Date of Meeting: October 03, 2017

#1b BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BUSINESS MEETING ACTION ITEM

SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS: Nominations ELECTION DISTRICT: Countywide CRITICAL ACTION DATE: At the pleasure of the Board STAFF CONTACTS: Caleb Weitz, County Administration Teresa Arauz, County Administration PURPOSE: To present interested citizens for the vacancies on the Board of Supervisors’ advisory boards, commissions, and committees. BACKGROUND: This item presents vacant positions and citizens interested in vacancies on advisory boards, commissions, and committees1. Applications for new applicants are provided as Attachment 1-2. The information in this item presumes that appointment confirmations in Item #1a have occurred. Existing members will continue to serve on advisory boards, commissions, or committees unless and until another appointment is made. NOMINATION PROCESS: Section A below contains district specific nominations and Section B contains non-district specific nominations. NOMINATION MOTION: (same for each committee): I nominate as the (District or At-Large) representative on (Committee Name). A. DISTRICT SPECIFIC NOMINATIONS

Community Criminal Justice Board – term concurrent with the Board

1. VACANT (Broad Run)

1 Citizen Appointees must fill out a standard application form, which can be obtained from the Office of the Board of Supervisors or at the following link: https://lfportal.loudoun.gov/Forms/AdvisoryApp

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Interested Citizens for the Community Criminal Justice Board Lydia Chiles (Ashburn) Barbara Tulipane (Broad Run) - Attachment 2 David R. Degen (Leesburg)

Lyme Disease Commission – term concurrent with the Board

1. VACANT (Dulles) Interested Citizens for the Lyme Disease Commission Clair Oja (Ahsburn) - Attachment 1 Alison Halter (Catoctin) Michelle Sutphin (Catoctin) Frank Puleo (Dulles) Nancy Bakatsias (Sterling)

Parks, Recreation & Open Space Board – term concurrent with the Board 1. VACANT (Sterling)

Interested Citizen in Parks, Recreation & Open Space Board

Rob Russell (Leesburg)

B. NON-DISTRICT SPECIFIC NOMINATIONS

Interested Citizens for Any Committee Melissa Notargiacomo (Algonkian) Alec Gibson (Ashburn) Derek Salinsky (Ashburn) Todd Armsworth (Catoctin) Mary Dunn (Catoctin) Jeff (Yu) Tan (Sterling)

Advisory Plan Examiner Board – four-year staggered term

1. VACANT (at-large) 2. VACANT (at-large) 3. VACANT (at-large)

Agricultural District Advisory Committee – term concurrent with the Board

1. VACANT (at-large) 2. VACANT (at-large) 3. VACANT (at-large)

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Interested Citizen for Agricultural District Advisory Committee Marquex Faulkner (Blue Ridge)

Art Advisory Committee – term concurrent with the Board

1. VACANT (at-large) 2. VACANT (at-large)

Interested Citizen for Art Advisory Committee Jennifer Kelly (Ashburn)

Community Policy and Management Team – two-year term

2. VACANT (at-large) 3. VACANT (at-large)

Interested Citizens for the Community Policy and Management Team Jeanne Comeau (Dulles) Charlotte Lofton (Leesburg)

Community Services Board – three-year staggered term

1. VACANT (at-large parent representative)

Interested Citizens for the Community Services Board Joshua Steward (Algonkian) Alonda Alloway-Higgins (Ashburn) Abdus Samad (Ashburn) Vincent Terreri (Blue Ridge) Sajjid Rauf (Broad Run) Lynn Lake (Catoctin) Courtney Partlow (Catoctin) Matt Vepraskas (Dulles) Todd Walls (Dulles) Marc Bailey (Sterling)

Disability Services Board – three-year term

1. VACANT (at-large)

Interested Citizens for the Disability Services Board Denise Albano (Ashburn) Danielle Pinto (Ashburn) Daniel Sanford (Blue Ridge) Helen Eltzeroth (Catoctin)

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Lake Lynn (Catoctin) Shantaria Richardson (Catoctin) Ubaid Saleem (Dulles) Lori Daly (Leesburg) Jennifer Tucker (Leesburg)

