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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 17, 2019
Action Agenda
Item No. 11-e
SUBJECT: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau - Appointments
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
Recommendations
Resolution —Chapel Hill Council
Applications for Persons Recommended
Applicant Interest List
Applications of Persons on the Interest List
PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors
Bureau.
BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration:
POSITION NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION
NO. REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
1 Mayor Pam Chapel Hill Town First Full Term 12/31/2021
Hemminger Council
2 Dixon Pitt Chapel Hill- Partial Term 12/31/2020
Carrboro Chamber
of Commerce
8 Shailan "Sam" O/C Lodging First Full Term 12/31/2021
Vad ama Association
13 Anita "Spring" Economic Partial Term 12/31/2019
Council Development Staff
— Town of Carrboro
15 Matt Gladdeck Chapel Hill Partial Term 12/31/2020
Downtown
Partnership Staff
NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain:
• None
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
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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.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider making
appointments to the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Meeting Times: 8:00 am third Wed.,monthly,no meeting in July/December Contact Person:Allison Chambers
Meeting Place: location varies Contact Phone: 919-215-4328
Positions: 17 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Visitors Bureau is charged with developing and coordinating visitor
services in Orange County. It also implements marketing programs that will enhance the economic activity and quality of life in the
community.
VACANT
1 First Appointed:
Sex: Township: Current Appointment:
Race: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2021
Special Repr: Chapel Hill Town Council Number of Terms:
VACANT
2 First Appointed:
Sex: Township: Current Appointment:
Race: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2020
Special Repr: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce Number of Terms:
David Brooks
3 First Appointed: 12/12/2017
Sex: Male Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 12/12/2017
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2020
Special Repr: Orange County/Hillsborough Chamber of Com Number of Terms: 1
Mrs. Tanya Moore
4 First Appointed: 01/22/2019
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 01/22/2019
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2021
Special Repr: UNC-Chapel Hill Number of Terms: 1
Anthony Carey
5 Chair First Appointed: 05/16/2017
Sex: Male Township: Alamance County Current Appointment: 12/12/2017
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2020
Special Repr: Economic Development Advisory Board-Oran Number of Terms: I
Kayla Austin
6 First Appointed: 02/07/2017
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 02/07/2017
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2019
Special Repr: NC High School Athletic Association Number of Terms:
Mark Bell
7 First Appointed: 02/16/2016
Sex: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 05/16/2017
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Twnsp Expiration: 12/31/2019
Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough Board of Commissioner Number of Terms: I
Tuesday,September 03,2019 Page 1
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Meeting Times: 8:00 am third Wed.,monthly,no meeting in July/December Contact Person:Allison Chambers
Meeting Place: location varies Contact Phone: 919-215-4328
Positions: 17 Length:3 years Terms: 2
VACANT
8 First Appointed:
Sex: Township: Current Appointment:
Race: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2021
Special Repr: O/C Lodging Assoc. Number of Terms:
Ms. Lydia Lavelle
9 First Appointed: 05/16/2017
Sex: Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/16/2017
Race: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2019
Special Repr: Carrboro Board of Aldermen. Number of Terms: 1
Jeffery Strickler
10 First Appointed: 02/16/2016
Sex: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 12/12/2017
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2020
Special Repr: Alliance/Hist.Hillsborough Number of Terms: 1
Mark Sherburne
11 First Appointed: 02/16/2016
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 01/22/2019
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2021
Special Repr: O/C Lodging Assoc. Number of Terms: 2
Tim Hoke
12 First Appointed: 04/25/2016
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/12/2017
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2020
Special Repr: O.C.Arts Commission Number of Terms: 0
VACANT
13 First Appointed:
Sex: Township: Current Appointment:
Race: Resid/Spec Req: Ex-officio Expiration: 12/31/2019
Special Repr: Economic Development Staff-Town of Chap Number of Terms:
Annette Stone Lafferty
14 First Appointed: 04/23/2013
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/16/2017
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Ex-officio Expiration: 06/30/2020
Special Repr: Economic Development Staff-Town of Carrb Number of Terms: 2
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Meeting Times: 8:00 am third Wed.,monthly,no meeting in July/December Contact Person:Allison Chambers
Meeting Place: location varies Contact Phone: 919-215-4328
Positions: 17 Length:3 years Terms: 2
VACANT
15 First Appointed:
Sex: Township: Current Appointment:
Race: Resid/Spec Req: Ex-officio Expiration: 06/30/2020
Special Repr: Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership Staff Number of Terms:
Libbie Hough
16 First Appointed: 03/08/2018
Sex: Female Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 01/22/2019
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2021
Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Penny Rich
17 Finance Chair First Appointed: 02/01/2015
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/31/2018
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 12/31/2019
Special Repr: County Commissioner Number of Terms:
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CHAPEL HILL
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ORANGE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU
August 27, 2019
To: Orange County Board of County Commissioners c/o Clerk's Office
From: Laurie Paolicelli, Director, Orange County Visitors Bureau
Re: Nomination for Advisory Board seat
At its August 21, 2019 Advisory Board meeting, the Orange County Visitors Bureau
Board's nominating committee brought forth the following nomination for consideration:
Mayor Pam Hemminger to fill the seat previously filled by Rachel Schaevitz with the
Town of Chapel Hill Town Council. Ms. Schaevitz has a faculty conflict and cannot
continue in the seat.
