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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 05-11-2021; 12 - Economic Development Advisory Board – Appointments Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: May 11, 2021 Action Agenda Item No. 12 SUBJECT: Economic Development Advisory Board — Appointments Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): Membership Roster INFORMATION CONTACT: Recommendations Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 Applications for Persons Recommended Attendance Record Applicant Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The following appointments information is for Board consideration. NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Kevin Thomas Core Business First Full Term 06/30/2024 Community Barbara Non-Profit Agency Second Full Term 06/30/2024 Jessie-Black John Morris Core Business Second Full Term 06/30/2024 Community Anthony Carey Tourism One Year 06/30/2022 Extension James Watts Agriculture One Year 06/30/2022 Extension John Anderson Core Business One Year 06/30/2022 Community Extension NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: 2 • 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 discuss appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Board. 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Meeting Times: 12:00pm second Tuesday every other month Contact Person: Steve Brantley,Amanda Gamer Meeting Place: Rotating Contact Phone: 919-245-2325,919-245-2330 Positions: 10 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Description: Work cohesively with the County's Economic Development staff and other economic development partners to position Orange County as a competitive location for business opportunities. Ms. Barbara Jessie-Black 1 Secr/Treas First Appointed: 06/05/2018 Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: 06/05/2018 Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Non-Profit Agency Number of Terms: 1 Anthony Carey 2 First Appointed: 03/21/2017 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/05/2018 Ethnic Background: Other Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Tourism Number of Terms: 2 Kristen Smith Young 3 First Appointed: 06/18/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/18/2019 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: UNC Chapel Hill Number of Terms: 1 Sharon Hill 4 First Appointed: 03/21/2017 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: African American Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Entrepreneur Number of Terms: 2 James Watts 5 First Appointed: 10/20/2015 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/05/2018 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Agriculture Number of Terms: 2 Paige Zinn 6 Chair- One Year Extension First Appointed: 01/22/2015 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Core Business Community Number of Terms: 3 Monday,April 26,2021 Page 1 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Meeting Times: 12:OOpm second Tuesday every other month Contact Person: Steve Brantley,Amanda Gamer Meeting Place: Rotating Contact Phone: 919-245-2325,919-245-2330 Positions: 10 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Mr John Morris 7 Vice-Chair First Appointed: 06/05/2018 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/05/2018 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Core Business Community Number of Terms: 1 John Anderson 8 First Appointed: 04/19/2016 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/05/2018 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Core Business Community Number of Terms: 2 Jonna Hunt 9 First Appointed: 10/06/2020 Gender Identity: Female Township: Little River Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Core Business Community Number of Terms: Mr. Tom Proctor 10 First Appointed: 10/06/2020 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 06/30/2022 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Core Business Community Number of Terms: Monday,April 26,2021 Page 2 5 ORANGE COUNTY ECONQMiC DEVELOPMENT NORTH CAROLINA 131 W. Margaret Lane, Suite 205 Hillsborough, NC 27278 April 16, 2021 To: Orange County Board of Commissioners Cc: Bonnie Hammersley, Orange County Manager Travis Myren, Orange County Deputy Manager From: Steve Brantley Director, Orange County Economic Development Department Subject: Requested Advisory Board Appointments Reappointments &Extensions Advisory BoardsTerms Expiring June 30, 2021 BoardName FirstName LastName ContactPerson kumberTermdTermslExpirationDateI Steve Brantley,Amanda Economic Development Advisory Board John Anderson Garner 2 2 30-Jun-21 Steve Brantley,Amanda Economic Development Advisory Board John Morris Garner 2 1 30-Jun-21 Steve Brantley,Amanda Economic Development Advisory Board Paige Zinn Garner 2 3 30-Jun-21 Steve Brantley,Amanda Economic Development Advisory Board James Watts Garner 2 2 30-Jun-21 Steve Brantley,Amanda Economic Development Advisory Board Anthony Carey Garner 2 2 30-Jun-21 Steve Brantley,Amanda Economic Development Advisory Board Barbara Jessie-Black Garner 2 11 30-Jun-21 Yellow=current member is not eligible for a 2nd 3-year term reappointment, but, may request a final 1-year term extension, as permitted in the advisory board's Bylaws and Guidelines. To the Orange County Board of Commissioners, On behalf of the Economic Development Advisory Board's Chair(Paige Zinn) &Vice Chair (John Morris), and the full 10 members who have been polled for their recommendation to fill several upcoming vacancies, I wish to ask the Board of Commissioners to consider approving the following request: 6 (1) Appoint applicant Kevin Thomas as a new member, to fill Paige Zinn's upcoming vacancy, in the advisory board's designated"core business sector". (2) Re-appoint John Morris and Barbara Jessie-Black to a second 3-year appointment. (John Morris fills a"core business sector"position, while Barbara-Jessie Black fills the advisory board's "nonprofit" sector). (3) Extend for 1 final year, as allowed by the advisory board's Bylaws and Guidelines, the following 3 current members: Anthony Carey (hospitality/hotel sector), James Watts (agriculture/foods systems sector), and John Anderson (core business sector). The requested action to approve (a) 1 new appointment, (b) 2 reappointments, and(c) a final 1- year term extension for 3 other members, is intended to accomplish the following economic and social justice goals: • maintain consistency of the existing economic