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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 05-02-2019 - 11-b - Economic Development Advisory Board - Appointment 1 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. 2 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 Wednesday,April 17,2019 Page 1 3 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 Wednesday,April 17,2019 Page 2 4 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 5 Page 1 of 2 Keith Coleman 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 6 Page 2 of 2 Keith Coleman 7 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 8 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: Wednesday,April 17,2019 Page 1 of 2 9 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 Wednesday,April 17,2019 Page 2 of 2 10 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 11 Page 2 of 2 Duane Aaron Butner 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 12 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 13 Page 2 of 2 Lili Engelhardt 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 14 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. 15 Page 2 of 2 Thomas Engelhardt 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 16 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: 17 Page 2 of 2 Suzanne Evans 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 18 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: 19 Page 2 of 2 David Gephart 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 20 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: 21 Page 2 of 2 Daniel Lassiter 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 4 22 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: 23 Page 2 of 2 Emily Mixon 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 24 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: 25 Page 2 of 2 Robert Morgan 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 26 Page 1 of 2 Blaine Schmidt 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: 27 Page 2 of 2 Blaine Schmidt 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