Fiscal Impact Committee – term concurrent with the Board

1. VACANT (at-large)

Historic District Review Committee – three-year staggered term

1. VACANT (at-large Architect)

Interested Citizen for the Historic District Review Committee Christy Hertel (Catoctin)

Housing Choice Voucher Resident Advisory Board – two-year staggered term

1. VACANT (at-large) 2. VACANT (at-large) 3. VACANT (at-large) 4. VACANT (at-large alternate) 5. VACANT (at-large alternate)

Interested Citizens for the Housing Choice Voucher Resident Advisory Board Jennifer Kelly (Ashburn) Yolanda Madyun (Leesburg) (Interested in reappointment from term ending June 20,

2016)

Loudoun Health Council – three-year staggered term

1. VACANT (at-large)

Interested Citizens for the Historic District Review Committee Kate Fryer (Ashburn) Clair Oja (Ahsburn) Attachment 1 Jatinder Ahluwalia (Blue Ridge) William Baron (Catoctin) Theresa Beeton (Catoctin) Christy Hertel (Catoctin) Nitin Mehta (Dulles) Mohammed Islam (Sterling)

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Police Directed Towing Advisory Board – term concurrent with the Board

1. VACANT (at-large Law Enforcement Representative)

Interested Citizen in Police Directed Towing Advisory Board Kristina Leach (Leesburg-Citizen Representative)

Water Resources Technical Advisory Committee – term concurrent with the Board 1. VACANT (at-large)

Interested Citizen in the Water Resources Technical Advisory Committee Stephen Earsom (Blue Ridge)

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Clair Oja- Application 2. Barbara Tulipane- Application

Application for Advisory Board, Commission, or CommitteeThe Board of Supervisors recognizes and celebrates the diversity of Loudoun County and encourages allindividuals to apply to serve on Board-appointed committees and commissions.

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Election District

Name of AdvisoryBoard, Commission, orCommittee:*

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Loudoun County's many advisory boards, commissions, and committees provide opportunities for direct involvementin local government by residents of Loudoun County. The Board of Supervisors appoints citizens to fill vacancies onmost of its county and regional advisory boards, commissions, and committees. Please fill out the application belowas completely as possible and submit. Additional information may be provided as attachments. The information willbe provided to the Board of Supervisors, although all applicants are encouraged to contact Board members directly tointroduce themselves. Information provided including name, address, statement of interest, work experience, volunteerexperience, education and special qualifications on the application will be made public as part of the official BoardBusiness Meeting packet. The remaining information will be kept on file and is protected from release to the public asa result of a public records request.

Certain Boards, Commission, or Committees may require members to fill out one or more "Conflict of InterestStatement" regarding financial disclosures, statement of economic interest, or real estate holdings. In addition, certainadvisory bodies require members to have certain qualifications or to attain certain certifications. More informationmay be requested of you based on the advisory body you desire to serve on. All Boards, Commission, andCommittees are subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and Conflicts of Interest Act, including electroniccommunication regarding public business. Chapter 37, Section 2.2-3702 of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act(FOIA) provides that upon appointment or election, or reappointment or reelection, members of a public body shallbe provided with a copy of the Act. A direct internet link to the FOIA and COIA ishttp://www.vml.org/publications/legal-resources. Please take time to review the Acts and to familiarize yourself withtheir requirements.

Clair

Oja

coja@masonlive.gmu.edu(optional)

23044 Minerva Drive

ashburn

571-265-9000

703-722-2071(optional)

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Loudoun Health Council

I am currently a nurse practitioner in working and living in Loudoun County and aDoctorate student at George Mason University. I would love to become moreinvolved in the health concerns/initiatives/public health in Loudoun County. If thereis a citizen's position available on the board, I would love to occupy it!!

Clair M. Oja, FNP23044 Minerva Drive 571-265-9000 Ashburn, VA 20148 ClairOja@yahoo.com

Family Nurse PractitionerKnowledgeable ― Determined ― Empathic ― Precise

Attachment 1

� Uniquely talented and experienced health practitioner and skilled healthcareeducator; providing positive, high quality patient care and health instruction. � Career professional focused on staying current and increasing knowledge in arapidly evolving field via continuing education. � Interesting and dynamic speaker with the ability to inform and engage others,bringing subject material to life. � Strong record of integrating with other healthcare practice areas and effectivelycommunicating with every member of the care team. � Performs equally well as an independent self-managed provider, or in a clinicenvironment where collaboration of knowledge and care is crucial.

