riviera beach community redevelopment agency, fl executive

Riviera Beach Community

Redevelopment Agency, FL

Executive Director

Recruitment Portfolio

September 18, 2020

KaShamba Miller-Anderson and Board of Commissioners

Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency

2001 Broadway, Ste 300

Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Dear Chiar Miller-Anderson and Board of Commissioners:

Thank you for the opportunity to assist the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment

Agency in the recruitment and selection process for the Executive Director position. The

Executive Director search yielded 75 resumes from 21 states and Hungary, Canada and

Washington, DC, including 33 applications from Florida. Enclosed are the GovHR USA

recommendations of those candidates we believe are most suited to the position.

This packet also includes the media searches we did on each candidate. Included in the

recruitment report is a matrix that includes the names of all of the candidates who applied

and additional information on the candidates we interviewed via video.

We look forward to reviewing the credentials for these candidates with you on September

23rd.

Best wishes,

James Dinneen

Heidi J. Voorhees James Dinneen

President Vice President

GovHR USA, LLC GovHR USA, LLC


Executive Director

Interviewed by GovHR and Recommended for Further Consideration

Presented in Alphabetical Order

Candidate 1...……………………………………………. Isaac L. Dozier

Community Development Director

City of Fort Myers Housing Authority, Florida

Candidate 2……………………………………………… David H. Engel

Economic Growth Manager

Pasco County, New Port Richey, Florida

Candidate 3..……………………………………. ……… Adrianna L.P. Jordan

Planning Director

City of Inkster, Michigan

Candidate 4...…………………………………………… Sara K. Marrs-Maxfield

Executive Director

Athens County Economic Development Council /

Athens County Port Authority, Athens, Ohio

Candidate 5……………………………………………… Richard Noguera

Economic Development Manager

City of Cape Coral, Florida

Candidate 6……………………………………………… Kirkwood J. Russell

Principal Consultant

The Russell Group, Atlanta, Georgia

Candidate 7……………………………………………… Heidi L. Siegel

Planning Director/Practice Leader

KCI Technologies Inc.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Candidate 8……………………………………………… Roderick R. Wallace

Community-Housing Development Executive

Consultant

Atlanta Promise Zone Community Revitalization

Alliance, Atlanta, Georgia

First Last Current Position

City/State Current

Position Current Title/Role Population Degree

Yrs.

Econ.Dev.E

xp.

Project

Mgt. Exp.

Interviewed by GovHR and Recommended for Further Consideration by the Commission

Isaac Dozier

City of Fort Myers Housing

Authority Fort Myers, FL

Director of Community

Development 63,000 MBA/BA 20+ years Strong

David Engel

Pasco County Florida Board of

County Commissioner New Port Richey, FL

Economic Growth

Manager 460,000 MS/BA 15+ years Good

Adrianna Jordan City of Inkster Inkster, MI Planning Director 24,381 (2) MA 16 years Strong

Sara Maxfield

Athens County Economic

Development Council

Athens County Port Authority Athens, Ohio Executive Director 65,000 BS 10 years good

Ricardo Noguera City of Cape Coral Cape Coral, FL

Economic Development

Manager 189,000 MA 30 years Strong

Kirkwood Russell The Russell Group Atlanta, GA Principal Consultant N/A BS 17 years Strong

Heidi Siegel KCI Technologies Fort Lauderdale, FL

Planning Director

(Practice Leader) N/A MS/BA 20 years Good

Roderick Wallace

Atlanta Promise Zone Comm.

Revitalization Alliance Atlanta, GA

Community-Housing

Development Executive

Consultant 16,400 MBA 18 years Strong

Also Interviewed by GovHR

Richard Brooks

Greater Barrie Chamber of

Commerce (former) Thornhill Executive Director 180,000 MBA 18 years Good

K. Michael Chen City of Fort Lauderdale Ft Lauderdale

Economic & Business

Development Manager 182,000 MS/BS 20+ Good

Juan Escano Escano & Associates Inc. Miami, Fl Project Manager N/A MPA/MA 20+ years Strong

Santiago Fernandez Third Voyage, Inc. Cape Canaveral, FL Executive Director N/A

MURP/

MA/BA 25+ Good

John-Scott Johnson Urban Standard New York, NY Vice President N/A BA 15 Good

William Lavers

Harrison County Development

Commission Gulfport MS Executive Director 180,000 BA 15 Good

Robert Long

Forsyth County Chamber of

Commerce Cumming, GA

Vice President of

Economic Development 244,000 MS/BA 25 Good

All Other CandidatesRobert Allen Coldwell Banker Charlotte, NC Realtor

Shira Bland Catapult Learning Orlando, FL Teacher Title I

Scott Bowles Jones Lang LaSalle Atlanta, GA

Senior Director, Asset

and Property

Management

Sebastian Cairo Sesocio.com

Buenos Aires

Argentina Commercial Director

Joseph Carroll NSA Bethesda Bethesda MD Fire Inspector

Andrew Caruso Hatch New York

Director, strategy and

Operations

Scott Chesney

Columbia International Finance.

