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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 9, 2021
Action Agenda
Item No. 7
SUBJECT: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau — Appointment Discussion
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125
Recommendation
Application for Person Recommended
PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau.
BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration:
NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION
REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Sharon Hill Economic Partial Term 12/31/2023
Development
Advisory Board
NOTE — If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain:
• None
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
• GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION
Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and
volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss an appointment to
the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Meeting Times: 8:00 am third Wed.,monthly,no meeting in July/December Contact Person:Leslie Wilcox
Meeting Place: location varies Contact Phone: 919-245-4328
Positions: 17 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Visitors Bureau is charged with developing and
coordinating visitor services in Orange County. It also implements marketing programs that will enhance the economic
activity and quality of life in the community.
Ms. Pam Hemminger
1 First Appointed: 09/17/2019
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 09/17/2019
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2021
Age Range: Special Repr: Chapel Hill Town Council Number of Terms: 1
Manish Atma
2 First Appointed: 02/16/2021
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 02/16/2021
Ethnic Background: Asian American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Comme Number of Terms: 1
Ms. Aubrey Williams
3 First Appointed: 12/07/2020
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/07/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2023
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Orange County/Hillsborough Chamber of Number of Terms: 1
Mrs. Tanya Moore
4 First Appointed: 01/22/2019
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 01/22/2019
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2021
Age Range: Special Repr: UNC Chapel Hill Number of Terms: 1
VACANT
5 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Economic Development Advisory Board- Number of Terms:
Kayla Dempsey
6 First Appointed: 02/07/2017
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/10/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: NC High School Athletic Association Number of Terms: 2
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Meeting Times: 8:00 am third Wed.,monthly,no meeting in July/December Contact Person:Leslie Wilcox
Meeting Place: location varies Contact Phone: 919-245-4328
Positions: 17 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Mark Bell
7 First Appointed: 02/16/2016
Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 03/10/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Twnshp Expiration: 12/31/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough Board of Commissi Number of Terms: 2
Anthony Carey
8 First Appointed: 05/16/2017
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/15/2021
Ethnic Background: Other Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2021
Age Range: Special Repr: O/C Lodging Assoc. Number of Terns:
Ms. Lydia Lavelle
9 First Appointed: 05/16/2017
Gender Identity: Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/10/2020
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Carrboro Town Council Number of Terms: 2
Beverly Payne
10 First Appointed: 10/06/2020
Gender Identity: Female Township: Current Appointment: 10/06/2020
Ethnic Background: Native American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2022
Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Alliance/Hist.Hillsborough Number of Terms: 1
Mark Sherburne
11 First Appointed: 02/16/2016
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 01/22/2019
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2021
Age Range: Special Repr: O/C Lodging Assoc. Number of Terms: 2
Daniel Mayer
12 First Appointed: 12/07/2020
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/07/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: O.C.Arts Commission Number of Terms: 1
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Meeting Times: 8:00 am third Wed.,monthly,no meeting in July/December Contact Person:Leslie Wilcox
Meeting Place: location varies Contact Phone: 919-245-4328
Positions: 17 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Anita "Spring" Council
13 First Appointed: 09/17/2019
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/10/2020
Ethnic Background: African American Resid/Spec Req: Ex-officio Expiration: 12/31/2022
Age Range: Special Repr: Economic Development Staff-Town of C Number of Terms: 1
Mr. Jon Hartman-Brown
14 First Appointed: 10/06/2020
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/06/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Ex-officio Expiration: 06/30/2023
Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Economic Development Staff-Town of C Number of Terns: 1
Mr. Matt Gladdek
15 First Appointed: 09/17/2019
Gender Identity: Male Township: Eno Current Appointment: 10/06/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Ex-officio Expiration: 06/30/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership Staff( Number of Terms: 1
Mrs. Lili Engelhardt
16 First Appointed: 06/15/2021
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/15/2021
Ethnic Background: Asian American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2021
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms:
Sally Greene
17 First Appointed: 12/15/2020
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/15/2020
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 12/31/2021
Age Range: Special Repr: County Commissioner Number of Terms:
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ORANGE COUNTY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NORTH CAROLINA
131 W. Margaret Lane, Suite 205
Hillsborough, NC 27278
August 12, 2021
To the Orange County Board of Commissioners:
In official action at your October 6, 2020 meeting, the Orange County Board of
Commissioners re-appointed Sharon Hill to a second full 3-year term on the Economic
Development Advisory Board, with an ending term date of 06/30/2023. She was elected Vice-
Chair of the Advisory Board by its' members on May 18, 2021.
Sharon is a certified etiquette and workforce diversity expert, trained by the American
Business Etiquette Trainers Association, and supported by her MBA research on Organizational
Behavior. She is recognized as an authority on American business etiquette for corporations,
universities, groups, associations and individuals. Sharon also had a long and distinguished career
with IBM, and is active with several Toastmaster groups.
This letter is a request for the Board to appoint Sharon as the Economic Development
Advisory Board representative to the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Board, which
allows cross-representation between the two advisory boards. Her broad experience, delightful
personality and impressive enthusiasm will serve Orange County very well as a liaison to the open
seat on our tourism agency. Thank you for your consideration of this recommended action.
Sincerely yours,
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Steven Brantley
Director, Orange County Econo 7icDevelopment
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Sharon Hill
Name Called:
Home Address: 301 Laurens Way
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 7024295099
Phone (Evening): 9199298920
Phone (Cell): 7024295099
Email: sharon@sharonhillinternational.com
Place of Employment: Self-employed
Job Title: President
Year of OC Residence: 1988
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: African American
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Immediate Past President, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle
WCHL Radio Host - Today s Business
Toastmasters (Member of 3 Chapel Hill clubs)
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Combination of(1) being a citizen of Orange County since 1988, learning and observing the
economic history of Orange County combined with (2) having served as president of three non-
profit boards of directors, thus learning the processes of making a difference for the people and
(3) listening and learning from my radio guests who are all business owners in Orange County.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
As a local business owner and mentor to business owners, I have had the experience of working
with area business owners. Many have shared their successes and failures of working in Orange
County. I feel I can help bring those voices to the table.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
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This application was current on: 2/27/2017 3:41:57 PM Date Printed: 3/1/2017