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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 09-10-20; Item15 - Economic Development Advisory Board – Appointment Discussion ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 10, 2020 Action Agenda Item No. 15 SUBJECT: Economic Development Advisory Board – Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): Membership Roster Recommendations Applications for Persons Recommended Attendance Record Applicant Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List INFORMATION CONTACT: Clerk’s Office, 919-245-2125 PURPOSE: To discuss appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The following appointments information is for Board consideration. POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TYPE OF APPOINTMENT TERM EXPIRATION DATE 4 Sharon Hill Entrepreneur Second Full Term 06/30/2023 6 Paige Zinn Core Business Community One Year Term Extension 06/30/2021 9 Jonna Hunt Core Business Community Partial Term 06/30/2022 10 Tom Proctor Core Business Community Partial Term 06/30/2022 NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: 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. 1 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Board. 2 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Contact Person:Steve Brantley, Amanda Garner Contact Phone:919-245-2325, 919-245-2330 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. Ethnic Background: Ms. Barbara Jessie-Black Gender Identity: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 Age Range: Ethnic Background:white Anthony Carey Gender Identity: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:TourismAge Range: Ethnic Background:white Kristen Smith Young Gender Identity:Female Township:Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req: Current Appointment:06/18/2019 Expiration:06/30/2022 Number of Terms:1 3 First Appointed:06/18/2019 Special Repr:UNC Chapel HillAge Range: Ethnic Background:African American Sharon Hill Gender Identity: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:EntrepreneurAge Range: Ethnic Background:white James Watts Gender Identity: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:AgricultureAge Range: Ethnic Background:white Paige Zinn Gender Identity: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 Age Range: Thursday, July 30, 2020 Page 1 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Contact Person:Steve Brantley, Amanda Garner Contact Phone:919-245-2325, 919-245-2330 Meeting Times:12:00pm second Tuesday every other month Positions:10 Terms:2 Meeting Place:Rotating Length:3 years Ethnic Background:white Mr John Morris Gender Identity: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 Age Range: Ethnic Background:white John Anderson Gender Identity: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 CommunityAge Range: Ethnic Background: VACANT Gender Identity:Township: Resid/Spec Req: Current Appointment: Expiration:06/30/2022 Number of Terms: 9 First Appointed: Special Repr:Core Business CommunityAge Range: Ethnic Background: VACANT Gender Identity:Township: Resid/Spec Req: Current Appointment: Expiration:06/30/2022 Number of Terms: 10 First Appointed: Special Repr:Core Business CommunityAge Range: Thursday, July 30, 2020 Page 2 4 5 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Sharon Hill Page 1 of 2 Home Address:301 Laurens Way Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:African American Sex:Female Phone (Day):7024295099 Phone (Evening):9199298920 Phone (Cell):7024295099 Email:sharon@sharonhillinternational.com Name: Sharon Hill Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516 Other Comments: Place of Employment: Self-employed Job Title:President Name Called: Year of OC Residence:1988 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Immediate Past President, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle WCHL Radio Host - Today s Business Toastmasters (Member of 3 Chapel Hill clubs) Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Combination of (1) being a citizen of Orange County since 1988, learning and observing the economic history of Orange County combined with (2) having served as president of three non- profit boards of directors, thus learning the processes of making a difference for the people and (3) listening and learning from my radio guests who are all business owners in Orange County. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a local business owner and mentor to business owners, I have had the experience of working with area business owners. Many have shared their successes and failures of working in Orange County. I feel I can help bring those voices to the table. Conflict of Interest: 6 Page 2 of 2 Sharon Hill This application was current on:2/27/2017 3:41:57 PM Date Printed:3/1/2017 7 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Paige Zinn Page 1 of 2 Home Address:306 Rossburn Way Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence:Carrboro City Limits Ethnic Background:Caucasian Sex:Female Phone (Day):919-929-0225 Phone (Evening):919-932-4802 Phone (Cell): Email:pzinn@jenningsco.com Name:Mrs. Paige Zinn Boards/Commissions applied for: Work Experience: Currently, Paige serves as COO of Jennings. As of June 30th, Paige and her business partner will become the new owners of Jennings when Roger and Dorothy Jennings retire. Paige's 16-year history at Jennings also includes stints as Account Supervisor and Managing Director of the agency. Prior to Jennings, Paige worked with U.S News and World Report, the Walt Disney Company and Digital Research, Inc. Chapel HIll NC 27516 Volunteer Experience: Paige has been involved in numerous business organizations and Boards including Kidzu Children's Museum BOD, the United Way's Advisory Committee, the MPSC's Jupiter Ball committee and the American Advertising Federation's Board of Directors. Currently, she serves on the BOD for the Chapel Hill Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill's steering committee and the local Place of Employment: Jennings & Company Job Title:COO Name Called: Year of OC Residence:1996 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Supplemental Questions: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: 8 Page 2 of 2 Paige Zinn Education: Paige is a 1991 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in English. BB&T BOD. Other Comments: Paige has received the Triangle Business Journal's 40 Under 40 award, the Triangle Business Journal'sœWomen in Business award and the Business Leader's Women Extraordinaire award. STAFF COMMENTS: 05/02/2012 applied for Economic Development Advisory Board. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 306 Rossburn Way is Chapel Hill Township, Carrboro City Limits, Carrboro Jurisdiction. This application was current on:5/2/2012 12:23:46 PM Date Printed:12/31/2013 9 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Jonna Hunt Page 1 of 1 Home Address:4050 Hunt Rd Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:White Gender Identity:Female Phone:9199714103 Email:jonna.hunt@bbandt.com Name: Jonna Hunt Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Other Comments: Name Called: This application was current on:8/17/2020 5:31:46 PM Date Printed:8/18/2020 Year of OC Residence:2012 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: -Serve on the Orange County Economic Development Small Business Loan Board -Member of New Sharon UMC -Past President of The Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange County Economic Development Small Business Loan Board Boards/Commissions appointments: Age Range:35-59 Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I currently serve on the Small Business Loan Board and am a Business Banker with BB&T now Truist. I have 17 years of banking experience in various capacities and feel that I bring a strong knowledge of small business banking and credit underwriting to the board. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a resident of Orange County, I am passionate about helping our business community grow and working to encourage new businesses to open within the county. Conflict of Interest: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: While my occupation is a banker, I am also a mother of two and appreciate that many businesses need and deserve financial assistance that they may not be able to obtain through a traditional banking outlet. 10 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Tom Proctor Page 1 of 1 Home Address:412 Longleaf Drive Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence:C.H. City Limits Ethnic Background:White Gender Identity:Male Phone:9193490916 Email:tom@vacuumhospital.com Name:Mr. Tom Proctor Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27517 Other Comments: Name Called: This application was current on:8/14/2020 10:14:34 AM Date Printed:8/14/2020 Year of OC Residence:1986 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Home Builders Association - Durham, Orange Chatham, Executive Committee. Board Member - Vacuum Dealer Trade Association Former board member - CH Chamber Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange county small business loan committee Boards/Commissions appointments: Age Range:60+ Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have served on the OC Small Business Loan committee for at least 6 years representing the small business owner position. As a small business owner for over 34 years, I feel that my expertise is being able to identify businesses that will positively contribute to our county and our community. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Since the status of the OCSBL committee is in limbo, I would like to continue to contribute to the economic development process of Orange County. Conflict of Interest: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I feel that I m very empathetic to the applicants who are starting new businesses or expanding their business. 11 Member Original Date Appointed Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Sharon Hill 3/21/2017 E P P P P P Paige Zinn 1/22/2015 P P P P P E BOCC Attendance Records For Advisory Board Re-Appointments Economic Development Advisory Board - Mar 2019 - Feb 2020 P: Present @ Meeting A: Absent E: Excused Absence N: No Meeting Information Current Through: February 29, 2020 12 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES Contact Person:Steve Brantley, Amanda Garner Contact Phone:919-245-2325, 919-245-2330 Ethnic Background:Asian American Lili Engelhardt Gender Identity:Female Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:07/29/2020 Mrs. Res. Eligibility:Carrboro City LimitsAge Range 35-59 Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:white Thomas Engelhardt Gender Identity:Male Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:07/28/2020 Res. Eligibility:Carrboro City LimitsAge Range Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:white David Gephart Gender Identity:Male Township:Eno Date Applied:07/28/2020 Res. Eligibility:CountyAge Range Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:White Jonna Hunt Gender Identity:Female Township:Little River Date Applied:08/17/2020 Res. Eligibility:CountyAge Range 35-59 Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:African American W Estella Johnson Gender Identity:Female Township:Hillsborough Date Applied:08/17/2020 Ms. Res. Eligibility:CountyAge Range 60+ Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:white Daniel Lassiter Gender Identity:Male Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:08/13/2019 Res. Eligibility:Carrboro City LimitsAge Range Also Serves On: Thursday, August 20, 2020 Page 1 of 2 13 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES Contact Person:Steve Brantley, Amanda Garner Contact Phone:919-245-2325, 