As defined by the Orange County Visitors Bureau bylaws, the town appoints a member
of its council to serve on Orange County's Visitors Bureau advisory board.
The board and staff are pleased to have Mayor Hemminger's interest in tourism.
Ms. Hemminger longtime passions include the environment and social justice, and she
recently served on the boards of several area nonprofits, including Orange County
Habitat for Humanity, the Triangle Land Conservancy, Rainbow Soccer and Historic
Moorefields, and is past chairwoman of the Orange-Chatham Sierra Club.
Professionally, she has worked as a business manager in the computer and real estate
industries and today owns a small commercial property firm, Windaco Properties LLC.
Her experience in administration, financial accounting and budgeting, and property
redevelopment has served her well in her various government and nonprofit positions.
Thank you to the BOCC for consideration.
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CHAPEL HILL
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ORANGE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU
August 27, 2019
To: Orange County Board of County Commissioners c/o Clerk's Office
From: Laurie Paolicelli, Director, Orange County Visitors Bureau
Re: Nomination for Advisory Board seat
At its August 21, 2019 Advisory Board meeting,the Orange County Visitors Bureau Board's nominating
committee brought forth the following nomination for consideration:
Dixon Pitt, with Bryan Properties/Southern Village for the Chapel Hill/Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
seat.
Dixon has been nominated by the Chamber of Commerce for the seat currently filled by Rosemary
Waldorf. Ms. Waldorf is not able to fulfill her seat due to retirement and opportunities out of state.
Specifically, Nixon is being nominated by Aaron Nelson, CEO of the Chapel Hill/Carrboro Chamber of
Commerce.
Dixon has served since 2012 as Project Manager and Commercial Broker at Bryan Properties, Inc. Dixon
serves as a team leader with Bryan Properties, helping to secure approvals for properties in Southern
Village.Additional he assists with commercial leasing, management and sales.
Mr. Pitt also serves on the Community Design Commission with the Town of Chapel Hill.
Mr. Pitt has worked with the Visitors Bureau staff, helping to secure business for the Hyatt Place
Southern Village and working to publicize events and real estate changes at the property.
Thank you to the BOCC for consideration.
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CHAPEL
CARRBORO
ORANGE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU
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CHAPEL
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ORANGE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU
August 27, 2019
To: Orange County Board of County Commissioners c/o Clerk's Office
From: Laurie Paolicelli, Director, Orange County Visitors Bureau
Re: Nomination for Advisory Board seat
At its August 21, 2019 Advisory Board meeting, the Orange County Visitors Bureau Board's
nominating committee brought forth the following nomination for consideration:
Shailan "Sam" Vadgama, General Manager, Residence Inn Chapel Hill
Mr. Vadgama has been nominated to fill the seat of Andrew Strickland who left the AC by
Marriott to accept a position in Durham with Summit Hospitality's sales division, overseeing
sales for Durham properties.
The seat is that of an Orange County hotelier with 100 plus rooms.
Mr. Vadgama has served Orange County hotels since 2013. He is a seasoned hospitality
professional with a solid track record of driving revenue growth and demonstrating leadership
and dedication to all aspects of hotel operations including rooms department, food and
beverage operations, and sales development. His career has centered on building credible
relationships with clients as well as associates to help them achieve success. He has a strong
expertise in budgets, forecasts, insightful reporting, data analysis and market insights, project
management, sales enablement, P & L goal attainment, and team development.
Thank you to the BOCC for consideration.