development advisory board as Orange County continues its' long-term recovery out of the COVID pandemic, • continue and expand the diversity of the advisory board's current make-up regarding women and minority membership. With the requested appointments outline above, the advisory board would have 4 of 10 members as women, and 3 of 10 members as African American minorities. • Leverage the diverse range of economic development experience members bring to the County,with respect to the advisory board composition requiring a range of sectors (agriculture, hospitality, nonprofit, UNC university, and core business), as required by the Guidelines. • retain expertise in these member's service in reviewing and authorizing the many applications for the County's 2 Article 46-funded small business and farm-related financial grant programs (managed by the Economic Development Department). The actual results over the past 14 months to support Orange County's many small business and farms led to the advisory board members' assistance to review of hundreds of applications, and authorization of 188 awards totaling $954,759.58 in total County aid. Other Comments: • The attendance record for all current advisory board members for the previous 15 months is attached for your review. Sincerely, Steve Brantley Director, Orange County Economic Development 7 Page 1 of 2 Kevin Thomas Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Kevin Thomas Name Called: Home Address: 135 E. Franklin St Suite 240 Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 9196385123 Email: kaze@downtownchapelhill.com Year of OC Residence: 1995 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: African American Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Owner, VibeHouse405 Studio Director, Arts & Culture c/o Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership Host, Inside Voices WCHL 97.3FM Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As an African American alumnus of UNC-Chapel Hill that has been around the world, I chose to return here to start my business. In the past 3 years I have been fortunate enough to own/co- own two businesses on Franklin, VibeHouse405 and Local 506. 1 am currently renovating and relocating VibeHouse to 135 E Franklin, and was recently hired as Director of Arts, and Culture for Downtown Chapel Hill, and have been a member of Chapel Hill Chamber of Commerce for the past year. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: It has not been easy to access or maintain a presence here, and had it not been for the many people and organizations that helped me maintain, I would have left and went elsewhere. My experiences could help build a bridge for other minority business owners who look at Orange Co. and don t think that opportunity exists here for them. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I will bring diversity in opinion on what type of businesses and individuals we want to attract and why they need funding. Its a new era and if Orange wants to maintain progress, we have to be able to recognize occupations that are non-traditional in art/music, and media based, that are important elements that will foster our growth economically. I am the example of the type of individuals you want to start business in Orange. Conflict of Interest: 8 Page 2 of 2 Kevin Thomas Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 9/8/2020 10:46:46 AM Date Printed: 9/16/2020 9 Page 1 of 2 Barbara Jessie-Black Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Barbara Jessie-Black Name Called: Home Address: 125 West Main Street, Ste. 100 Carrboro NC 27510 Phone (Day): 919-942-6565 Phone (Evening): 919-270-9253 Phone (Cell): 919-360-4008 Email: execdirector@ptathriftshop.org Place of Employment: PTA Thrift Shop, Inc. Job Title: Executive Director Year of OC Residence: 1952 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: African American Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Chapel Hill Carrboro Chamber of Commerce Finance Committee Member NC Center for Nonprofits Board Member (Outgoing Chair) Piedmont Health Services Board Member Piedmont Health Services Community Relations Committee Member UNC Healthcare Board Member UNC Healthcare Finance Committee Member One Voice Institute of Business and Entrepreneurship Board Member Carrboro Business Alliance Leadership Team Member Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Education: MBA As Executive Director of the PTA Thrift Shop I recently completed a large capital expansion with direct long-term economic implications for not only the town of Carrboro but also the greater Orange County by supporting our nonprofits partners which provide services throughout the county. Additionally, working with under-resourced populations either through the community members we employ or with those who receive services from us through the variety of partnerships we ve created over the years, helps me to be keenly aware of the intersectionality of economic development and social justice, and how both components are important in the decision-making process related to short-term and long-term economic outcomes for Orange County. Lastly, my work with the Chamber and other high-impact community organizations allows me the opportunity to see Orange County from several perspectives and hopefully bring those perspectives to the OC Economic Development Advisory Board. 10 Page 2 of 2 Barbara Jessie-Black Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As I continue my work with the PTA Thrift Shop and other partnering organizations, both nonprofit and for-profit, it is clear that the intersectionality of economic development and social justice cannot and should not be ignored in the decision-making process of how the community s economic development initiatives impact under-resourced populations. It is my desire to be a part of that conversation. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/16/2018 10:39:31 AM Date Printed: 5/16/2018 11 Page 1 of 2 John Morris Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr John Morris Name Called: Home Address: 194 Finley Golf Course Road Chapel Hill NC 27517 Phone (Day): 9199421141 Phone (Evening): 919-417-2492 Phone (Cell): 919-417-2492 Email: jmorris@morriscommercial.com Place of Employment: Morris Commercial,lnc. Job Title: Owner - President Year of OC Residence: 1965 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals - Campaign Steering Committee, NC Childrens Home Society - Society and Foundation Board Member , Wells Fargo - Orange County Advisory Board , UNC General Alumni Assoc - Life Member, Charles House Adult Daycare - Advisory Board Member, UNC Educational Foundation Member, 50 Group Member Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have been engaged in Orange County as a real estate professional since 1974 and devoted to commercial-investment real estate since 1984. Our firm has been responsible for various office and retail developments as well as being responsible for numerous leasing and brokerage transactions in Orange County Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have spent my entire business career in Orange County and would like to participate in the overview of Economic Development issues in our County Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: 12 Page 2 of 2 John Morris Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/16/2018 11:02:08 AM Date Printed: 5/16/2018 13 Page 1 of 2 Anthony Carey Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Anthony Carey Name Called: Home Address: 1152 Newberry Dr. Mebane NC 27302 Phone (Day): 919-929-4000 Phone (Evening): 919-218-5918 Phone (Cell): Email: acarey@sienahotel.com Place of Employment: The Siena Hotel Job Title: General Manager Year of OC Residence: 1972 Township of Residence: Alamance Count Zone of Residence: Alamance County Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Triangle Area Hotel and Motel Association-Past President. Chapel Hill Chamber of Commerce member. Past Chair of the Orange County Visitor s Bureau. General Managers Advisory Council for Marriott International. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange County Visitor s Bureau (past). Bicycle Safety Task Force (Present). Boards/Commissions applied for: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have worked in Chapel Hill for the past 30 years. Primarily in the Hospitality industry. I grew up in Chapel Hill and have ether worked or lived in Orange County since 1972. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am very proud of Orange County and I m excited to assist in continuing to make Orange county the best place to live work and play that it can be. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Work Experience: 17 plus years in the hospitality industry; from Bellmen - General Manager. Five years in the retail industry. 14 Page 2 of 2 Anthony Carey Volunteer Experience: I have worked and volunteered with many non-profits in the Triangle area; Cornucopia House, Orange County Rape Crisis, Inter-Faith Council, Flight of Hope, and Business in Education partnership with Chapel Hill- Carrboro and Orange County Schools. Over the past three years I have served on the Board of Directors for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. I am currently the Vice-Chair for the foundation for a Sustainable Community, and in coming Chair for 2010. Education: Cornell University On-line Hospitality Management 2000-2005 Other Comments: I grew up in Chapel Hill, and I love marketing the town and county I have spent my life enjoying. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau 10/6/09. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1152 Newberry Dr., Mebane is Alamance County. MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR LODGING POSITION. This application was current on: 10/6/2009 5:15:03 PM Date Printed: 2/16/2017 15 Page 1 of 2 James Watts Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. James Watts Name Called: Home Address: 4321 Hope Valley Dr. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919-265-8480 Phone (Evening): 919-672-5838 Phone (Cell): 919-672-5838 Email: james@weaverstreetmarket.coop Place of Employment: Weaver Street Market Job Title: Merchandising Manager Year of OC Residence: 1999 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Board Member, Piedmont Food and Agricultural Processing Center Session Member, Hillsborough Presbyterian Church Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I ve been involved in this community since moving to the area in the late 90 s. I ve volunteered for Meals on Wheels, the Hillsborough Water Sewer Advisory Committee, and Piedmont Food and Agricultural Processing Center. As a long-time manager for a local business, I understand the important role that local government can play in strengthening communities through economic development. Weaver Street Market has always tried to partner with the community and the local governments to serve the needs of the community. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I m vitally interested in strengthening the food system here in the county and in the surrounding area, making me a good candidate for the Ag/Food Systems position. Also as a resident, I think that keeping the unique rural/urban mix that works together to make our area so attractive to potential residents and potential businesses/employers is key. I think that my small business perspective would add value to the deliberations of the Economic Development Commission. Finally, I haven t served Orange County with any of my volunteer activities up to now, and would like to meet new people and experience fresh perspectives through my involvement. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: 16 Page 2 of 2 James Watts Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/19/2015 4:45:42 PM Date Printed: 8/26/2015 17 Page 1 of 2 John Anderson Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. John Anderson Name Called: Home Address: 113 Hogan Woods Circle Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 919-918-4832 Phone (Evening): 919-918-4851 Phone (Cell): Email: john.anderson@wellsfargo.com Place of Employment: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Job Title: Sr. VP/Chapel Hill Market President Year of OC Residence: 2001 Township of Residence: Chapel Hili Zone of Residence: NIA Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Boards/Commissions applied for: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE ST Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Work Experience: 28 years in commercial Banking; 1982-1985; The chase Manhattan Bank (1985-1987 UVA Darden School, MBA degree); 1987-199, Bankers Trust Co.; 1989-1994, Signet Bank; 1995-Present, First Union National Bank - Wachovia Bank - Wells Fargo Bank. Volunteer Experience: Junion Achievement Instructor; boy Scouts of America fundraising; Orange County American Red Cross Board; Chapel Hili-Carrboro Public School Foundation Board; Project Graduation