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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 2, 2019
Action Agenda
Item No. 11-b
SUBJECT: Economic Development Advisory Board - Appointment
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Member Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
Recommendation
Application for Person Recommended
Attendance Record
Applicant Interest List
Applications for Persons on the Interest List
PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment to the Economic Development Advisory
Board.
BACKGROUND: The following recommendation from the Economic Development Advisory
Board is for Board consideration:
POSITION NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION
NO. REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
9 Keith Core Business Second Full Term 06/30/2022
Coleman Community
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 an
appointment to the Economic Development Advisory Board.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Meeting Times: 12:00pm second Tuesday every other month Contact Person: Steve Brantley
Meeting Place: Rotating Contact Phone: 919-245-2325
Positions: 10 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Description: Work cohesively with the County's Economic Development staff and other economic development partners to position Orange County as a
competitive location for business opportunities.
Ms. Barbara Jessie-Black
1 First Appointed: 06/05/2018
Sex: Township: Current Appointment: 06/05/2018
Race: Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2021
Special Repr: Non-Profit Agency Number of Terms: 1
Anthony Carey
2 First Appointed: 03/21/2017
Sex: Male Township: Alamance County Current Appointment: 06/05/2018
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2021
Special Repr: Tourism Number of Terms: 2
Jim Kitchen
3 Chair First Appointed: 05/15/2012
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/17/2016
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2019
Special Repr: UNC Chapel Hill Number of Terms: 2
Sharon Hill
4 First Appointed: 03/21/2017
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/16/2017
Race: African American Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2020
Special Repr: Entrepreneur Number of Terms: 1
James Watts
5 First Appointed: 10/20/2015
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/05/2018
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2021
Special Repr: Agriculture Number of Terms: 2
Paige Zinn
6 Vice-Chair First Appointed: 01/22/2015
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/16/2017
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2020
Special Repr: Core Business Community Number of Terms: 2
Mr John Morris
7 First Appointed: 06/05/2018
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/05/2018
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2021
Special Repr: Core Business Community Number of Terms: 1
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Meeting Times: 12:00pm second Tuesday every other month Contact Person: Steve Brantley
Meeting Place: Rotating Contact Phone: 919-245-2325
Positions: 10 Length:3 years Terms: 2
John Anderson
8 First Appointed: 04/19/2016
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/05/2018
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2021
Special Repr: Core Business Community Number of Terms: 2
Keith Coleman
9 First Appointed: 03/21/2017
Sex: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 03/21/2017
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2019
Special Repr: Core Business Community Number of Terms: 1
Mark N. O'Neal
10 First Appointed: 05/15/2012
Sex: Male Township: Eno Current Appointment: 06/05/2018
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2019
Special Repr: Core Business Community Number of Terms: 3
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ORANGE COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
April 12, 2019
To the Orange County Board of Commissioners:
On behalf of the Orange County Economic Development advisory board, and our chair and vice
chair,I can report the status of the following term expiration:
Keith Coleman has indicated he would like to continue to serve and be reappointed to a new(3
year)term.
Regards,
Steve Brantley
Director, Orange County Economic Development
131 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278 • (919) 245-2325 • www.orangecountync .gov
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Keith Coleman
Name Called:
Home Address: 1624 Riverside Drive Dr.