Professional Licensure and Certification

Virginia Family Nurse Practitioner License Virginia Registered Nurse LicenseMaryland Farmily Nurse Practitioner License RN, NP- C, DEA license, NPI, BLS, Prescriptive AuthorityACLS,PALS, BLS, Medical DOT examinerCertified Family Nurse Practitioner, obtained from AANP (9/2004–5/2006).880 hours of FNP clinical training in family practice, Ob-Gyn, pediatrics, anddermatology. Domestic and Child Abuse Training required by State of New York for BSNprograms.

Professional Experience

Advance HealthCareChantilly, Va 05/2015-presentNurse Practitioner responsible for Health Risk Assessment in insured member’shomes. Assessments include assessment of health, level of independence, abilityto carry out activities of daily living, risks for falls, cognitive assessments, physicalassessment, and status of prevention such asvaccinations/mammograms/colonoscopies/bone density/etc

NOVA Medical Group Urgent Care ProviderAshburn, VaAshburn, Va 20147 03/01/2014-PresentSole provider in Urgent Care seeing an average of 40-60 patients per shift. Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating both critical and non criticalhealth complaints while simultaneously taking into account the patient's medical,social, economic and cultural dimensions. Triage patients according to acuity. Responsible for performing minor procedures to include I and D's, lacerationrepair, wart destruction, and medication injections. Responsible for initial readingof pt's x rays. Works closely with triage nurses to renew patient prescriptions andaddress patient care issues as they arise. Orders and evaluates labs both inhouse and send out. DOT certified as a medical examiner and required to performDOT physicals according to guidelines. Educates patient/family regardingdiagnosis, treatment, health promotion and disease prevention. Responsible fororienting new providers to Urgent Care. Preceptor for NP students from bothGeorge Washington University and Georgetown University. Maintains up to datecertifications, licenses, and continuing education

Target Clinic Executive Team Lead/Family Nurse PractitionerLeesburg, VaLeesburg, Va 20176 06/2012-03/2014Executive Team Lead and Family Nurse Practitioner at a retail clinic. Supervision ofNP team members in Leesburg clinic. In charge of maintaining supplies, timescheduling, and adhering to corporate policies and procedures. Trainer of newNPs in Virginia markets. Member of Target’s Clinical Practice Advisory Council/Virginia representative, which overseas quality assurance and clinical guidelines to

Virginia representative, which overseas quality assurance and clinical guidelines tobe followed by all clinics nationwide. Functions as sole provider during open clinichours with collaboration with oversight physicians when necessary. Providesoccupational health to Target employees to include drug screening, health screensand wellness counseling. Provides quality healthcare to guests while maintainingprivacy. Interprets guests signs and symptoms, labs, and diagnostic tests anddiagnoses and prescribes accordingly. Refers patients out for care whennecessary. Virginia POC for problems with the EMR. Proficient in Microsoft Word,Excel and Power Point.

Family Practice/Ashburn Va.Ashburn Medical Center Ashburn, Virginia 20148 11/2011-06/2012

Family Practice Nurse Practitioner serving Ashburn/Leesburg community. Integralpart of the MD, FNP, and MA staff. Sole Nurse Practitioner at practice. On average,provides care to 20 patients per day, as well as walk-ins. Patients seen for multi-problems, to include sick visits, well visits, adult and well child physicals, wellwoman visits, ADD/ADHD evaluation and treatment, chest pain, reactive airwayassessment and treatment, STD evaluation and treatment, mole biopsies, ingrowntoenail removals, foreign body removals, myalgia evaluation, tic-borne diseaseassessment and treatment, back pain, dyslipidemia, hypertension, thyroid disease,wart removal etc. Prescription renewals, referrals, labs and ordered and assessed.On-call duties every three weeks. Part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Community Health Nurse 2009–5/2010US European Command; Stuttgart, Germany

