marketing programs that will enhance the economic activity and quality of life in the community.
VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed:
1 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment:
FAX: Township: Expiration: 12/31/2018
E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms:
Special Repr: Chapel Hill Town Council
Mrs. Rosemary Waldorf Day Phone:919-414-2047 Sex: Female First Appointed: 12/09/2014
2 Chair Evening Phone:919-929-7556 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/09/2014
106 Gurnsey Trail FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2017
Chapel Hill NC 27517 E-mail:waldorf @nc.mcom Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Jill McCullough Day Phone: Sex: Female First Appointed: 12/09/2014
3 Evening Phone: Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/09/2014
1021 Walkerfield Drive FAX: Township: Little River Expiration: 12/31/2017
Rougemont NC 27572 E-mail:Amerylis.jm @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Orange County/Hillsborough Chamber of Com
Dr. Aaron Bachenheimer Day Phone:919-843-5827 Sex: Male First Appointed: 06/03/2014
4 Evening Phone: 823-773-0099 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/15/2015
340 Summer Walk Circle FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2018
Chapel Hill NC 27517 E-mail:bachenhe @email.unc.edu Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: UNC-Chapel Hill
Mr Mark Sherburne Day Phone:919-698-5996 Sex: Male First Appointed: 10/17/2014
5 Evening Phone:919 960 8192 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/17/2014
524 Highgrove Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2017
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:mandmsherburne @nc.rr.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Economic Development Advisory Board-Oran
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Meeting Times: 8:00 am third Wed.,monthly,no meeting in July/December Terms: 2 Contact Person: Allison Chambers
Meeting Place: location varies Positions: 17 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-215-4328
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Visitors Bureau is charged with developing and coordinating visitor services in Orange County. It also
implements marketing programs that will enhance the economic activity and quality of life in the community.
Mrs. Karen DeHart Day Phone:919-240-7369 Sex: Female First Appointed: 02/15/2011
6 Evening Phone:919-929-6661 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/10/2013
102 Old Larkspur Way FAX: 919-240-7397 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2016
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:karengnchsaa.org Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: NC High School Athletic Association
Mr. Michael Gering Day Phone: Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/04/2010
7 Evening Phone:919-644-8321 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/04/2010
158 W.King Street FAX: Township: Expiration: 12/31/2016
Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:mike.gering @hillsboroughnc.org Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Twnsp Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough Board of Commissioner
VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed:
8 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment:
FAX: Township: Expiration: 12/31/2018
E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms:
Special Repr: O/C Lodging Assoc.
Michelle Johnson Day Phone:919-260-2145 Sex: First Appointed: 01/02/2014
9 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: 01/02/2014
10 Center Street FAX: Township: Expiration: 12/31/2016
Carrboro NC 27510 E-mail:michelleforcarrboroggmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Carrboro Board of Aldermen.
Ms. Libbie Hough Day Phone:919-967-8070 Sex: Female First Appointed: 11/06/2014
10 Evening Phone:919-619-7116 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/06/2014
5401 Hough Road FAX: 919-967-9383 Township: Bingham Expiration: 12/31/2017
Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:libbiehoughgcmatters.org Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Alliance/Hist.Hillsborough
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Meeting Times: 8:00 am third Wed.,monthly,no meeting in July/December Terms: 2 Contact Person: Allison Chambers
Meeting Place: location varies Positions: 17 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-215-4328
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Visitors Bureau is charged with developing and coordinating visitor services in Orange County. It also
implements marketing programs that will enhance the economic activity and quality of life in the community.
Mr. Nitin Khanna Day Phone:919-968-4900 Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/06/2014
Evening vening Phone:919-697-1715 Race:Asian American Current Appointment: 12/15/2015
One Europa Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2018
Chapel Hill NC 27517 E-mail:nkhanna@sheratonchapelhill.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: O/C Lodging Assoc.