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CHAPEL HILL
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ORANGE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU
August 27, 2019
To: Orange County Board of County Commissioners c/o Clerk's Office
From: Laurie Paolicelli, Director, Orange County Visitors Bureau
Cc: Maurice Jones, Manager of the Town of Chapel Hill
Re: Nomination for Advisory Board seat
At its August 21, 2019 Advisory Board meeting,the Orange County Visitors Bureau Board's nominating
committee brought forth the following nomination for consideration:
Anita "Spring" Council for the position of Economic Development with the Town of Chapel Hill.
This position is an at-large seat and replaces, Lee Storrow, who served at the request of Roger Stancil,
Chapel Hill Town Manager, with approval of the Board of Orange County Commissioners.
Currently, Maurice Jones is responsible for nominating a resident and he has asked that the Board
please consider Ms. Council.
Anita Spring Council is the daughter of the late Mildred Council, better known as"Mama Dip," who
started and owned the restaurant. Mama Dip's cooking and life story earned her a large fan base
beyond the community of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. After her passing, in 2018, her children, including
Spring, operate the restaurant in Chapel Hill.
Spring resides in Orange County and remains active in the community's downtown, its restaurant and
hospitality industry and supporting the health of Orange County through sound economic development
initiatives.
Thank you for the consideration.
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CHAPEL HILL
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ORANGE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU
August 27, 2019
To: Orange County Board of County Commissioners c/o Clerk's Office
From: Laurie Paolicelli, Director, Orange County Visitors Bureau
Re: Nomination of Matt Gladdeck for Advisory Board seat
At its August 21, 2019 Advisory Board meeting,the Orange County Visitors Bureau Board's nominating
committee brought forth the following nomination for consideration:
Matt Gladdeck, director of the Downtown Chapel Hill Partnership,to fill the at-large seat for the
Downtown Chapel Hill Partnership.
Matt is a resident of Cedar Grove in Orange County.
He joined the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership in January 2019 as its executive director. The Visitors
Bureau maintains a board seat on the Downtown board, allowing for collaboration on far sighted
initiatives that build Orange County's economy.
Matt is an experienced Planning Director with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate
industry. He is credited with having a strong business development background and has worked with
many nonprofit and government organizations.
Matt will bring a positive perspective to Orange County's tourism initiatives.
Thank you to BOCC for the consideration.
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Town
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TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL 405 Martin Lu herlKing Jr.
Boulevard
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Item Overview
Item #: 9., File #: [19-0735], Version: 1 Meeting Date: 9/11/2019
Recommend Appointment to the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Board of Directors.
Staff: Department:
Sabrina Oliver, Director and Town Clerk Communications and Public Affairs
Overview: The Council needs to recommend a replacement for the vacancy created by Council Member
Rachel Schaevitz. She has served since December 2017 and can no longer serve on the Board of Directors
for the Bureau.
Recommendation(s):
That the Council recommend that the Orange County Board of Commissioners appoint Mayor Pam
Hemminger to the Chapel Hill seat on the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Board of Directors.
(� Attachments:
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Item #: 9., File #: [19-0735], Version: 1 Meeting Date: 9/11/2019
A RESOLUTION TO RECOMMEND A CHAPEL HILL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CHAPEL
HILL/ORANGE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (2019-09-11/R-6)
WHEREAS, the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau is charged with developing and coordinating
visitor services in Orange County and implementing marketing programs that will enhance the economic
activity and quality of life in the community; and
WHEREAS, all members are appointed by the Orange County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Rachel Schaevitz has served since December 2017 and can no longer serve on
the Board of Directors for the Bureau.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council
recommends that the Orange County Board of Commissioners appoint Mayor Pam Hemminger to the
Chapel Hill Town Council seat on the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Board of Directors.
This the 11th day of September, 2019.
The Agenda will reflect the text below and/or the motion text will be used during the
meeting.
By adopting the resolution, the Council recommends that the Orange County Board of
Commissioners appoints Mayor Hemminger to Chapel Hill Town Council seat on the
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Board of Directors.