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 9197322171
Phone (Evening): 9192181853
Phone (Cell): 9192181853
Email: coleman.rk@gmail.com
Place of Employment: The News of Orange County
Job Title: General Manager
Year of OC Residence: 1953
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Board of Directors- Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
Board Member- Town of Hillsborough Tourism Board
Member Union Grove United Methodist Church
Board of Directors of North Carolina Press Assoc.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Formerly served on the Hillsborough Board of Adjustment
Formerly served on the Economic Development Advisory Board
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I believe that my number of years living in this community and the fact that I served on the board
previously would make me a good member of this board.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I love Orange County and I would like to be a part of bringing quality businesses to our
community.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 10/24/2014 4:49:48 PM Date Printed: 5/5/2016
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BOCC Attendance Report For Advisory Boards
Economic Development Advisory Board
Apr/2018 —Apr/ 2019
Member Appointed Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr
Keith Coleman 03/21/2017 p P P E P
P:Attended A:Absent E: Excused
Current through-04/30/2019
❑ No scheduled meeting
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Steve Brantley
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES Contact Phone: 919-245-2325
Duane Aaron Butner Date Applied: 05/08/2018
Sex: Male Township: Hillsborough
Race: white Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Twnshp-
Also Serves On:
Mrs. Lili Engelhardt Date Applied: 02/01/2019
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill
Race: Asian American Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Also Serves On:
Thomas Engelhardt Date Applied: 04/01/2019
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill
Race: white Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Also Serves On:
Suzanne Evans Date Applied: 04/17/2019
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill
Race: white Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Also Serves On:
David Gephart Date Applied: 04/16/2019
Sex: Male Township: Eno
Race: white Res.Eligibility: County
Also Serves On:
Daniel Lassiter Date Applied: 05/09/2018
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill
Race: white Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Also Serves On:
Emily Mixon Date Applied: 06/11/2018
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill
Race: white Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On:
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Steve Brantley
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES Contact Phone: 919-245-2325
Robert Morgan Date Applied: 08/23/2018
Sex: Male Township: Cheeks
Race: white Res.Eligibility: County
Also Serves On:
Blaine Schmidt Date Applied: 02/19/2019
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill
Race: white Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On: Board of Equalization and Review(REQUIRES DISCLOSUR
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Page 1 of 2 Duane Aaron Butner
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Duane Aaron Butner
Name Called:
Home Address: 331 Botan Way
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 8643610893
Phone (Evening): 8643610893
Phone (Cell): 8643610893
Email: aaronbutner@gmail.com
Place of Employment: BB&T - Chapel Hill
Job Title: Vice President - Small Business Market Leader
Year of OC Residence: 2015
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Twnshp - In City Limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
***APPLICATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD***
* CURRENTLY SERVING 4 YEAR TERM ON HILLSBOROUGH WATER & SEWER
ADVISORY BOARD.
* INVOVLED WITH CHAPEL HILL CHAMBER AND WORK WITH THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE
* VICE PRESIDENT AT BB&T - CHAPEL HILL
* BB&T UNITED WAY LEADER FOR ORANGE COUNTY
* ORIGINALLY FROM HILLSBOROUGH, NC
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 am originally from Hillsborough and absolutely love Orange County. I have built a new home in
Hillsborough and plan on living here for the rest of my life. I have worked for BB&T since 2001
and have many years of experience dealing with economic development; currently I am the
Small Business Market Leader in Chapel Hill. I have studied abroad, living in Arequipa, Peru
while also having the opportunity to travel into other parts of South America and the United
Kingdom. While my bachelor s degree is in Theology and my Master s degree is in Counseling, I
feel this helps me serve my clients and prospects by bringing honest and compassionate insight
to what they face on a day to day basis.
I have experience in small business lending, winning BB&T s Sterling Award as the Best of the
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Best. I understand what business owner s face, both from an existing operation to brand new
start ups. I manage a team of sales people, so I understand what type of leadership is needed to
help motivate a team to achieve goals. With all of that under my belt, along with having lived in
different cultures abroad, I am confident I can be of great assistance to the future growth that is
coming to Orange County!
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I want to serve on the Economic Development Advisory Board because Orange County is my
home and where I do business. My wife, daughter and I are dependent upon the future business
development and economic growth of Orange County. My passion is to watch the economy grow
in Orange County by helping bring fresh and innovative ideas to see how we can help small
businesses thrive.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 5/8/2018 Date Printed: 5/18/2018
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Page 1 of 2 Lili Engelhardt
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mrs. Lili Engelhardt
Name Called:
Home Address: 303 Lake Hogan Farm Road
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 919 923 2844
Phone (Evening): 919 338 2580
Phone (Cell): 919 923 2844
Email: lili@engelhardt.com
Place of Employment: frolyk
Job Title: CEO
Year of OC Residence: 2009
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Asian American
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
With the effort required to launch our new business, I have been forced to curtail my
community and organizational work. That being said, community involvement has always
been core to my values. Some of my past work includes:
2017 - Published Down syndrome portrait book as fundraiser for Anna s Angels, Gigi s
Playhouse, and the Triangle Down Syndrome Network
2015 - 2017 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Leadership Team
2015 - 2017 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle - Board of Directors
2011-21017 - Lili Engelhardt Fine Art donated over $750,000 of goods and services to
local non profits
2001 - NY City Partnership and ReSTART Central - Helped companies affected by 9/11
recover and helped allocate grant money to affected businesses
2001 - Helped create This is New York, a photography book that chronicled the rise and
fall of the Twin Towers.