Ms. Deborah Hepp Day Phone:919-260-4495 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/19/2014
12 Evening Phone:919-942-3398 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/19/2014
20 Dogwood Acres Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2017
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:debbie@ballyhoostudio.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: O.C.Arts Commission
VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed:
13 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment:
FAX: Township: Expiration: 06/30/2017
E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Ex-officio Number of Terms:
Special Repr: Economic Development Staff-Town of Chap
Ms Annette Stone Day Phone:919 918 7319 Sex: Female First Appointed: 04/23/2013
14 Evening Phone: Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 09/16/2014
105 Fidelity Street Unit 49A FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2017
Carrboro NC 27510 E-mail:astone@townofcarrboro.org Resid/Spec Req: Ex-officio Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Economic Development Staff-Town of Carrb
Ms. Meg McGurk Day Phone:919-967-9440 Sex: Undesignat First Appointed: 04/23/2013
15 Evening Phone: Race: Undesignated Current Appointment: 09/16/2014
308 West Rosemary Street,Suite 202 FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2017
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:meg@downtownchapelhill.com Resid/Spec Req: Ex-officio Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr: Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership Staff
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Meeting Times: 8:00 am third Wed.,monthly,no meeting in July/December Terms: 2 Contact Person: Allison Chambers
Meeting Place: location varies Positions: 17 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-215-4328
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Visitors Bureau is charged with developing and coordinating visitor services in Orange County. It also
implements marketing programs that will enhance the economic activity and quality of life in the community.
Mr. Lee Pavao Day Phone:919-942-4682 Sex: Male First Appointed: 04/23/2013
16 Vice-Chair Evening Phone: Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/15/2015
The Gables,620 Airport Road,Unit 503 FAX: 919-942-6511 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2018
Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail:lee @thecanaryperch.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr: At-Large
Ms. Penny Rich Day Phone:919-428-5952 Sex: Female First Appointed: 02/01/2015
17 Finance Chair Evening Phone: Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 02/01/2015
109 Oldham Place FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 02/01/2016
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:prich @orangecountync.gov Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms:
Special Repr: County Commissioner
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HILLSBOROUGH & CARRBORO
Visitors Bureau
February 2, 2016
To: Board of Orange County Commissioners
c/o Orange County Clerk's Office
From: Laurie Paolicelli, Director, Orange County Community Relations and Visitors Bureau
Re: Town of Chapel Hill's Nomination for Visitors Bureau's Board
The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau by-laws currently include a seat for an elected
representative from the Town of Chapel Hill.
At its December work session, Mayor Pam Hemminger appointed Chapel Hill Town
Councilman, George Cianciolo, to serve on the board of the Visitors Bureau. Mr. Cianciolo
attended the January meeting of the Visitors Bureau and has expressed interest and
enthusiasm for this role.
With the Board of Orange County Commissioners approval, George will serve as the new
representative for the Visitors Bureau Board,
Mr. Cianciolo has a keen interest in advancing the economic development goals of Orange
County and has long served on the Town's economic development committee. George has
worked at Duke University for most of his career, watching that city experience a renaissance
in its tourism community, adding new arts venues, hotels and facility expansions. We look
forward to his corn • nt to our board.
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Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau 501 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Visitors Bureau
February 2, 2016
To: Board of Orange County Commissioners
c/o Orange County Clerk's Office
From: Laurie Paolicelli, Director, Orange County Community Relations and Visitors Bureau
Re: Town of Hillsborough's Nomination for Visitors Bureau's Board
The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau by-laws currently include a seat for an elected
representative from the Hillsborough Town Board.
At its December work session, Mayor Tom Stevens appointed Hillsborough Board member,
Mark Bell, to serve on the board of the Visitors Bureau, pending the Board of Orange County
Commissioners approval.
Mr. Bell attended the January meeting of the Visitors Bureau and has expressed interest and
enthusiasm for this role.
Mr. Bell has a strong background in advancing tourism in Hillsborough, having served on the
Alliance for Historic Hillsborough board and many preservation and historic groups. His
allegiance to Hillsborough and the tourism potential for that town will surely benefit Orange
County's work in econo 'c development.
Thank yo
Lau ie P.olicell'
Director, Visit&rs ureau
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau 501 W. Franklin Street,Chapel Hill, NC 27516
www.visitchapelhill.org (919)968-2060
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February 2, 2016
To: Board of Orange County Commissioners
c/o Orange County Clerk's Office
From: Laurie Paolicelli, Director, Orange County Community Relations and Visitors Bureau
Re: Nominating Committee Recommendation for Hotel Seat on Visitors bureau Board
At its January, 2016 board meeting, the Visitors Bureau Board members nominated, Andrew
Strickland, Residence Inn, to serve in the seat of Hotelier on the advisory board.
Please accept this nomination now.
Mr. Strickland has applied for this board on two occasions and brings with him more than
fifteen years' experience managing hotels, including Triangle hotels and a stint in Pinehurst.