LLC Spokane WA

Director of Project

Management

David Clapsaddle

Straban Township, Gettysburg,

PA. Gettysburg, PA Zoning Officer

Paul Copeland Stonemor Lake Worth, FL Location Manager

Steven Cramer

Board of County Commissioners,

Washington County, FL Chipley, FL County Planner

Terence Davis Servpro-Lantana Lantana, FL

Governmental Affairs

Liaison and Account

Manager

George Ducas Architect Austin, TX director

Eric Fishkind Standard Tinsmith New York management

Lara Fritts

GREATER RICHMOND

PARTNERSHIP Richmond, VA President and CEO

Steve Gilbert Self Employed - Seeking, Inc. Miami, OK Owner/Entrepreneur

Debra Grise CAPREIT Orlando, FL

DIRECTOR OF

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Philip Harris Broward County Public Schools Fort Lauderdale, FL

District Recovery

Manager

Bobbie Hodges

Administrative offices of the

courts Frankfort, ky

admin.support

coordinator, trainer

Jason Iacoangeli

Ypsilanti Township Planning

Department Ypsilanti, MI Planning Director

Lopamudra Jagatdeo AZT Corporation Dallas, TX

Leasing and Construction

Manager

Artie Jones City of College Park College Park, GA

Executive Director of

Clearly College Park

Development Authority

Terry Jones

National Association of Trailer

Manufacturers (remote) Kansas Techncial Director

Sungman Kim City of Starkville Starkville, MS

Community

Development Director

Gerald Konohia

Prince George's County (MD)

Government , Legislative Branch Upper Marlboro, MD Chief of Staff

GERALDINE LEWIS AECOM Tampa, FL

EEO Compliance &

Diversity Manager

Camilo Lopez RMA Pompano Beach FL

Project Manager and

Analyst

Carl Malysz Louisville Downtown Partnership Louisville, KY

formerly-Director,

Development Strategies

(retired)

Kathleen McEvoy

Athens Downtown Development

Authority Athens,GA intern

Amy Mehu City of Miami Beach Miami Beach, FL

Interim Economic


David Milliron City of Danville Danville, KY City Manager

Ariel Morel Seminole Tribe of Florida Hollywood, FL

Senior Director of

Administration

Heather Neloms Heather Neloms Wichita, KS' Shift Superisor

Tiffany Osborne CareerSource Central Florida Orlando, FL

Director Planning and

Strategic Initatives

Steven Owens City of Fairview Park, OH Fairview Park, OH Director

Willie Pass Wilmington Housing Authority Wilmington, DE Chief Operating Officer

Angelique Pickett

City of Boca Raton Police

Services Department Boca Raton, FL

Intelligence Led Policing

Manager

Jason Raji Supplier Diversity & Inclustion West Palm Beach,FL

Samll Business

Development Specialist II

Scott Randall PGA West Master Association La Quinta, CA General Manager

Sanford Ring Ghafari Associates, LLC Dearborn, MI

Executive Vice President

+ General Counsel

Thomas Roberts

Camden Neighborhood Housing

Services Camden, NJ General Counsel

Craigie Sanders SBA Communications Corp Boca Raton/FL Director and Counsel

Aline Schleifer A da Costa The Wyoming Liberty Group CHEYENNE / WY

Content Creator and

Policy

researcher/advocacy

Matthew Schnur

Fort Lauderdale Downtown

Development Authority Fort Lauderdale, FL Consultant

Randy Seitz

Penn-Northwest Development

Corporation Hermitage, PA President/CEO

James Simpson College Park Housing College Park MD Executive Director

Dhanraj Singh Orange County Government Orlando, FL

Assistant Project

Manager

James Slaughter Park Park City Communities Bridgeport, CT

Interim Deputy Executive

Director

Christopher Smith City of Chicago Chicago, IL Assistant Commissioner

Kimberly Smith City of Peoria Peoria, Illinois Senior Urban Planner

Glen Spiritis Village of Hempstead Hempstead, NY

Planning & Development

Consultant

Marc Starling City of Atlantic City - CDBG Office Atlantic City NJ,

Assistant Director - CDBG

(HUD Programs)

Kristofer Stubbs TailoredU Academy Boynton Beach, FL

Director of College &

Career Readiness

Israel Tabi Rodeo Investments Riviera Beach, FL Vice President

Alessandra Tasca The City of Port St. Lucie Port St. Lucie, FL

Community Programs

Administrator

Matthew Thompson National Church Bradenton, FL Executive Director

Bogdan Vitas AmidEast Washington, D.C.

Independent

Contractor/Consultant

Chris Warner

Quality of Life Inc. Planning and

Development Surveys Pensacola, FL

President/Planner/

Director

Leo Weinek Daedalus Digital Corp.

Budapest, Hungary -

Irvine, CA CEO

Nikasha Wells Palm Tran West Palm Beach, FL

Senior Manager of

Government Affairs &

EEO Officer

Michele Willliams

The Birmingham Housing

Authority Birmingham, AL Relocation Coordinator

Brochure

Executive Director


The Position in Brief The Executive Director position is responsible for leading the strategic vision of the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and for collaborating with the City’s leaders, the business community and other partners to fulfill the goals of the CRA. The Executive Director oversees a staff of 15 full-time personnel, and numerous part time employees who are dedicated to the economic revitalization of Riviera Beach through large projects such as the Marina Village as well as smaller, neighborhood efforts such as improved housing, community beautification and overall neighborhood revitalization. The Director oversees a $14 million operating budget..

The Community Riviera Beach, located in Palm Beach County has a population of 35,000 and is known for its delightful year-round climate (average annual temperature of 75 degrees), beautiful beaches and growing marine industry. Riviera Beach is home to the Port of Palm Beach, a United States Coast Guard Station and Blue Heron Bridge, one of the country’s top-rated dive sites.