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:
I have an MBA and strong analytical skills that can be used in analyzing proposals and
evaluating marketing plans.
I have traveled throughout the world extensively, lived /worked in several countries as well as
cities throughout the US, and have many points of reference for what different travelers are
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looking for and may appreciate/remember.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I want to get involved in the community and help continue to make it a desirable destination and
look for ways to grow its appeal even more.
The work that I am doing with frolyk ties in closely with the goal of the Orange County Visitor s
bureau to bring people to Orange County and to show them what an amazing place it is.
Conflict of Interest:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I hold an MBA and a BA in applied mathematics and economics. This plus my experience in
investment banking, technology market development and strategic planning have given me a
strong background in business analysis. I have worked in companies of many different sizes
from large corporations and mid sized companies to small companies and ground floor
startups. Having run startups in Orange County, I have a strong understanding of the issues
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to get involved to help small businesses flourish in Orange County.
Conflict of Interest:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I ran a successful portrait studio for six years in Chapel Hill. I understand what it is like to work
in the art world in Orange County.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am a strong believer in the arts and the importance of the arts in the community and in
education.
I come from a family of artists (oil painter and sculptor, musicians)and art has been
fundamental to how I see the world.
It is important to me to see the arts flourish in a world where they often get left behind.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 2/1/2019 4:02:31 PM Date Printed: 2/4/2019
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Page 1 of 2 Thomas Engelhardt
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Thomas Engelhardt
Name Called:
Home Address: 303 Lake Hogan Farm Rd
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 9193382580
Phone (Evening): 9199232159
Phone (Cell): 9199232159
Email: thomas@engelhardt.com
Place of Employment: Sky Leap LLC
Job Title: CEO
Year of OC Residence: 2009
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Chapel Hill Chamber of Commerce
American Guild of Organists
American Association of Applied Science
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:
During my career with a global corporation I developed and managed businesses in a range
from $1 mm to to$2bn. My experience covers a wide range of industries from Paper, Plastics,
Coating, Electronic Materials to Personal Care and Life Science. I lived and worked in Europe,
Asia and the USA. In my role as executive consultant I worked with investment funds and a
diverse range of clients in equally diverse industries. I am very comfortable interacting with C-
lever executives and have a deep understanding of how large corporations work and what they
need for investment or relocation decisions.
At the same time, I fully understand and live in the world of startup and micro businesses. During
the time in North Carolina/Orange County I coached various local startups and was on the Board
of several of these companies. I also founded and run several privately held businesses from
real estate, manufacturing, to ecommerce.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Orange County with its talented, educated and innovative work force has tremendous potential
to attract and to grow business. Ia€T"'d like to make best use of my experience to help facilitate
this effort. la€Tmd like to take a strategic approach to the economic development of Orange
County a€" Ieta€TMs define where we want and need to be and then come up with a plan to get
us there.
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I had a reputation as a successful change agent in my corporate past and would like to build on
this experience to address perceptions of Orange County when it comes to ease of doing
business.
A healthy mix of small and large business is necessary to create opportunities for all residents of
Orange County. I would like to join the effort of making this happen.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 4/1/2019 9:23:32 PM Date Printed: 4/2/2019
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Page 1 of 2 Suzanne Evans
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Suzanne Evans
Name Called:
Home Address: 138 Larkin Ln
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 9173851385
Phone (Evening): 9173851385
Phone (Cell): 9173851385
Email: suzanneevans1 @gmail.com
Place of Employment: self employed
Job Title: Small Business Consultant
Year of OC Residence: 2018
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Small Business Owner, Carrboro, NC
Parent Ambassador, The Little School
President, Give Movement Not for Profit
Organizer of Annual Holiday Experience, Mrs Ruby s Kids
Political Organizer/Volunteer
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/A
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
As a local small business owner I understand the needs, concerns, opportunities, and
challenges that face the development of a strong, stable, and diverse economy. I have worked
in many states and counties on economic development issues and see both sides from the
business owner as well as the community and citizen angle. I hold a BA and a MA in Education,
but my work experience has been business, income growth, and development.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
The work I do on a daily basis is working with business to expand and grow. I see a county like
a business. It has to be diverse, stable, and consistently attracting not only sounds development
opportunities, but it must also be balanced with intelligent choices that protect the community
and support the citizens with quality jobs and opportunities for all skill levels. I could be a great
advocate and a sound voice. I am also a skilled negotiator and researcher.