919-245-2330 Ethnic Background:white Emily Mixon Gender Identity:Female Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:08/04/2020 Res. Eligibility:C.H. City LimitsAge Range Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:white Robert Morgan Gender Identity:Male Township:Cheeks Date Applied:07/29/2020 Res. Eligibility:CountyAge Range 60+ Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:African American Adejuwon Ojebuoboh Gender Identity:Male Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:05/19/2020 Res. Eligibility:Chapel Hill ETJAge Range 18-34 Also Serves On:Affordable Housing Advisory Board Ethnic Background:White Tom Proctor Gender Identity:Male Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:08/14/2020 Mr. Res. Eligibility:C.H. City LimitsAge Range 60+ Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:White Christy Raulli Gender Identity:Female Township:Hillsborough Date Applied:07/09/2020 Ms. Res. Eligibility:Hillsborough ETJAge Range 35-59 Also Serves On: Ethnic Background:white Blaine Schmidt Gender Identity:Male Township:Chapel Hill Date Applied:07/29/2020 Res. Eligibility:C.H. City LimitsAge Range Also Serves On:Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Thursday, August 20, 2020 Page 2 of 2 14 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:Carrboro City Limits Ethnic Background:Asian American Gender Identity:Female Phone:919 923 2844 Email:lili@engelhardt.com Name:Mrs. Lili Engelhardt Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516 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: -- Age Range:35-59 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 looking for and may appreciate / remember. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: 15 Page 2 of 2 Lili Engelhardt Other Comments: This application was current on:7/29/2020 Date Printed:7/29/2020 Boards/Commissions appointments: 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: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: My art background has been primarily in the visual arts with photography as a focus. I have been involved in photography for twenty years, running a studio for five years, and now doing primarily on-site studio work. I am passionate about art as a way of helping people see deeper, understand more, and connect more authentically. I am a strong believer in public art and building community and connection through art. I don’t know if this contributes to the diversity of viewpoints… I hope so. Please feel free to ask more questions if this does not answer your question or if you would like more information. I am passionate about art and would love to help. 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: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 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: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 16 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:Carrboro City Limits Ethnic Background:white Gender Identity:Male Phone:9193382580 Email:thomas@engelhardt.com Name: Thomas Engelhardt Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27516 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 Age Range: 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. Iâ€™d like to take a strategic approach to the economic development of Orange County â€“ letâ€™s define where we want and need to be and then come up with a plan to get us there. 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. 17 Page 2 of 2 Thomas Engelhardt Other Comments: This application was current on:7/28/2020 Date Printed:7/28/2020 Boards/Commissions appointments: 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: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 18 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 Gender Identity:Male Phone:919-732-6464 Email:dave.gephart@halo.com Name: David Gephart Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Other Comments: 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 Boards/Commissions appointments: Age Range: 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: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 19 Page 2 of 2 David Gephart 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:7/28/2020 Date Printed:7/28/2020 20 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Daniel Lassiter Page 1 of 2 Home Address:180 BPW Club Rd apt b7 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence:Carrboro City Limits Ethnic Background:white Sex:Male Phone (Day):2523405243 Phone (Evening):2523405243 Phone (Cell):2523405243 Email:galuf84@gmail.com Name: Daniel Lassiter Boards/Commissions applied for: carrboro NC 27510 Place of Employment: Durham Board of Elections Job Title:Deputy Director Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2016 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 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 Other Comments: This application was current on:8/13/2019 Date Printed:8/13/2019 Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: 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: 22 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Emily Mixon Page 1 of 2 Home Address:1204 Drew Hill Ln Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence:C.H. City Limits Ethnic Background:white Gender Identity:Female Phone:8436705521 Email:emilykaidon@gmail.com Name: Emily Mixon Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27514 Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2016 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Infragard Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: n/a Age Range: 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: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 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: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 23 Page 2 of 2 Emily Mixon Other Comments: This application was current on:8/4/2020 Date Printed:8/4/2020 