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Home My WebLink About03202019 City Council Special Packet - City Manager Applicants Special City Council Meeting Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Council Chambers, City Hall At 5:30 p.m. Seward City Council Agenda Packet PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE Pursuant to Seward City Code 2.10.030 (2), this is to serve as the written notice calling a Special City Council Meeting on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of: Discussion and selection of candidates for the permanent city manager position to be interviewed. The meeting will commence in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings. Posted: Monday, March 18, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. City Hall bulletin board U.S. Post Office Harbormaster's Building Seward Community Library Museum City of Seward, Alaska Council Agenda March 20, 2019 Page 1 The City of Seward, Alaska Special City Council Meeting Wednesday, March 20, 2019 5:30 p.m. David Squires Mayor Term Expires 2019 Sue McClure Vice Mayor Term Expires 2019 Suzi Towsley Council Member Term Expires 2019 Jeremy Horn Council Member Term Expires 2019 Sharyl Seese Council Member Term Expires 2021 John Osenga Council Member Term Expires 2021 Kelley Lane Council Member Term Expires 2020 Jeff Bridges Interim City Manager Brenda Ballou City Clerk Will Earnhart City Attorney 1. Call To Order 2. Pledge Of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Citizen Comments On Any Subject Except Those Items Scheduled For Public Hearing. [Those Who Have Signed In Will Be Given The First Opportunity To Speak. Total Time For This Agenda Item is 36 Minutes.] 5. Approval Of Agenda And Consent Agenda [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.] 6. New Business Other New Business Items Discussion and selection of candidates for the permanent city manager position to be interviewed. 7. Council Comments 8. Citizen Comments 9. Council And Administration Response To Citizen Comments 10. Adjournment City of Seward, Alaska Final Candidates for Permanent City Manager March 20, 2019 Scott Meszaros Scott W. Meszaros 555 Shaman Trail Meeker, Colorado 81641 719-510-8471(cell) Email(s): scottiemesz@msn.com CITY OF SEWARD P.O. Box 167 410 Adams Street City Hall Building Seward, Alaska 99664 February 3, 2019 RE: SCOTT MESZAROS SEWARD CITY MANAGER POSITION INTEREST Dear Mayor David Squires and City Council Members, It is with great enthusiasm that I submit my qualifications for your City Manager position consideration. I am very excited about your community and organization. I feel that what you offer matches up to what I am searching for in my next City Manager tenure. I am a community-oriented focused leader seeking to build a strong team environment. I have worked in several of the fastest growing, rapidly changing communities in Colorado. I have always worked well with both internal and external constituents in my previous positions, building and championing relationships with partnering entities, staff members, and elected officials. I am seeking an excellent organization where my skills will be put to full use leading a team to professional excellence. I certainly desire to have the opportunity to examine the possibility that your management team would be an excellent fit. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to your response. Sincerely, Scott W. Meszaros Scott W. Meszaros MPA, CMC, CM-Candidate Scott W. Meszaros Contact Information Address: 555 Shaman Trail Meeker, Colorado 81641 Cell: 719-510-8471 Email: scottiemesz@msn.com Education • Master of Public Administration, 2000 Troy State University, Troy, Alabama • Bachelor of Science – Biology, 1994 Colorado State University, Pueblo, Colorado Work History 4/2012 to 11/2018 Town of Meeker, Colorado (population 2,300) Town Manager 2003 to 2012 Town of Monument, Colorado (population 7,400) 2005 to 2012 Town Clerk/Acting Assistant Manager 2003 to 2005 Trustee/Council Member (elected) 2003 to 2006 National American University, Colorado Springs & Denver, Colorado Adjunct Professor 2000 to 2003 Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Castle Rock, Colorado Grant Administrator 1994 to 2000 United States Navy Clinic Manager, OT/PT Technician – Occupational Therapy Department Data Summary: Candidate: Scott W. Meszaros Organization: Town of Meeker, Colorado Position: Town Manager (former) Organization Budget: $8 million Total Number of Employees in Organization: 50 + Expected Salary: As Advertised Reporting Relationship: Mayor and Council Years of Experience: 25 Professional Affiliations: • International City/County Management Association • Colorado City & County Management Association • International Institute of Municipal Clerks Association • Colorado Municipal Clerks Association SCOTT W. MESZAROS MPA, CMC, CM-Candidate _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 555 Shaman Trail Meeker, Colorado 81641 Cell: 719-510-8471 e-mail: scottiemesz@msn.com _____________________________________________________________________________________________ OBJECTIVE To obtain the position commensurate as Seward Alaska’s next City Manager WORK TOWN MANAGER EXPERIENCE Town of Meeker, Colorado 04/2012 to 11/2018 Chief Administrative Officer responsible to a seven member Council, and responsible for the Day-to-day operations of the municipality Organized and directed all operations of a full-service City with 7 departments and 35 FTE’s Conducted research, prepared reports, and provided recommendations on legislative issues and operations for review and possible action by the governing body Developed and led Strategic Planning, Budget and Capital Improvement processes Facilitated the implementation and processes which updated all Town policies and procedures Managed; Financial Operations and Investments, HR Staffing, training and Performance, IT Successfully facilitated and implemented a culture of professional excellence. Sought continuous improvements and empowered leaders at every level within the organization. Succession planning and staff development in every department. Customer service orientation that integrity and professionalism matters most; attitudes of go above and beyond Represented the Town on various boards, committees and associations Noteworthy Accomplishments: Secured several millions of dollars in federal and state grants for various infrastructure and economic development projects Obtained Main Street “Candidate” status, completed National Historic District designation Revamped development practices; updated long term growth initiatives and vision for community. Established an Urban Renewal Authority (URA); appointed as Executive Director Achieved significant operating cost savings with automation and privatization of services Contracted and worked with “Better City” Economic Development group Initiated donation and managed process of a Town owned property that was re-developed into a New County Justice Center Facility/Jail and downtown square revitalization effort Developed and administered Watershed Protection Ordinance and Permitting Process through partnership with Colorado Rural Water Authority. Tap Fee and Tiered Rate Structure aligning with State Water Plan was implemented. Managed water system upgrade and expansion project which doubled the Town’s water right and production capacity Code Enforcement and Beautification efforts; addressed vacant homes and abandoned buildings, acted on abatements as necessary to clean up properties. Implemented a Town Business Grant Program for building façade improvements and small business start-up assistance 2 2005 to 2012 TOWN CLERK/ACTING ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER Town of Monument, Colorado Performed a variety of professional, administrative, and managerial duties to assist the Town Manager with planning, directing, organizing, and controlling town-wide functions and operations Responsible for all Town records, documents, forms and fees. Managed Town Council agendas, noticing and various Board packets and appointments. Oversaw all liquor matters, business licensing, and special events Designated Election Official managed all municipal elections and Initiatives/Referendum Between 2000 and 2012 the municipality averaged population growth of 28% per year 2003 to 2005 TRUSTEE/COUNCIL MEMBER Monument, Colorado Elected member of Town Council Town operations and decisions including legislation, policy-making, and budget approval Provided managerial direction and recommendations to the Town Manager and Mayor 2003 to 2006 ADJUNCT PROFESSOR National American University Colorado Springs and Denver, Colorado Campuses Courses instructed: (Hospital Administration/Medical Assistant Curriculum); Planning, Managerial Accounting I/II, Proposal Writing/Grant Administration, Report Research and Technical Writing, Financial Administration of Health Services, Health Care Administration I/II, Introduction to Medical Assisting, ICD-9/Medical Coding, Anatomy & Physiology I/II, Pharmacology, Medical Terminology 2000-2003 GRANT ADMINISTRATOR Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Castle Rock, CO Initial person hired in position. Reigned in existing grants and developed Grant Department Grant solicitation, writing, coordination, program planning, implementation and evaluation Served as Project Director and Project Manager for numerous pilot activities Developed and administered $19M annual budget Established assignments and deadlines to ensure project successes, timely completion of goals and objectives, ensured full capture of awarded funding Served on numerous regional steering committees and planning groups Obtained direct Congressional appropriation (CRCFL Project) 1994-2000 UNITED STATES