The Organization The Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) was established in 1984 and encompasses 858 acres of the City. The Agency is governed by the Community Redevelopment Commission which are also the elected City Council members for the City of Riviera Beach. The CRA has an annual budget of $14 million and leverages partnerships with other public and private sector entities to achieve its goals. The CRA provides funding for a wide variety of projects that spur economic growth through business attraction and retention. The Agency finances new and improved infrastructure for real estate projects that act as a catalyst for additional private development, create jobs and contribute to the improvement of the quality of life for the city’s residents. In its 2019-2020 Budget and Workplan, the CRA stated the following:

Instead of focusing on the challenges our neighborhoods face, we are focusing on the assets they contain and to ensure that our resources are geared toward stabilizing, restoring and improving those assets…It means we are expanding programs to support home ownership with our Housing Beautification Program…we will support residential development for rehabilitation and new construction for ownership and rental housing. We support extensive beautification efforts like house painting, landscape improvements and litter campaigns.

The CRA also supports neighborhood programs that build community such as community gardens, public art, renovations to Beach Park and the city’s marina to provide families public access to the waterfront and its amenities and funding non-profit organizations that build homes and improve neighborhood services. Other specific programs of the CRA are the Clean and Safe Program which provides resources to enhance the visual appeal and security of the city’s neighborhoods and the CRA’s Business Services and Grant Incentives which work to eliminate blight and retain businesses.

Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency - Executive Director

Riviera Beach, FL BY THE NUMBERS

Population 34,834

Median Age 36.1 years

69.5% Black or African American

20.3% White Non-Hispanic Latino

10.2% Other races

18% of residents are foreign born:

73% born in Latin American.

10% born in Asia

9% born in Europe

85.9% high school graduate or higher

24.6% Bachelor’s degree or higher

23.5% below the poverty line

Median Income $60,293

Median Home Value $236,926


Boundary Map

www.rbcra.com

https://www.rbcra.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RBCRA-2019-2020-BUDGET-AND-WORK-PLAN.pdf

https://www.rbcra.com/programs/clean-and-safe-program/

https://www.rbcra.com/programs/commercial-grant-program/

http://www.rbcra.com


• Marina Village – Phase II – The Marina Village project is one of the last major waterfront redevelopment projects in South Florida. The project is strategically located within a high-valued, diverse, urban marketplace – a short drive time for all the beach, shopping, dining, and water recreation amenities within Palm Beach County, which attracts over 7.35 million visitors per year. The strategic vision for the Marina Village Redevelopment project is to leverage the City of Riviera Beach’s public waterfront and maritime district setting to create a mixed-use destination that will serve as a regional gateway, crossroads, destination, employment, hub and innovator center. The Marina Village is envisioned to become an Event Center and City Marina anchored dining, water recreation, and hotel destination.

The RBCRA spearheaded the complete revitalization of Riviera Beach Marina Village (Phase I) Open in 2016, the reborn Riviera Beach Marina Village has transformed the city's working waterfront into a modern, vibrant and exciting destination enjoyed by both residents and visitors alike. The brand new Riviera Beach Marina Event Center is home to Rafiki Tiki restaurant, a café, and several meeting and banquet rooms that can accommodate groups and clubs, family events and business gatherings for anywhere from 10 to 300 people. The multi-million dollar re-imagining of Bicentennial Park gives visitors a relaxing space to unwind along the banks of the Intracoastal Waterway, with a stage that is home to shows, concerts and festivals. The next Executive Director can expect to work on Phase II of the Marina Village project.

Upcoming Projects

• Singer Island Concept Development Plan – RBCRA will partner with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to develop a robust plan to maximize the development efforts at the Ocean Mall.

• Broadway Corridor and Avenue E – This area is integral to the continued revitalization of the downtown.

• CRA Water Quality Enhancement Program – This program reflects the RBCRA’s commitment to improving the water quality in the waterways in and around the CRA.

• CRA Plan Update—This will include a structured series of community input and workshop efforts to develop a comprehensive update to the CRA Plan, including a CRA Mobility Plan.

• Housing – RBCRA has a number of programs to further housing rehabilitation, new housing development, first time homebuyers and workforce rent to own goals.

For more information on these and other RBCRA initiatives, please see the 2019-2020 Budget and Workplan.

The CRA has a relatively new Commission eager to move the critical work of the CRA forward with several new and exciting projects. These include but are not limited to:

https://marinavillagepalmbeach.com/

https://marinavillagepalmbeach.com/

https://www.rbcra.com/projects/marina-village-phase-ll-development-opportunity/

https://www.rbcra.com/broadway-corridor/

https://www.rbcra.com/projects/avenue-e-streetscape-survey/

https://www.rbcra.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/RBCRA-2019-2020-BUDGET-AND-WORK-PLAN.pdf

The Ideal Candidate

Candidate Must Haves • A bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public

administration, business, finance or related field. A Master’s degree and/or professional certifications such as an AICP designation is preferred.

• Five – seven years of progressively responsible experience in the management of urban redevelopment and economic development programs with a record of demonstrable success.

• Extensive knowledge of economic development and redevelopment best practices including downtown and neighborhood programs and housing programs.

• Excellent communication skills and significant career success in building collaborative, effective relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.