He now serves at the Residence Inn on Erwin Road in Chapel Hill and has long been a partner
to sales staff at the Bureau, helping to secure group business, produce special events, and
work with medical institutions on hosting long term visitors who have family in local hospitals.
He is a regular sponsor of events, maintains an impressive demand an occupancy rate and
contributes to several area economic groups, including the Chamber of Commerce and the
Triangle Area Hotel Motel Association board. In 2015, he was nominated as the Chamber's
2015 Young Professional of the Year.
Please accept this recommendation and nomination. Mr. Strickland would be a new and
welcome addition to Orange County's advisory boards.
Thank you.
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau 501 W. Franklin Street,Chapel Hill, NC 27516
www.visitchapelhill.org (919)968-2060
A Division of Orange County,NC
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January 28, 2016
Laurie Paolicelli
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
501 W. Franklin St.
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
To Whom It May Concern:
The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough hereby appoints Jeff Strickler to serve as our
representative to the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, beginning
January 2016. We look forward to working together and building a partnership for the benefit
of Orange County.
Sincerely,
Sarah DeGennaro
Executive Director
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Date: January 12, 2016
To: Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Board
c/o Laurie Pan|iceUi, Director
From: Roger Stancil, Town Manager, Chapel Hit
Re: Town of Chapel Hill appointment to Visitors Bureau Board
Thank you for keeping the Town Council and me updated on tourism successes and your board's
activities. We are only successful together.
I understand that there is a current vacancy for an ex-officio representative appointed by the Town
Manager from the Town of Chapel Hill to work in tandem with your board leadership, including
additional Orange County municipality staff and representatives.
Thanks for updating me on the BOCC's addition of these positions to keep the tourism industry abreast
of local government activity in economic development.
I understand this position is separate from the Town of Chapel Hill's elected official position.
For the ex officio role currently open, I would like to appoint former Town Council Member Lee Storrow
to this position for one year, expiring in December 2016. At that time, we will mutually review your
needs and determine how we approach the appointment in the future.
I will ask Lee to provide me a monthly report on the activities of the CVB that relate to the Town.
Lee Storrow has been instrumental in representing the town's tourism interests and I understand he
remains committed to working with area hotels and your team on maintaining our success in this sector.
Lee tells me that his work with area restaurants, food related events, LGBT tourism and recommending
Orange County tourism packages, have benefited all.
Thank you for considering Lee for this position.
I look forward to attending a future board meeting of the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau.
Please let me know when this appointment is confirmed by the BOCC.
Thank you to you and your team.
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Visitors Bureau
February 2, 2016
To: Board of Orange County Commissioners
c/o Orange County Clerk's Office
From: Laurie Paolicelli, Director, Orange County Community Relations and Visitors Bureau
Re: Nominating Committee Recommendation for Economic Development
At the request of the Economic Development Department, Nitin Khanna will step-in to the
board seat that department has on the Visitors Bureau board of directors, pending the Board
of County Commissioners approval.
Khanna has served on the Visitors Bureau previously, filling an Orange County Lodging seat.
In his role with Economic Development, Khanna is working to represent tourism and travel and
the potential for new hotel development.
His regular attendance at Orange County economic development board meetings is helpful
because he updates the Visitors Bureau board on key issues throughout the county, including
discussions surrounding potential hotel development near Hillsborough, Waterstone and
throughout the region.
Khanna has worked at Sheraton Hotel for many years and serves as General Manager of our
largest Orange County hotel.
Please accept this nomination, which comes with a letter of recommendation from Steve
Brantley.
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau 501 W. Franklin Street,Chapel Hill, NC 27516
www.visitchapelhill.org (919)968-2060
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February 2, 2016
To: Board of Orange County Commissioners
c/o Orange County Clerk's Office
From: Laurie Paolicelli, Director, Orange County Community Relations and Visitors Bureau
Re: Nominating Committee Recommendation for Hotel Seat on Visitors bureau Board
Please accept this nomination for Mark Sherburne, General Manager of the Carolina Inn, to fill
the Orange County lodging seat on the Visitors Bureau Board.
Sherburne has served on this Orange County advisory board for many years; including
previous stretches while he worked as General Manager for Siena Hotel, 2005-2008 and again
in 2014 when he served on Orange County's Economic Development Board, a seat he vacated
in 2015.
Sherburne has long worked to build tourism in Orange County. His role is helpful because
Carolina Inn books conference business five plus years into the future, providing this board
with a sense of trends and demand for the future. The Carolina Inn is also the largest
contributor of occupancy taxes in Orange County.