Board; Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce Board (current); University Presbyterian Church, Member of Session (current). Education: Chapel Hill-Carrboro public schools; Durham Academy, 1978; Williams College, 1982; University of Virginia, Darden school, MBA, 1987. Other Comments: My family moved to Chapel Hill in 1971. My father was a long-time professor in the UNC School of Public Health. My wife's family moved to Chapel Hill in 1979. Our two sons graduated from Chapel Hill High School. As a member of the business community and as a property owner paying taxes, I am interested in growing our commercial tax base and lessening the burden on homeowners. STAFF COMMENTS: Orignally (0510412012) applied for Economic Development Advisory Boad. 18 Page 2 of 2 John Anderson This application was current on: 5/2/2012 Date Printed: 8/2/2013 I r 1 i i i I i I 19 BOCC Attendance Records For Advisory Board Re-Appointments Economic Development Advisory Board—May 2020 -Apr 2021 Original Date Appointed May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr John Morris 06/19/2012 N N P N N P N N P N P N Barbara Jessie-Black 06/05/2018 N N P N N P N N A N A N Anthony Carey 03/31/2017 N N P N N A N N A N A N James Watts 10/20/2015 N N A N N A N N A N P N John Anderson 04/19/2016 N N P N N P N N P N A N P: Present @ Meeting A: Absent E: Excused Absence N: No Meeting Information Current Through: April 30,2021 20 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name C Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES Contact Person: Steve Brantley,Amanda Garner Contact Phone: 919-245-2325,919-245-2330 No applicants for this board. Gender Identity: Date Applied: Ethnic Background: Township: Age Range: Res.Eligibility: Also Serves On: Mrs. Lili Engelhardt Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 07/29/2020 Ethnic Background: Asian American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Thomas Engelhardt Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 03/25/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: David Gephart Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 03/18/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Eno Age Range: Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Mrs Theresa Himmel Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 12/08/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Ms. W Estella Johnson Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 03/18/2021 Ethnic Background: African American Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 60+ Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Monday,April 26,2021 Page 1 of 3 21 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name C Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES Contact Person: Steve Brantley,Amanda Garner Contact Phone: 919-245-2325,919-245-2330 Emily Mixon Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 08/04/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Adejuwon Ojebuoboh Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 05/19/2020 Ethnic Background: African American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 18-34 Res.Eligibility: Chapel Hill ETJ Also Serves On: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Also Serves On: Orange County Housing Authority Ms. Christy Raulli Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 03/18/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough ETJ Also Serves On: Dr. Jane Saiers Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 03/18/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Agricultural Preservation Board Blaine Schmidt Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 03/19/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Monday,April 26,2021 Page 2 of 3 22 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Steve Brantley,Amanda Garner Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES Contact Phone: 919-245-2325,919-245-2330 Mr Kevin Thomas Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 09/08/2020 Ethnic Background: African American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Monday,April 26,2021 Page 3 of 3 23 Page 1 of 2 Lili Engelhardt Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mrs. Lili Engelhardt Name Called: Home Address: 303 Lake Hogan Farm Road Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 919 923 2844 Email: lili@engelhardt.com Year of OC Residence: 2009 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: Asian American Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: With the effort required to launch our new business, I have been forced to curtail my community and organizational work. That being said, community involvement has always been core to my values. Some of my past work includes: 2017 - Published Down syndrome portrait book as fundraiser for Anna s Angels, Gigi s Playhouse, and the Triangle Down Syndrome Network 2015 - 2017 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Leadership Team 2015 - 2017 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle - Board of Directors 2011-21017 - Lili Engelhardt Fine Art donated over $750,000 of goods and services to local non profits 2001 - NY City Partnership and ReSTART Central - Helped companies affected by 9/11 recover and helped allocate grant money to affected businesses 2001 - Helped create This is New York, a photography book that chronicled the rise and fall of the Twin Towers. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have an MBA and strong analytical skills that can be used in analyzing proposals and evaluating marketing plans. I have traveled throughout the world extensively, lived /worked in several countries as well as cities throughout the US, and have many points of reference for what different travelers are looking for and may appreciate/ remember. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: 24 Page 2 of 2 Lili Engelhardt I want to get involved in the community and help continue to make it a desirable destination and look for ways to grow its appeal even more. The work that I am doing with frolyk ties in closely with the goal of the Orange County Visitor s bureau to bring people to Orange County and to show them what an amazing place it is. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: My art background has been primarily in the visual arts with photography as a focus. I have been involved in photography for twenty years, running a studio for five years, and now doing primarily on-site studio work. I am passionate about art as a way of helping people see deeper, understand more, and connect more authentically. I am a strong believer in public art and building community and connection through art. I don't know if this contributes to the diversity of viewpoints... I hope so. Please feel free to ask more questions if this does not answer your question or if you would like more information. I am passionate about art and would love to help. Conflict of Interest: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I hold an MBA and a BA in applied mathematics and economics. This plus my experience in investment banking, technology market development and strategic planning have given me a strong background in business analysis. I have worked in companies of many different sizes from large corporations and mid sized companies to small companies and ground floor startups. Having run startups in Orange County, I have a strong understanding of the issues Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to get involved to help small businesses flourish in Orange County. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: Arts Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I ran a successful portrait studio for six years in Chapel Hill. I understand what it is like to work in the art world in Orange County. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am a strong believer in the arts and the importance of the arts in the community and in education. I come from a family of artists (oil painter and sculptor, musicians) and art has been fundamental to how I see the world. It is important to me to see the arts flourish in a world where they often get left behind. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 7/29/2020 Date Printed: 7/29/2020 25 Page 1 of 2 Thomas Engelhardt Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Thomas Engelhardt Name Called: Home Address: 303 Lake Hogan Farm Rd Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 9193382580 Email: thomas@engelhardt.com Year of OC Residence: 2009 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: Community Activities/Organizational Memberships Chapel Hill Chamber of Commerce American Guild of Organists American Association of Applied Science Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: During my career with a global corporation I developed and managed businesses in a range from $1 mm to to $2bn. My experience covers a wide range of industries from Paper, Plastics, Coating, Electronic Materials to Personal Care and Life Science. I lived and worked in Europe, Asia and the USA. In my role as executive consultant I worked with investment funds and a diverse range of clients in equally diverse industries. I am very comfortable interacting with C- level executives and have a deep understanding of how large corporations work and what they need for investment or relocation decisions. At the same time, I fully understand and live in the world of startup and micro businesses. During the time in North Carolina/Orange County I coached various local startups and was on the Board of several of these companies. I also founded and run several privately held businesses from real estate, manufacturing, to ecommerce. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board Orange County with its talented, educated and innovative work force has tremendous potential to attract and to grow business. la€TMd like to make best use of my experience to help facilitate this effort. Ia€T"d like to take a strategic approach to the economic development of Orange County aE" leta€TMs define where we want and need to be and then come up with a plan to get us there. I had a reputation as a successful change agent in my corporate past and would like to build on this experience to address perceptions of Orange County when it comes to ease of doing business. 26 Page 2 of 2 Thomas Engelhardt A healthy mix of small and large business is necessary to create opportunities for all residents of Orange County. I would like to join the effort of making this happen. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/25/2021 Date Printed: 3/25/2021 27 Page 1 of 2 David Gephart Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: David Gephart Name Called: Home Address: 1401 Poplar Lane Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-732-6464 Email: dave@gephartmarketing.com Year of OC Residence: 1970 Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: Community Activities/Organizational Memberships President of Poplar Ridge Property Owners Association (25 houses) Hillsborough Chamber Chapel Hill Chamber Expiring term on the CH/OCVB (8 years) Previously - President Hillsborough Exchange Club (2 terms) Hillsborough Chamber Board (9 years) Vice-Chair Alliance for Historic Hillsborough Boy Scouts of America (District Chair, Scoutmaster, Cubmaster) Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Expiring term on Chapel Hill Orange County Visitor s Bureau Orange County Energy Board Boards/Commissions applied for: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Having worked with several Chambers of Commerce I have a lot of experience and a love in working on Business Development and Economic Development! As a Marketing Manager Director with FedEx Supply Chain, I have a global understanding of the international supply chain and how important Orange County can be to relocating businesses. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board For over 40 years I have chosen to live in Orange County (Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough) and I know many aspects of the county that some new comers are not aware of. I want to help Orange County to grow smart and to give back to the community where I live! Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: 28 Page 2 of 2 David Gephart I was elected by the Board of the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough to serve as it's designated representative on the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau. I request to be appointed.STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau 9/26/2007. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1401 Poplar Lane, Hillsborough, NC is in Eno Township. Updated applicatino 09/30/2014. This application was current on: 3/18/2021 Date Printed: 3/18/2021 29 Page 1 of 2 Theresa Himmel Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mrs Theresa Himmel Name Called: Home Address: 305 Westbury Drive Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 9197046853 Email: tracey.himmel@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2009 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Account executive Chapel Hill Media Group WCHL/chapelboro Former employee of Chamber of Commerce Former board member CH Service League, UNC Center for Community Excellence in Mental Health Coordinator Boston College Alumni of the Triangle member of St. Thomas More parish Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have a BS in Management from the Carrol School of Managment at Boston College. I worked for 9 years in NYC selling financial products and was one of the top sales people in the country. I have lived in 4 major cities and enjoy travel and meeting people. I have worked at the chamber of commerce and now at WCHL and know many people and businesses in our county. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To whom much is given, much is expected. I sincerely love this community and want to use my time and talent to help it stay livable and improve where it can. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have extensive knowledge of the small business community here, from inviting them to become members of the chamber, or to advertise with WCHL. Conflict of Interest: No Boards/Commissions appointments: 30 Page 2 of 2 Theresa Himmel Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/8/2020 3:44:41 PM Date Printed: 12/10/2020 31 Page 1 of 2 W Estella Johnson Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. W Estella Johnson Name Called: Home Address: 138 W. Hatterleigh Ave Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 6176787692 Email: estjohnson1 @aol.com Year of OC Residence: 2012 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: African American Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships Currently retired. Perform various activities at my church related to community outreach, fund-raising, etc. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have worked in community organizing and outreach activities for most of my career. I have a master s degree in public administration and have worked in the public sector for most of my career. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board I am concerned about people who feel disenfranchised and would like to promote more community involvement especially minorities. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board Being born and raised in the south and having lived in many parts of the country, and being widely traveled, I think that I have good understanding of what it takes to understand and encourage minorities to get involved in their community. Conflict of Interest: 32 Page 2 of 2 W Estella Johnson Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I was Director of Economic Development for the City of Cambridge in Massachusetts prior to retirement. I have also worked to help minorities learn how to develop their own businesses. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board I have a great amount of experience in business promotion and development, including workforce development and housing. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board Being an African-American, I think that I have a unique background in economic development issues. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/18/2021 Date Printed: 3/18/2021 33 Page 1 of 2 Emily Mixon Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Emily Mixon Name Called: Home Address: 1204 Drew Hill Ln Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 8436705521 Email: emilykaidon@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2016 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: white Age Range: Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Infragard Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: n/a Boards/Commissions applied for: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My education background is in Genetics and business (accounting). I have worked in various business sectors including manufacturing, healthcare and information technology and I believe that I can offer a well informed outsiders view. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to serve on the board because I would love the opportunity to serve my community. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: Central Community Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My education background is in Genetics and business (accounting). I have worked in various business sectors including manufacturing, healthcare and information technology and I believe that I can offer a well informed outsiders view. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to serve on the board because I would love the opportunity to serve my community. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: 34 Page 2 of 2 Emily Mixon Boards/Commissions appointments: Commission for the Environment Application Date: 4/17/2018 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I graduated from Clemson University in 2007 with a Genetics Degree. During that time I worked heavily with genetically modifying plants to more efficiently produce biodiesel with little to no chemical runoff. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am very passionate about about about the land preservation, air toxins, and climate change as well as government. I believe that serving on this board will enable me to direct my passions for good in my community. Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/4/2020 Date Printed: 8/4/2020 35 Page 1 of 3 Adejuwon Ojebuoboh Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Adejuwon Ojebuoboh Name Called: Home Address: 445 Paul Hardin Drive Room 907 Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 9105545697 Email: Adejuwon_Ojebuoboh@kenan- flagler.unc.edu Year of OC Residence: 2019 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill ETJ Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: African American Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Affordable Housing Advisory Board of Orange County 180 Degrees Consulting, Volunteer Consultant Institute of Politics, Speaker Series Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Boards/Commissions applied for: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As a Business student at the Kenan-Flagler School of Business, the focus of my education is grounded in economic development. I am taking courses revealing the financial institutions and economic factors that make up the