Boards/Commissions appointments: 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: Application Date:4/17/2018 24 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Robert Morgan Page 1 of 2 Home Address:1820 Dimmocks Mill Road Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence:County Ethnic Background:white Gender Identity:Male Phone:8288593188 Email:rwmtryon@gmail.com Name: Robert Morgan Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 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) Age Range:60+ 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: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 25 Page 2 of 2 Robert Morgan Other Comments: This application was current on:7/29/2020 Date Printed:7/29/2020 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: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: While living in Polk County (NC) I served as Board Member and Treasurer of The Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry (A private organization serving the needs of less fortunate residents of Polk County). During my tenure we made a thorough study of the possibility of offering affordable housing to our clients. Further, I am a "team player" believing that through teamwork and respect for the ideas of others the best results are found. If I can provide further information, please let me know. I remain hopeful I can be of service to the citizens of Orange County. 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: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 26 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Adejuwon Ojebuoboh Page 1 of 3 Home Address:445 Paul Hardin Drive Chapel Hill NC 27514 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence:Chapel Hill ETJ Ethnic Background:African American Gender Identity:Male Phone:9105545697 Email:Adejuwon_Ojebuoboh@kenan- flagler.unc.edu Name: Adejuwon Ojebuoboh Boards/Commissions applied for: Room 907 Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2019 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Affordable Housing Advisory Board of Orange County 180 Degrees Consulting, Volunteer Consultant Institute of Politics, Speaker Series Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Age Range:18-34 Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As a Business student at the Kenan-Flagler School of Business, the focus of my education is grounded in economic development. I am taking courses revealing the financial institutions and economic factors that make up the vast community of business in Orange County. My business education will enable me to work cohesively with the Countyâ€™s Economic Development staff and faithfully execute the mission of the Economic Development Advisory Board. I have served in local government as a member of the Onslow County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council where I collaborated with community stakeholders to improve youth diversion programs for delinquents and child offenders. I have also served as Chairman of the Jacksonville City Youth Council where I oversaw operations of the city-wide council. We provided professional and leadership development to teenagers and served as the official youth voice of the city. Also, for three years, I advocated youth representation in state government in meetings with NC Senate Majority Leader Harry Brown, State Representative Phil Shepard, NC Secretary of Administration Michelle Sanders, and NC Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest. I developed close connections with staffers in the NC General Assembly and in Governor Cooperâ€™s Administration. In addition, I served as a Governorâ€™s Page, able to interact with instrumental staff in Cooperâ€™s administration and further strengthen bonds Iâ€™ve formed throughout North Carolina state government. As Executive Director of the Institute for Effective Change, I met with Congressmen across the state including Mark Meadows, David Rouzer, the Late Walter B. Jones, and G.K. Butterfield. Additionally, I was recognized by Governor Cooper as an outstanding volunteer and steward of community in 2018. I am equipped and excited to serve 27 Page 2 of 3 Adejuwon Ojebuoboh Boards/Commissions appointments: Orange County on the Economic Development Advisory Board! Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am passionate about serving the community I reside in. I have resided in Nigeria, Canada, and North Carolina and have seen the structure of local government on various scales. Iâ€™ve witnessed the self-serving cynicism of some city management, but Iâ€™ve also interacted with dutiful local policymakers who always put the communityâ€™s needs before their own. I wish to emulate the latter, on the Economic Development Advisory Board. As a black male, I provide a diverse perspective on the issues facing Orange County and can contribute to the economic growth of this beautiful town. All in All, I want to serve this County! Conflict of Interest: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Orange County Housing Authority Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My time on the Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB) has shown me how little I know about the issues facing Orange County. My urban planning coursework at UNC, my Real Estate novels, and my financial work in New York have not equipped me to better serve the citizens of Orange County. All the accolades, awards, and certifications that fill my resume donâ€™t qualify me to serve on the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA). Itâ€™s the 4-hour due diligence I undertook to understand the Housing Choice Voucher program, the 90 minutes I spent perusing through Orange County eviction data, and my $30 devotion to Uber to & from AHAB meetings is what makes me qualified to serve on OCHA. My drive to learn as much as I can and apply this knowledge to further the interests of the underprivileged of Orange County is the only experience that is truly relevant to this board. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: There is only one reason I want to serve on this board: to foster Effective Change. I have enjoyed my time on the Affordable Housing Advisory Board but I want to have a more direct, effective impact on the implementation and execution of housing policy in Orange County. The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) enables me to do so. By overseeing the charge of providing decent, safe, and sanitary housing for low- and moderate-income families, OCHA will allow me to foster tangible effective change in our community. The closer I am able to be to the people who are affected by these inequities, the more impact I believe I am able to have. Conflict of Interest: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: As an 18-year-old student born in North Carolina, raised in Nigeria and Canada, and spent my most recent years back North Carolina, I have seen firsthand the tremendous impact policy execution has on peopleâ€™s lives. Whether it was the crippling greed-filled sanctions of Nigerian sponsored oil or the negligence of community leaders in Eastern North Carolina or the impertinent opposition in Canadian provinces, the ground-level implementation of policy is where genuine change occurs. Having this global perspective as a black man in America enables me to contribute a contrarian, objectivist, and empathetic viewpoint to the diversity of the Orange County Housing Authority. Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Application Date:8/21/2019 28 Page 3 of 3 Adejuwon Ojebuoboh Other Comments: This application was current on:5/19/2020 Date Printed:5/19/2020 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As a Business student at the Kenan-Flagler School of Business, the focus of my education is grounded in economic development. This spirit of economic development directly correlates to taxation. I am taking courses revealing the intricacies of adequate an Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am passionate about serving the community I reside in. I have resided in Nigeria, Canada, and North Carolina and have seen the structure of local government on various scales. Iâ€™ve witnessed the self-serving cynicism of some city management, but Iâ€™v Conflict of Interest: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As a Business student at the Kenan-Flagler School of Business, the focus of my education is grounded in economic development. This spirit of economic development directly correlates to Housing. I am taking courses revealing the intricacies of housing mark Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am passionate about serving the community I reside in. I have resided in Nigeria, Canada, and North Carolina and have seen the structure of local government on various scales. Iâ€™ve witnessed the self-serving cynicism of some city management, but Iâ€™v Conflict of Interest: Application Date:8/21/2019 29 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Chisty Raulli Page 1 of 1 Home Address:418 Tuscarora Drive Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence:Hillsborough ETJ Ethnic Background:White Gender Identity:Female Phone:9199231670 Email:christy.raulli@gmail.com Name:Ms. Chisty Raulli Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Other Comments: Name Called: This application was current on:7/9/2020 4:26:05 PM Date Printed:7/9/2020 Year of OC Residence:1997 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Guardian ad Litem, past member of the Hillsborough Planning Board Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions appointments: Age Range:35-59 Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have a Masters in City and Regional Planning with a focus on Economic Development and Real Estate. Past and current experience includes co-founding an affordable housing organization, small business advising through the SBTDC and NC Department of Commerce, Assistant Director of an economic development advisory program for the UNC School of Government, and directing a commercial real estate development firm. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I feel that I have a unique combination of public, private and governmental experience in economic development and related fields and I d like to contribute to the County s efforts. Conflict of Interest: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I think my voice would contribute to diversity because of the various sectors that I have worked in, as well as having been a female lead for a commercial Rea estate company. 30 Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Blaine Schmidt Page 1 of 2 Home Address:409 Perry Creek Drive Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence:C.H. City Limits Ethnic Background:white Gender Identity:Male Phone:704-425-8225 Email:ocncdbrd@extemporaneous.org Name: Blaine Schmidt Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill NC 27514 Name Called: Year of OC Residence:2014 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 appointments: Age Range: 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: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 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: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 31 Page 2 of 2 Blaine Schmidt Other Comments: This application was current on:7/29/2020 Date Printed:7/29/2020 Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Application Date:2/19/2019 Board of Equalization and Review (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: Provide legal expertise toward ensuring accurate and standardized taxation on property Conflict of Interest: Application Date:9/29/2014 Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) 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: Application Date:3/1/2017 32