NAVY: OT CLINIC MANAGER, (OT/PT TECHNICIAN) Occupational Therapy Department National Naval Medical Center (NNMC), Bethesda, MD Managed all departmental administrative functions and prepared department budget Provided detailed levels of planning, patient records, scheduling, and cost estimating Coordinated work assignments, division had the highest patient satisfaction levels at NNMC Direct patient care, department supply officer, deployments aboard USNS COMFORT Served on Presidential “ME-2” Unit for dignitaries and VIP treatment protocols 3 EDUCATION MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA) Troy State University Public Management emphasis, graduated summa cum laude- Class Valedictorian BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) Colorado State University-Pueblo Biology (Sports Medicine/Management emphasis) Head Student Athletic Trainer LEAD Scholarship- leadership development program TRAINING CM Credentialing Program- ICMA Certification completion date May 1, 2019 Colorado Institute for Municipal Clerks- University of Colorado at Boulder (CMCA) Stronger Economies Together (SET)- USDA Rural Development Initiative, one-year program Citizen Participation –Institute for Participatory Management & Planning (Hans Bleiker) Main Street Program- Training and participation as a Candidate Community (Meeker, CO) Colorado Municipal League- Annual Conferences- various educational sessions MEMBERSHIPS International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Colorado City & County Management Association (CCCMA) International Institute of Municipal Clerks Association (IIMC) Colorado Municipal Clerks Association (CMCA) Erin Reinders Erin Reinders, ICMA-CM Candidate, CPM, AICP P.O. Box 921111 | Unalaska, AK 99685 Cell: 907-359-1962 | Email: erin.reinders.1@gmail.com _______________________________________________________________________ February 5, 2019 Stephen Veitch, Vice President GovHRUSA 630 Dundee Road, Suite 130 Northbrook, IL 60062 Dear Mr. Veitch, Please accept this letter, as well as my resume and references, in response to the announcement for the City of Seward’s City Manager position. I have an educational foundation in policy and public management, 15 years of diverse governmental and nonprofit experience, 10 years of management and leading government employees, and a proven commitment public service. Additionally, living in Unalaska for the past seven years and having the pleasure of traveling throughout the state, including Seward, during that time has only confirmed my love for rural Alaska! This background leaves me well suited for the role of City Manager. I have spent my professional life supporting various boards and commissions, managing departments or divisions, and in coordinating interdisciplinary teams. I have dedicated much of that time in crafting and implementing transparent policies and processes to better position individuals, teams, and communities as a whole to successfully define their goals and turn their plans into reality. This has involved a great deal of leadership, negotiation, collaboration, and relationship building. An open mind, positive attitude, and a sense of humor help to make these experiences all the more enjoyable! Currently, I live and work in Unalaska, Alaska, home to the International Port to Dutch Harbor. As the number one fishing port by volume in the nation, Unalaska with a healthy budget and 166 hardworking employees. The City provides all utilities (water, wastewater, electric production and distribution, and solid waste), manages industrial ports and airport, in addition to managing all general governmental services. My diverse experiences as Planning Director and Assistant City Manager leave me prepared and excited for the challenges and opportunities with City of Seward. It is an honor to be considered for this leadership role, and I welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you further. I wish you the best in your search. Sincerely, Erin Reinders Erin A.W. Reinders Contact Information Address: P.O. Box 921111 Unalaska, Alaska 99685 Cell: 907-359-1962 Email: erin.reinders.1@gmail.com Education • Master of Arts – Urban Affairs and Public Policy, 2002 University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware • Bachelor of Arts – Philosophy, 1999 Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois Work History 9/2011 to Present City of Unalaska, Alaska (population 4,700) 12/2015 to Present Assistant City Manager 9/2011 to 11/2015 Director of Planning 1/2003 to 8/2011 City of Franklin, Tennessee (population 74,800) 10/2009 to 8/2011 Long Range Planning Supervisor 1/2008 to 9/2009 Principal Planner 1/2003 to 12/2007 City Planner Data Summary: Candidate: Erin A. W. Reinders Organization: City of Unalaska, Alaska Position: Assistant City Manager Organization Budget: $78 million Department Budget: $1.1 million Total Number of Employees