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Page 1 of 2 Pam Hemminger
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Pam Hemminger
Name Called:
Home Address: 407 Sharon Road
Chapel Hill NC 27517
Phone (Day): 942-2273
Phone (Evening): 616-5568
Phone (Cell):
Email: phemminger@bellsouth.net
Place of Employment: home
Job Title: community volunteer
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Work Experience: Customer Service Manager at a computer software company
Computer Consultant for an insurance company Computer/Sales Manager for an
investment company dealing with garbage truck manufacturing plants
Volunteer Experience: Triangle United Treasurer; Chair: Chapel Hill Parks and Rec, (5
years), Greenways Commission (6 years), Sierra Club (Executive Committee for 10
years), Southern Community Design Committee, Street Fair Review Committee, School
Governing Committee at Ephesus Elementary School (4 years), PTA president, math
tutor, read-a-thon coodinator. Rainbow Soccer Board-Tresurer, soccer coach (10 years)
Education: Druid Hills High School-Atlanta; Vanderbilt University-graduated 1982 BA in
Economics and German-Computer classes at Durham Tech
Other Comments:
4/20/2006- Currently serving on the Chapel Hill/Carrboro BOE, Finishing second term on
CH Parks and Rec. Commission, very active in sports of all kinds and a big supporter of
passive recreation and open space. I am interested in the new New Hope Park. I have
spent many years working on various boards and commissions for the Town of Chapel
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Hill and now I would like to apply that knowledge to Orange County. I am exicted about
working on Orange County issues and really enjoy learning about our community.
Hopefully my experiences in reviewing projects, designs, statistical information and
working with many different people would be an asset to the Orange County Planning
Board. STAFF COMMENTS: Unable to be appointed- served on CHCCS Schol Board.
Reapplied for New Hope Park 4/20/2006. Originally applied for O.C. Planning Board and
Commission for the Environment. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 407 Sharon Rd is in the
Chapel Hill township in the Chapel Hill City Limits.
This application was current on: 9/5/2019 Date Printed: 9/5/2019
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Page 1 of 2 Dixon Pitt
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Dixon Pitt
Name Called:
Home Address: 110 Tharrington Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 3369789009
Phone (Evening): 3369789009
Phone (Cell): 3369789009
Email: dixonbpitt@gmail.com
Place of Employment: Bryan Properties, Inc.
Job Title: Asset Manager
Year of OC Residence: 2012
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I currently do not serve on any local boards or commissions. I was on the Community
Design Commission for four years from 2014 to 2018.
1 Currently serve on the Board of Directors for the National Town Builders Association, a
national real estate association promoting pedestrian friendly development projects.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
I have never served on an advisory board for Orange County. I was on the Community
Design Commission for Chapel Hill from 2014 to 2018 and chair the final two years.
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I grew up in Winston-Salem and went to college at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. I
graduated in 2012, took a week off and moved to Chapel Hill to work with Bryan Properties.
While I have not been in town as long as others, I have seen Chapel Hill and the County grow a
great deal. I welcome these changes and see this as a great opportunity to share our strengths.
My main role with Bryan Properties is to manage the village center of Southern Village. I ve
seen first hand how to maintain a sense of community through arts/entertainment and physical
design.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
My reasons for wanting to serve on the board are not unique. As Chapel Hill/Orange County is
my home, I have a vested interest in seeing the community continue to grow and get better. I
see my background and age as adding value to the group of leaders responsible for the County
s success.
Conflict of Interest:
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Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 8/1/2019 3:39:22 PM Date Printed: 8/2/2019
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Page 1 of 2 Sam Vadgama
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr Sam Vadgama
Name Called:
Home Address: Residence Inn Chapel Hill
101 Erwin Road
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 919-933-4848
Phone (Evening): 919-665-9620
Phone (Cell): 919-665-9620
Email: svadgama@shgltd.com
Place of Employment: Residence Inn By Marriott
Job Title: General Manager
Year of OC Residence: 2017
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Asian American
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Serve on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee.
Through our business in Chapel Hill, we also support several local organizations.