• Experience in strategic planning, project management and complex problem solving with the ability to work effectively in a wide variety of governmental disciplines including but not limited to planning, zoning, economic development and redevelopment and public finance.

• Commitment to and reputation for transparency and integrity in the performance of duties and for fostering an organizational culture also committed to those values.

• Possess a strong customer service orientation and sense of personal accountability.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be • A motivating, empathetic and transformational leader who

can build cross-organizational relationships.

• Skilled in cost benefit analyses and return on investment analyses on proposed projects, ensuring the City is benefitting from its investment.

• Excellent negotiating skills with the ability to work collaborative to build consensus while also protecting the CRA’s interests.

• A skilled manager who can relate to the team and assess and elevate their talents.

• Excellent at communicating effectively both orally and in writing, with the ability to explain complex information to policy makers and staff in non-technical language.

• Must view protecting the identity and livability of residential neighborhoods as a critical responsibility of their job.

• Driven by a service orientation.

Expectations for the Executive Director • The Executive Director is expected to be a highly collaborative, innovative and transparent leader with a results-oriented

focus. The Executive Director must establish strong working relationships with City leaders, the business community, the neighborhood leaders and other stakeholders to effectively implement the CRA vision and workplan.

• The Executive Director is expected to be able to move forward both high profile projects such as the Marina Village Phase II plan as well as community-based programs that tap into the assets of the Riviera Beach neighborhoods.

• The Executive Director must have a commitment to the development and redevelopment of housing for Riviera Beach’s current and future residents, with the ability to work closely with city and area partners to further this goal.


Compensation and Benefits The starting salary is $150,000 +/- DOQ. The CRA offers exceptional benefits including membership into the Florida Retirement System.

How to Apply The recruitment for this position is being handled by GovHR USA. Candidates should apply by August 28, 2020 with resume, cover letter and contact information for five work-related references to www.GovHRjobs.com to the attention of: Heidi Voorhees, President, GovHRUSA Jim Dinneen, Vice-President GovHR USA 630 Dundee Road, #130, Northbrook, IL 60062. Tel: 847-902-4110 The Riviera Beach CRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Candidate 1

Isaac L. Dozier

Contact Information

Address: 1525 SW 52nd Lane

Cape Coral, Florida 33914

Cell: 239-851-3457

Email: [email protected]

Education

• Master of Business Administration

American Inter-Continental University, Hoffman Estates, Illinois

• Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Texas, El Paso, Texas

• Associate of Arts - Sociology

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Work History

2019 to Present City of Fort Myers Housing Authority (HACFM), Fort Myers, Florida

Community Development Director

2012 to 2019 Urban Strategies Inc., San Francisco, California

Regional Vice President

2011 to 2012 Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO), New Orleans, Louisiana

Director of Client Services

2007 to 2011 City of Fort Myers Housing Authority (HACFM), Fort Myers, Florida

2009 to 2011 Construction Project Manager & Real Estate Manager

2007 to 2009 CSS Coordinator/Relocation Coordinator, HOPE VI Revitalization Project

2005 to 2007 Lennar Homes, Fort Myers, Florida

Construction Manager

Work History – cont’d

2001 to 2005 United States Army, El Paso, Texas

Chaplain Assistant Active Duty/Army Officer Candidate

Data Summary:

Candidate: Isaac L. Dozier

Organization: City of Fort Myers

Housing Authority,

Florida

Position: Community


Organization Budget: $10 million

Department Budget: $5 million

Total Number of Employees in Organization: 60

Total Number of Employees in Department: 4

Expected Salary: As Advertised

Reporting Relationship: Executive Director

Years of Experience: 19

To Whom It May Concern,

As a senior level executive, I have over 19 years of experience in community development and non-

profit management. In my most recent positions as Regional Vice President and Community

Development Director, I have provided oversight for all aspects the Human Capital operations to

include the comprehensive community development strategic planning for four (4) Choice

Neighborhood Implementation grants across four (4) states and four (4) cities. As a former public

housing resident, I believe this is my life’s work (my why) because I have personally experienced the

benefits of dual-generational wealth building and economic mobility. My hope is to use my knowledge

to expand economic opportunities for people of color.

The early part of my career includes serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom for the U.S. Army, Construction

Manager for Lennar Homes, Director of Client Services for the Housing Authority of New Orleans and

most recently Regional Vice President for Urban Strategies Inc. Leading Human Capital

Development, I have managed just under $49 million in Community Development and Supportive

Service projects to include five HOPE VI, four CNI, and three Choice Neighborhood Planning (CNP)

projects. My experience also includes fundraising $7 million in Human Capital/Social Service leverage

by developing local partnerships. I’ve served as a senior level advisor to legislators, executive directors

and CEO’s for city/state government, non-profit organizations, public housing authorities and other

entities to create opportunities for stable and desirable living communities throughout California (San

Francisco), Texas (Brownsville), Louisiana (New Orleans), Missouri (Ferguson), Maryland (Baltimore)

and Florida (Fort Myers).

I earned my bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) with concentrations in

sociology and theology. I also hold a Masters in Business Administration from the American Inter-

Continental University (AIU). While attending University of Texas - El Paso (UTEP) I held two formal

roles as the Vice President of External Affairs (Student Government) and Vice Chair Texas Student

Board of Regents. As a student at UTEP, I was responsible for facilitating student input and providing

direct counsel to the former University President Dr. Diana Natalicio. As leader, my primary focus was

student quality of life as well as equality and inclusion for students from all backgrounds.

