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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 02-02-2021 Virtual Board Meeting; 6-c - Appointments to the Orange County Broadband Task Force 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 2, 2021 Action Agenda Item No. 6-c SUBJECT: Appointments to the Orange County Broadband Task Force DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Vacant Membership Roster Applicant Interest List Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Applications of Interest (35) PURPOSE: To discuss and appoint members to the Orange County Broadband Task Force. BACKGROUND: At the September 1, 2020 Board of Orange County Commissioners business meeting, a petition was submitted by Commissioner Earl McKee to create an Orange County Broadband Task Force. Stakeholders would include the County Manager, Information Technology Department Director, a representative from the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT), Orange County Schools Superintendent, Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Superintendent and Community members living in the unincorporated areas of Orange County who are underserved, including those with an interest in resolving the digital divide in Orange County. The Board subsequently discussed the proposal further at its November 17, 2020 Business meeting, including the composition as noted in the table below and the following charge: The Task Force charge will include but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Discuss broadband solutions that will improve the quality of high speed internet services to Orange County residents; 2. Recommend a plan to the Board of Orange County Commissioners that will expand reliable high-speed internet services to all county residents and businesses. The Board voted "to approve the charge and composition (12 total positions)of the Orange County Broadband Taskforce and authorize the Clerk to the Board to advertise for residents to apply for the Task Force." 2 Special Representation Appointee County Manager (Designee) Travis Myren, Deputy County Manager Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Doug Noell, Director of IT Operations Superintendent (Designee) Orange County Schools Dr. Monique Felder, Superintendent Superintendent (Designee) (Or as Designee - Dr. Kathleen Dawson, Deputy Superintendent) NC Department of Information Jeff Sural, Director NC Broadband Technology (NCDIT) Representative Infrastructure Office (NC BIO) Durham Technical Community College Victoria P. Deaton, Compliance Specialist Representative Office of Institutional Equity and Inclusion Board of Commissioners - 1 TBD Board of Commissioners — 2 TBD Orange County Resident—At Large BOCC Appointment Orange County Resident—At Large BOCC Appointment Orange County Resident—At Large BOCC Appointment Orange County Resident—At Large BOCC Appointment Orange County Resident—At Large BOCC Appointment It is proposed that Deputy County Manager Travis Myren (County Manager Designee), in conjunction with a potential Facilitator, convene the first Task Force meeting no later than March 15, 2021, and that the Task Force select a Chair at that meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The financial impact will be determined based on whether the Board directs staff to contract with a facilitator for the Task Force meetings. 3 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. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: 1) appoint two Commissioners to the Task Force; 2) discuss and make five (5) At Large appointments to the Orange County Broadband Task Force from the applications received, and appoint the representatives from the organizations noted above; and 3) direct that the County Manager (Designee), in conjunction with a Facilitator, convene the first Task Force meeting no later than March 15, 2021, and that the Task Force select a Chair at that meeting. 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Broadband Task Force Meeting Times: TBD TBD Contact Person:Jim Northrup Meeting Place: TBD Contact Phone: 919-245-2276 Positions: 12 Length: 1 year Terms: 1 Description: 1.Discuss broadband solutions to improve the quality of high speed internet services to Orange County residents;2. Recommend a plan to the Board of Orange County Commissioners to expand reliable high-speed internet services to all county residents and businesses. VACANT 1 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 01/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: County Manager(Designee) Number of Terms: VACANT 2 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 01/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schls.Super.( Number of Terms: VACANT 3 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 01/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Orange County Schls.Super.(Designee) Number of Terms: VACANT 4 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 01/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: NC Dept.of Information Technology(N Number of Terms: VACANT 5 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 01/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Durham Technical Community College R Number of Terms: VACANT 6 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 01/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Board of Commissioners- 1 Number of Terms: Thursday,January 14,2021 Page 1 5 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Orange County Broadband Task Force Meeting Times: TBD TBD Contact Person:Jim Northrup Meeting Place: TBD Contact Phone: 919-245-2276 Positions: 12 Length: 1 year Terms: 1 VACANT 7 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 01/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Board of Commissioners-2 Number of Terms: VACANT 8 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 01/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Orange County Resident-At-Large Number of Terms: VACANT 9 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 01/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Orange County Resident-At-Large Number of Terms: VACANT 10 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 01/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Orange County Resident-At-Large Number of Terms: VACANT 11 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 01/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Orange County Resident-At-Large Number of Terms: VACANT 12 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 01/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Orange County Resident-At-Large Number of Terms: Thursday,January 14,2021 Page 2 6 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Jim Northrup Orange County Broadband Task Force Contact Phone: 919-245-2276 Mr. Daniel Allison Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/30/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cedar Grove Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Mrs. Deborah Baker Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 01/04/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Bingham Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Tony Blake Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 10/13/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Bingham Age Range 60+ Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Orange Unified Transportation Board Mr. Todd Broucksou Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/30/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Bingham Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Terri Buckner Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 12/30/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range 60+ Res.Eligibility: Carrboro ETJ Also Serves On: William SAM Byassee Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/05/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Age Range 60+ Res.Eligibility: Also Serves On: Thursday,January 14,2021 Page 1 of 6 7 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Jim Northrup Orange County Broadband Task Force Contact Phone: 919-245-2276 Also Serves On: Also Serves On: Also Serves On: Also Serves On: Paul Cardillo Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/04/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Bingham Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Mr Logan Cason Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/31/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Mr Eric Garrison Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/31/2020 Ethnic Background: Other Township: Cedar Grove Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Mr. Thomas Gibson Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/03/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cheeks Age Range 60+ Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Mr. Earl Gurganus Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/30/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range 18-34 Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Limits Also Serves On: Thursday,January 14,2021 Page 2 of 6 8 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Jim Northrup Orange County Broadband Task Force Contact Phone: 919-245-2276 Mr Peter Hallenbeck Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/01/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cheeks Age Range 60+ Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Mr Robert Hartford Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/01/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Bingham Age Range 60+ Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Mr Arthur Hayden Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/05/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range 60+ Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Limits Also Serves On: Patricia Hull Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 01/06/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cedar Grove Age Range 60+ Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Vasu Kilaru Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/31/2020 Ethnic Background: Asian American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Ms Susan Lauber Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 01/12/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Little River Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Thursday,January 14,2021 Page 3 of 6 9 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Jim Northrup Orange County Broadband Task Force Contact Phone: 919-245-2276 Shannon Nichols Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 01/02/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Mr Sean O'Keeffe Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/04/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Ms. Pavani Peri Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 01/06/2021 Ethnic Background: Asian American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range 18-34 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Mark Peters Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/30/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Will Raymond Gender Identity: Choose not to disclose Date Applied: 10/14/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Mr. Thomas Rhodes Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/30/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough ETJ Also Serves On: Thursday,January 14,2021 Page 4 of 