Community Health and Public Health Nurse serving US-population of 10,000.Responsible for community-wide education on self-care and prevention ofcommunicable illness. Integral member of US clinic’s MD, FNP and RN staff.� Oversaw pregnancy education program in the community. Managed clients withreportable diseases including treatment and follow-up. � Co-facilitated focus group participating in seasonal flu and H1N1 education,prevention, and immunization efforts.� Worked in close partnership with host country providers to educate and care forpatients requiring health care secondarily to reportable illnesses and/orpregnancy. � Managed smoking cessation patients, including prescriptions for nicotinepatches, gum, and Zyban, and Teens against Tobacco Use program� Educated patients with STD's, on treatment needs, behavior, and riskmanagement.

Health Educator 2008–2009US European Command; Stuttgart, Germany

Community Service/Family Advocacy Program, New Parent Support Program(NPSP). Provided health education management. Coordinated with the PublicAffairs in promoting health education initiatives based on Healthy People 2010criterion. Used current government guidelines to provide health promotion fortobacco cessation, nutrition, hypertension education and control, physical fitness,weight control, suicide prevention, and self care. � Developed, coordinated, and conducted seminars, workshops, courses, andbriefings with the goal of encouraging lifestyles which improve and protect physical,mental and emotional well-being. � Utilized a strong team approach, encouraging use of range of supportorganizations. � Provided support programs for expectant families and those with children to agethree. � Outreached to families with children providing playgroups, support groups, and

classes. Provided resources and support targeting child abuse, pre and postnataldepression. � Served as panel member on Are Your Ready for Life after High School Board,addressing medical and support needs pertaining to ADD, ADHD, and similardisorders.

Family Nurse Practitioner, Intern Program 2003–2006US AIR FORCE MEDICAL CENTER at Lakenheath, UK

Academics and Clinicals: including research and practice in broad spectrum frompatient psychology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. Family practice emphasisfrom newborns through adults, covering the spectrum from recognition anddiagnosis, counseling, referral, education, and full case tracking within a US-community of 25,000.� Completed clinical phases under direct supervision of physicians in Pediatrics,Ob/Gyn, and Family Practice. � Prepared expert data entry, scheduling, and ICD-9 coding for diagnosis/billing inCHCS. � Employed knowledge of medical and legal aspects of personnel actions within agovernment treatment facility.� Drafted internship and liability agreement, establishing the clinical site for medstudents. � Served a major role in the pre-accreditation process by verifying all records,documents and policies in accordance with JCAHO requirements.

Clinical Nurse 2000–2003 US Embassy Clinic; Berlin, Germany

Registered nurse in the Embassy Health Clinic serving a senior diplomaticcommunity of 1,000. Assisted physician in diagnosis, referral to and interface withspecialty treatment facilities.� Educated embassy employees about healthcare using host nation providers.� Interacted with senior State Department, military and civilians personnel,providing critical link to the area’s medical resources.� Assisted the medical treatment facility in assessing, planning, implementing andevaluating group, and individualized clinical preventive services.

Field Nurse 1999–2000IHS HOMECARE; Warner Robbins, GA

Challenging field environment with a diverse patient mix and scope of care in widegeographic area. Assistant site manager supervising staff LPN’s. Client range frominfant to geriatric. � Conducted medical care education, including pharmacology, wound care, IVdrug administration, home-health safety, nutrition, diabetic care, etc. � Played an essential role in the management of the firm's home health careprogram.� Emphasized self enablement through patient counseling and instruction inpreventative measures and health promotion.

Clinical Nurse 1998–1999CANADIAN EMBASSY; Bucharest, Romania

Medical officer at a remote site facility under a regional physician. Sole careprovider to mission's personnel including local nationals.� Undertook case management, both psychological and physical, with limitedresources. � Determined priority and coordinated for Med-evac’s. � Volunteered as relief worker with Operation Smile (plastic surgery for poverty-stricken). � Maintained accurate, complete, current, and confidential records and served asa resource and consultant for hospital staff and outlying clinic personnel.