Listed below are my top accomplishments and professional skills that I believe will be an asset to the

shared work experience for me and my future colleagues.

Top Skills

• Organizational Strategic Growth

• Strategic Partnerships

• Economic Development

• Land Use Redevelopment

• Community Development

• Fundraising

• Land Use Planning

• Affordable Housing

• Resource Development

Top Accomplishments

• Managed just under 49 Million in federal funding for Community Development and Supportive

Service projects (5 HOPE VI, 4 CNI, 3 CNP )

• Provided Human Capital strategic oversight for over 20,000 Affordable Housing Families (4,000

Public Housing/ 16,000 HCV)

• Raised 28 Million Public/Private Leverage for Self-Sufficiency funding through local human

capital partnerships

• Recently, raised 2.7 Million in Federal Grant funds specifically for Economic Development

Opportunities for urban core neighborhood

• Worked with data and advanced analytics teams to develop a people/human capital analytics

strategy, including an understanding of data capabilities and meaningful metrics. The outcomes

were forward thinking with solutions to meet our various business environment needs.

Army Awards

Army Commendation (2 Awards); Army Achievement Medal; National Defensive Service Medal (2

Awards); Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

I am adept at managing a number of tasks at once with superior organizational skills. I have a solid

understanding of budgetary fundamentals, grant seeking, and other financial matters. I possess

excellent written and verbal communication skills. My interpersonal skills are my best quality and I am

comfortable in presenting a positive public image interacting with potential donors and communicating

with various levels of stakeholders. I take great pride in running a successful organization and in

developing relationships. Having the opportunity to bring my level of professionalism and dedication to

your organization, would be an honor.

I am absolutely positive you will find me to be a stellar candidate and I look forward to sharing my vision

with you in greater detail.

Thank you for your consideration.

Isaac Dozier MBA, Economist/Sociologist (239) 851-3457

ISAAC L. DOZIER, M.B.A.

│ (239) 851-3457 Cell│ [email protected]

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• A successful Vice President committed to excellence with a positive record of project development and

executive leadership experience.

• Experienced in new business development, including the development of RFQ/P responses, selection

interviews and new business scouting.

• Proven record of performing under pressure, under time constraints, within budget, and in market-driven

environments. Proven leadership in all aspects of project management, including but not limited to,

planning, implementation, timely and under budget completion of projects.

• Experienced in government policies, practices and procedures for acquisitions and procurements,

including but not limited to, contract solicitation packages, price data, preparations of procurement,

grant writing, and award documents.

• Knowledgeable in community planning including community development planning concepts,

principles, techniques, and practices; the social, economic, political, and physical elements involved in

new settlements; and the dynamics of change within these elements.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Community Development Director 05/2019- Present

City of Fort Myers Housing Authority (HACFM) Fort Myers, FL

• Provided leadership support as a senior advisor to the Executive Director on redevelopment strategies

for the existing affordable housing portfolio and HACFM’s comprehensive plan for community

revitalization

• Responsible for new business development, assessing the needs of HACFM’s existing business ventures

for retention, sustainability and expansion opportunities to include Choice Neighborhood

Implementation, HUD Opportunity Zones, Community Development Block Grants, Neighborhood

Stabilization Program, HUD Jobs Plus Initiative Grant and various public/private Social Impact Funds;

• Managed operations, subcontracts, for redevelopment projects including conventional ACC, Low-

Income Tas Credits, New Market Tax Credits and federal funding; assuring that organizational standards

and policies are maintained and followed.

• Responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating major economic development

activities within the region; assist with the development of strategies that maintain and enhance the long-

term economic vitality of the Southwest Florida Region

• Advise the Executive Director of various public and private sector market development, financing,

workforce training, and business planning resources. Coordinate with local, state, and regional leverage

partners to assist in business expansion and economic development opportunities.

Accomplishments:

• Lead the Southward Village Comprehensive Transformation Plan to redevelop 200 units of conventional

public housing for a mix-used redevelopment within the MLK Corridor/ Opportunity Zone

• Developed regional public and private partnerships Human Capital Development to secure a 2.3M

HUD-Jobs Plus Grant specifically to increase economic mobility for low-income residents living within

a historically disinvested neighborhood named, Paul Lawrence Dunbar community.

Regional Vice President 03/2012- 5/2019

Urban Strategies Inc. San Francisco, CA

• Provided leadership support as a Senior Advisor to the President and other Executive Board members

while directing Human Capital development strategies for metropolitan areas with low-income residents

• As Regional Vice President managed operations, subcontracts, and budgets totaling over $20 million in

federal funding; assuring that organizational standards and policies are maintained and followed.

• Responsible for implementation of the human capital strategic planning and community development for

projects in California (San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles), Missouri (St. Louis, Ferguson) and

Baltimore, Maryland including a portfolio of over 2,500 affordable housing units.

• Analyzed system level trends to ensure performance measures are met and prepared grant reports as

required by HUD to assure compliance with federal, local and/or grant funding source requirements.

• Developed and maintained positive and productive relationships with local businesses, educational

partners, philanthropic organizations and social service providers to establish a comprehensive service

delivery system with sustainable outcomes.

• Provided staff support, capacity building, leadership training to Project Managers and site leads.

