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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 11-09-23; 4 - Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board – Appointments Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 9, 2023 Action Agenda Item No. 4 SUBJECT: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board — Appointments Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Recommendation Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Application of Person Recommended Applications of Other Applicants Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To consider appointments to the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board 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. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all 17 members, with representation from specific entities and fields. The following individuals are recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Sharon Hill Economic Second Full Term 12/31/2026 Development Advisory Board Member Dr. Grace Orange First Full Term 12/31/2026 Holtkamp County/Hillsborough (reappointment) Chamber of Commerce Meredith At-Large Partial Term 12/31/2024 Sabye 2 Shailan (Sam) Orange County Partial Term 12/31/2024 Vad ama Lodging Association Rebecca Chapel Hill First Full Term 06/30/2026 Mormino Downtown Partnership Staff If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancy remains: POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE Orange County 12/31/2023 Vacant since 02/28/2022 Arts Commission 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 appointments to the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board. 3 CHAPEL HILLm October 4, 2023 A` Jamezetta Bedford, Chair Orange County Board of County Commissioners ORANGE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU PO Box 8181 Hillsborough,NC 27278 Re: Visitors Bureau Board Appointment Recommendations Dear Chair Bedford: The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau, a department of Orange County Economic Development, discussed membership at its regular meeting on August 20, 2023 after reviewing vacant seats. The Visitors Bureau asks the Board of Commissioners to consider reappointing/appointing the following five (5) individuals: 1. Reappoint Sharon A. Hill to her second full term in the Economic Development seat. Ms. Hill has an outstanding attendance record and history of participation. She remains active with the Orange County economic development board and her role on the VB Board is supported by their Director Steve Brantley. 2. Reappoint Ms. Grace Holtcamp, operator Merry Hill Farms, to her second-year filling Hillsborough's Chamber of Commerce seat. Ms. Holtcamp wishes to remain on the Visitors Bureau Board. She missed three meetings due to a broken leg because of a farming incident and is now back to her full-time farm and board duties. She has the support of Hillsborough's Board and Director Scott Czechlewski. 3. Appointment Meredith Saybe of Union Grove Farms to the "At-Large"position formerly held by Ms. Lili Englehardt. This appointment would be for a partial term, ending 12/31/2024. Ms. Saybe is part of the family that purchased this land from the former Maple View Farm owners. Union Grove Farm was founded in 2002 by Greg Bohlen. Over the last 10 years, Greg, Meredith Saybe and team, have worked to build a seedless muscadine grape. In addition to the vineyard, Ms. Saybe manages events at the Vineyard and adjacent wedding barn. 4. Appoint Shailan "Sam"Vadgama, General Manager of the AC Hotel, to the position of the Hotel Accommodations seat vacated by Ms. Lisa Ganzermiller at the AC Hotel. Sam replaced Lisa in the General Manager position and would like to join the board of the Visitors Bureau. This appointment would be for a partial term, ending 12/31/2024. 5. Appoint Ms. Rebecca Mormino, Executive Director of the Downtown Chapel Hill position to the Downtown Chapel Hill seat on the board. This position was last filled by former director Matt Gladdek before his resignation. This appointment would be for a first full term, ending 06/30/2026. The Downtown Chapel Hill Partnership Board encourages Ms. Mormino to fill this seat. 4 CHAPEL HILL58 Thank you, ORANGE COUNTY Sincerely, Laurie Paolicelli, Orange County Visitors Bureau Director VISITORS BUREAU cc: Mark Bell, Chair; Steve Brantley, Economic Development 5 Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Members and Applicants Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on Karen Stegman Member Manish Atma Member Male White Hillsborough Grace Holtkamp Member Female White 18-34 Cheeks Tanya Moore Member Female White Chapel Hill Sharon Hill Member Female African American Chapel Hill Karen M.Dehart Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill Mark Bell Member Male White Eno Damon Seils Member Chapel Hill Beverly Payne Member Female Native American 60+ Heidi W.Dawson Member Female 35-59 Anita"Spring" Council Member Female African American Chapel Hill Jon Hartman-Brown Member Male White 18-34 Chapel Hill Earl McKee Member Male White Little River VACANT VACANT VACANT VACANT Art Menius Applicant Male White 60+ Little River Historic Preservation Commission&OUTBoard Rebecca Mormino Applicant Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill James W.Rowe Applicant Male White 18-34 Non-Resident Meredith Sabye jApplicant Female White 35-59 Bingham Shailan Vadgama jApplicant Male Asian American 35-59 Chapel Hill 6 Page 1 of 2 Sharon Hill 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: 7 Page 2 of 2 Sharon Hill This application was current on: 2/27/2017 3:41:57 PM Date Printed: 3/1/2017 8 Page 1 of 2 Grace Holtkamp Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr. Grace Holtkamp Name Called: Home Address: 2004 Ben Wilson Rd. Mebane NC 27302 Phone: 336-693-8162 Email: grace.holtkamp@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1989 Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Our farm in Orange County is a member of the NC Agritourism Association, the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, the Orange County Chamber of Commerce and the Southeast Hemp Association. I personally am a member of the Oxford University North Carolina Alumni Chapter, as an Oxford University alumnus. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am co-owner of my family's farm in Orange County, a bicentennial farm with a longstanding commitment to community outreach and agritourism. With a background in public relations and community engagement, I facilitate and oversee the farm's agritourism endeavours and am committed to helping our farm continue to enrich Orange County's populace connections to rural life, by making our farm a welcoming place to share with the public as an event and wedding venue, as well as an interactive hemp farm. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am keen to serve on the board as a way of furthering community outreach between our farm and our wider community, and to ensure the rural areas of our county are included and all their best qualities capitalised upon. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: My background in farming brings with it a viewpoint from a rural community that differs from other areas and sectors such as towns and hospitality or corporate sectors. Additionally, having UK citizenship and having lived in the UK for 13 years, and working in the public relations sector there, I believe I can help facilitate community engagement with our rural areas in ways that are effective and inclusive. 9 Page 2 of 2 Grace Holtkamp Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 10/5/2022 11:41:47 AM Date Printed: 10/5/2022 10 Page 1 of 2 Meredith Sabye Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Meredith Sabye Name Called: Home Address: 3111 Dairyland Rd. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-995-0531 Email: m@ug.farm Year of OC Residence: 2022 Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I am the founder and director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture at Union Grove Farm in Hillsborough (formerly the Maple View Ag Educational Center). I am responsible for the development of our educational programs on Union Grove Farm. Additionally, we are a member and sell our compost at the Hillsborough Farmer s Market. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: I am not currently serving on any boards. Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board My education and career have been focused on communication. In my recent role as a Director of Communications for a large enterprise tech company, I understand the value of communications and marketing in creating successful programs that drive awareness and engagement. I believe I can leverage this valuable experience to help support the Visitors Bureau Advisory Board as they work to enhance and accelerate economic activity in our beautiful Chapel Hill and Orange County while continuing to focus on engaging our strong Chapel Hill community. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board As we continue to experience significant growth in our area, I would like to serve on this board to support the Visitors Bureau to help drive successful marketing initiatives and increased economic activity, with potential focus on increased opportunities for agritourism for the many farms in our Orange County. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? As a farm owner and leader of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture at Union Grove Farm, I am working to continue to preserve agriculture in our rural areas and help to educate farmers on the value of regenerative farming. I will bring the valuable perspective of the substantial agriculture community in Orange County, including focusing on education and agritourism. 11 Page 2 of 2 Meredith Sabye Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 7/7/2023 4:19:09 PM Date Printed: 7/12/2023 12 Page 1 of 2 Shailan Vadgama Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Shailan Vadgama Name Called: Sam Home Address: 214 W. Rosemary St. Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 919-969-2800 Email: shailan.vadgama@marriott.com Year of OC Residence: 2017 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: Asian American Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Triangle Area Hotel & Motel Association, Board member Asian American Hotel Owners Association, member Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Served on the Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau from 2017 to 2021 Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I am a 20-year veteran of the hospitality industry as an operator and investor working closely with local and national associations/businesses/institutions to promote travel and tourism. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I've worked very closely and collaboratively with other hotel partners in the area including the Carolina Inn, the Siena Hotel and the Atma Group as well as other institutions to help promote tourism in Orange County. My goal is to continue to work closely with the town and other partners to help promote tourism in Orange County. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I have lived and worked in many parts of the world including Europe and Africa and possess very diverse experiences. Furthermore, I have worked for multiple brands notably Marriott, Hilton and Choice Hotels. Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Boards/Commissions appointments: 13 Page 2 of 2 Shailan Vadgama Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Application Date: 7/28/2019 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have been a part of the lodging industry for several years, the last three years in the Chapel Hill area. Furthermore, I have lived and travelled in many parts of the world and have had a lot of success in attracting visitors to Orange County. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have been a firm believer of the notion when the tide is high, all boats rise. Therefore, my goal is to leverage the area branding of the area to promote tourism to help prosper the lodging establishments in the area. Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 7/28/2019 12:16:35 AM Date Printed: 10/4/2023 14 Page 1 of 2 Rebecca Mormino Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Rebecca Mormino Name Called: Home Address: 126 Dixie Drive Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 919-260-5909 Email: rebecca.mormino@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1999 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Exec. Director of the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I am currently the executive director of the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnerhsip, which traditionally serves on the OCVB board. I attended and graduated from UNC and have lived in Orange County(specifically Chapel Hill and Carrboro) since I arrived as a student in 1994. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board In addition to my current employment role, I enjoy promoting the area to others - especially the cultural richness and hidden gems that may be more visible to those who have lived here a long time. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I have extensive experience working for music, art and film festivals, and spent many years working in both Raleigh and Durham. Because of this, I can bring the perspective of what our neighbors are doing to promote their cities to their residents and visitors. I also helped to open the Durham Hotel, which provided additional experience working in that industry. Finally, as a past resident of Carrboro, and current resident of Chapel Hill, I am familiar with the differences between the two towns and how they might appeal to people. Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Boards/Commissions appointments: 15 Page 2 of 2 Rebecca Mormino Other Comments: This application was current on: 10/31/2023 9:29:13 AM Date Printed: 10/31/2023 16 Page 1 of 3 Art Menius Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Art Menius Name Called: Home Address: 4720 Green Riley Road Rougemont NC 27572 Phone: 919-675-2787 Email: art@artmenius.com Year of OC Residence: 1973 Township of Residence: Little River Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Currently a member of the OUTBoard. Member and past president of Rotary Club of Chapel Hill. Volunteer programmer on WHUP community radio. Former member OC Historical Commission. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: OUTBoard - current (2022-2025) and previously 2014-2020 OC Historical Commission (2014-2022) Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Marketing and sponsorship director 1997-2007 for MerleFest, building media impressions from less than 10,000,000 to 256,000,000, while developing branding and growing event to 80,000 attendees over 4 days. Served on Wilkes County team involved in creating Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and received National Park Service s Gateway Community training. Former director of The ArtsCenter in Carrboro Served on and did contract work for Letcher County(KY) Tourism Board Produced outdoor festivals and indoor concerts in NC, KY, and MD. Worked with Owensboro-Daviess County(KY) Tourism Authority to create the IBMA Bluegrass Fan Fest and World of Bluegrass 1985- 1990 (both events now in Raleigh as Wide Open Bluegrass) Worked for NC Historical Sites division 1977-1981, 1985 Facility for looking at events from the customer perspective Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Tourism more and more will be a driver of the local economy in Orange County. I have the experience to contribute to this effort and a well established relationship with Visitor Bureau staff and a familiarity with their operations. As a kid growing up in Raleigh long ago, Hillsboro (as it was spelled back then) and Chapel Hill were our primary day trip destinations. My mother s family has lived in Orange County most of the 268 years the country has existed. Good knowledge of Orange County history including peer reviewed work on antebellum agricultural history and the end of the Civil War here and familiarity with historical architecture resources. 