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Clinical Nurse, Neonatal ICU and Special Care Unit 1995–1996NEW YORK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NY

Cared for premature babies and those with congenital disorders. Managedpatients on ventilators, respiratory aids, and patients undergoing blood gasmonitoring. � Routinely performed lifesaving procedures, such as CPR. � Employed computerized charting, inter-linking critical sections of the facility. � Coordinated with Residents and Attending Physicians assessing follow-up forneonates. � Assisted mothers of neonates born with drug addiction by providing postpartumcare. � Referred families for psychological and trauma counseling after acomprehensive evaluation of mental health needs. � Supervised LPN's working in special care nursery.

EARLY CAREER

Clinical Nurse, Urgent care facility 1994–1995NATO HEALTHCARE FACILITY, NATO HEADQUARTERS; Mons, Belgium

Clinical Nurse, General medical-surgical unit (6 months) 1993-1994MONTEREY HOSPITAL; Monterey, CA

Nurse Case Manager (9 months) 1993–1994OLSTEN-KIMBERLY QUALITY CARE; Pasadena, MD.

Pediatric Nurse, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) unit 1991–1993JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICAL CENTER; Baltimore, MD Clinical Nurse, pediatric oncology/bone marrow transplant unit.

Education

MS Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner 2007 STATE UNIVERSITY of NEW YORK at STONEYBROOK

BSN Bachelor of Science Nursing 1991 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY; Syracuse, NY

Recent Awards and Professional Development

Overall Excellence in Family Health by SUNY at Stonybrook, NY 2006 Certificate of Achievement for service and Community and Public Health Nurse2009 Running mentor: Successfully completed five marathons, each less than fourhours. 2004 -2008

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see aboveIn addition:current DNP student at GMU

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Have you ever beenconvicted of a felonyand/or sex-relatedcrime?*

In the past 5 years,have you beenconvicted of amisdemeanor, otherthan minor trafficviolations?*

In the past 5 years,have you had a civilsuit brought againstyou?*

I understand that Imay be subject to abackground and/orcredit check.*

Is there any otherinformation that maydisqualify you fromserving on thisadvisory body?*

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Application for Advisory Board, Commission, or Committee

Description

First Name*

Last Name*

Email

Street Address*

City, State, Zip

Phone Number

Alt. Phone

Redact PersonalInformation

Election District

Name of AdvisoryBoard, Commission, orCommittee:*

Statement of Interest:

Loudoun County's many advisory boards, commissions, and committees provide opportunities for direct involvementin local government by residents of Loudoun County. The Board of Supervisors appoints citizens to fill vacancies onmost of its county and regional advisory boards, commissions, and committees. Please fill out the application belowas completely as possible and submit. Additional information may be provided as attachments. The information willbe provided to the Board of Supervisors, although all applicants are encouraged to contact Board members directly tointroduce themselves. Information provided including name, address, statement of interest, work experience, volunteerexperience, education and special qualifications on the application will be made public as part of the official BoardBusiness Meeting packet. The remaining information will be kept on file and is protected from release to the public asa result of a public records request.

Certain Boards, Commission, or Committees may require members to fill out one or more "Conflict of InterestStatement" regarding financial disclosures, statement of economic interest, or real estate holdings. In addition, certainadvisory bodies require members to have certain qualifications or to attain certain certifications. More informationmay be requested of you based on the advisory body you desire to serve on. All Boards, Commission, andCommittees are subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and Conflicts of Interest Act, including electroniccommunication regarding public business. Chapter 37, Section 2.2-3702 of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act(FOIA) provides that upon appointment or election, or reappointment or reelection, members of a public body shallbe provided with a copy of the Act. A direct internet link to the FOIA and COIA ishttp://www.vml.org/publications/legal-resources. Please take time to review the Acts and to familiarize yourself withtheir requirements.

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42638 Trappe Rock Court

Ashburn, VA 20148

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Community Criminal Justice Board

For the past two years, I have provided Life Skills and Employability Skills trainingto the incarcerated women in the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center (ADC). Ihave also provided this same training to the men enrolled in the work releaseprogram. This experience has given me an appreciation of the complexity ofrehabilitation, recidivism and associated costs to Loudoun County's residents. Ibelieve this experience will add value to the Community Criminal Justice Board.

