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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 06-18-19 Item 11-d - Economic Development Advisory Board - Appointment ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 18, 2019 Action Agenda Item No. 11-d SUBJECT: Economic Development Advisory Board - Appointment DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): Member Roster Recommendation Application for Person Recommended Applicant Interest List Applications for Persons on the Interest List INFORMATION CONTACT: Clerk’s Office, 919-245-2130 PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment to the Economic Development Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration: POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE 3 Kristen Smith-Young UNC Chapel Hill 06/30/2022 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. 1 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Contact Person:Steve Brantley Contact Phone:919-245-2325 Meeting Times:12:00pm second Tuesday every other month Positions:10 Terms:2 Meeting Place:Rotating Length:3 years 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. Race: Ms. Barbara Jessie-Black Sex:Township: Resid/Spec Req: Current Appointment:06/05/2018 Expiration:06/30/2021 Number of Terms:1 1 First Appointed:06/05/2018 Special Repr:Non-Profit Agency Secr/Treas Race:white Anthony Carey Sex:Male Township:Alamance County Resid/Spec Req: Current Appointment:06/05/2018 Expiration:06/30/2021 Number of Terms:2 2 First Appointed:03/21/2017 Special Repr:Tourism Race:white Jim Kitchen Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req: Current Appointment:05/17/2016 Expiration:06/30/2019 Number of Terms:2 3 First Appointed:05/15/2012 Special Repr:UNC Chapel Hill Race:African American Sharon Hill Sex:Female Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req: Current Appointment:05/16/2017 Expiration:06/30/2020 Number of Terms:1 4 First Appointed:03/21/2017 Special Repr:Entrepreneur Race:white James Watts Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req: Current Appointment:06/05/2018 Expiration:06/30/2021 Number of Terms:2 5 First Appointed:10/20/2015 Special Repr:Agriculture Race:white Paige Zinn Sex:Female Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req: Current Appointment:05/16/2017 Expiration:06/30/2020 Number of Terms:2 6 First Appointed:01/22/2015 Special Repr:Core Business Community Chair Race:white Mr John Morris Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req: Current Appointment:06/05/2018 Expiration:06/30/2021 Number of Terms:1 7 First Appointed:06/05/2018 Special Repr:Core Business Community Vice-Chair Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Page 1 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Contact Person:Steve Brantley Contact Phone:919-245-2325 Meeting Times:12:00pm second Tuesday every other month Positions:10 Terms:2 Meeting Place:Rotating Length:3 years Race:white John Anderson Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req: Current Appointment:06/05/2018 Expiration:06/30/2021 Number of Terms:2 8 First Appointed:04/19/2016 Special Repr:Core Business Community Race:white Keith Coleman Sex:Male Township:Hillsborough Resid/Spec Req: Current Appointment:05/02/2019 Expiration:06/30/2022 Number of Terms:2 9 First Appointed:03/21/2017 Special Repr:Core Business Community Race:white Mark N. O'Neal Sex:Male Township:Eno Resid/Spec Req: Current Appointment:06/05/2018 Expiration:06/30/2019 Number of Terms:3 10 First Appointed:05/15/2012 Special Repr:Core Business Community Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Page 2 3 ·----' ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD May 20, 2019 To the Orange County Board of Commissioners: On behalf of the Orange County Economic Development advisory board, I wish to report the recent election of new officers, and, their request for the BOCC to make a requested appointment to fill one upcoming position for a current member whose te1m expires on June 30th. . First, the advisory board has elected Paige Zinn to serve as Chair, John Morris as Vice Chair, and Barbara Jessie-Black as Secretary/Treasurer for the upcoming new fiscal year. Second, the advisory board has 2 upcoming vacancies due to members who are now ending their service effective June 30th (Jim Kitchen, who fills the advisory board's "UNC sector", and Mark ONeal, realtor, who fills the "core business sector"). The Economic Development advisory board and its' new officers request that applicant_ Kristen Smith-Young, who was recently named as UNC Chapel Hill's new Community Relations Director, be appointed for an initial term, filling our advisory board's "UNC sector" position. Regarding Mark O 'Neal 's tetm ending on June 30th, the advisory board is currently working to recruit additional candidates, and would like to ask for additional time to identify and recommend a strong candidate for the "core business sector". B:;~~~ Steve Brantley ~ Director, Orange County Economic Development 131 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278 • (919) 245-2326 • www.orangecountync .gov 4 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Kristen Smith Young Page 1 of 2 Home Address:818 Old Pittsboro Road Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:white Sex:Female Phone (Day):919-962-9245 Phone (Evening):919-740-8046 Phone (Cell):919-740-8046 Email:kristen@unc.edu Name: Kristen Smith Young Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516 Place of Employment: UNC-Chapel Hill Job Title:Community Relations Director Name Called: Year of OC Residence:1979 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Board Chair, Strowd Roses, Inc. Board Member, Carolina Club Board of Visitors Member, UNC School of Education Church Council Member-at-large, Binkley Baptist Church Member, Orange County Affordable Housing Coalition Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I previously worked for six and a half years for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce as an advocate for economic development. This is one of the most important issues the county is facing and I bring experience and a perspective as a resident, someone who has worked for and with small business, and now as an employee of the county s largest employer. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: It is important for the University to be a part of the county s economic development efforts and I can serve a particularly valuable role to help county staff and volunteers connect with different people across the University. Again, this is one of the most important issues for the county. Conflict of Interest: 5 Page 2 of 2 Kristen Smith Young Other Comments: This application was current on:5/8/2019 5:10:40 PM Date Printed:5/10/2019 6 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES Contact Person:Steve Brantley Contact Phone:919-245-2325 Race:white Duane Aaron Butner Sex:Male Township:Hillsborough Date Applied:05/08/2018 Res. Eligibility:Hillsborough Twnshp - Also Serves On: Race:Asian American Lili Engelhardt Sex:Female Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:02/01/2019Mrs. Res. Eligibility:Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Race:white Thomas Engelhardt Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:04/01/2019 Res. Eligibility:Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Race:white Suzanne Evans Sex:Female Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:04/17/2019 Res. Eligibility:Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Race:white David Gephart Sex:Male Township:Eno Date Applied:04/16/2019 Res. Eligibility:County Also Serves On: Race:white Daniel Lassiter Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:05/09/2018 Res. Eligibility:Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Race:white April Mills Sex:Female Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:05/06/2019Mrs. Res. Eligibility:Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Page 1 of 2 7 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES Contact Person:Steve Brantley Contact Phone:919-245-2325 Race:white Emily Mixon Sex:Female Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:06/11/2018 Res. Eligibility:C.H. City Limits Also Serves On: Race:white Robert Morgan Sex:Male Township:Cheeks Date Applied:08/23/2018 Res. Eligibility:County Also Serves On: Race:white Blaine Schmidt Sex:Male Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:02/19/2019 Res. Eligibility:C.H. City Limits Also Serves On:Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSUR Race:white Kristen Smith Young Sex:Female Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:05/08/2019 Res. Eligibility:C.H. City Limits Also Serves On: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Page 2 of 2 8 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Duane Aaron Butner Page 1 of 2 Home Address:331 Botan Way Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence:Hillsborough Twnshp - In City Limits Ethnic Background:white Sex:Male Phone (Day):8643610893 Phone (Evening):8643610893 Phone (Cell):8643610893 Email:aaronbutner@gmail.com Name: Duane Aaron Butner Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Place of Employment: BB&T - Chapel Hill Job Title:Vice President - Small Business Market Leader Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2015 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 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 9 Page 2 of 2 Duane Aaron Butner Other Comments: This application was current on:5/8/2018 Date Printed:5/18/2018 Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: 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: 10 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Lili Engelhardt Page 1 of 2 Home Address:303 Lake Hogan Farm Road Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:Asian American Sex:Female Phone (Day):919 923 2844 Phone (Evening):919 338 2580 Phone (Cell):919 923 2844 Email:lili@engelhardt.com Name:Mrs. Lili Engelhardt Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516 Place of Employment: frolyk Job Title:CEO Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2009 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: -- 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 11 Page 2 of 2 Lili Engelhardt Other Comments: This application was current on:2/1/2019 4:02:31 PM Date Printed:2/4/2019 Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: 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: 12 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Thomas Engelhardt Page 1 of 2 Home Address:303 Lake Hogan Farm Rd Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:white Sex:Male Phone (Day):9193382580 Phone (Evening):9199232159 Phone (Cell):9199232159 Email:thomas@engelhardt.com Name: Thomas Engelhardt Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516 Place of Employment: Sky Leap LLC Job Title:CEO Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2009 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 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 $1mm 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- level 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. Iâ €™d like to make best use of my experience to help facilitate this effort. I’d like to take a strategic approach to the economic development of Orange County – let’s define where we want and need to be and then come up with a plan to get us there. 