6 10 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Jim Northrup Orange County Broadband Task Force Contact Phone: 919-245-2276 Mr Mark Schnell Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/06/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cedar Grove Age Range 60+ Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Roy Schonberg Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/31/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range 60+ Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Orange Unified Transportation Board Mr. Briant Sikorski Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/11/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cedar Grove Age Range 60+ Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Mr. Manfred Stanfield Gender Identity: Choose not to disclose Date Applied: 01/06/2021 Ethnic Background: Other Township: Eno Age Range 60+ Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Andrew Strada Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/05/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: George Stuart Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/05/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range 60+ Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Thursday,January 14,2021 Page 5 of 6 11 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Jim Northrup Orange County Broadband Task Force Contact Phone: 919-245-2276 Kim Tesoro Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 01/05/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Limits Also Serves On: Mr James Walker Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/30/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Little River Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Mr Whtiney Watson Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/31/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cheeks Age Range 60+ Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Mr. Paul Werner Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/30/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range 60+ Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Limits Also Serves On: Mr Joseph Zaengle Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/05/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Cheeks Age Range 60+ Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Mr. Robert Zurek Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/06/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Eno Age Range 60+ Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Thursday,January 14,2021 Page 6 of 6 12 Page 1 of 1 Daniel Allison Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Daniel Allison Name Called: Home Address: 4316 Landing Trl Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 9196094035 Email: daalliso@me.com Year of OC Residence: 2015 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: North Carolina Bar Association Virginia State Bar Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Advisor to Orange County Broadband Committee Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 20+ years in IT. Several years delivering broadband, including time at Google Fiber. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As an IT professional, I am well aware of the need to broadband. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I will be able to look at things from the technical side as well as a resident that up until recently had a horrible broadband connection. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/30/2020 5:44:49 PM Date Printed: 12/31/2020 13 Page 1 of 1 Deborah Baker Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mrs. Deborah Baker Name Called: Home Address: 1227 OAK FOREST RD CHAPEL HILL NC 27516 Phone: 9082850801 Email: debbaker1104@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2012 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Equipment Leasing & Financing Association (ELFA) Board of Directors; ELFA Women s Council Chair; ELFA Equality Council Member Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: NA. I applied for the Human Relations Committee in October 2020 but have not been contacted. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I work from home and my son attends SNHU (online university). We live in Orange County and have no access to high speed internet. This is a significant challenge for my family and other families in Orange County. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe every Orange County resident should have access to fast, reliable internet service. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I bring the perspective of a mother and working professional. I am an active participant in two diversity focused councils in my industry welcome an inclusive approach to problem solving. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/4/2021 10:31:26 AM Date Printed: 1/6/2021 14 Page 1 of 2 Tony Blake Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Tony Blake Name Called: Home Address: 1411 White Cross Road Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 919-932-1495 Email: tonyblake@nc.rr.com Year of OC Residence: 2005 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: OC Planning Board two terms ended in 2018 President: White Cross VFD Member: CHALT President White Cross Fire Volunteer Department, Member OUT board. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: OUT Board, Planning Advisory Board. White Cross Volunteer Fire Department. Boards/Commissions applied for: BOCC Elections Advisory Group Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have been active in the community for more than a decade and being a resident I have experience many of the processes and policies. I bring large team leadership, development, project and program management experience. I have also had my own consulting business. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I was encouraged to join this advisory board. I am not quite certain how this board is going to function or its mandate beyond To study alternative methods/districts to elect the Board of County Commissioners and make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. I do not know if the county plans to appeal to the NCGA for permission to consider RCV or if the mandate is only within the rules currently spelled out in current laws (such as 153A-76). I feel as if many in the county feel underrepresented. I am not sure I can do anything to change that feeling but I would like to try. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Not certain given my lack of clarity on the goals and mission. I do have a fair amount of contacts in my community and I solicit and listen to their views often. I am a 66 year old white male who has been lucky in life and I like to give back to the community in which I live. Some might brand me privileged . Conflict of Interest: 15 Page 2 of 2 Tony Blake Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: +40 years in the telecommunication business, GTE, Bell System, AT&T, Nortel as well as contracting with government. Worked on both the equipment provider and the service/network provider sides. Involved in residential, enterprise and government standards and requirements. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Broadband access has been a problem in the rural areas for a while. COVID has brought it to the forefront. Obviously distance learning is on everyone s mind. There are many additional advantages to broadband from less fossil fuels used in commuting/shopping, to telemedicine/age in place, community involvement/distance learning, online commerce and entrepreneurial ideas we haven t thought of yet. We need the infrastructure to enable both access and competition and stay within the state guidelines on broadband. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Spent+40 years both deploying networks on a national scale and writing software to enable deployments. Participated in the evolution of networking both before during and after the internet. I have been involved in both the technology and the financial decisions as well as understanding the political and regulatory issues on a national and international scale. I have seen both success and failure and understand what it takes to deploy at scale. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Orange Unified Transportation Board Application Date: 12/9/2019 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have experience managing multi-million dollar Budgets. I work on the technical details and planning of complex communications networks that have similar characteristics to transportation networks. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To serve my community Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: Supported by Judith Wegner and Bonnie Haunser (OCV). Believe we need to tighten up county zoning in the area of special use . Believe zoning should move toward the goals and objectives of the OC 2030 Comprehensive Plan with an eye toward specifying areas with the types of use that encourage economic development that complement the Comprehensive Plan. Believe we need to protect and preserve the rural character of our county and especially our watersheds. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Orange County Planning Board 1/18/2009. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1411 White Cross Road, Chapel Hill is Bingham township, OC jurisdiction. This application was current on: 10/13/2020 Date Printed: 1/6/2021 16 Page 1 of 1 Todd Broucksou Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Todd Broucksou Name Called: Home Address: 4750 Orange Grove Rd. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-259-5390 Email: tbroucksou@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2006 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: None Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: *Currently employed by MCNC (aka NCREN)since 2006. *Over 25 years of IT experience *Over 20 years of ISP experience *Worked 11 years for a ISP in West Virginia, prior to moving to Orange County. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Interested in solving the rural broadband issues in Orange County and the rest of NC. My home is connected with Centuryl-ink DSL service today- no other option but satellite service (well not Starlink just yet but Hughes Net and the others). Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I can offer both the technical and business expertise to the board. Conflict of Interest: MCNC does not offer residential service. MCNC mission is to serve the K20 Education, Non- profit HealthCare, Public Safety, Local Government, and Libraries in the State. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/30/2020 5:55:10 PM Date Printed: 1/6/2021 17 Page 1 of 3 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: 9196728271 Email: tbuckner@ibiblio.org Year of OC Residence: 1976 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro ETJ Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Carrboro Truth Plaque Committee (chair) Carrboro Affordable Housing Commission (appt ends Feb 1) 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. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: 18 Page 2 of 3 Terri Buckner BOCC Elections Advisory Group Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I ve lived in the southern portion of the county off and on for over 40 years which gives me the context for understanding why this group was created. As a professional project manager, I am accustomed to listening to dissenting viewpoints and trying to find points of agreement in order to move projects forward. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am sympathetic to the concerns of those living in the northern areas. I believe strongly that all citizens deserve to be represented, especially at the local level. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Politically, I am unaffiliated. Conflict of Interest: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I served on the Chapel Hill Information Technology Advisory Committee that recommended the town work with NC DOT to lay fiber cable when the traffic signal system was upgraded and I was the project manager on the North Carolina Next Generation Network project through UNC in coalition with Duke, NC State and Wake Forest along with Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Winston Salem and Raleigh. Our goal was to bring broadband to all of the participating communities at a reasonable price. Separately, I have worked on numerous technology planning projects through UNC, Old Dominion, and Florida State. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: In today s economy, broadband needs to be treated like any other utility. Children need it for school, entrepreneurs need it to do business, everyone needs it for healthcare, paying bills, and generally living their lives. I have the educational background and the professional experience to help make it a reality. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: The committee needs to know what the Commissioners want to accomplish and then provide 2- 3 scenarios for how that goal can be accomplished. The only diversity issues I am aware of for this matter is cost and location. Any solution needs to be affordable for the lowest income levels in the county without any reduction in quality/access. And that must be the case regardless of where they live in the county. I am committed to making the case for those levels of equity. Conflict of Interest: 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: 19 Page 3 of 3 Terri Buckner No Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/30/2020 Date Printed: 1/4/2021 20 Page 1 of 2 William SAM Byassee Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: William SAM Byassee Name Called: Home Address: 637 Brookview Drive Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 919-275-0440 Email: byassee@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1996 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: - Bicycle Alliance of Chapel Hill (advocacy for improved cycling infrastructure) - Spoken Revolutions (program to broaden experiences and perspectives of disadvantaged youth) - The Nature Conservancy - Electronic Frontier Foundation Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I served on the Chapel Hill Information Technology Advisory Committee that recommended the town work with NC DOT to lay fiber cable when the traffic signal system was upgraded and I was the project manager on the North Carolina Next Generation Network project through UNC in coalition with Duke, NC State and Wake Forest along with Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Winston Salem and Raleigh. Our goal was to bring broadband to all of the participating communities at a reasonable price. Separately, I have worked on numerous technology planning projects through UNC, Old Dominion, and Florida State. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: In today s economy, broadband needs to be treated like any other utility. Children need it for school, entrepreneurs need it to do business, everyone needs it for healthcare, paying bills, and generally living their lives. I have the educational background and the professional experience to help make it a reality. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: The committee needs to know what the Commissioners want to accomplish and then provide 2- 3 scenarios for how that goal can be accomplished. The only diversity issues I am aware of for this matter is cost and location. Any solution needs to be affordable for the lowest income levels in the county without any reduction in quality/access. And that must be the case regardless of 21 Page 2 of 2 William SAM Byassee where they live in the county. I am committed to making the case for those levels of equity. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/5/2021 9:25:15 AM Date Printed: 1/6/2021 22 Page 1 of 2 Paul Cardillo Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Paul Cardillo Name Called: Home Address: 2016 J D Ct Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 9195931888 Email: paul.cardillo@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1992 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Member International Association of Accessibility Professionals Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am currently a Web Support specialist at UNC I studied web development and design at UNC School of Information and Library Science I hold a professional certificate in Digital Communications from the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I spent much of 2020 advocating for broadband service in my small neighborhood in Bingham Township/White Cross. I believe broadband internet service should be treated as a utility and access in rural and underserved areas must be prioritized.My interactions with broadband providers was helped with input form Orange County but Spectrum and AT&T s responses were really insufficient. I was lucky to thave the time and resources to get a successful outcome, but the process must be made easier for citizens. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: The Southwestern area of Orange County faces many of the same problems as the more rural northern regions, but often gets overlooked in services due to our Chapel Hill mailing address. Broadband service is an equity issue that affects all residents of Orange County and I would like to advocate for my neighbors in future broadband planning. I would like to bring my successful advocacy on behalf of my neighborhood as well as some expertise in networking and web solutions to the task force. Conflict of Interest: 23 Page 2 of 2 Paul Cardillo Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/4/2021 10:22:31 AM Date Printed: 1/6/2021 24 Page 1 of 1 Logan Cason Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Logan Cason Name Called: Home Address: 5016 Whyteleafe Ct Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 704-609-6192 Email: logancason1@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2021 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: We are moving to Orange County on January 29, 2021. 1 would love to volunteer to help shape the local community. We have lived in Durham for 5 years, and I am an NC native. We volunteer for the NC food bank and local educational farm frequently. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I currently work with underserved populations at Duke Health, and I have a thorough knowledge of the modern state of telecom technology. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I think access to data is becoming a class issue, and the community needs to ensure all citizens can access the world remotely during challenging times like the current pandemic. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: My wife and I work from home so we know how important it is to be connected to the world right now. Plus, our new home will be further out in the rural part of the county, not in a development. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/31/2020 9:22:43 AM Date Printed: 12/31/2020 25 Page 1 of 2 Eric Garrison Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Eric Garrison Name Called: Home Address: 3501 Justamere Farm Rd Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 9194129575 Email: egarrison@wte.net Year of OC Residence: 2004 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: Other Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I am owner of a Computer Solutions company for +18 years. Also CTO of a regional Heathcare Company with +200 employees. Because of my strong understanding of Networking and data systems, I feel I would be great fit for the Broadband Task force. My house and my office all have high speed Internet. I would be joining the group to help the community, not to service my own interest. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Worked with Jim Northrup on the Orange County Broadband Committee for a number of years. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have worked in the technology field my entire working life. Worked for Marvel Comics. Certified by Dell, VMWARE, EMC, Checkpoint Firewall, Microsoft and ISACA in the technology field. Owner of a 25 person computer solutions company for+18 years in Orange County. CTO of a +200 person Healthcare company based in Durham with offices in OC. Offices span From Charleston, SC, Johnson, Durham, Wake, Orange, Mecklenburg, Ashe, and Buncombe counties. Broadband, W IFI, Security and reliability is what I engineer. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To help our community and help residence. I have broadband at home and office. Really fast. +700/45 at both locations. This is not for me to get broadband. I spend money and ran fiber extensions years ago. Before that, I operated a Farm to Farm WISP to deliver internet. I want to look at how OC can go from one of the worst counties for internet to Fiber to the House and 1 G x 1 G speed to 80% in 5 years. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I am an engineer. I will listen and understand viewpoints always. If those viewpoints have data, facts and repeatable results, I am 100% open. 26 Page 2 of 2 Eric Garrison Conflict of Interest: I answer no, but having residence who can connect and work from home will make OC a little more green, it will removed some traffic, it will make the talent pool a little better. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/31/2020 11:15:21 AM Date Printed: 1/8/2021 27 Page 1 of 2 Thomas Gibson Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Thomas Gibson Name Called: Home Address: 204 New Isley Trail Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 8609823622 Email: tngibsonjr@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2015 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Orange Literacy - Tutor ESL Students and Adult Basic Education students. Also assist GED students. Previously volunteered at Orange Correctional Center where I established a computer literacy curriculum and outfitted a 20 seat computer laboratory. All of these activities are on Hold due to the pandemic. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have over four decades of hands on experience in designing and installing Telecommunications and Electronic Data Processing systems in a variety of public and private sector environments. I have a BS in Economics a BA in Accounting and an MBA degree. My last 14 years was spent in Municipal Government as a Director Of Information Services for the town of South Windsor Connecticut. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a citizen of Orange County that resides in an area with marginal telecommunication service options, I think I can utilize my experience in soliciting bids, selecting appropriate options, and managing the implementation of fiber optic and broadband solutions to benefit the citizens of the county. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: With over a decade in the successful development and implementation of several Information Systems within a Municipal environment I feel that I would add a practical balance of real world experience and optimism to the group. Plus I have a deep appreciation for the positive impact of Technology on the citizens to be affected by this project and it s outcomes. Conflict of Interest: 28 Page 2 of 2 Thomas Gibson Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/3/2021 11:31:25 AM Date Printed: 1/4/2021 29 Page 1 of 2 Earl Gurganus Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Earl Gurganus Name Called: Home Address: 1101 Eno Street Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-710-4097 Email: earlgurganus@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1993 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I would love for the oppurtunity for this to be my first as I do have experience in engineering and construction. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have extensive engineering training in the military as a nuclear welder aboard submarines. Furthermore after leaving service I worked in very technical construction for several years (high density shelving, mobile storage systems)where I was a lead installer and at times a construction foreman for the crew. I have been to the federal fall safety course, taken OSHA 30, and CPR/AED/First aid training. In addition to that, I have always been an avid volunteer in every realm of my life, from international student diplomacy as a teen as well as student government, to multiple letters of appreciation from chaplains, pastors, and STEM programs wherever I was stationed. I am now a Real estate broker and understand the complexity of negotiating quite clearly. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to be part of making Orange county both competitive, and also mindful of our environment. This is a unique opportunity for me to do that well. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I offer a technically minded and organizational awareness of what may need to be done to achieve goals with regards to bringing broadband to our county. I also offer a mind for efficiency and resourcefulness, and the ability to effectively advocate for such with third parties. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: 30 Page 2 of 2 Earl Gurganus Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/30/2020 8:56:42 PM Date Printed: 1/6/2021 31 Page 1 of 2 Peter Hallenbeck Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Peter Hallenbeck Name Called: Home Address: 801 Brookhollow Rd Efland NC 27243 Phone: 919 732 6551 Email: pete@eflandfd.org Year of OC Residence: 1988 Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Volunteer with Efland Fire Dept since 1992. Was a Chief officer for 22 years. Served on Planning Board for about 10 years. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Was on the Planning Board for about 10 years, roughly 2008 to 2018 (1 m sure you can look it up). Have worked with Emergency Services on the communications and radio system planning project. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 40+ years electrical engineer. Have designed and installed 11 repeater sites. Worked for an Internet Service company from 1992 to 1997, designed security and routing equipment hardware and software. Planning board experience give me familiarity with the county and ordinances. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Internet access is like water, sanitation, electricity and telephone- it is a must have utility. Rural areas need to be on an equal footing with urban areas, as we have seen during the pandemic. This needs to be done now, and it needs to be done right. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: First and foremost, insure that any approach will have the correct technical outcome. Use knowledge of county and topology gained with the radio system study to help find viable solutions. Fire service will help insure that I am aware of areas with the most need. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: 32 Page 2 of 2 Peter Hallenbeck This application was current on: 1/1/2021 11:02:18 AM Date Printed: 1/5/2021 33 Page 1 of 2 Robert Hartford Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Robert Hartford Name Called: Home Address: 5424 Hough Rd Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 9199712688 Email: rahartford@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1969 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: NC General Contracting License NC Real Estate License Volunteer and promotional work for the Food Bank and Table of Carrboro NC Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have been a residential designer, builder, and developer for 40 plus years. I am now retired, although still licensed. I have relatively extensive experience in the design and installation of infrastructure for residential and small commercial projects. As general contractor for new developments, working with and understanding the processes and costs for communication installations, power installations, sanitation systems, and transportation systems has been critical. As well, the projects I have worked on have often required municipal and state approval prior to execution. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I live between Chapel Hill and Hillsborough. Broadband service in this area, albeit adjacent to one of the largest universities in the country, is virtually unavailable. It is no longer possible for members of a community to participate in work, recreation, finance, or government without broadband service. Orange County residents need broadband. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I would hope, in a general sense, that I would be able to place cost/return in perspective with regard to a given broadband proposal, and to assist in educating the public with regard to the value of an improved broadband infrastructure. Conflict of Interest: I am professionally retired. 34 Page 2 of 2 Robert Hartford Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/1/2021 12:36:25 PM Date Printed: 1/4/2021 35 Page 1 of 2 Arthur Hayden Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Arthur Hayden Name Called: Home Address: 212 Great Eno Path Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 19195595911 Email: arh@tango-us.com Year of OC Residence: 2020 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: None Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I served on the Chapel Hill Information Technology Advisory Committee that recommended the town work with NC DOT to lay fiber cable when the traffic signal system was upgraded and I was the project manager on the North Carolina Next Generation Network project through UNC in coalition with Duke, NC State and Wake Forest along with Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Winston Salem and Raleigh. Our goal was to bring broadband to all of the participating communities at a reasonable price. Separately, I have worked on numerous technology planning projects through UNC, Old Dominion, and Florida State. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: In today s economy, broadband needs to be treated like any other utility. Children need it for school, entrepreneurs need it to do business, everyone needs it for healthcare, paying bills, and generally living their lives. I have the educational background and the professional experience to help make it a reality. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: The committee needs to know what the Commissioners want to accomplish and then provide 2- 3 scenarios for how that goal can be accomplished. The only diversity issues I am aware of for this matter is cost and location. Any solution needs to be affordable for the lowest income levels in the county without any reduction in quality/access. And that must be the case regardless of where they live in the county. I am committed to making the case for those levels of equity. Conflict of Interest: 36 Page 2 of 2 Arthur Hayden Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/5/2021 9:02:42 AM Date Printed: 1/6/2021 37 Page 1 of 1 Patricia Hull Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Patricia Hull Name Called: Home Address: 1213 Crowsnest Dr Hurdle Mills NC 27541 Phone: 9194518622 Email: tsihull@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2005 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: none Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I reside in a rural, wooded area of Orange County that does not currently have good high speed internet available. I am employed as a data analyst for Duke University and am proficient in the use of computer technology. I also have a master s degree in urban planning. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: The pandemic has made me more conscious of the need for universal access to high speed internet. Some rural areas are currently underserved and I would like to help identify ways to improve service to these areas. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: As a homeowner in a rural area I feel I can represent the needs of end users. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/6/2021 10:24:10 AM Date Printed: 1/6/2021 38 Page 1 of 2 Vasu Kilaru Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Vasu Kilaru Name Called: Home Address: 901 craftsman street hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 9193680691 Email: almostgothic2000@yahoo.com Year of OC Residence: 2010 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: Asian American Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: none at the moment but i have previously served on advisory committees in Chapel Hill and Durham Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: I have not served on any orange county advisory boards but have served on boards in the past. Chapel Hill Sustainability committee and Durham Environmental Advisory board. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I served on the Chapel Hill Information Technology Advisory Committee that recommended the town work with NC DOT to lay fiber cable when the traffic signal system was upgraded and I was the project manager on the North Carolina Next Generation Network project through UNC in coalition with Duke, NC State and Wake Forest along with Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Winston Salem and Raleigh. Our goal was to bring broadband to all of the participating communities at a reasonable price. Separately, I have worked on numerous technology planning projects through UNC, Old Dominion, and Florida State. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: In today s economy, broadband needs to be treated like any other utility. Children need it for school, entrepreneurs need it to do business, everyone needs it for healthcare, paying bills, and generally living their lives. I have the educational background and the professional experience to help make it a reality. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: The committee needs to know what the Commissioners want to accomplish and then provide 2- 3 scenarios for how that goal can be accomplished. The only diversity issues I am aware of for this matter is cost and location. Any solution needs to be affordable for the lowest income levels in the county without any reduction in quality/access. And that must be the case regardless of where they live in the county. I am committed to making the case for those levels of equity. 