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President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) July 2008 - PresentNational Recreation and Park Association, Ashburn, VA

NRPA is a national membership association - 501 (C) (3) representing over 60,000citizens, park and recreation professionals and industry partners. Responsible forleadership development, advocacy, corporate relations and financial stewardship.Report to the board of directors; manage a $19 million-dollar budget, and a largestaff.

President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) CEO: 2002 - 2008Electronic Retailing Association, Arlington, VA

ERA is an International trade association - 501 (C) (6) representing over 400 directmarketing companies who use the power of television, the radio and the internet tosell products and services. Active volunteer base of entrepreneurial owners tocorporate executives. Member companies include live shopping (QVC, HSN,ShopNBC), online marketers (eBay, IAC, and Google) to industry suppliers (West,Aegon Services, Livemercial).

O.A.R Volunteer (ADC) - two yearsChurch related volunteer programs - feeding the hungry, helping children, etc.Running Coach for an elementary school in Alexandria, VAHospice Volunteer

Harvard Kennedy School of Government Executive Fellows Program - 2011Masters of Public Administration, George Mason University - 2005 B.A. Sociology/Marketing, University of Arizona

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Qualifications A professional association executive with 20 years of experience leading organizations in the generation of non-dues revenue, advocacy, membership development, board development, and strategic planning in both 501 (C) (6) and 501 (C) (3) organizations. Employment Experience President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) July 2008 - Present National Recreation and Park Association, Ashburn, VA NRPA is a national membership association - 501 (C) (3) representing over 60,000 citizens, park and recreation professionals and industry partners. Responsible for leadership development, advocacy, corporate relations and financial stewardship. Report to the board of directors; manage a $19 million-dollar budget, and a large staff. Accomplishments: Launched a $28 million fund raising campaign to expand NRPA’s charitable mission while maintaining its professional services/operations. These funds support a three-year national plan to create healthy, sustainable and equitable communities and impact 4.5 million people in underserved communities. Testified before the US Congress on legislation impacting park funding. Identified and commissioned research to support NRPA’s mission, strengthened efforts on Capitol Hill and increased the association’s credibility as the “go to source” for parks, conservation and recreation. Received the Laurance Rockefeller – Stewart Udall Award for championing the reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund – legislation that provides federal funding for national and local parks Launched the Great Urban Parks Campaign with the American Planning Association to explore the social and environmental benefits of green infrastructure projects in parks in underserved communities. Created, Wild Life Explorer, a nature program in partnership with the National Wildlife Foundation and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to connect kids to nature for environmental stewardship. Launched a “Parks for Monarchs” to save the Monarch Butterfly. Leveraged the First Lady’s health initiative, Let’s Move, to position park agencies as a cost-effective solution to combat obesity while also raising the association’s profile with the public. Positioned parks as a health provider with elected officials. Created community revitalization project “Parks Build Community” funded by NRPA donors to demonstrate the mission and to raise public awareness. Appeared on morning news shows and was interviewed by national daily newspapers (Washington Post, USA Today, etc.). Increased the operating budget 15 percent in a down turned economy through the development of a new revenue stream that resulted in new programs and services. These programs positioned NRPA as a critical service provider increasing NRPA’s relevancy and credibility with internal and external stakeholders by branding the impact of parks in three areas: 1) health and wellness, 2) conservation and 3) social equity. Participated in an international task force that successfully created a business plan to “rescue” a fifty-year-old obsolescent international urban park association. Built relationships and credibility with the international community by sharing data/research and accepting speaking engagements which grew NRPA’s reach and international prominence. Tripled NRPA’s technology capacity, delivering streamlined and innovative services to members; introduced social media, e-communities, digital magazine, etc. fostering better communication to members and public.