Conflict of Interest:
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Agricultural Preservation Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I am a 7th generation NC farm family. I hold a MA from Lees-McRae College and a MA from
New York University. While my education has little to do with agriculture my life has been
provided for and by farming. I believe that agriculture, farming, and agri education is a
cornerstone of our community and my activism for local and family farms could be a benefit.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I will keep this simple: I am a 7th generation NC farm family and feel passionate about
preserving and educating our community agriculture.
Conflict of Interest:
Human Relations Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My background as a 10 year business owner allows me to understand human resources, fair
hiring practices, and the need for diversity and inclusion. My Masters Degree was in specialty
education where I worked for an organization that presented diversity training and conflict
resolution.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Our county organizations and agencies are dependent on fair hiring practices, healthy/safe work
environments, and proper checks and balances. I would be honored to serve in a position that
allowed Orange County employees and citizens to feel protected and safe.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 4/17/2019 Date Printed: 4/17/2019
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Page 1 of 2 David Gephart
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: David Gephart
Name Called:
Home Address: 1401 Poplar Lane
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 919-732-6464
Phone (Evening): 919-732-9886
Phone (Cell): 919-656-7104
Email: dave.gephart@halo.com
Place of Employment: HALO Branded Solutions
Job Title: National Account Manager
Year of OC Residence: 1970
Township of Residence: Eno
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
President of Poplar Ridge Property Owners Association (25 houses) Hillsborough
Chamber Chapel Hill Chamber Expiring term on the CH/OCVB (8 years) Previously -
President Hillsborough Exchange Club (2 terms) Hillsborough Chamber Board (9 years)
Vice-Chair Alliance for Historic Hillsborough Boy Scouts of America (District Chair,
Scoutmaster, Cubmaster)
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Expiring term on Chapel Hill Orange County Visitor s Bureau Orange County Energy
Board
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Having worked with several Chambers of Commerce I have a lot of experience and a love in
working on Business Development and Economic Development! As a Marketing Manager
Director with Fed Ex Supply Chain, I have a global understanding of the international supply
chain and how important Orange County can be to relocating businesses.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
For over 40 years I have chosen to live in Orange County(Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and
Hillsborough) and I know many aspects of the county that some new comers are not aware of. I
want to help Orange County to grow smart and to give back to the community where I live!
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
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Boards/Commissions appointments:
Work Experience: I am a senior sales and marketing professional
Volunteer Experience: Boy Scouts of America (2x- Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, District
Chair)
Hillsborough Exchange Club
Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber (Board)
- Hog Day
Alliance for Historic Hillsborough (Bd. & Treas.)
Education: UNC-CH BSBA
Other Comments:
I was elected by the Board of the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough to serve as it's
designated representative on the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau. I request to
be appointed.STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Chapel Hill/Orange County
Visitors Bureau 9/26/2007. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1401 Poplar Lane, Hillsborough,
NC is in Eno Township.
Updated applicatino 09/30/2014.
This application was current on: 4/16/2019 Date Printed: 4/17/2019
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Page 1 of 2 Daniel Lassiter
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Daniel Lassiter
Name Called:
Home Address: 180 BPW Club Rd apt b7
carrboro NC 27510
Phone (Day): 2523405243
Phone (Evening): 2523405243
Phone (Cell): 2523405243
Email: galuf84@gmail.com
Place of Employment: Durham Board of Elections
Job Title: Deputy Director
Year of OC Residence: 2016
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I just moved to Orange County but I have been active in local government for over 8
years. I have a MPA with a concentration in local government.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Economic Development Advisory Board
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have an MPA and I have studied in detail socioeconomic issues facing local governments.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I believe that affordable housing is paramount to providing a diverse community. I think Orange
County could be a leader in promoting affordable housing in the Triangle without sacrificing
quality of living.
Conflict of Interest:
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Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have an MPA with a concentration in local government so I understand the importance of
economic development.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to learn more about local government from a different area than what I currently
work with. As a deputy director in Elections, I don t get to participate in other areas of local
government as much as I would like.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 05/09/2018 10:26:24 AM Date Printed: 05/09/201
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Page 1 of 2 Emily Mixon
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Emily Mixon
Name Called:
Home Address: 1204 Drew Hill Ln
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 8436705521
Phone (Evening): 8436705521
Phone (Cell): 8436705521
Email: emilykaidon@gmail.com
Place of Employment: Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
Job Title: Information Security Analyst
Year of OC Residence: 2016
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Infragard
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
n/a
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My education background is in Genetics and business (accounting). I have worked in various
business sectors including manufacturing, healthcare and information technology and I believe
that I can offer a well informed outsider s view.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to serve on the board because I would love the opportunity to serve my community.