in Organization: 188 Total Number of Employees in Department: 5 Expected Salary: $152,000 Reporting Relationship: City Manager Years of Experience: 16 Professional Affiliations: • International City/County Management Association • American Institute of Certified Planners • American Planning Association • Alaska Municipal Managers Association Erin Reinders, ICMA-CM Candidate, CPM, AICP P.O. Box 921111 | Unalaska, AK 99685 Cell: 907-359-1962 | Email: erin.reinders.1@gmail.com _______________________________________________________________________ Professional Local Government Experience Assistant City Manager at City of Unalaska, Alaska, December 2015 – present • Led the Department of Administration with staff and programs involved with human resources, risk management, employee housing, non-profit community support grants • Served as Acting and Interim City Manager in the absence of the City Manager, including the management of Department Directors and regular presentations to City Council • Represented the City of Unalaska during state and federal lobbying trips • Provided support for 166 of non-union represented and union represented employees • Formalized an Employee Development Program, including a partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks to provide onsite Certified Public Management training for Directors and Deputy Directors • Implemented an Awards and Recognition Program for city employees and the community members Director of Planning at City of Unalaska, Alaska, September 2011 – November 2015 • Led staff and projects involved with comprehensive planning, housing initiatives, development review, tideland leasing, GIS & mapping, and historic preservation • Coordinated the annual development and adoption process of the 5-year Capital Project & Major Maintenance Plan, and the integration into Budget process • Negotiated leases and easements with private land owners, native corporations and businesses • Reestablished the Historic Preservation Commission and provided staff support to the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, & City Council • Oversaw the development of the community’s first Land Use Plan, Infill Development Analysis, and Land Use Inventory Long Range Planning Supervisor at City of Franklin, Tennessee, October 2009 – August 2011 • Formed and managed the Long Range Planning Division in the Department of Planning and Sustainability, which included staff and projects involved with sustainability, land use and transportation planning, grant administration, and historic preservation initiatives • Coordinated annual updates to the Land Use Plan, tracking outreach methods and increasing participation Principal Planner at City of Franklin, Tennessee, January 2008 – September 2009 • Member of the Technical Coordinating Committee of the Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the MPO's Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee • Staff liaison to the Franklin Transit Authority and Transportation Committee of Franklin's Sustainability Task Force • Project Manager for Historic District Design Guidelines, Central Franklin Area Plan Update, Greenway & Open Space Plan, Annual Development Reports, Land Use Inventory, and Municipal Annexations • Coordinated monthly Joint Planning Commission and Board of Mayor and Alderman Workshops City Planner at City of Franklin, Tennessee, January 2003 – December 2007 • Project Manager for Special Census and Administrative Policy Manual • Reviewed rezoning requests and development proposals • Prepared reports and recommendations for consideration by Franklin Municipal Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Franklin Tree Commission 1 Non-Profit & Community Service • Unalaska City School District, High School & Junior High Swim Team Coach, 2014-present • Unalaska United Methodist Church, Lay Leader & “Second Blessings” Program Organizer, 2015-present • Unalaska Girl Scout Troop #381, Troop Leader, 2012- present • Food Bank of Delaware (Newark, Delaware), Summer Food Program Coordinator, 2000-2002 • AmeriCorps*National Civilian Community Corps (Washington D.C.), Member & Service Learning Coordinator, 1999-2000 ____________________________________________________ Educational Background eCornell, Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Human Resource Management Certificate, 2017 - Present • Result-oriented and practical online coursework, with real-word examples and exercises, focused on union negotiations, training and coaching, and employee engagement University of Nebraska, Omaha, School of Public Administration, Certified Public Manager (CPM), 2010 • Coursework in management, leadership, law and public policy, public finance, ethics, information technology, human resources, and media relations • Capstone Project entitled “Developing a Community Engagement Program” University of Delaware, MA, Urban Affairs and Public