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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: November 12, 2024
Action Agenda
Item No. 6
SUBJECT: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board — Appointments
Discussion
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Recommendations Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125
Member and Applicant Summary Sheet
Applications of Persons Recommended
Membership Roster
Applicant Interest List
No Other Eligible Applicants
PURPOSE: To discuss 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 economic activity and quality of life in the community.
The Board of County Commissioners appoints all seventeen (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
Craig Lloyd Orange First Full Term 12/31/2026
County/Hillsborough
Chamber of
Commerce
Allison Reid UNC Chapel Hill First Full Term 12/31/2027
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If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain:
POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION
DESIGNATION DATE
Economic 12/31/2026 Vacant since 06/30/2024
Development
Advisory Board
Orange County 12/31/2027 Vacant since 10/24/2024
Lodging
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: There are no Orange County Strategic Plan Goals
applicable to this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss appointments to
the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board.
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HILLSBOROUGHCHAPEL
HILL
ORANGE COUNTY
VISITORS BUREAU
October 23, 2024
To: Orange County Board of Commissioners
c/o Tara May, Orange County Clerk's Office
From: Laurie Paolicelli, Director, Orange County Visitors Bureau
Cc: Hannah Hemphill, Business Officer, Orange County Visitors Bureau
Please accept the following nominees to the Visitors Bureau Board for consideration by the Orange
County Board of Commissioners. Each seat remains open due to term expiration or resignation.
Thank you and please let us know if we can provide any additional information:
Allison Reid has been recommended to replace Tanya Moore as a representative for UNC Chapel
Hill.Allison has been at UNC Chapel Hill for more than a decade and started as the
communicator at the Law School. She has since moved on to senior communication roles in
Student Affairs and in Finance and Operations where she currently serves.
Craig Lloyd has been recommended to replace Grace Holtkamp as a representative for the
Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce. See enclosed attachment.
All nominees will make wonderful contributions to Orange County's tourism goals.
Laurie Paolicelli
Enclosures: Craig Lloyd Recommendation Letter
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ORANGE COUNTY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FIRST CHOICE.PRIMARY VOICE.
September 26, 2024
Laurie Paolicelli
Executive Director
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
308 West Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Dear Laurie,
On behalf of the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce board of directors, I
would like to recommend Mr. Craig Lloyd to serve on the Orange County Visitors Bureau board
of directors. Based on Craig's extensive experience organizing large community events in the
area, particularly Hog Day, as well as his previous experience as the Hillsborough Chamber CEO
and positions in the tourism industry, we believe he will be an asset to your board. Our board
voted unanimously to approve his recommendation as our appointment.
Sincerely,
Scott Czechlewski
CEO, Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce
200 N. Churton Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 919.732.8156 www.hillsboroughchamber.com
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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
Paris Miller-Foushee Member Female African American Chapel Hill
Donald Bryan Member Male White 60+ Chapel Hill
Tanya Moore Member Female White Chapel Hill
Karen M.Dehart Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill
Matt Hughes Member Male African American 18-34 Hillsborough
Randee Haven
Member Female White Chapel Hill
O'Donnell
Stephen Peck Member Male White Non-Resident
Heidi W.Dawson Member Female 35-59 Non-Resident
Wendy Smith Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill
David Yonkovich-
Putnam Applicant Male White 18-34 Non-Resident
Jon Hartman-Brown Member Male White 18-34 Chapel Hill
Jeri Lynn Schulke Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill
Meredith Sabye Member Female White 35-59 Bingham
Anna Richards Member Female African American Chapel Hill
VACANT
VACANT
VACANT
Craig Lloyd Applicant Male White 35-59 Cheeks
Allison Reid Applicant Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill
Jonathan Sosidka Applicant Male White 18-34 Chapel Hill
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Page 1 of 1 Allison Reid
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Allison Reid
Name Called:
Home Address: 103 Little Branch Trail
Chapel Hill NC 27517
Phone: 919-423-2536
Email: allison_reid@unc.edu
Year of OC Residence: 2012
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:
Board Member of the UNC Faculty Staff Recreation Association.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
n/a
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 experience is in communications and marketing, which I hope could
add value to the board of Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board. I have also
worked previously in the travel and tourism industry.
Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board
I'm a huge advocate for and fan of the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory
Board, as I've seen the great work they are doing in my personal capacity living in the area and
in my professional capacity as a communicator at UNC-Chapel Hill. I'd be thrilled to be a liaison
between the bureau in the University.