Leveraged technology to attract and engage a new generation of members resulting in a demographic shift that better supports succession planning for the future leadership of NRPA - average age of the membership decreased seven years. President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) CEO: 2002 - 2008 Electronic Retailing Association, Arlington, VA Tenure: 2000 - 2008 ERA is an International trade association - 501 (C) (6) representing over 400 direct marketing companies who use the power of television, the radio and the internet to sell products and services. Active volunteer base of entrepreneurial owners to corporate executives. Member companies include live shopping (QVC, HSN, ShopNBC), online marketers (eBay, IAC, and Google) to industry suppliers (West, Aegon Services, Livemercial). Accomplishments: Increased operation budget from three million to seven million through new business ventures: industry magazine, member services, professionalized staff, and domestic and international growth. Net income averaged a growth of 115% since 2003. Established the ERA European Board of Directors, Latin American Council and the Asia Council to achieve 14% growth in less than two years. Launched the first fully-independent international branch of the Association and developed the European self-regulation program to protect consumers globally. Asia and Latin America self-regulation programs are emerging. Launched industry self-regulation program to improve the industry’s credibility. Collaborated with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff including the Chairman to establish an industry/advertising self-regulation program that is now considered the “golden seal” by the FTC due to the program's pro-consumer approach. Developed the ERA Counterfeiting Fact-Finding Program in concert with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) to stop industry counterfeiting. Due to the complexity of the international legal system this program provides an effective alternative to litigation. Served as the media spokesperson to promote and protect the electronic retailing industry and consumers. Interviews included television appearances including Date Line, CNBC, CNN and international programs. Conducted numerous radio (BBC) and newspaper interviews (New York Times). Professionalized the ERA Board of Directors and instituted board policies and procedures to ensure transparency, strategic leadership, and governance excellence. Developed strategic alliances with other trade associations and for-profit organizations to further ERA’s mission. Partnerships included the ability to widen our magazines distribution creating additional sales opportunities. In addition, ERA became the “government affairs advocate” for those groups increasing our presence on Capitol Hill.

Executive Vice President EVP: 2000 - 2002 Electronic Retailing Association, Arlington, VA Tenure: 2000 - 2008 Supervise and administer the business management functions of the association. Responsible for the effective creation and execution of all association tactical operations. Accomplishments: Established a Financial Committee to turn the association’s four-year financial loss to a positive net contribution. Implemented financial controls and accounting procedures to evaluate ERA’s financial health. Provided leadership in the development of annual and long-range budgets, and the accounting for and reporting of the association’s income and expenditures to the Board of Directors.

Created a political action committee (PAC) and a Government Affairs Committee to enhance ERA’s position on Capitol Hill. Identified key issues to meet public policy objectives with members of the Committee and, created an annual GA Conference that included Hill appointments with ERA members. Managed all aspects of staff development. Created management by objectives for staff to achieve ERA’s goals. Implemented new committee structure to assist staff with internal operations. Improved staff turnover 100% by creating results orientated culture. Vice President of Operations 1996 – 2000 National Association of Travel Plaza Owners, Alexandria, VA NATSO is a National trade association representing owners and operators of travel plazas and truck stops. Member companies include multi-chain corporations (TravelCenters of America and Pilot) and independent operators. Advocacy included fuel, rest area commercialization, and environmental issues. Accomplishments Industry spokesperson, generated non-dues revenue, led recruitment and retention efforts, oversaw educational programs, and developed and executed annual convention. Developed association’s operations annual budget. Generated over 84% of the association’s income; presented Financial Operations Budget to Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Director of Marketing/Membership 1989 – 1996 The Army and Air Force Mutual Aid Association, Arlington, VA 22211 A professional membership association for Army and Air Force military officers. AAFMAA’s mission to take care of the soldier’s family in the event of death, included financial counseling, insurance coverage, and benefits representation. Accomplishments Developed a five-year marketing plan that resulted in the increase of new members, non-dues revenue and an improved retention rate. The plan was accepted by the Board of Directors and ultimately adopted as the Association’s business plan. The position required heavy interaction with top Army and Air Force officers, including the Chiefs of Staff. Oversaw special programs, insurance products, and made presentations to key military installations including West Point, the Air Force Academy, VMI and the Citadel; developed annual meeting, annual report, newsletter, online communications and all other publications. Education Harvard Kennedy School of Government Executive Fellows Program - 2011 Masters of Public Administration, George Mason University - 2005 B.A. Sociology/Marketing, University of Arizona Volunteer: Life and Employment Skills instructor -- Loudoun County Jail Hobbies: Running (Marine Corps Marathon), golfing, yoga, hiking, and a PADI certified deep-sea diver