Policy, 2000 – 2002 • Environmental & Energy Policy Concentration, with focus on Sustainable Communities • United Alumni of Urban Affairs Outstanding Student Award Recipient for Academic Excellence and Community Service • Organized seminars in cooperation with the City of Wilmington to increase public understanding of water systems, zoning and land use while serving as Graduate Assistant with the Urban Environmental Center Eastern Illinois University, BA, Philosophy Major and Anthropology Minor, 1995-1999 • Two time participant with Cultural Geography fieldwork in the Ecuador on topics including textiles of the Ecuadorian Andes and petroleum in the Ecuadorian Amazon • Eastern Illinois University Women's Swim Team Member and Scholar Athlete Award Winner Specialized Training • Technology of Participation Facilitation Methods (ToP), Participant, 2012, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Incident Command Systems (ICS), Multi-Course Participant, 2011 - present • Applied Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Graduate Certificate, 2008 – 2011, Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee • National Charrette Institute (NCI) Certified Charrette Planner and Manager, 2008, Portland, Oregon _____________________________________________________ Professional Memberships • International City/County Management Association (ICMA), Member, 2015 – present o ICMA-Credentialed Manager Candidate, 2018 (Full ICMA-CM to be issued in October 2019) • Alaska Municipal Mangers Association, Member, 2016 - present • American Planning Association (APA), Member, 2004 – present o Alaska Planner of the Year Award Recipient, 2015 o Alaska-APA, Region 6 (Rural) Vice President, 2013-2015 o Tennessee Chapter-APA, Middle Tennessee Section Treasurer, 2009-2011 • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), 2007 - present 2 Randy Robertson Dear Mr. Veitch: I write to express interest in the Seward City Manager position. I am a broadly experienced, highly successful City Manager, as well as a retired United States Army Officer and senior federal employee. With a lifetime of senior leadership and management experience; I am imminently prepared, extraordinarily qualified and truly excited with the prospect of assuming the demands of the Seward City Manager position. I currently serve as City Manager of Aberdeen, Maryland, and have held other municipal executive positions that range from City Manager of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee’s fastest growing city; and City Manager of Vestavia Hills, a major suburb of Birmingham, Alabama; to City Manager of Cordova, Alaska, the largest city on Alaska’s Prince William Sound as well as City Manager of Ashland, Kentucky, the largest city in the northeastern Kentucky. Before becoming a City Manager, I was Chief of Staff of White Sands Missile Range, America’s geographically largest military community and southern New Mexico’s premiere economic engine, and Chief of Staff of the Army's 2nd Signal Brigade (Europe), a strategically forward organization with community sites throughout Europe and Southwest Asia. I’ve managed and overseen budgetary activities ranging from $20m to over $500m, spearheaded public/private business and research partnerships, created progressive, highly effective economic development programs and managed the full complement of municipal services and activities. My portfolio reflects a solid record of advancing organizations. Most recently, as Aberdeen’s City Manager I spearheaded local efforts creating the conditions for the city’s selection as site of Upper Chesapeake Hospital’s next campus. This just announced multimillion dollar initiative will re-purpose a never filled facility, create hundreds of new, professional jobs, and kick start peripheral development and growth across Aberdeen and the region. Other accomplishments included recognition as the top municipal award winner in a 60 community region of middle Tennessee; orchestrating Vestavia Hills largest state transportation grant; secured millions in capital to finish Cordova’s decade old effort to build a municipal center and transforming theater-wide automation and communication training to support wartime operational and logistical activities. My world-class Aberdeen team has captured over a million dollars in new federal funds for the Aberdeen TOD and Amtrak Train Station, grown new businesses that include Lidl’s, Outback and Starbucks, and partnered with the Army’s Aberdeen Proving Ground to bring a national advanced manufacturing and AI headquarters to town. I am a graduate of FEMA’s yearlong National Emergency Management Executive Academy and have extensive emergency leadership and management experience that include operations during Hurricane Katrina and the historic flooding of the Cumberland River in central Tennessee. I have also completed the Harvard Senior Executive Fellows