17 Page 2 of 3 Art Menius Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have a strong perspective and experience in event and cultural tourism and on using the arts and history as tourism drivers. I have considerable experience on working on tourism driving activities and organizations in other areas. I have a life time association with rural Orange County and an urban upbringing and am the rare individual who has lived in both southern and quite northern Orange County. Any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest: Conflict of Interest: Arts Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have worked in the arts since March 1983, serving as director of The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, Appalshop in Whitesburg, KY, and founding executive director of both the International Bluegrass Music Association and Folk Alliance International. I spent ten years working full time for MerleFest in marketing and sponsorship. I currently host music programs on WCOM, where I am also board secretary, and WHUP. I formerly hosted a local arts talk show on WCHL. I have supervised non-profit radio stations, an archival repository, theatre programs, and documentary film producers and budgets up $3,000,000. 1 have nearly 50 years experience serving on non- profit board and government commissions. I served three years on the Carrboro Arts Commission. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am deeply committed to the arts and to Orange County. The arts have been my life and continue to be as one of the world's leading promoters of music to folk radio and as an artist manager. Yet I have reached the giving back stage of my career. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I bring the perspective of more than 40 years working in diverse aspects of the cultural industries including roots, bluegrass, and Americana music, theatre, visual, documentary film, and TV. I know both the non-profit and for profit arts worlds and have worldwide connections in the folk arts. I have a life time association with rural Orange County and an urban upbringing and am the rare individual who has lived in both southern and quite northern Orange County. I bring the perspective of an arts business person and veteran arts administrator and spouse of a visual artist Conflict of Interest: Wife, Becky Johnson, is a visual artist. Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL Background, education and experience relevant to this board: MA in History from UNC-CH Public sector historian for NC Historic Sites 1977-1981 Historic Preservation Commission member 2015-2022 Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Commitment to completing several projects on the table during my previous terms including county markers and historic architecture book Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I bring a combination of historic preservation experience, small business, and political awareness. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: 18 Page 3 of 3 Art Menius Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL Application Date: 4/5/2016 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: BA and MA from UNC-CH in history 3.5 years as a public sector historian for NC Dept of Cultural Resources: Historic Sites Sections Several peer reviewed history publications Special concentration in history of the Regulators Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have held a deep interest in the history of Orange County since childhood and conducted original research into the Regulators for my baccalaureate honors thesis and on Scots economic activities in late colonial Orange County in grad school. I consider O Conflict of Interest: Orange Unified Transportation Board Application Date: 8/4/2022 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I served on the OUTboard for six years including one year as chair. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To serve the community, represent the perspective of northern Orange and Little River Township. I am personally concerned about unplanned, unchecked growth rather than well managed development and preservation. Transportation planning involves expensive d Conflict of Interest: Orange Unified Transportation Board Application Date: 10/6/2014 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have extensive experience in community economic development and community based planning. In my work with Creative Carrboro, planning a proposed arts district, and with the proposed Arts and Innovation Center I have worked closely with the Carrboro Plan Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I wish to represent the planning interests on the transportation board. In Orange, Chatham, and Wilkes County, NC and Letcher County, KY, I have seen how transportation shapes and builds strong communities OR undos them. Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/4/2022 Date Printed: 2/14/2023 19 Page 1 of 1 James W. Rowe Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: James W. Rowe Name Called: Home Address: 410 Longdale Dr. Graham NC 27253 Phone: 803-924-4999 Email: wrowe@graduatehotelchapelhill.com Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Non-Res.Consult Zone of Residence: Non-Resident Consultant Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I'm currently on the Board of Directors for the Chapel Hill - Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have worked in downtown Chapel Hill at The Franklin Hotel, now Graduate Chapel Hill, since 2013. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe I could bring a fresh perspective to the board. As the GM of one of the downtown Chapel Hill hotels, I believe I can provide a voice for the downtown hospitality businesses as well. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I am socially progressive but financially conservative. I think there are ways to promote many campaigns for our county without breaking the bank. Conflict of Interest: N/A Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/7/2022 Date Printed: 2/6/2023 20 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Meeting Times: 8:00 am Third Wednesday of every month except Jul.