In addition to being a hotel, Carolina Inn is an attraction in Orange County, attracting visitors
for their Fridays on the Front Porch events; Birdhouse event, annual bridal show, et.
Carolina Inn is a flagship hotel in Orange County and having their input, feedback and
University vision a part of our tourism board is helpful and productive.
Thank you for your consideration.
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau 501 W. Franklin Street,Chapel Hill, NC 27516
www.visitchapelhill.org (919)968-2060
A Division of Orange County,NC
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BOCC Attendance Report For Advisory Boards
Chapel Hill Ornage County Visitors Bureau Jan / 2015 - Dec/ 2015
Member Appointed Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Mark Sherburne 10/17/2014 P EE P E E E P E
Nitin Khanna 11/06/2014 P P P EP P EP E
P: Present A:Absent E=Excused
Current through-12/31/2015
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Page 1 of 2 George Cianciolo
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: George Cianciolo
Name Called:
Home Address: 7704 Amesbury Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 919-684-8131
Phone (Evening): 919-489-8539
Phone (Cell): 919-824-1003
Email: george.j.cianciolo @gmail.com
Place of Employment: Duke University; Town of Chapel Hill
Job Title: Assoc. Professor Emeritus; Town Council member
Year of OC Residence: 1989
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Chapel Hill Public Library Foundation - Director and former President
NAACP - member
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
For over eight years I have served on several Institutional Review Boards that review the safety
and ethics of human clinical trials.
For sixteen years I have served on Chapel Hill advisory boards and/or Chapel Hill Town Council
(last 2 years). I have chaired the following Chapel Hill advisory boards (Transportation,
Community Design Commission, Planning)and also served as Co-Chair for both the regional
Special Transit Advisory Commission and for Chapel Hill 2020, the Town s Comprehensive
Planning process.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I believe that our elder population can often be at risk for a number of reasons and that for this
reason there needs to be adequate oversight of those caring for them. I believe that my
extensive experience on 4 different institutional review boards (two at Duke; two central review
boards) has provided very relevant experience in insuring that the rights and safety of individuals
at risk are being safeguarded.
Conflict of Interest:
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Page 2 of 2 George Cianciolo
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Applied through the Town of Chapel Hill
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 1/6/2016 10:51:28 AM Date Printed: 1/28/2016
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Page 1 of 1 Mark Bell
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mark Bell
Name Called:
Home Address: 168 West King Street
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 000-000-0000
Phone (Evening): 000-000-0000
Phone (Cell): 000-000-0000
Email: Mark.Bell @HillsboroughNC.org
Place of Employment: Hillsborough
Job Title: Hillsborough
Year of OC Residence: 2000
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
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:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
N/A
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
N/A
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 2/2/2016 2:38:31 PM Date Printed: 2/2/2016
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Page 1 of 2 Andrew Strickland
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr Andrew Strickland
Name Called:
Home Address: 101 erwin road
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 9199131765
Phone (Evening): 9199334848
Phone (Cell): 9194172003
Email: astrickland @shgltd.com
Place of Employment: Residence Inn by Marriott Chapel Hill
Job Title: General Manager
Year of OC Residence: 2014
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Since starting in the restaurant business as a dishwasher I have always had a passion for the
hospitality industry. This passion drove me to Johnson &Wales University where I graduated
with a Bachelors€TMs Degree in Hotel Management. While in college and in my professional
career I have been involved with Visitors Bureaus across North Carolina and South Carolina
including Charleston, Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Pinehurst/Moore County and Orange County.
Each of these bureaus was very different from size, demographics, leadership and involvement
with the community. In each of these I was able to contribute my own expertise and collaborate
on many projects. I feel that this experience and my youthfulness would be a great asset to the
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Board.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
While working in Orange County beginning in 2010 I have been active in participating in Orange
County Visitor Bureau events and bringing new business to Orange County through our
Residence Inn by Marriott Chapel Hill. Now as the General Manager I hope to use this
experience to help advise on new marketing plans, community events, and business plans to
improve the economic activity and quality of life in the community.
Conflict of Interest:
As General Manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott Chapel Hill my role is to create a safe
workplace for my associates, a wonderful stay for my guest, and drive revenues for the hotel. I
do not see this hindering my role on this board.