Accomplishments:

• Directed resource development and sustainability planning for federal contracts (Choice Neighborhood

Implementation and Public Safety Enhancement) totaling over 20M in federal funding which expanded

training and educational programs for over 6,000 affordable housing families.

• Developed regional public and private partnerships that lead to a sustainable service delivery

infrastructure for public housing communities undergoing physical revitalization raising over 28.6M in

leverage.

Director of Client Services 01/2011- 03/2012

Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) New Orleans, LA

• Supervised and directed all Client Services Training Programs for staff relating to training and

educational opportunities for residents.

• Managed the delivery of resident services at nine sites with an assortment of affordable housing models

including; four conventional public housing sites, five HOPE VI projects, and one CNI implementation

site.

• Worked with various stake holders including both city and county to develop community planning

strategies for diverse communities in urban and rural neighborhoods, cities, and regions to establish

educational, job training, and work experience programs for residents.

• Developed a universally cohesive approach to training and resident services agency-wide to avoid

duplication of efforts.

• Evaluated resident services initiatives to determine their effectiveness and provided recommendations to

the annual training plan consistent with the department’s goals and objectives.

• Prepared semi-annual and annual reports, reporting on grant activity, as required for review for

submission to HUD or other funding source. Assuring compliance with grant requirements.

• Encouraged and promoted education and community resource programs among the residents to

encourage self-sufficiency and engender the desire to seek the skills that empower residents with the

knowledge, attitudes, and values to thrive.

Accomplishments:

• Managed the MBE, WBE and Section 3 procurement procedures for HANO at the bidding phase and

continued to provide executive oversight to ensure all contracts were administered in accordance with

the housing authority’s local and federal regulations. All contracts met the City and HUD hiring goals.

• Administered an annual Client Services budget of 1.7 M as well as monitored federally funded HOPE

VI projects with budgets totaling 3.5 M.

• Developed and expanded Human Capital programs for over 5,000 public housing and over 20,000

House Choice Voucher families to improve the service delivery systems that support self-sufficiency

opportunities for residents.

• Led community engagement and strategic partnership development in order to receive City and HANO

Board approval of the revised Employment, Training & Contracting Policy for WBE, DBE, and

Section3 training and employment. The revised policy guarantees HANO will have residual funding to

support small business development and job training for underrepresented business as well as

employees. Contractors must either hire HANO clients or contribute at least 2% - 6% of the contract

value to HANO’s Section 3 Training Fund, which provides training and other economic opportunities

for HANO residents.

Construction Project Manager & Real Estate Manager 01/2009 - 01/2011

City of Fort Myers Housing Authority (HACFM) Fort Myers, Fl

• Worked with various stake holders including government officials both city and county to develop

community planning strategies for diverse communities in urban and rural neighborhoods, cities, and

regions.

• Responsible for real estate planning and acquisition activities for Neighborhood Stabilization Program

(NSP) funding of over 7.1 M.

• Project managed construction rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed single and multi-family homes

in targeted revitalization areas resulting in affordable low-income rental housing.

• Supervised administrative, design management, and construction management team to insure a

comprehensive approach to planning, design, and construction management.

• Monitored and worked with project partners to ensure compliance with federal regulations and grant

requirements.

• Responsible for Federal Davis Bacon Wage Rates and Section 3 Compliance requirements.

• Prepared comprehensive reports assessing overall project effectiveness and developed plans to improve

operations and reduce overall costs.

Accomplishments:

• Led resource development and strategic planning for a Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)

Grant worth $5.4M as a Developer Sub-recipient from the Lee County Board of County Commissioners.

• Led resource development and strategic planning for a Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)

Grant worth $1.7M as a Developer Sub-recipient from the City of Cape Coral.

CSS Coordinator/Relocation Coordinator, HOPE VI Revitalization Project 06/2007- 01/2009

City of Fort Myers Housing Authority (HACFM) Fort Myers, Fl

• Implemented the HOPE VI Grant relocation plan for 449 households and 1,423 individuals in

accordance with Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act (HCD) and Uniform

Recovery Act (URA) guidelines.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships with a broad network of community providers

to assist and support HACFM residents.

• Responsible for policy development, goals, and objectives for improving quality of life, establishing a

stronger network of personal resources, and promoting self-sufficiency among residents.

• Assessed program effectiveness and developed plans to improve operations and reduce overall costs.

• Supervised overall staff, operations, performance, and customer relations.

• Managed several software databases including but not limited to Tracking-At-A-Glance, Lindsey, and

Scott Accounting and Computers Servicing (SACS), provided administrative and technical guidance to

other management staff regarding the same.

• Promoted resident activities aimed at increasing resident participation in HOPE VI services, and

activities; assisted resident organizations in planning, implementing, and monitoring support services to

HOPE VI residents.

Accomplishments:

• Successfully relocated 120 senior households to various mixed income neighborhoods including tax

credit, housing choice voucher, and private fair market housing.

• Developed policy for eviction prevention, foreclosure prevention, and homeownership counseling for

relocated HOPE VI Grant households.

• Developed comprehensive and intensive social services programs and contracts during the

implementation of the $20M HOPE VI Grant redevelopment grant for the Fort Myers, FL public

housing community.

• Coordinated the participation and recruitment of residents and service providers in planning for the

relocation of 1,423 individuals and 449 families providing logistical support for their transition into a

mixed income community.