&Dec. Contact Person:Laurie Paolicelli Meeting Place: Varies Contact Phone: 919-245-4323 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. Karen Stegman 1 First Appointed: 02/17/2022 Gender Identity: Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 02/17/2022 Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2024 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 Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Comm Number of Terms: 1 Dr. Grace Holtkamp 3 First Appointed: 11/01/2022 Gender Identity: Female Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 11/01/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2023 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Orange County/Hillsborough Chamber of Number of Terms: Mrs. Tanya Moore 4 First Appointed: 01/22/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/06/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: UNC Chapel Hill Number of Terms: 2 Sharon Hill 5 First Appointed: 10/05/2021 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/05/2021 Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Economic Development Advisory Board- Number of Terms: 1 Karen M. Dehart 6 First Appointed: 11/01/2022 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 11/01/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2025 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: NC High School Athletic Association Number of Terms: 1 Wednesday,October 25,2023 Page 1 21 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Meeting Times: 8:00 am Third Wednesday of every month except Jul.&Dec. Contact Person:Laurie Paolicelli Meeting Place: Varies Contact Phone: 919-245-4323 Positions: 17 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Mark Bell 7 Chair First Appointed: 02/16/2016 Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 03/07/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Hillsborough Twnshp Expiration: 12/31/2025 Age Range: Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough Board of Commiss Number of Terms: 3 VACANT 8 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: O/C Lodging Assoc. Number of Terms: Mr. Damon Sells 9 First Appointed: 02/17/2022 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/07/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2025 Age Range: Special Repr: Carrboro Town Council Number of Terms: 1 Beverly Payne 10 First Appointed: 10/06/2020 Gender Identity: Female Township: Current Appointment: 03/07/2023 Ethnic Background: Native American Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2025 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Alliance/Hist.Hillsborough Number of Terms: 2 Heidi W. Dawson 11 First Appointed: 12/06/2021 Gender Identity: Female Township: Current Appointment: 12/06/2021 Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2024 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: O/C Lodging Assoc. Number of Terms: 1 VACANT 12 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: O.C.Arts Commission Number of Terms: Wednesday,October 25,2023 Page 2 22 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Meeting Times: 8:00 am Third Wednesday of every month except Jul.&Dec. Contact Person:Laurie Paolicelli Meeting Place: Varies Contact Phone: 919-245-4323 Positions: 17 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Anita "Spring" Council 13 First Appointed: 09/17/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/07/2023 Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: Ex-officio Expiration: 12/31/2025 Age Range: Special Repr: Economic Development Staff-Town of Number of Terms: 2 Mr. Jon Hartman-Brown 14 First Appointed: 10/06/2020 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/20/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Ex-officio Expiration: 06/30/2026 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Economic Development Staff-Town of Number of Terms: 2 VACANT 15 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Ex-officio Expiration: 06/30/2026 Age Range: Special Repr: Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership Staff( Number of Terms: VACANT 16 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: Earl McKee 17 First Appointed: 12/14/2021 Gender Identity: Male Township: Little River Current Appointment: 12/14/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 12/31/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: County Commissioner Number of Terms: Wednesday,October 25,2023 Page 3 23 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Laurie Paolicelli Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory contact Phone: 919-245-4323 Art Menius Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 08/04/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Little River Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Historic Preservation Commission Also Serves On: Orange Unified Transportation Board Rebecca Mormino Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 10/31/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: James W. Rowe Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/07/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Non-Res.Consultnt Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: Non-Resident Consultant Also Serves On: Meredith Sabye Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 07/07/2023 Ethnic Background: White Township: Bingham Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Mr. Shailan Vadgama Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 07/28/2019 Ethnic Background: Asian American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Tuesday,October 31,2023 Page 1 of 1