Supplemental Questions:
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Other Comments:
This application was current on: 12/14/2015 Date Printed: 2/1/2016
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Page 1 of 1 Jeffery Strickler
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Jeffery Strickler
Name Called:
Home Address: 430 Waterstone Drive
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 000-000-0000
Phone (Evening): 000-000-0000
Phone (Cell): 000-000-0000
Email: Jeffery.Stickler @unchealth.unc.edu
Place of Employment: UNC
Job Title: UNC
Year of OC Residence: 2000
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
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:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
N/A
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
N/A
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 2/2/2016 2:34:34 PM Date Printed: 2/2/2016
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Page 1 of 1 Lee Storrow
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Lee Storrow
Name Called:
Home Address: 208 Barclay Road
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day):
Phone (Evening):
Phone (Cell):
Email: LeeStorrow.ch @gmail.com
Place of Employment:
Job Title: Chapel Hill Town Council Member
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence:
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background:
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 2/27/2013 Date Printed: 2/2/2016
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Page 1 of 2 Nitin Khanna
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Nitin Khanna
Name Called:
Home Address: One Europa Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27517
Phone (Day): 919-968-4900
Phone (Evening): 919-697-1715
Phone (Cell): 919-697-1715
Email: nkhanna @sheratonchapelhill.corn
Place of Employment: Sheraton Chapel Hill
Job Title: General Manager
Year of OC Residence: 2006
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill Township within C.H. city limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Asian American
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I started working at the Sheraton Chapel Hill in 2006 and for past 8 years I have been
actively involved in the local community. Below are some of the current/past positions that
I held:
a€ 3oard of Director for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
a€'resident Triangle Hotel Motel Association (2009)
a€active Rotarian at East Chapel Hill Rotary
a€ 3oard member for NC lodging
a€active Triangle Hotel Motel Association member
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 been in the hospitality industry since 1994 and I am a hospitality graduate from Swiss
Hotel School with an international experience who has worked with different cultures and
nationalities.
Over the past 25 years I have held several positions in the Hospitality industry including my
current role as a General Manager for the Sheraton Hotel in Chapel Hill. My previous role was a
VP of Operations with a Development group where I managed 12 assets for different ownership.
The responsibilities included were:
•Liaison between brand and ownership
•Responsible to find suitable brand for assets and work through the Re-flagging of assets to
improve value
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•Worked with town and counties to maintain the community relationship on behalf of the
ownership and properties
•Responsible for renovating 5 full service assets with over$35 million of budget which positively
impacted the revenues of the assets and taxes generated for the county
•Oversaw the development of a Hilton Garden Inn and worked through opening a successful
operating hotel
•Helped ownership with purchase or sale of the assets
Below is the list of boards that I currently serve or have served in the past:
•Currently serves on board of directors for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
•Currently serves on board of directors for Orange County Visitor Bureau
•Served a board member of NC Lodging Association
•Served on Board of Triangle Hotel &Motel Association
•Served a Past President of Triangle Hotel &Motel Association
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Help in advising, attracting and retaining the right business to the Orange County that will assist
in creating jobs and tax revenues for the county.
Conflict of Interest:
No.
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 9/30/2014 1:55:35 PM Date Printed: 8/17/2015
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Page 1 of 1 Mark Sherburne
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr Mark Sherburne
Name Called:
Home Address: 524 Highgrove Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 919-698-5996
Phone (Evening): 919 960 8192
Phone (Cell):
Email: mandmsherburne @nc.rr.com
Place of Employment: Aloft Chapel Hill
Job Title: General Manager
Year of OC Residence: 2000
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Does not apply
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Supplemental Questions:
Work Experience: Have managed hotels in chapel Hill for 12 years. Worked on new hotel
development in the triangle for 2 years.
Volunteer Experience: Chapel Hill/ Carrboro Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors;Government Relations Council; Education Council; Treasurer for theTriangle
Area Hotel Motel Association; Past work with United Way: Allocations Panel Chariman
and Meals on Wheels. Visitor's Bureau Board, Triangle Area Hotel & Motel Association
Board, Chapel Hill Chamber of Commerce Board, United Way Allocations Committee.
Education: BS in Hospitality Management, Johnson State College, Johnson, VT
Masters Degree studies, NC State, Landscape Architecture * worked on two
development projects with NC State LA program for international development: Italy &
Venezuela
Other Comments:
STAFF NOTES: Original application for Visitors Bureau 11/21/03. STAFF COMMENTS:
Applied 05/04/2012 for Economic Development Advisory Board. ADDRESS
VERIFICATION: 524 Highgrove Drive is Chapel Hill Township, Chapel Hill Town Limits.