vast community of business in Orange County. My business education will enable me to work cohesively with the Countys€TMs Economic Development staff and faithfully execute the mission of the Economic Development Advisory Board. I have served in local government as a member of the Onslow County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council where I collaborated with community stakeholders to improve youth diversion programs for delinquents and child offenders. I have also served as Chairman of the Jacksonville City Youth Council where I oversaw operations of the city-wide council. We provided professional and leadership development to teenagers and served as the official youth voice of the city. Also, for three years, I advocated youth representation in state government in meetings with NC Senate Majority Leader Harry Brown, State Representative Phil Shepard, NC Secretary of Administration Michelle Sanders, and NC Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest. I developed close connections with staffers in the NC General Assembly and in Governor Coopers€TMS Administration. In addition, I served as a Governors€TMS Page, able to interact with instrumental staff in Coopers€TMs administration and further strengthen bonds la€TMve formed throughout North Carolina state government. As Executive Director of the Institute for Effective Change, I met with Congressmen across the state including Mark Meadows, David Rouzer, the Late Walter B. Jones, and G.K. Butterfield. Additionally, I was recognized by Governor Cooper as an outstanding volunteer and steward of community in 2018. 1 am equipped and excited to serve 36 Page 2 of 3 Adejuwon Ojebuoboh Orange County on the Economic Development Advisory Board! Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am passionate about serving the community I reside in. I have resided in Nigeria, Canada, and North Carolina and have seen the structure of local government on various scales. I5€TMve witnessed the self-serving cynicism of some city management, but I5€TMve also interacted with dutiful local policymakers who always put the communitys€TMs needs before their own. I wish to emulate the latter, on the Economic Development Advisory Board. As a black male, I provide a diverse perspective on the issues facing Orange County and can contribute to the economic growth of this beautiful town. All in All, I want to serve this County! Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: Orange County Housing Authority Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My time on the Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB) has shown me how little I know about the issues facing Orange County. My urban planning coursework at UNC, my Real Estate novels, and my financial work in New York have not equipped me to better serve the citizens of Orange County. All the accolades, awards, and certifications that fill my resume dons€TMt qualify me to serve on the Orange County Housing Authority(OCHA). Its€TMS the 4-hour due diligence I undertook to understand the Housing Choice Voucher program, the 90 minutes I spent perusing through Orange County eviction data, and my$30 devotion to Uber to &from AHAB meetings is what makes me qualified to serve on OCHA. My drive to learn as much as I can and apply this knowledge to further the interests of the underprivileged of Orange County is the only experience that is truly relevant to this board. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: There is only one reason I want to serve on this board: to foster Effective Change. I have enjoyed my time on the Affordable Housing Advisory Board but I want to have a more direct, effective impact on the implementation and execution of housing policy in Orange County. The Orange County Housing Authority(OCHA) enables me to do so. By overseeing the charge of providing decent, safe, and sanitary housing for low- and moderate-income families, OCHA will allow me to foster tangible effective change in our community. The closer I am able to be to the people who are affected by these inequities, the more impact I believe I am able to have. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: As an 18-year-old student born in North Carolina, raised in Nigeria and Canada, and spent my most recent years back North Carolina, I have seen firsthand the tremendous impact policy execution has on peoples€TMs lives. Whether it was the crippling greed-filled sanctions of Nigerian sponsored oil or the negligence of community leaders in Eastern North Carolina or the impertinent opposition in Canadian provinces, the ground-level implementation of policy is where genuine change occurs. Having this global perspective as a black man in America enables me to contribute a contrarian, objectivist, and empathetic viewpoint to the diversity of the Orange County Housing Authority. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Application Date: 8/21/2019 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 37 Page 3 of 3 Adejuwon Ojebuoboh As a Business student at the Kenan-Flagler School of Business, the focus of my education is grounded in economic development. This spirit of economic development directly correlates to taxation. I am taking courses revealing the intricacies of adequate an Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am passionate about serving the community I reside in. I have resided in Nigeria, Canada, and North Carolina and have seen the structure of local government on various scales. 15€TMve witnessed the self-serving cynicism of some city management, but 15€TMV Conflict of Interest: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Application Date: 8/21/2019 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: As a Business student at the Kenan-Flagler School of Business, the focus of my education is grounded in economic development. This spirit of economic development directly correlates to Housing. I am taking courses revealing the intricacies of housing mark Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am passionate about serving the community I reside in. I have resided in Nigeria, Canada, and North Carolina and have seen the structure of local government on various scales. IMTMve witnessed the self-serving cynicism of some city management, but IMTMV Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 5/19/2020 Date Printed: 5/19/2020 38 Page 1 of 1 Christy Raulli Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Christy Raulli Name Called: Home Address: 418 Tuscarora Drive Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 9199231670 Email: christy.raulli@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1997 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough ETJ Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships Guardian ad Litem, past member of the Hillsborough Planning Board Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have a Masters in City and Regional Planning with a focus on Economic Development and Real Estate. Past and current experience includes co-founding an affordable housing organization, small business advising through the SBTDC and NC Department of Commerce, Assistant Director of an economic development advisory program for the UNC School of Government, and directing a commercial real estate development firm. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board I feel that I have a unique combination of public, private and governmental experience in economic development and related fields and I d like to contribute to the County s efforts. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board I think my voice would contribute to diversity because of the various sectors that I have worked in, as well as having been a female lead for a commercial Rea estate company. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/18/2021 Date Printed: 3/18/2021 39 Page 1 of 2 Jane Saiers Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr. Jane Saiers Name Called: Home Address: 5407 Spring House Ln Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 919-618-6067 Email: Jane@RambleRillFarm.com Year of OC Residence: 1992 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board member, Orange County Agricultural Economic Development grant review committee, Treasurer of Meadow Ridge Homeowners Association Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board, Orange County Agricultural Economic Development grant review committee Boards/Commissions applied for: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: In my time as an Orange County resident, I have worked in large companies (Glaxo, GlaxoWellcome, GlaxoSmithKline), started and run two small businesses (The WriteMedine, Inc. and RambleRill Farm, Inc.), and served on the boards of nonprofits. These experiences have provided me with an understanding of diverse business operations and economic development efforts as they impact the community. Having spent many years in academia--- first as a PhD scientist and later in life as a beginning farmer---I have a deep appreciation of the value of education, training, and re-training in providing opportunities for economic development. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board I wish to support initiatives that promote small businesses and foster their cooperative and integrated activities and thereby enhance local resilience in Orange County. I wish to support economic development initiatives that enhance quality of life and build community in Orange County while enabling businesses to thrive. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board I would bring the perspective of a small business owner (currently of RambleRill Farm and formerly of my medical communications company, The WriteMedicine, Inc). I would also bring the perspectives of a small-scale farmer selling directly to customers and a female business 40 Page 2 of 2 Jane Saiers owner. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Agricultural Preservation Board Application Date: 8/4/2015 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have been operating a small farm in Hillsborough, North Carolina, since 2009/2010. We grow fruits, vegetables, and mushrooms year round. The farm has been certified organic since 2013. We sell our produce at local farmers markets, including the Hillsbor Reasons for wanting to serve on this board As a farmer and sustainable agriculture advocate, I am motivated to help work at the county level to preserve farmland, to build and enhance farm-based communities, and to assist growers in farming endeavors that are both economically viable and environme Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/18/2021 Date Printed: 3/18/2021 41 Page 1 of 2 Blaine Schmidt Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Blaine Schmidt Name Called: Home Address: 409 Perry Creek Drive Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 704-425-8225 Email: ocncdbrd@extemporaneous.org Year of OC Residence: 2014 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: Community Activities/Organizational Memberships Alternate on the Orange County Board of Equalization and Review Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Alternate for the Orange County Board of Equalization and Review Boards/Commissions applied for: Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Broad business and legal background (finances, processes), licensed NC attorney Reasons for wanting to serve on this board Making permanent home in Orange County, want to contribute to business development Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board Conflict of Interest: Chapel Hill Planning Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Broad business and legal background (finances, processes), licensed NC attorney Reasons for wanting to serve on this board Having lived and schooled in Chapel Hill, interested in orderly growth of the community Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: 42 Page 2 of 2 Blaine Schmidt Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Application Date: 2/19/2019 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Reasons for wanting to serve on this board Conflict of Interest: Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Application Date: 9/29/2014 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Broad business and legal background (finances, processes), licensed NC attorney Reasons for wanting to serve on this board Provide legal expertise toward ensuring accurate and standardized taxation on property Conflict of Interest: Board of Equalization and Review (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) Application Date: 3/1/2017 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Broad business and legal background (finances, processes), licensed NC attorney, real property owner Reasons for wanting to serve on this board Having lived and schooled in Chapel Hill, interested in orderly growth of the community Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/19/2021 Date Printed: 3/19/2021