program, hold three graduate degrees and two post-graduate certifications and am currently an adjunct faculty member in the University of Baltimore’s MBA program. Again, I’m truly excited about the possibilities of this position and would welcome the opportunity to speak with you. Thank you for your consideration. Very Respectfully, Randy E. Robertson Randy E. Robertson Contact Information Address: 555 Beards Hill Road Home: 443-981-9334 Aberdeen, Maryland 21001 Work: 410-272-1600 Email: rrobertson@aberdeenmd.gov Education • Master of Strategic Planning, 2001 U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania • Master of Urban Planning, 1981 John Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland • Master of Public Administration, 1977 Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky • Bachelor's Degree Western Kentucky University Work History 2016 to Present City of Aberdeen, Maryland (population 16,000) City Manager 2013 to 2016 City of Cordova, Alaska (population 2,285) City Manager 2012 to 2013 City of Vestavia Hills, Alabama (population 34,018) City Manager 2007 to 2011 City of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee (population 25,840) City Manager 2006 to 2007 City of Ashland, Kentucky (population 21,361) City Manager Work History – cont’d 2001 to 2006 U.S. Army, New Mexico and Europe 2005 to 2006 Chief of Staff - White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico 2001 to 2005 Brigade Executive /Chief of Staff - Europe Data Summary: Candidate: Randy E. Robertson Organization: City of Aberdeen, Maryland Position: City Manager Organization Budget: $31 million Total Number of Employees in Organization: 200 + Total Number of Employees in Department: 9 Expected Salary: $150,000 Reporting Relationship: City Council Years of Experience: 18 Professional Affiliations: • Maryland Municipal League • International City/County Management Association Randy Edmonds Robertson 555 Beards Hill Road Phone: (443) 981-9334 Aberdeen, Maryland 21001 E-mail: rrobertson@aberdeenmd.gov Experience and Leadership Performance City Manager Aberdeen, Maryland Current COO/leader of one of Maryland’s largest, most diverse communities. Chesapeake Bay based and home to Aberdeen Proving Ground, the Army’s largest research and technology platform with over 21k soldiers/employees/contractors. Strategic rail, industrial and distribution hub located minutes from Baltimore, D.C. and Philadelphia. East coast HQ for Frito-Lay, Pier One and Med Line Corp. Fitch & S&P AA+ rated. Approximately 180 staff, $32+m budgets with $80+m in capital assets. CELEA certified police department; regional hub for commuter and AMTRAK rail services. Home to nationally known Ripken Field and MiLB’s Ironbirds. Adjunct MBA faculty, Univ. of Baltimore. City Manager: Cordova, Alaska (2013-2016); Vestavia Hills, Alabama (2012-2013); Mt. Juliet, Tennessee (2007-2011) and Ashland, Kentucky (2006-2007) Chief Executive Officer, Cordova, Alaska. Organizational and financial leader, educator and mentor at one of America’s top commercial port communities. Developed and delivered quality, cost-effective municipal services: Finance, PD, FD, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, IT, Library, Museum, Refuse, Water/Wastewater, Planning & Zoning, etc. $20m in annual revenue and budget execution. AA+ rated. Growth & development partner with U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Coast Guard and federally recognized native tribe. Limited operational & fiscal oversight of the regional Medical Center. Graduate of FEMA’s Executive Academy. First City Manager of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, a 36k residential suburb of Birmingham. Led over 250 team members providing exceptional full-service municipal activities: Finance, Economic Development, Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks & Rec, Planning & Zoning, IT and Library in one of Alabama’s fastest growing cities. A $32m annual budget, with assets more than $75m. Secured Fitch AA+/Moody’s Aa2 ratings and regionally recognized for economic development and growth. Awarded the community’s largest ADOT grant to stimulate the U.S. 31 economic corridor. Achieved state-wide recognition as Alabama’s “Safest City.” UAB Adjunct faculty. Mt. Juliet, TN. City Manager, TN fastest growing, “Most Business Friendly City” (2010). CEO/leader of a 200+ member team. Set the pace within City Hall and community fostering 38 consecutive months of revenue growth while developing and managing General, Capital and Enterprise budgets of nearly $24m. Secured the region’s first American Recovery & Relief Act grant of nearly $36m to stimulate business and economic redevelopment along “Main Street.” Partner in Tennessee’s only commuter rail line providing safe, predictable transportation options and established the state’s only rail “Quiet Zone.” Constructed a regionally