This application was current on: 5/4/2012 Date Printed: 1/6/2014
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Allison Chambers
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Contact Phone: 919-215-4328
Mr. Manish Atma Day Phone: 919-969-2728 sex: Male
10447 Swain Evening Phone: 704-361-3930 Race: Asian American
Chapel Hill NC 27517 Cell Phone: 704-361-3930 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: manish @atmahotelgroup.com Res.Eligibility:
Date Applied: 10/09/2014
Skills: Also Serves On:
Mark Bell Day Phone: 000-000-0000 Sex: Male
168 West King Street Evening Phone: 000-000-0000 Race: Caucasian
Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 000-000-0000 Township: Hillsborough
E-mail: Mark.Bell @HillsboroughNC.org Res.Eligibility:
Date Applied: 02/02/2016
Skills: Also Serves On:
George Cianciolo Day Phone: 919-684-8131 sex: Male
7704 Amesbury Drive Evening Phone: 919-489-8539 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 919-824-1003 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: george.j.cianciolo @gmail.com Res.Eligibility:
Date Applied: 01/06/2016
Skills: Also Serves On:
Mr. Art Menius Day Phone: 919-675-2787 Sex: Male
6627 Maynard Fann Rd Evening Phone: 919-675-2787 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 919-675-2787 Township: Bingham
E-mail: art @artmenius.com Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 10/06/2014
Skills: Also Serves On: Orange Unified Transportation Board
Mr. Brian Rowe Day Phone: 919-389-2331 Sex: Male
3235 Rigsbee Road N Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: bsrowe67@aol.com Res.Eligibility:
Date Applied: 10/13/2014
Skills: Accounting Experience Also Serves On:
Skills: Insurance Also Serves On:
Tuesday,Febniary 02,2016 Page 1 of 2
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Allison Chambers
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Contact Phone: 919-215-4328
Ms. Joy Salyers Day Phone: 919-383-6040 Sex: Female
1563 Riverside Drive Evening Phone: 919-998-8041 Race: Caucasian
Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: Township: Hillsborough
E-mail: joysalyers @ncfolk.org Res.Eligibility: Rural Area Resident
Date Applied: 08/06/2014
Skills: Arts Administration Also Serves On: Arts Commission
Mr Daniel Slier Day Phone: 919-597-9447 Sex: Male
108 Ray Road Evening Phone: 919-597-9447 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 919-597-9447 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: daniel.siler @gmail.com Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Date Applied: 02/06/2015
Skills: Advertising Also Serves On: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Skills: News Reporter
Mr Andrew Strickland Day Phone: 9199131765 sex: Male
101 erwin road Evening Phone: 9199334848 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 9194172003 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: astrickland @shgltd.com Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 12/14/2015
Skills: Also Serves On:
Jeffery Strickler Day Phone: 000-000-0000 sex: Male
430 Waterstone Drive Evening Phone: 000-000-0000 Race: Caucasian
Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 000-000-0000 Township: Hillsborough
E-mail: Jeffery.Stickler @unchealth.unc.edu Res.Eligibility:
Date Applied: 02/02/2016
Skills: Also Serves On:
Tuesday,Febniary 02,2016 Page 2 of 2
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Page 1 of 2 Manish Atma
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Manish Atma
Name Called:
Home Address: 10447 Swain
Chapel Hill NC 27517
Phone (Day): 919-969-2728
Phone (Evening): 704-361-3930
Phone (Cell): 704-361-3930
Email: manish@atmahotelgroup.com
Place of Employment: Atma Hotel Group
Job Title: Owner/ Operator
Year of OC Residence: 2006
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Asian American
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
SECU House Board Member
IHG Hotels-Owners Advisory Council
Hilton Hotels-Owners Advisory Council
Chapel Hill - Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
UNC Ram s Club Member
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None Listed
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Grew up in the hospitality industry working at family hotel since age 9. Current owner of 9 hotels
in NC, 4 feed the Orange County Market of which 2 are phycially located in the Orange County
CVB District-Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
There are currently no hotle owner/operators on the CVB Board. I believe I would bring a
different perspective on hotel operations and tourism versus a General Manager. Atma Hotel
Group is based in Chapel Hill, so I am invested in the market long term.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
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This application was current on: 10/9/2014 2:02:50 PM Date Printed: 10/9/2014
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Page 1 of 2 Art Menius
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Art Menius
Name Called:
Home Address: 6627 Maynard Farm Rd
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 919-675-2787
Phone (Evening): 919-675-2787
Phone (Cell): 919-675-2787
Email: art @artmenius.com
Place of Employment: Art Menius Consulting
Job Title: Owner
Year of OC Residence: 1973
Township of Residence: Bingham
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Town of Carrboro Arts Committee
Creative Carrboro Committee
Chapel Hill Rotary Club
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Thirty years experience in non-profit/government partnerships using the arts for tourism and
economic development. Worked in 1980s with Owensboro Daviess County(KY)Tourism
Commission to create the IBMA World of Bluegrass events which moved to Raleigh in 2013.