Construction Manager 09/2005- 03/2007

Lennar Homes Fort Myers, FL

• Supervised and coordinated residential construction for single and multi-family properties.

• Scheduled and evaluated the performance of numerous subcontractors and directly managed up to 40

employees.

• Responsible for the timely and under budget ordering and management of raw materials.

• Responsible for performing quality control and job site safety for single and multi-family projects

ranging from 1500 to 6000 sq. ft priced from 300K to 5M market value.

Accomplishments:

• Multiple Builder of the Quarter awards for leading construction project management production for

single-family and multi-family projects with an over 90% production level for multiple years.

Chaplain Assistant Active Duty/Army Officer Candidate 04/2001- 05/2005

United States Army El Paso, Texas

• Gathered, analyzed, and defined business requirements for training events.

• Worked closely with Battalion commander and Chaplain to ensure soldiers were adequately trained on

the customs and social structure of foreign countries prior to deployment.

• Developed and managed Command Master Religious Program budget for Battalion Appropriated Funds

generated by post commander consisting of a budget of 65K annually.

• Supervised and coordinated distribution of Non-Appropriated Funds generated by military services for

congregants consisting of a budget of 48K annually.

• Conducted and coordinated economic self-sufficiency training events and lectures for soldiers and their

families consisting of programs for financial planning, relationship stress and family team building.

• Managed property inventory to include personal property accountability and disposal, consumable

supply distribution, and office equipment.

EDUCATION

Harvard Business Analytics Program Harvard Business School

• Anticipated Completion: 9/2021

• Cross Disciplinary Curriculum: Harvard

Business School, John A. Paulson School of

Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Master of Business Administration American Inter-Continental University –

Hoffman Estates, IL

• Graduation Date: 08/2008

• Concentration: Project Management

Bachelor of Arts

University of Texas at El Paso - El Paso, TX


• Concentration: Sociology, Minor Religious

Studies

• VP of External Affairs (Student

Government)

• Vice Chair Texas Student Board of Regents

Associate of Arts

University of Florida - Gainesville, Fl


• Concentration: Sociology, Minor Religious

Studies

mailto:[email protected]




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Isaac Dozier

[email protected]

Questionnaire name: Release of Information Candidate Questionnaire RivBch,FLCRA-ExDir9-2020

Questionnaire taken on: 2020-09-02

Job applied for: Riviera Beach, FL - Community Redevelopment Agency, Executive Director(August 28, 2020) - Riviera Beach, FL

Question Answer

NOTE: Any false response,misrepresentation, or omission of relevantinformation submitted by you to thequestions below may disqualify you fromeligibility, selection, or appointment.Misleading or inaccurate information mayresult in our client withdrawing anyconditional or final job offer, or inlitigation against you.

Yes, I agree with these terms and conditions.

First Name: Isaac

Middle Name: L

Last Name: Dozier

Preferred Pronoun (ex. He/She/They etc.)

How did you learn about this position?

Street Address: 1525 SW 52nd Lane

City, State, Zip: Cape Coral

Cell Phone: 239-851-3457

Email Address: [email protected]

Male or Female (Optional): Male

REFERENCES: Whether you havesubmitted references previously as part of


your original submission or as anattachment to this form, please clearlyindicate to us which references we can nowcontact without jeopardizing your presentemployment.

Additional Reference Information:

EDUCATION: Highest Degree Earned: MBA

College/University & Location(city): American Inter-Continental University – Hoffman Estates, IL

Additional Degree Earned: Bachelor Degree

College/University & Location(City): University of Texas at El Paso - El Paso, TX

Additional Degree Earned: Enrolled - Harvard Business Analytics Program Harvard BusinessSchool

College/University & Location (City): Cambridge, MA

CURRENT EMPLOYMENTINFORMATION: 1. Total # of full timeemployees in your current or most recentoverall organization (if applicable):

60

2. Total # of full time employees in yourcurrent or most recent department (ifapplicable):

4

3. Total budget in your current or mostrecent overall organization (if applicable):

10,000,000 Annual

4. Total budget of your department orareas of responsibility (if applicable):

5,000,000


5. Expected compensation for this position: Open

6. Who do you (or did you) report to (titleonly):

Executive Director

7. Related professional affiliations:

8. Please confirm that you agree toimmediately advise the GovHR USAconsultant assigned to your recruitment ifyou accept another position or youremployment circumstances change at anypoint during the recruitment and selectionprocess for this position.

Yes, I agree to immediately advise the GovHR consultant and provideall necessary information.

9. At any time in the last seven (7) years,have you been convicted of any offensesrelating to your operation of a motorvehicle, or has your drivers license beensuspended for any reason? If yes, pleaseprovide all information and applicabledates. Yes or No (If yes, please explain).

No

10. At any time in the last seven (7) years,have you been a party to a lawsuit in anycourt or administrative proceeding,personally or professionally? If yes, pleaseprovide general information and applicabledates. Additionally, please identify theapplicable venue or jurisdiction of anyapplicable court or administrativeproceeding, and if known, the currentstatus and/or disposition of such court oradministrative proceeding. Yes or No (Ifyes, please list and briefly explain).

No

11. At any time in the last seven (7) years,have you been disciplined by youremployer, for any reason? If yes, pleaseprovide all information and applicabledates. Yes or No (If yes, please explain).

No

12. At any time in the last seven (7) years,have you been investigated by aprofessional association or otherorganization, including but not limited to agovernmental entity with investigativeauthority, for any reason? If yes, pleaseprovide all information and applicabledates. Yes or No (If yes, please explain).