39 Page 2 of 2 Vasu Kilaru Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/31/2020 1:32:53 PM Date Printed: 1/5/2021 40 Page 1 of 2 Susan Lauber Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms Susan Lauber Name Called: Home Address: 245 Keldcarreg Lane Hurdle Mills NC 27541 Phone: 9197325941 Email: laubersm@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2006 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: UNC Women s Basketball - season ticket holder and booster volunteer (2010 Volunteer of the Year) Professional organizations: ISC2, ISSA, Fedora, OSI Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Resident struggling with work from home on old copper wire DSL with max of 10up and 1 down (ie NOT broadband!) and no better options at any cost. Been on openbroadband waitlist since it opened up! Almost 30 years experience in customer support, training, and consulting of network operating systems and information security including 21 years as a Red Hat Certified Trainer. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a small business owner and educator, I am painfully aware of how good internet connection is both a necessity and privilage at the moment. Surveys about why I dont have broadband all focus on the cost. They neglect to collect data on the simple availability at any cost. Fiber in the development a mile away means my area is considered covered and expansion is unnecessary (which is so not true). Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Female, small business owner, technically savey and telco aware but not specifally working in telco. Conflict of Interest: 41 Page 2 of 2 Susan Lauber Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees Background, education and experience relevant to this board: MSIS degree from SILS at UNC-CH. Technical Traininer for over 25 years, including 21 years as a Red Hat Certified Instructor. Author of several technical training courses and lab exercises used in corporate training but also a couple used in community college. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Growth comes from education. Personal growth, economic growth, and community growth. Making sure everyone, adults included, have access to education is important for any community I live in. Practical education that leads directly to job placement is even better. I see too many buisiness and talent searches skipping over the community colleges. Community and Technical college classes can be a great resource for hiring managers and the flexible shedules can also be a great resource for cross training existing employees. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Some of the material that I have authored and taught for corporations is also adapted to community college courses. I am familiar with both teaching adults and the resulting corporate jobs that these materials and certification tracks lead to. Conflict of Interest: Not right now. Long ago I taught a class (contract gig)for Durham Tech corporate training and I have an interest in being an adjunct instructor for Durham Tech and/or UNC when I am no longer working full time. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/12/2021 4:25:53 PM Date Printed: 1/13/2021 42 Page 1 of 2 shannon Nichols Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: shannon Nichols Name Called: Home Address: 155 W. Hatterleigh Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 8479718048 Email: Shannon.g.nichols@sprint.com Year of OC Residence: 2011 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: -CW Stanford PTSA, Secretary -Orange County Democratic Party, Precinct Vice Chair, Cameron Park Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have worked in the Telecom industry for 25 years, with over 23 years at a major carrier( Sprint , now T-Mobile)where I led teams to build and upgrade wireless cell sites in various parts of the US. My current role at T-Mobile is targeted negotiates for large scale In Building networks. I have a degree in Political Science from UNC-Chapel Hill, attended University of Tennessee - Knoxville for a Master s in Urban Planning, and have completed some course work for an MBA. I am also PMP certified. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a parent of a middle school student in Orange County and member of PTSA, I am very concerned about the digital divide for students in Orange County. I also know that the economics of cell site development will continue to make traditional cell networks a challenging solution for Orange County. I believe the Board can benefit from my perspective. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: My participation provides connection to how carrier s think about their business, as well knowledge of the related tower industry. Conflict of Interest: My current role at T-Mobile is not specific to Orange County or NC. I work on In Building solutions. However, it is possible that depending on the future work of the board someone could perceive a conflict. I do have knowledge of the people who make cell site build decisions at T-Mobile. 43 Page 2 of 2 shannon Nichols Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/2/2021 8:14:48 AM Date Printed: 1/11/2021 44 Page 1 of 2 Sean O'Keeffe Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Sean O'Keeffe Name Called: Home Address: 1017 Holly Creek Lane Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 7039154101 Email: sean.k.okeeffe@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2013 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: My wife and I are members of the Chapel Hill Parent Teacher Association. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: I am interested in serving on the Orange County Broadband Task Force. This would be my first advisory board. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I served on the Chapel Hill Information Technology Advisory Committee that recommended the town work with NC DOT to lay fiber cable when the traffic signal system was upgraded and I was the project manager on the North Carolina Next Generation Network project through UNC in coalition with Duke, NC State and Wake Forest along with Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Winston Salem and Raleigh. Our goal was to bring broadband to all of the participating communities at a reasonable price. Separately, I have worked on numerous technology planning projects through UNC, Old Dominion, and Florida State. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: In today s economy, broadband needs to be treated like any other utility. Children need it for school, entrepreneurs need it to do business, everyone needs it for healthcare, paying bills, and generally living their lives. I have the educational background and the professional experience to help make it a reality. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: The committee needs to know what the Commissioners want to accomplish and then provide 2- 3 scenarios for how that goal can be accomplished. The only diversity issues I am aware of for this matter is cost and location. Any solution needs to be affordable for the lowest income levels in the county without any reduction in quality/access. And that must be the case regardless of where they live in the county. I am committed to making the case for those levels of equity. Conflict of Interest: 45 Page 2 of 2 Sean O'Keeffe Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/4/2021 9:55:13 AM Date Printed: 1/5/2021 46 Page 1 of 2 Pavani Peri Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Pavani Peri Name Called: Home Address: 706 A Sykes Street Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 3176776787 Email: pavaniperi@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2016 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: Asian American Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: 1. Policy Director and campaign organizer for Tai Huynh s Town Council run 2. Work with EmPOWERment Inc. on their affordable housing initiatives and capital campaign 3. Involved in minority-owned business coalition in Chapel Hill and Orange County 4. Minority/woman who owns a tech start-up 5. Meet the Moment Art Activism Organizer in Chapel Hill Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: This would be my first board, but as a young person who has been politically active in the community and a woman in STEM/tech start-up space, I am a fast learner, dedicated, and thorough about my contribution to the community. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: While a part of my coursework at UNC was in Physics and Electricity, I have experience working at an impact investment firm that had a mandate to expand broadband infrastructure both in the U.S and abroad. As a part of this work, I was tasked with understanding the mechanics of the technology, research benefits and returns, model costs, and quantify impact. I also run a start-up that aims to increase local government participation, especially in rural areas, by combatting the digital divide. These experiences make me knowledgable and committed to the driving cause of this task Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I m a young person who understands the intersection of technology and community development. From working on affordable housing initiatives in the County, I see that access to broadband and technical development is a strong next step in a County like ours (one that has both urban and rural components). I want to serve on this board to represent the perspective of a young person who s staying in the County after college and wants to contribute to its 47 Page 2 of 2 Pavani Peri infrastructure development. Second, the start-up I run has a long-term partnership with Wilson, NC. Wilson has managed to develop its entrepreneurial ecosystem by innovating its broadband infrastructure. My business has been involved in the city s technical growth as a result, and I ve seen first-hand what strong broadband can do for the economic development of a community. I want to bring these ideas and experiences to this taskforce so that our community can grow and develop. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I m 21 year-old woman of color who graduated from UNC in May. I m also the owner of tech- startup in this community and have had ranging experiences in broadband infrastructure development. I ve seen what thoughtful broadband development can do for a jurisdiction, and I want to bring that to Orange County. I have a unique viewpoint because I m young, technically and community-minded, and I m eager to learn, engage, and contribute. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/6/2021 1:05:45 PM Date Printed: 1/7/2021 48 Page 1 of 2 Mark Peters Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mark Peters Name Called: Home Address: 104 Grainger Lane Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 919-636-9453 Email: s2@thepeters.org Year of OC Residence: 1984 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Chair Orange County Local Revenue Task Force. Past CHCCS PTA Council Member 2009 - 2014 (approx). Seawell SGC Member and Chair for 3 years. Smith Middle School SIT Member and Chair 2 years. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: I was chair of the local revenue options task force 10ish years ago. That was very contentious time for Orange County to decide between levying more sales tax or levying a real estate transfer tax. I was an effective moderator between two very contentious groups. For probably the first time for a committee in Orange County, I used Google Docs which allowed committee members to propose wording and we voted on each wording proposal. The realtors spent 250K when the issue was put on the ballot. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have a math and computer science degree from UNC-CH. I started my career developing and testing networking equipment over 30 years ago and am still employed and active in networking, computer systems, apps, computer controlled 3D milling, etc. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: There is a huge digital devide issue based on socio economic status and rural vs urban in the US and in Orange County which has become even more evident during COVID. I started working with CHCCS on these issues over 15 years ago. Chromebooks are helping solve the computer access issue, but internet access remains problematic. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Internet access is a necessity for all. Conflict of Interest: 49 Page 2 of 2 Mark Peters Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/30/2020 4:21:51 PM Date Printed: 1/6/2021 50 Page 1 of 3 Will Raymond Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Will Raymond Name Called: Home Address: 209 Mt. Bolus Rd. Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 919-932-1035 Email: campaign@willraymond.org Year of OC Residence: 1988 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Choose not to disclose Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Former OWASA Board Director Multiple CH advisory boards/task forces No current memberships Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Participated in OC UDO discussions. Familiar with basic OC planning regulations, ordinances. Citizen participant in economic development zone discussions early 2000 s. Have actively participated in numerous Chapel Hill and Carrboro land-use issues - notably initial Comprehensive Plan rework, UNC s Carolina North development agreement, small area planning process (Central West, Ephesus Church, 15-501 Corridor, Glenn Lennox, CH2O20, Rogers Road ETJ, Ephesus-Fordham form-based code district, etc.) over the last 17 years. I was involved in the UNC airport relocation discussions, became more familiar with rural Orange County development concerns as a member of OWASA and gave feedback on spurring economic development county-wide during several of the preliminary Orange County EDD discussions (and am interested in how those districts are evolving). Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Orange County is now implementing a refined UDO and new economic policies that will have far reaching effects on land-use planning. I would like to serve as a conduit for citizen input and take a more active role in reviewing these new changes to help the BOCC get the best results for their initiatives. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: 51 Page 2 of 3 Will Raymond Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a computer technologist with over 46 years of professional experience. I currently work developing a cloud-based analytical platform to help organizations make better decisions based on statistical and probability based models. In terms of communications technologies, I worked at Northern Telecom (Nortel)for 7 years and was involved in developing their communication products. I was CTO of Blast, Inc., a company that developed and sold multi-platform communications software. I developed several key technologies for Interactive Intelligence's "callcenter in the Cloud" products and,just recently at Cumulus Networks, developed "white box" large scale networking products which uses cutting-edge software to manage Internet connectivity, broadband and BGP control-plane interfaces. As a member of Chapel Hill's for Technology Advisory Board, I worked to expand access to the internet and similar technology for our community. Prior to joining and then subsequently through that board, I initiated and then championed a plan for a community-owned municipal broadband system. While the Town did not move fast enough to avoid restrictions implemented by the NC Republican controlled legislature on municipal broadband, I did succeed in convincing the Town to team up with the NC-DOT to drop a secondary fiber loop-which cut the cost to pennies on the dollar-when NC-DOT rewired the 190+ signalized intersections in Chapel Hill & part of Carrboro. As a consequence, community-owned infrastructure expanded the capabilities of the local school system, the local governments and further expedited service improvements to our local public affordable housing units. I was also involved in connecting under-served households in our community to Internet service both via direct access, wireless and improvements in connectivity at the Hargraves Center. Further, I advocated for the development of a wireless Internet access plan for Downtown Chapel Hill which was partially implemented. Beyond my service on the Technology Advisory Board, I also pushed for a comprehensive connectivity standard for new large-scale and affordable housing projects through my service on multiple land-use planning related advisory boards and initiatives. Finally, as a member of the OWASA Board, I was part of the negotiations for expanding the county's access to the OWASA infrastructure for wireless communications. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Access to communications, as the COVID19 pandemic has shown, is a key determinant for folks well-being. With the changing economic landscape, now more than ever limited access can affect ones educational, vocational and social opportunities. I want to help bridge these divides. I believe that given my background, I am well-positioned to help our community to successfully fill the gaps sooner than later. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I will bring a community-oriented approach and a history of advocacy to this effort. I have a strong technical background that I would use to help make sure the choices our board would make will not only serve our current needs but will provide a solid foundation for evolving to meet future needs. Having worked with many of our under-served communities 52 Page 3 of 3 Will Raymond to improve access to health, education and housing services, I know that even in our relatively wealthy community there are some sharp needs - needs that many residents are not aware of. The folks that most need this kind of access will be the ones I want to champion. Conflict of Interest: No professional or other interests that would cause a conflict. BOCC Elections Advisory Group Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Been involved in local elections 20+ years. Have worked with and for OC BOE as poll-worker. Extensive experience with OC BOE in terms of campaign finance, oversight, campaign finance monitoring/compliance, reporting and reports, data management and transparency. Advocate for CH Voter-Owned elections. Former CH Council candidate. Appeared with Moses Carey multiple times to debate OC districting. Pushed for further reforms like cumulative voting, non-partisan elections both then and through today(prefer ranked choice over cumulative). Have worked on numerous campaigns last 40 years. Registered thousands of voters. Been a poll-sitter, observer for OC Dems. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Interested in broadening voter participation and providing more diversity in candidate choices. Want to see reforms that are inclusive instead of divisive. Look at improving transparency, accountability and efficiency in voting process. Increase citizen oversight of process. Loosen hold of local special interests on process and outcome. Increase accessibility to the ballot and ability for what will be largest voting bloc- unaffiliated voters -to choose the candidates they want to vote for. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I will bring an experienced and unique insight into our local politics and political landscape. I understand the current process. I know the history of how we got to today s process and will help craft a vision of where OC wants to go that is aligned with our residents values and desires. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 10/14/2020 Date Printed: 1/13/2021 53 Page 1 of 2 Thomas Rhodes Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Thomas Rhodes Name Called: Home Address: 601 Elin Ct. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 9196360677 Email: thrhodes@hotmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2011 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Chair of Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Boards/Commissions applied for: BOCC Elections Advisory Group Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have volunteered as a poll watcher in the past and have participated in the electoral process whenever possible. I am very interested in the potential for this group to make changes in our process. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have lived here for almost 10 years now and am concerned about equitable representation for the rural parts of the county. There is a huge rural/urban divide in NC and I feel like Orange County is a microcosm of that. My general impression is Chapel Hill and to a lesser extent Carrboro and Hillsborough dominate the decision making. Evaluating the current election process is needed to provide more balance. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I live in northern Orange County just outside Hillsborough and feel that my viewpoint would represent those who do not feel represented by the current electoral process. Conflict of Interest: 54 Page 2 of 2 Thomas Rhodes Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have lived in Orange County just north of Hillsborough for almost 10 years. We have two young children in school as well as myself pursuing an MBA that are participating in virtual learning and appreciate the value of high speed internet. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have lived here for almost 10 years now and am concerned about equitable representation for the rural parts of the county. There is a huge rural/urban divide in NC and I feel like Orange County is a microcosm of that. The COVID pandemic has brought this issue to the forefront as those needing high speed internet for work and now for our children s education have struggled to adjust. Over the last 3 years, my wife and I have looked at numerous rural land parcels to build as well as houses farther away from town. We are fortunate to be in a sweet spot just out of town now, but with high speed internet. Every time, one of our primary issues for not moving has been the lack of high speed internet in the more northern and western areas of the county so this has affected us personally. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I am a parent, student, and resident of the county who has been affected by the lack of high speed access and would appreciate broader availability for more rural areas. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/30/2020 9:42:27 PM Date Printed: 12/31/2020 55 Page 1 of 2 Mark Schnell Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Mark Schnell Name Called: Home Address: 4421 Lynch Store Rd Mebane NC 27302 Phone: 9193045880 Email: mschnell@mebtel.net Year of OC Residence: 2004 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Parent volunteer (network admin) at The Hawbridge School Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange County Broadband Task Force Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have been in the communications industry(predominately in NorTel and Cisco) as a designer and product manager for over thirty years. I have designed and built communications systems for all of that time. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have volunteered at my kids middle school / high school as their network admin for the past 7 years. But now that they have graduated high school, I m expecting to transition out of that role in the next year or two. Thus, I m looking for another opportunity to volunteer in another capacity. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I am a technical person. I have designed communications hardware, software and systems for many years. But I am fully aware that not everyone loves technical info like I do. My strength is teasing apart, summarizing and condensing the core information and presenting that info to others in a way that doesn t overwhelm them. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: 56 Page 2 of 2 Mark Schnell This application was current on: 1/6/2021 10:00:22 PM Date Printed: 1/7/2021 57 Page 1 of 2 Roy Schonberg Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Roy Schonberg Name Called: Home Address: 3201 Tipi Lane Durham NC 27705 Phone: 9196240207 Email: roys@nc.rr.com Year of OC Residence: 1976 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange Unified Transportation Board Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: IT professional with 35 years at RTI International, retired for 10 years. For most of my career my focus was on planning, designing, procuring, and managing infrastructure projects. The projects were to provide Internet access, implement WANs and LANs, and used a wide range of technologies including cable, cellular and satellite. For many years I worked on projects in developing countries to provide Internet access where basic telecommunication infrastructure was absent or unreliable. I bring a balance of technical knowledge, project management, and extensive experience evaluating proposals from service providers from both technical and financial perspectives. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: During the pandemic I have seen how the lack of high speed broadband has made my daughter s time at UNC s nursing school more challenging and created obstacles to her education during these challenging times. I have a grandson in second grade and while he lives in Durham County, I have seen seen first hand how the availability of broadband has both enabled and hampered the ability of public schools to shift to virtual learning. I joined the OUTboard as a way to increase my involvement in the community. The Broadband Taskforce will enable me to further increase my involvement while drawing on my years of experience in providing Internet access in under served areas. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: My international experience brings an awareness of the challenges to providing services in under served areas of the county, as well as experience working with diverse interest groups. Conflict of Interest: 58 Page 2 of 2 Roy Schonberg Boards/Commissions appointments: Orange Unified Transportation Board Application Date: 12/31/2019 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My professional background is in IT and Project Management so I have extensive experience requesting and reviewing project proposals. We ve lived in Orange county for 39 years and have seen how growth has changed and impacted the roads. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: General interest in helping to manage the county s growing transportation needs with a particular interest in bicycling and public transit. Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/31/2020 Date Printed: 12/31/2020 59 Page 1 of 2 Briant Sikorski Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Briant Sikorski Name Called: Home Address: 1360 Lake Orange Road Cedar Grove NC 27231 Phone: 919-920-34341 Email: mynextreality@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2020 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I was an Ambassador and Member of the Cary and Apex Chambers of commerce prior to moving to the Orange County area. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None as I just relocated to the area in March 2020. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: In the past I have worked in the information technology field as a programmer, project manager and network engineer so I have the technical background to effectively evaluate and recommend alternatives. I was once recognized as one of the Top 100 Technical Minds while employed by Electronic Data Systems. You can review more of my background and experience at www.linkedin.com/in/briantsikorski/. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I live in a rural area of Orange County with very poor internet service. I hope my participation may speed a viable improvement. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: By having technical degrees (BS and MBA with a minor in IT), technical employment experience with companies such as General Motors, Electronic Data Systems, Digital Equipment Corporation and Continental Telephone, I believe I can contribute to the analysis, selection and implementation of improved Broadband Service in Orange County. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: 60 Page 2 of 2 Briant Sikorski This application was current on: 1/11/2021 3:25:55 PM Date Printed: 1/14/2021 61 Page 1 of 1 Manfred Stanfield Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Manfred Stanfield Name Called: Home Address: 2005 Larkspur Ln Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 9193211613 Email: msuppan@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2003 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Choose not to disclose Ethnic Background: Other Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I have been actively working at a IT network and system admin for 20+ years. I have very familiar with wired and wireless network technologies. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have over 20+ years of IT system and network admin using both wired and wireless technologies Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: My current home has both cable and fiber broadband service. However, our second farm property has no broadband service. We plan to build and move to the farm at some point. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I would be able to give both a technical viewpoint and a resident viewpoint without service. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/6/2021 11:51:04 AM Date Printed: 1/6/2021 62 Page 1 of 2 Andrew Strada Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Andrew Strada Name Called: Home Address: 105 Winston Ridge Drive Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 2037274750 Email: stradaa@yahoo.com Year of OC Residence: 2017 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Member of Chapel Hill Board of Adjustments Cofounder of the US CDO Hub, a part of an international network of Chief Data Officers Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Not sure if this is to be included here, but I am a member of the Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment as a resident of Chapel Hill. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have long been interested in and worked in how information and connectivity enable learning and productivity. More tangibly, for several years I was responsible for the networking and connectivity of my employer s Canadian operations. I also spent several years in commercial real estate & manufactured housing and understand that arena and how it is impacted by public works projects. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: During the pandemic and I expect coming out of the pandemic, connectivity is critical for equitable opportunities for learning and employment. The chasm between those with high-speed internet and those without is an addressable gap that this taskforce will address. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: The recommendations of this type of task force have to be arrived at by carefully considering the needs and impacts on all stakeholders. My diverse background gives me unique perspective on the commercial, government and personal considerations of this type of initiative. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: 63 Page 2 of 2 Andrew Strada This application was current on: 1/5/2021 8:10:07 AM Date Printed: 1/6/2021 64 Page 1 of 2 George Stuart Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: George Stuart Name Called: Home Address: 823 Cosgrove Ave Chapel Hill NC 27514-5264 Phone: 919.949.1177 Email: george.stuart@ieee.org Year of OC Residence: 1987 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Habitat for Humanity of Durham, NCAE"Board of Directors (Member, Vice-Chair, Chair), chair of Family Selection Committee, member of Executive Committee and Finance Committee 1 Million Cups RTP (part of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation)5€"Community organizer, coach, technology lead Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: la€TA9ve worked in technical and management roles at networking companies for more than twenty years. As Director of Network Services at Ciena Corporation, I led a team that provided worldwide network services for a 6,000-employee technology corporation. - Implemented a program that enabled employees to work from home full-time, in 2014 - Managed $13 million annual spend across 148 vendors, including 85 internet service providers - Leveraged technology and contract negotiations to deliver 54% annual growth in network traffic without increasing spending I hold a BSEE, an MBA, and PMP (Project Management Professional) certification, all of which are relevant to the work of this task force la€TMve served on several boards and committees, so 15€TM m familiar with their workings: - Durham Habitat - 1 Million Cups -Verizon Wireless Technology Board - BT (British Telecom) Global Mobility Solutions Council la€TMve been an Orange County resident since 1987, interrupted only by a brief three-year 65 Page 2 of 2 George Stuart sojourn to Durham County Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Twelve years of service on Durham Habitat5€TMs Family Selection Committee, including as committee chair, has shown me first-hand the effects of the digital divide (now more appropriately called the network divide). Lack of equitable internet access has been a growing societal problem for years. In 2020, the pandemic suddenly made it critical. la€Tmd like to use my network industry experience to help resolve the inequities in my own county caused by disparities in internet access. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: The task force will benefit from my unique mindset: 15€TMM uniquely skilled at using an analytical, data-driven thought process to achieve societal improvement goals. I5€TMm a staunch believer that everyone deserves an equitable chance to succeed. I have extensive experience in the networking industry, in technology, operations, and financing. Having led a staff of 100+ professionals, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and delivered major enterprise projects, I know how to get things done. Yet I also believe strongly in the importance of giving people a chance to succeed, as demonstrated by my long-term commitment to Habitat for Humanity. Finally, my service on several boards and councils has taught me that looking at a problem from different viewpoints can lead to better outcomes than even the 5€cesmartest person in the rooms€Fcould devise. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/5/2021 12:58:29 PM Date Printed: 1/6/2021 66 Page 1 of 2 Kim Tesoro Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Kim Tesoro Name Called: Home Address: 902 Benton Street Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 9198173902 Email: kim@hillsboroughchamber.com Year of OC Residence: 1993 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: CEO Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce Vice Chair Hillsborough Tourism Board Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: The chamber has been interested in, and indeed has prioritized, developing partnerships that will bring broadband to the rural areas of the county. Since 2016, we have explored options and hosted conversations with representatives of the ncessary industries, local elected, as well as explored the potential for partnerships between local governments and our schools. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: If there is one positive outcome of the Covid-19 pandemic, it would be that we have an inequality in terms of access to highspeed internet in many areas of the county. Lack of access is impacting the ability of many of our residents to work, educate, and seek healthcare from home. As we continue to push more and more out digitally, we are leaving behind many in our community. Having lived in Norther Orange County for 27 years, I am acutely aware of the problems and feel that we must find a way to correct this disparity for our residents. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: My business experience and connections offers one viewpoint, my years as a homeschooling parent, quite another. Conflict of Interest: None Boards/Commissions appointments: 67 Page 2 of 2 Kim Tesoro Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/5/2021 3:21:56 PM Date Printed: 1/6/2021 68 Page 1 of 1 James Walker Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr James Walker Name Called: Home Address: 4612 Fork Dr Rougemont NC 27572 Phone: 9194170816 Email: jcrus2001 @yahoo.com Year of OC Residence: 2000 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: none Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: I severed on the cable Advisor board and Economic Development board Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have a BS in Industrial Technology. I am a PACS administrator for Duke Radiology. In this position I have to have a broad understanding of networking technologies and server technologies. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I live in the northern part of Orange county and want to see my area get access to affordable and High speed Internet access. I have a son who is in High school and not having high speed internet has impacted his school year as we are and still living through COVID-19 Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have children in school and see them struggle with not have high speed internet and doing online course would be something I could bring to the table. Also I have been at various Orange County board of Commissioner meetings on the subject and an familuar with current efforts with OpenBB attempts to bring high speed to this part of the county. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/30/2020 6:02:21 PM Date Printed: 12/31/2020 69 Page 1 of 2 Whtiney Watson Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Whtiney Watson Name Called: Home Address: 2119 Doe Run Rd Mebane NC 27302 Phone: 3146042197 Email: whitneyw1 @earthlink.net Year of OC Residence: 2012 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Habitat for Humanity volunteer Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange County Broad Band Task Force Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I work for the NC Museum of History and stay current on technology to make visitor experiences rich and engaging. In addition, I have lived in two different areas of Orange Co where broadband was available and where it is not, so have directly experienced the benefits and detriments of availability. The digital divide impacts my economic, personal, and business activities. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: This is an important opportunity to help Orange Co. find alternative solutions to a problem that should have been solved long ago. While some solutions may no longer be within the ability of OC to solve, that does not mean we should not consider other methods of bring broadband to the rural parts of OC. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: As a resident that has experienced both sides of the broadband issue, I can relate first hand to issues involved. I have sufficient technical background and education to understand the technology. My work provides daily challenges to find innovative and cost effective solutions to problems. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: 70 Page 2 of 2 Whtiney Watson This application was current on: 12/31/2020 10:03:49 AM Date Printed: 12/31/2020 71 Page 1 of 2 Paul Werner Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Paul Werner Name Called: Home Address: 419 Lafayette Drive Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 19193603516 Email: pwerner380@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1991 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: IBM Senior Certified Enterprise Architect, retired. Orange county resident since March, 1991. Volunteer for homeless outreach with Union Grove United Methodist Church. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: I have not served on any Orange County Advisory Boards prior to this. I am interested in serving on the Orange County Broadband Task Force. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have extensive experience in design and implementation of complex computer networks and systems architectures for major businesses. This type of in depth technical knowledge could provide valuable insight and perspective to the task force. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Access to Broadband Internet is an essential aspect of our society. I would like to use my knowledge and experience garnered from my forty years in Information Technology to formulate real world solutions that benefit all the people of Orange County. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: With my technical expertise and long experience in dealing with real world issues, I can provide perspectives and insight that would be of benefit to the overall decision making process the board is responsible for. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: 72 Page 2 of 2 Paul Werner This application was current on: 12/30/2020 5:51:20 PM Date Printed: 12/31/2020 73 Page 1 of 2 Joseph Zaengle Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Joseph Zaengle Name Called: Home Address: 1119 Downs Drive Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 9196360359 Email: joe.zaengle@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1983 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Work in the Math Center at Alamance Community College Vice President of homeowners association Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Retired software engineer at Cisco Systems. Have taught as substitute teacher in Orange County for over 4 years Taught online Computer Science and Math courses for the NC Virtual Public Schools Taught for K12 international online school Math instructor/tutor at Alamance Community College BS - Physics MS- Math Education MS- Computer Science Software Engineer for 25 years 12 years with Cisco Systems Teacher for 15 years Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Realize how important it is for all residents, especially students, to have access to high speed internet access. Currently high speed access in the rural portion of county is limited at best. Interested in helping to improve this situation Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 74 Page 2 of 2 Joseph Zaengle As an engineer for many years I understand some of the technical issues associated with broadband deployments. My background as a teacher gives the task force a perspective on the impact of poor internet service on student performance. Having worked from home for many years I understand how important broadband service is to this growing portion of the workforce. Given my experience I understand the impact that broadband has on the ability to provide opportunities to the rural residents of our county. I also understand how the availability of broadband has on the property values of our county. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/5/2021 7:32:03 PM Date Printed: 1/7/2021 75 Page 1 of 2 Robert Zurek Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Robert Zurek Name Called: Home Address: 204 Farm Gate Drive Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 6173318289 Email: bobzurek@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2018 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: NC Redcross Disaster Assistance Volunteer Therapy Dog International Volunteer FBI Citizen Academy FBI Outreach Volunteer Previously: Recreation Committee Volunteer - Boxborough, MA Previously: Town of Boxborough Cable Committee - Boxborough, MA Previously: Town of Boxborough IT Committee - Boxborough, MA Habitat for Humanity Finance Committee Volunteer - Lowell, MA InfraGard Volunteer Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue University of MA Memorial Hospital Volunteer Clinton Hospital Volunteer Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None at this time. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Broadband Task Force Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My background includes serving on the Boxborough MA cable commission responsible for improving broadband internet and cable television access to this small rural community. I m a 25 year+ technologies serving executive leadership roles in large scale businesses including IBM and Oracle and have served as a technical executive for a number of technology organization. I feel very comfortable with the technologies, market as well as innovation in the broadband arena. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As you can see from my application, I m an advocate of helping others in the community and when it comes to technology topics like broadband, cell phone coverage, power, etc to rural communities I m all in for helping the community. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 76 Page 2 of 2 Robert Zurek I approach my volunteer work with an open and collaborative mindset where all perspectives are valued and taken into consideration in my own thinking. This is what leaders do and I approach my business work in the same fashion with has led to many successful outcomes. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/6/2021 9:37:01 AM Date Printed: 1/6/2021