Conflict of Interest:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I graduated from Clemson University in 2007 with a Genetics Degree. During that time I worked
heavily with genetically modifying plants to more efficiently produce biodiesel with little to no
chemical runoff.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am very passionate about about about the land preservation, air toxins, and climate change as
well as government. I believe that serving on this board will enable me to direct my passions for
good in my community.
Conflict of Interest:
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Central Community Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My education background is in Genetics and business (accounting). I have worked in various
business sectors including manufacturing, healthcare and information technology and I believe
that I can offer a well informed outsider s view.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to serve on the board because I would love the opportunity to serve my community.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 04/17/2018 4:11:41 PM Date Printed: 04/17/2018
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Page 1 of 2 Robert Morgan
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Robert Morgan
Name Called:
Home Address: 1820 Dimmocks Mill Road
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 8288593188
Phone (Evening): 919-200-3287
Phone (Cell): 704-309-1502
Email: rwmtryon@gmail.com
Place of Employment: Retired
Job Title: Retired
Year of OC Residence: 2017
Township of Residence: Bingham
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
History & Archive Committee - St. Matthews Episcopal Church
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
While living in Polk County, NC I was a member and chair of the Economic and Tourism
Development Commission. Also, I served as a member, Treasurer and Vice Chair of the
Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry. While living in suburban Chicago I was a member &
Chair of the Joseph Sears School (Public Elementary school)
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I served as a member& Chair of the Polk County(NC) Economic&Tourism Commission.
During my membership a group of private investors selected Polk County as the location for a
$100+million equestrian facility.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I believe my past experience in Polk County would make me an effective member of this board.
Conflict of Interest:
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Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
As a member of the Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry Board &volunteer we were constantly
concerned about affordable housing in Polk County. TBOM had been directly involved in the
construction of a low cost housing facility in Polk County, prior to my membership but our Board
maintained a direct contact in the management of the facility.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Availability of decent, affordable, housing is fundamental to the functioning of a community. I am
particularly concerned that public service employees (police, firemen, etc) be able to afford to
live in the community.
Conflict of Interest:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Blessed by an outstanding technical education (M.I.T.)&graduate education (MBA-Wharton) I
have always believed in the need for continuing education on the part of those interested in
having a fulfilling life both for their vocation as well as general knowledge. On a different level I
served as a school board member and president of an outstanding elementary school in
suburban Chicago.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
To participate in assuring continuing education to those who seek it.
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?
My residency in Orange County is too new to recommend specific changes. My interest would
be to insure that DTCC offers courses to equip Orange County residents for local employment
as well as courses of general interest to senior members of the community.
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 8/23/2018 3:36:28 PM Date Printed: 9/4/2018
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Blaine Schmidt
Name Called:
Home Address: 409 Perry Creek Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 704-425-8225
Phone (Evening): 704-425-8225
Phone (Cell): 704-425-8225
Email: ocncdbrd@extemporaneous.org
Place of Employment: Cisco Systems, Inc.
Job Title: Security Engineer
Year of OC Residence: 2014
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Alternate on the Orange County Board of Equalization and Review
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Alternate for the Orange County Board of Equalization and Review
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Broad business and legal background (finances, processes), licensed NC attorney
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Making permanent home in Orange County, want to contribute to business development
Conflict of Interest:
Chapel Hill Planning Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Broad business and legal background (finances, processes), licensed NC attorney
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Having lived and schooled in Chapel Hill, interested in orderly growth of the community
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
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Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Application Date: 9/29/2014
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Broad business and legal background (finances, processes), licensed NC attorney
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Provide legal expertise toward ensuring accurate and standardized taxation on property
Conflict of Interest:
Board of Equalization and Review(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Application Date: 02/19/2019
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Broad business and legal background (finances, processes), licensed NC attorney, real property
owner
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Having lived and schooled in Chapel Hill, interested in orderly growth of the community
Conflict of Interest:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 02/19/2019 Date Printed:
02/19/2019