Vice President, Triangle Area Hotel & Motel Association
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None but have interest and desire to serve on the Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have been a part of the lodging industry for several years, the last three years in the Chapel Hill
area. Furthermore, I have lived and travelled in many parts of the world and have had a lot of
success in attracting visitors to Orange County.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have been a firm believer of the notion when the tide is high, all boats rise. Therefore, my goal
is to leverage the area branding of the area to promote tourism to help prosper the lodging
establishments in the area.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
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Other Comments:
This application was current on: 7/28/2019 12:16:35 AM Date Printed: 7/30/2019
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Page 1 of 1 Anita "Spring" Council
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Anita "Spring" Council
Name Called: Spring
Home Address: 408 West Rosemary Street
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 919-942-5837
Phone (Evening): 919-942-5837
Phone (Cell): 919-942-5837
Email: tfreeman@orangecountync.gov
Place of Employment: Mama Dip's Restaurants
Job Title: Owner
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: African American
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Economic Development Chapel Hill representative
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Economic Development Chapel Hill representative
Conflict of Interest:
No
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 9/11/2019 Date Printed: 9/11/2019
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Page 1 of 1 Matt Gladdek
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Matt Gladdek
Name Called:
Home Address: 811 Lipscomb Grove Church Road
Hillsborough nc 27278
Phone (Day): 9193817577
Phone (Evening): 9193817577
Phone (Cell): 9193817577
Email: matt@downtownchapelhill.com
Place of Employment: Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership
Job Title: Executive Director
Year of OC Residence: 2019
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I am the executive director of the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
none
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I run downtown downtown Chapel Hill economic development and placemaking.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
The CVB is an important partner in the work I do.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 8/27/2019 8:45:59 AM Date Printed: 8/30/2019
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Leslie Wilcox
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Contact Phone: 919-215-4328
Manish Atma Date Applied: 09/05/2019
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill
Race: Asian American Res.Eligibility:
Also Serves On:
Terri Buckner Date Applied: 09/05/2019
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill
Race: white Res.Eligibility: Carrboro ED
Also Serves On:
Mrs. Lili Engelhardt Date Applied: 08/26/2019
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill
Race: Asian American Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Also Serves On:
Mr. Matt Gladdek Date Applied: 08/27/2019
Sex: Male Township: Eno
Race: white Res.Eligibility: County
Also Serves On:
Mr. Robert Morgan Date Applied: 09/05/2019
Sex: Male Township: Cheeks
Race: white Res.Eligibility: County
Also Serves On:
Dixon Pitt Date Applied: 08/01/2019
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill
Race: white Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On:
Mr. John Singletary Date Applied: 01/04/2019
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill
Race: white Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On:
Friday,September 06,2019 Page 1 of 2
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Leslie Wilcox
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Contact Phone: 919-215-4328
Mr Sam Vadgama Date Applied: 07/28/2019
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill
Race: Asian American Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On:
Friday,September 06,2019 Page 2 of 2
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Page 1 of 2 Manish Atma
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Manish Atma
Name Called:
Home Address: 10447 Swain
Chapel Hill NC 27517
Phone (Day): 919-969-2728
Phone (Evening): 704-361-3930
Phone (Cell): 704-361-3930
Email: manish@atmahotelgroup.com
Place of Employment: Atma Hotel Group
Job Title: Owner/ Operator
Year of OC Residence: 2006
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Asian American
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
SECU House Board Member
IHG Hotels-Owners Advisory Council
Hilton Hotels-Owners Advisory Council
Chapel Hill - Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
UNC Ram s Club Member
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None Listed
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Grew up in the hospitality industry working at family hotel since age 9. Current owner of 9 hotels
in NC, 4 feed the Orange County Market of which 2 are phycially located in the Orange County
CVB District- Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
There are currently no hotle owner/operators on the CVB Board. I believe I would bring a
different perspective on hotel operations and tourism versus a General Manager. Atma Hotel
Group is based in Chapel Hill, so I am invested in the market long term.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
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Other Comments:
This application was current on: 9/5/2019 Date Printed: 9/5/2019
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Page 1 of 2 Terri Buckner
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Terri Buckner
Name Called:
Home Address: 306 Yorktown Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 9196728271
Phone (Evening): 9196728271
Phone (Cell): 9196728271
Email: tbuckner@ibiblio.org
Place of Employment: UNC
Job Title: Project Manager
Year of OC Residence: 1976
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Carrboro ETJ
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Carrboro Affordable Housing Committee
Friends of the Mountains to the Seas
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
OWASA Board of Directors
Commission for the Environment
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have a masters degree in instructional design and am ABD in Educational Research with an
emphasis in adult education and educational economics. I have taught at two universities and
one community college. Most recently, I served on a volunteer committee for the Chapel Hill
Carrboro City Schools to review their vocational curriculum.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am deeply committed to the success of our community college system. As a project
coordinator for a STEM project at Florida A&M, I counseled students who would not have been
able to afford college if they had not been able to complete their general education credits at the
community college. For many students, especially those in rural and under-funded urban high
schools, the community college helps build the study skills and academic independence needed
to be successful in a 4-year school. The community college also serves the needs of adult
learners who need basic academic and technical skills. This is a population that I believe is not
always well represented by academic administrators.