13 Page 2 of 2 Thomas Engelhardt Other Comments: This application was current on:4/1/2019 9:23:32 PM Date Printed:4/2/2019 Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: 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: 14 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Suzanne Evans Page 1 of 2 Home Address:138 Larkin Ln Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence:Carrboro City Limits Ethnic Background:white Sex:Female Phone (Day):9173851385 Phone (Evening):9173851385 Phone (Cell):9173851385 Email:suzanneevans1@gmail.com Name: Suzanne Evans Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516 Place of Employment: self employed Job Title:Small Business Consultant Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2018 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 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: 15 Page 2 of 2 Suzanne Evans Other Comments: This application was current on:4/17/2019 Date Printed:4/17/2019 Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: 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: 16 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions David Gephart Page 1 of 2 Home Address:1401 Poplar Lane Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence:County Ethnic Background:white Sex:Male Phone (Day):919-732-6464 Phone (Evening):919-732-9886 Phone (Cell):919-656-7104 Email:dave.gephart@halo.com Name: David Gephart Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Place of Employment: HALO Branded Solutions Job Title:National Account Manager Name Called: Year of OC Residence:1970 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 Supplemental Questions: 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 FedEx 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: 17 Page 2 of 2 David Gephart Work Experience: I am a senior sales and marketing professional Education: UNC-CH BSBA 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.) 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 Boards/Commissions appointments: 18 Page 1 of 2 Volunteer Application Daniel Lassiter 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: 19 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 governm ent 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 8 20 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions April Mills Page 1 of 2 Home Address:405 Jewell Drive Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:white Sex:Female Phone (Day):9192779170 Phone (Evening):4128186382 Phone (Cell):4128186382 Email:ammills@wardandsmith.com Name:Mrs. April Mills Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516 Place of Employment: Ward and Smith Job Title:Client Service Executive Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2013 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: American Red Cross - Triangle Chapter Board Member Association of Corporate Growth - Raleigh Durham Chapter Board Member Triangle CREW, Board Member oversee membership Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Government Affairs Committee Leadership North Carolina, Class XXIV Ambassador Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: non currently or in the past Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Having lived in North Carolina for almost 15 years I have witnessed great growth throughout the Triangle. I have been a member and active with the North Carolina Economic Development Association for the past 10 years and have developed great friendships with economic developers, chambers and companies that are active and part of statewide growth initiatives. Having worked alongside professional advisors in accounting and legal I have had the opportunity to encourage organizations that I represent to join and be part of Chamber Economic Development Groups and EDPNC. Being a graduate of Leadership North Carolina I have traveled the state to learn about health, education, economic development and government to have a greater perspective on how a community can work together and have been part of many conversations around rural and urban differences. I received my MBA and understand incentives and how the c-suite would examine our region. 21 Page 2 of 2 April Mills Other Comments: This application was current on:5/6/2019 11:14:18 AM Date Printed:5/6/2019 Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have lived in Orange County for 6 years and have been very active in Raleigh and Durham. I would like to be active in the community in which I work, live and play with my family. I am also ready to become more engaged in economic development and no longer hiding my secret passion for this profession. Would be great to make an impact for the community my children will grow up in. Conflict of Interest: 22 Page 1 of 2 Volunteer Application Emily Mixon 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 m ore 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 governm ent. 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 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Robert Morgan Page 1 of 2 Home Address:1820 Dimmocks Mill Road Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:white Sex:Male Phone (Day):8288593188 Phone (Evening):919-200-3287 Phone (Cell):704-309-1502 Email:rwmtryon@gmail.com Name:Mr. Robert Morgan Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Place of Employment: Retired Job Title:Retired Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2017 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) 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 Other Comments: This application was current on:8/23/2018 3:36:28 PM Date Printed:9/4/2018 Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: 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: 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. 26 Page 1 of 2 Volunteer Application Blaine Schmidt 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 28