Director of Marketing and Sponsorship for MerleFest at Wilkes Community College, building
MerleFest into an international brand and an event generating $16M in local economic impact. In
that role worked closely with the North Wilkesboro TDA and served on the Tourism Committee
of the Wilkes Chamber of Commerce. I was on the Wilkes County Cultural Council for the Blue
Ridge National Heritage Area during the time of its creation and launch. I was the college s
representative to High Country Host and Advantage West NC. Through those roles I took the
National Park Service s intensive Gateway Community training in 2006.
As Director of Appalshop in Whitesburg, KY, I worked directly with state and regional tourism
agencies, the TourSEKY project, and Appalachian Regional Commission. I was a paid
consultant for the Letcher County KY Tourism Commission (2010-2011)securing $30,000 in
funding for a public engagement process resulting in a Coal Heritage Trail and a Quilt Trail and
a new county tourism brochure.
Returning to Orange County in April 2012, I obtained a State historical marker, Carrboro s first,
for Libba Cotten. Vice-Chair McKee took part in the Sept 2013 dedication. I became active in the
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber and joined Carrboro s Arts Committee and ESC.
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Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Using arts, culture, and creativity for tourism development is at the core of my life s work.
Ultimately, I would like to see Orange County to develop a new body, separate from currently
existing ones, that approaches arts, culture, festivals, and the creative industries (web design,
architecture, metal work, app development, and etc)totally from the business and economic
development perspective.
Conflict of Interest:
Possible perception. CH/OCCVB does not fund ArtsCenter activities. Occasionally, however, the
CVB includes our events among several in its ad buys.
Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
BA and MA from UNC-CH in history 3.5 years as a public sector historian for NC Dept of
Cultural Resources: Historic Sites Sections Several peer reviewed history publications Special
concentration in history of the Regulators
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have held a deep interest in the history of Orange County since childhood and conducted
original research into the Regulators for my baccalaureate honors thesis and on Scots economic
activities in late colonial Orange County in grad school. I consider Orange County home and
need to contribute.
Conflict of Interest:
Orange Unified Transportation Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Long experience in major event production for as many as 80,000 people and knowledge of the
historical development of Orange County. I have lived in the County, Carrboro, and Chapel Hill,
as well as northern Chatham County, giving me a diverse set of experiences in how
transportation effects the daily lives of citizens.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Recruited by current chair Paul Guthrie. I consider Orange County home and feel the need to
contribute my time and energy.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 10/6/2014 10:46:48 AM Date Printed: 10/9/2014
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Page 1 of 2 Brian Rowe
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Brian Rowe
Name Called:
Home Address: 3235 Rigsbee Road N
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 919-389-2331
Phone (Evening):
Phone (Cell):
Email: bsrowe67 @aol.com
Place of Employment: Chapel Hill / Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
Job Title: Finance Director
Year of OC Residence: 2011
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Work Experience: OE Enterprises, Inc. - Hillsborough, NC; NC Mutual Life Insurance
Company - Durham, NC; Builders Mutual Life Insurance Company - Raleigh, NC
Volunteer Experience: American Red Cross; Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic; Special
Olympics
Education: Bryant College - Smithfield, RI; BS/BA '89 - Concentration in Finance &
Accounting
Other Comments:
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I have recently relocated to Orange County from Wake County and have an interest in
contributing to my community through volunteer opportunities throughout the county.
STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied (1/12/2012) for Orange County Emergency
Services Work Group, Orange County Parks and Recreation Council, and Chapel
Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: Rigsbee Road N is
Orange County Jurisdiction, Eno Fire Tax, and Chapel Hill Township.