recognized Animal Control facility and created a tremendously successful employee health self-insured program. Adjunct at Cumberland University. City Manager, Ashland, KY., northeastern Kentucky’s largest city. Ashland is a regional economic and cultural hub with over 300k population within the commuting area. Organizational leader of nearly 300 personnel providing a full array of municipal services. Developed and managed operating and enterprise budgets of approximately $50m and responsible for +/-$100m in assets. Directed operations of the largest Police and Fire Departments within a 150 mile radius. Created the Ashland-Morehead University partnership expanding community academic opportunities, and spearheaded initiative to construct a multi-million dollar PD Headquarters. Chief of Staff (GS-15) U.S. Army - White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM 2005-2006 Chief of Staff of America’s largest military community, southern New Mexico’s largest employer and regional economic engine. Directly supported the Army’s wartime operations in Iraq and Southwest Asia. Partnered with the Commander in leading one of the Army’s premiere military organizations. Responsible for a $500m+ budget and several billion dollars in facilities and equipment. Oversaw 11 major directorates and 31 civilian, contractor and military tenant activities. Accountable for community support services including budgetary, security and emergency management, human resources, contract administration, health-care, IT and communications, facility development/ management, logistics, recreation and legal. Brigade Executive/Chief of Staff (GS-15) U.S. Army – Europe 2001-2005 First civilian leader selected for the U.S. Army’s Second Signal Brigade, U.S. Army Europe, Deputy Command/ CofS position. Directed operational activities of a 2k military/civilian/international staff providing communications, automation and administrative services to 27 U.S. military and diplomatic communities in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia (Operation Iraqi Freedom). Coached, mentored and provided professional development to the senior field grade, civilian and international staff. Accomplishments included: -Senior negotiator to 12 international labor and trade unions -Executed extensive upgrades in community facilities and services -Created innovative IT distance learning training packages used across Europe and Southwest Asia -Implemented and guided wartime operational activities providing accountability for $1b+ in equipment, facilities and infrastructure United States Army Officer (Retired) Education - Diploma, Advanced Graduate Studies in Education Boston University - Diploma, Advanced Graduate Studies in Healthcare Admin Central Michigan University - Master’s Degree in Urban Planning The Johns Hopkins University - Master’s Degree in Public Administration Western Kentucky University - Master’s Degree in Strategic Planning United States Army War College - Certificate, FEMA Emergency Mgt. Executive Academy FEMA/Harvard/TX. A&M - Harvard University Senior Executive Fellowship Harvard University - NATO Staff Officers College Brussels, Belgium - Certificate, Business Administration Belmont University - Diploma, International City Mgrs Association Senior Executive Institute University of Virginia - Dept of Defense Exec Leadership & Mgt Program Washington, D.C. - International Personnel Mgrs Assoc Senior Program Washington, D.C. - Syracuse University Resource Managers Program Maxwell School at Syracuse - Diploma, U.S. Army Command & General Staff College Ft. Leavenworth, KS. - Bachelor’s Degree Western Kentucky University Job-Related Skills, Awards & Professional Affiliations - International City Mgrs Association - Secondary Teaching Certificate (KY) - International Personnel Managers Association - U.S. Army Legion of Merit & 2 Civilian Svc Awds - AK Region Salvation Army Advisory Bd. - WKU Masters of Public Admin Advisory Board - Awarded Mt. Juliet and Cordova Key to the City - Eagle Scout - Greater Birmingham Regional Planning Commission - Nashville Transit Alliance Academy - Board (ex-offico) Cordova Community Medical Center - Military Officers Association of America - Prince William Sound Reg Dev Board of Directors - American Legion - Former Director, University Medical Center, Lebanon, TN.- Maryland Municipal League - 2018 ICMA Conference Planning Committee (Baltimore) Adjunct Faculty/Instructor University of Baltimore (current): MBA (organizational leadership and negotiations) City Colleges of Chicago (Sociology) University of Maryland European Division (graduate level Management & Leadership) Georgia Military College (History) Central Michigan University (graduate level Health Care Administration) Ohio University (Government) Cumberland University (graduate level Project Management) University of Alabama at Birmingham (graduate level Administration & Management)