Conflict of Interest:
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Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have a background in advertising; I travel extensively throughout Orange County; I am
interested in environmental and historical tourism. As a long term resident of the county, I know
the parks, the farms, and the cities. I ve hiked all the trails, read the history and explored the
lesser known areas of the county.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am very interested in helping to establish/promote eco-tourism and historical tourism. We have
treasures to share!
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees
What improvements do you believe can be made so that DTCC better serves the
residents of Orange County?
I don't know enough as an outsider to recommend improvements. However, I can say that
through my work with the vocational training program at Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools, I do
think there could be a closer working relationship between Orange County's public schools and
Durham Tech. I'd also like to see a close working relationship with the Economic Development
Office if it doesn't already exist. Finally, I would like to see greater emphasis placed on adult
basic literacy. As a county, I would like to adopt the goal of ensuring 100% of our adults can
read and compute basic math at the 8th grade level.
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL
Application Date: 1/9/2018
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have been photographing historical structures throughout Orange County for many years.
Attended 2015 Vernacular Architecture Forum annual conference to learn more about the formal
methods of historical preservation. Several American Studies courses that
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
An extra-curricular passion. Wish to help preserve Orange County history in the midst of
unprecedented growth. Help find the balance between growth/change and preservation
Conflict of Interest:
No
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 9/5/2019 Date Printed: 9/5/2019
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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: Carrboro City Limits
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: 8/26/2019 Date Printed: 8/27/2019
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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): 919-200-3287
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: Cheeks
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
St. Matthew s Episcopal Church - History & Archives Committee
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
A graduate of M.I.T. &the Wharton School (MBA) I served on the Polk County, NC, Economic&
Tourism Development Commission for six years, including Chair for one year. During my term
on the Commission we facilitated the development of the Tryon International Equestrian Center-
a $100 million+ development by private investors. In 2018 the World Equestrian Games will be
held at this facility attracting an expected 100,000+visitors in a two week period.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I believe every citizen has an obligation to support his community. Further, Orange County, like
my former NC County, has a very interesting and unique history. I believe my previous
experience, serving on the Polk County ETDC, gives me some familiarity with the issues that
might be facing the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
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Page 1 of 2 John Singletary
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. John Singletary
Name Called:
Home Address: 102 Beaver Dam Court
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 9193085575
Phone (Evening): 9193085575
Phone (Cell): 9193085575
Email: balafenn@aol.com
Place of Employment: self employeed
Job Title: Chef, Dance Instructor
Year of OC Residence: 2016
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
American Culinary Federation member, Triangle Tango member, Dance Instructor at
Seymour Center, children are students at Phillips Middle School and East Chapel Hill
High School.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
none
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
While I have little background in formal Parks and Recreation education, I enjoy the facilities
across our county with my children and my dog. I am a citizen of Orange County, and was born
in Durham, splitting my time between the two. I have a BA in Management, and work well in
teams.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I want our county to continue to grow without sacrificing its identity as a green place to live,
visit, and do business. I see P & R as an integral part of community planning, resource
management, and fiscal responsibility.
Conflict of Interest:
My dog and my children may sway my perceptions of safety, but I have been known to be
impartial overall.
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Board of Health
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
BA in Culinary Management, Chef for over 20 years in and around the Triangle area, educator in
a culinary school teaching safety and sanitation for 8 years, father is a local physician, mother is
a retired realtor, knowledge of many varied areas concerning public and business health.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I wish to see Orange County continue to thrive as a destination for education, vocation, and
residential life. Health Board decisions are a line of defense and invitation to many businesses
and citizens. Maintaining the integrity of our county starts with those in charge of its public,
private, and business health.
Conflict of Interest:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
BA in Culinary Management, Chef for over 20 years in and around the Triangle area, educator in
a culinary school teaching safety and sanitation for 8 years, father is a local physician, mother is
a retired realtor, knowledge of many varied areas concerning Chapel Hill and the surrounding
areas.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am an active promoter of Chapel Hill, have worked in sales, education, and business my whole
life. I have children in the CHCCS school district and have an interest in continuing the growth
of our city and county. Proper promotion, internal and external, is the main way to keep our area
vibrant and growing appropriately.
Conflict of Interest:
Eventually, years down the road, I am looking to open a small local business that would fit well in
Chapel Hill or Hillsborough.
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 1/4/2019 2:56:32 PM Date Printed: 9/5/2019