How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints?
I would hope to bring the viewpoint of the University community.
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: 10/3/2024 11:16:38 AM Date Printed: 10/4/2024
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Page 1 of 2 Craig Lloyd
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Craig Lloyd
Name Called:
Home Address: 3103 US 70 W
Efland NC 27243
Phone: 919-923-3988
Email: Craig@craiglloyd.com
Year of OC Residence: 1970
Township of Residence: Cheeks
Zone of Residence: County
Gender Identity: Male
Ethnic Background: White
Age Range: 35-59
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Orange County Historical Museum, Orange County Optimist Club, Hillsborough Chamber
of Commerce, Camp Chestnut Ridge Advisory Council etc
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
See previous answer
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
Life long resident and volunteer in Orange County
Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board
I believe my year of experience would benefit the board
How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints?
Not sure many resident that have lived here over 50 years are serving now
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?
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board
I am the Former State Director of MADD
Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board
Believe my experience would be helpful
How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints?
My experiences are unique as it relates to alcohol education
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Page 2 of 2 Craig Lloyd
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?
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board
I'm building a park in Efland
Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board
Believe my experience would be helpful.
How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints?
Live in Northern Orange County
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: 8/28/2024 10:31:27 AM Date Printed: 8/28/2024
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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&Hannah Hemphill
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.
Paris Miller-Foushee
1 First Appointed: 03/07/2024
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/15/2024
Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2027
Age Range: Special Repr: Chapel Hill Town Council Number of Terms: 1
Donald Bryan
2 First Appointed: 03/07/2024
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/07/2024
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2026
Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Comm Number of Terms: 1
VACANT
3 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2026
Age Range: 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
VACANT
5 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2026
Age Range: Special Repr: Economic Development Advisory Board- Number of Terms:
Karen M. Dehart
6 Chair 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
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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&Hannah Hemphill
Meeting Place: Varies Contact Phone: 919-245-4323
Positions: 17 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Matt Hughes
7 First Appointed: 03/07/2024
Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 03/07/2024
Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: Hillsborough Twnshp Expiration: 12/31/2025
Age Range: 18-34 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: 12/31/2027
Age Range: Special Repr: O/C Lodging Assoc. Number of Terms:
Ms. Randee Haven-O'Donnell
9 First Appointed: 03/07/2024
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/07/2024
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2025
Age Range: Special Repr: Carrboro Town Council Number of Terms:
Stephen Peck
10 First Appointed: 03/07/2024
Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/07/2024
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2025
Age Range: Special Repr: Alliance/Hist.Hillsborough Number of Terms:
Heidi W. Dawson
11 First Appointed: 12/06/2021
Gender Identity: Female Township: Current Appointment: 10/15/2024
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2027
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: O/C Lodging Assoc. Number of Terms: 2
Wendy Smith
12 First Appointed: 03/07/2024
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/07/2024
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2026
Age Range: 35-59 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 Advisory Board
Meeting Times: 8:00 am Third Wednesday of every month except Jul.&Dec. Contact Person:Laurie Paolicelli&Hannah Hemphill
Meeting Place: Varies Contact Phone: 919-245-4323
Positions: 17 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Mr. David Yonkovich-Putnam
13 First Appointed: 10/15/2024
Gender Identity: Male Township: Non-Res.Consultnt Current Appointment: 10/15/2024
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Ex-officio Expiration: 12/31/2025
Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Economic Development Staff-Town of Number of Terms:
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
Ms. Jeri Lynn Schulke
15 First Appointed: 03/07/2024
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/07/2024
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Ex-officio Expiration: 06/30/2026
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership Staff( Number of Terms: 1
Meredith Sabye
16 First Appointed: 12/04/2023
Gender Identity: Female Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 10/15/2024
Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2027
Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Anna Richards
17 First Appointed: 12/12/2023
Gender Identity: Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/12/2023
Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Expiration: 12/31/2024
Age Range: Special Repr: County Commissioner Number of Terms:
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Laurie Paolicelli&Hannah Hem
Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau AdVlSOry Contact Phone: 919-245-4323
Mr. Craig Lloyd
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 08/28/2024
Ethnic Background: White Township: Cheeks
Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County
Also Serves On:
Ms. Allison Reid
Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 10/03/2024
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On:
Mr. Jonathan Sosidka
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 08/12/2024
Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill
Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On:
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