This application was current on: 10/13/2014 Date Printed: 10/13/2014
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Page 1 of 2 Joy Salyers
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Joy Salyers
Name Called:
Home Address: 1563 Riverside Drive
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 919-383-6040
Phone (Evening): 919-998-8041
Phone (Cell):
Email: joysalyers @ncfolk.org
Place of Employment: North Carolina Folklife Institute
Job Title: Executive Director
Year of OC Residence: 2009
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Rural Area Resident
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Board Secretary, North Carolina Folklore Society
Children s Education Committee, Watts Street Baptist Church
Member, American Folklore Society, North Carolina Folklore Society
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My master s degree in Folklore from UNC-Chapel Hill affords me a grounding in community-
based aesthetic culture. For the past three years I have directed the North Carolina Folklife
Institute, a statewide nonprofit based in Durham dedicated to preserving and promoting
traditional arts and cultures throughout the state. I have many connections in arts communities
from policy makers and consultants to working artists, community arts activists, and teachers.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I want to serve my local community and collaborate with others in the arts community. I would
also like to learn more about how decisions about arts and culture are made at the county level
and to contribute to increasing access to and diversity within the arts.
Conflict of Interest:
The only potential conflict of interest would be if my organization was working on a project in
Orange County or with a community partner who was applying for a grant from the Arts
Commission. Because we are a statewide organization, this is a possibility(in which case i
would abstain from that vote etc.) but there are no plans to work in Orange County at this time.
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Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I direct the North Carolina Folklife Institute, whose mission is to preserve and promote the
traditional arts and cultures of the state and connect them with issues of public concern,
including community-based economic development. One of the major tools for such
development is heritage-and culture-based tourism, and the Institute helps communities use
their traditions and unique sense of place to draw visitors.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Originally (08/13/2013) applied for Chapel Hill/Orange County
Visitors Bureau. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1563 Riverside Drive is Hillsborough
Township, Orange County Jurisdiction, R1 Rural Residential Zoning.
This application was current on: 8/6/2014 4:20:08 PM Date Printed: 8/6/2014
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Page 1 of 2 Daniel Siler
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr Daniel Siler
Name Called:
Home Address: 108 Ray Road
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 919-597-9447
Phone (Evening): 919-597-9447
Phone (Cell): 919-597-9447
Email: daniel.siler @gmail.corn
Place of Employment: Self Employed
Job Title: Strategist
Year of OC Residence: 1999
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I serve as Chair to Carrboro s Recreation and Parks Commission and regularly attend the
Chapel Hill Carrboro Chamber of Commerce s Economic Development and Public Policy
Committee. Chair of the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Commission
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
As mentioned, I Chair the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Commission. Carrboro
Recreation and Parks
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My entire professional career has been dedicated to journalism and public relations/marketing.
As news director of WCHL, I covered news about Orange County extensively. As a strategist
and account executive at first Rivers Agency and now at Glyph Interface, I work with clients
based in the area and am intimately acquainted with the unique values that come with living and
working in our area. I also have a long time hobby of live event production, and have been a part
of the New Media team at UNC Chapel Hill, showcasing the best of Tar Heel athletics.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I count myself lucky to call Orange County home. While I don t want millions of others to try and
move into the county, I would dearly love for them to come visit, see all of the wonderful things
that we have to share, and spend a considerable sum before heading back to their hometowns. I
don t mean to be glib- I honestly believe that it is in our community s interest to pursue tourism
dollars as part of the overall economic development mix. Further, there are times when my
leadership of the Carrboro Rec+Parks commission will help inform decisions that the Visitor s
Bureau must make. The bottom line is that I have professional skills in marketing and public
relations. It will be a privilege to put them to use for the benefit of the Visitor s Bureau.
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Conflict of Interest:
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Extensive use of the parks and facilities that are provided and maintained by the County. I m
active in the Carrboro recreation and parks community.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Serving with Carrboro can only accomplish so much. I would like to work with the County in
order to ensure that the entire County has a variety of resources for people to safely enjoy.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied 03/31/2013) for Chapel Hill/Orange County
Visitors Bureau. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 108 Ray Road is Chapel Hill Township,
Carrboro Jurisdiction, Carrboro City Limits, CA ETJ.
REAPPLIED: 11/5/2013 for Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation
Commission.
REAPPLIED: 11/22/2013 for Carrboro Recreation & Parks Commissions as he
inadvertantly listed Chapel Hill rather than Carrboro.
Reapplied 12/17/2014 for the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau.
Applied for Orange County Parks and Recreation Council 02/06/2015.
This application was current on: 2/6/2015 Date Printed: 2/9/2015