No


13. At any time in the last seven (7) years,has anyone made a complaint against youto a professional association regardingyour professional status or certification? Ifyes, please provide all information andapplicable dates. Yes or No (If yes, pleaseexplain).

No

14. At any time, have you been asked toresign, or have you been terminated fromemployment? If yes, please provideapplicable dates and please indicate if aseverance agreement and/or release ofclaims was executed by you regarding suchresignation/termination.

No

15. At any time, has anyone made acomplaint against you to a professionalorganization or your employer for allegedviolations of state or federal civil rights orsexual harassment laws? If yes, pleaseprovide all information and applicabledates. Yes or No (If yes, please explain).

No

Candidate 2

David H. Engel

Contact Information

Address: 5722 Biscayne Court #205

New Port Richey, Florida 34652

Cell: 772-341-4059


Education

• Master of City and Regional Planning

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey

• Bachelor of Arts - Geography and Regional Sciences

The George Washington University, Washington, DC

Work History

2018 to Present Pasco County, Florida (population 554,000)

Economic Growth Manager

2016 to 2018 St. Lucie County, Florida (population 328,300)

Transportation Planner & Transit Coordinator

2002 to 2016 Portfolio Manager – Family Office, Martin County, Florida

2000 to 2002 Cobalt Capital Management, New York, New York

Senior Analyst

1992 to 2000 Merrill Lynch, New York, New York

1998 to 2000 Certified Portfolio Manager

1992 to 1998 Financial Consultant/Professional Development Coordinator

1979 to 1992 South Brunswick Township, New Jersey

Director of Planning and Development

Data Summary:

Candidate: David H. Engel

Organization: Pasco County, Florida

Position: Economic Growth

Manager

Organization Budget: $1.7 billion

Department Budget: $10.2 million

Total Number of Employees in Organization: 2,700


Expected Salary: $150,000

Reporting Relationship: County Administrator

and Assistant County

Administrator


Professional Affiliations:

• American Institute of Certified Planners

DAVID H. ENGEL, AICP

5722 Biscayne Court, Apartment 309

New Port Richey, FL 34652

(772) 341-4059

[email protected]

August 27, 2020

Dear Riviera Beach CRA Board Members:

It is with great excitement that I submit my resume and references in support of my selection as your next Executive Director. Critical to succeeding in this role, I offer extensive experience in contract negotiation, private enterprise and local government management, neighborhood and community consensus building, and inspiring an organization to move to the next level.

With over twenty-five years of local government department leadership, and private sector financial and development management experience, I will provide the cost-effective innovation, stakeholder and staff engagement, fiscal oversight and compliance supervision which is demanded by the Executive Director position. If honored to be selected as Executive Director, I will ensure the Agency delivers timely and successful project implementation, an empathetic ear to the public and effectively executes Board goals, objectives and policies. Please note my extensive experience cobbling together project financing, administrating state and federal grants, and the ability to successfully complete important agency audits. Community partnering and stakeholder outreach are some of my specialties. I am one hundred percent committed to a sustainable, inclusive local economy success story.

My ambition and goal are to be your Executive Director. In return, I promise to leave the Agency in a better place than it is today. I am committed to professionally developing the staff, sharing my knowledge and experience, mentoring and teaching, and conducting a structured succession process for the future. As a Team, we can build a better and greater City.

Thank you for your consideration.

Very truly yours,


David H. Engel, AICP Florida 34652 [email protected] (772) 341 4059

Dynamic departmental leader with 15 years of expertise in City and County Government specializing in Urban and Transportation Planning, Affordable Housing, and Economic Development and

Redevelopment.

Trusted department head who empowers people and innovates through vision, technology initiatives, strong community relationships, proactive government agency partnerships, and a dedication to serve.

Forward-looking strategist who effectively partners with community stakeholders and outside public agencies finding creative solutions and program funding strategies improving community resiliency, equity and quality of life.

Expertise in applying technological solutions to enhance productivity, expand and improve services, and create substantial return on investments.

Key Areas of Expertise

Program & Project Management, Governmental Department Leadership, Employee Training, Mentorship & Organizational Succession Planning, Community Unmet Need Solutions and Empowerment Tools, Transit Oriented Development, Tax Increment Financing Strategies, Grantsmanship and Compliance, Trust Fund Management, Economic Development & Redevelopment, Creative Program Funding Solutions, and Affordable Housing & Mixed-Use Development.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

ECONOMIC GROWTH MANAGER / Pasco County, Florida 2018 to Present Appointed to newly created leadership position managing the Office of Economic Growth administrating the $68 Million Penny-for-Pasco Trust Fund, County Economic Incentive Programs, Redevelopment Initiatives and Job Skill Training Public/Private Partnerships. County Administration directed interdepartmental lead redeveloping public owned property into two business

parks creating 2 Million Square Feet of Industrial/Office/Warehouse zoning entitlements and two-Thousand full-time jobs predominately on public land. Obtained federal and state infrastructure grants totaling $9.7 Million. Both projects will begin construction in 2H20 and will provide the first job creating economic development in one of Florida’s most disadvantaged areas known as Trilby-Lacoochee.

County Administration appointed interdepartmental lead establishing an Open Counter Development Services application and public access portal which accurately answers questions regarding zoning, land use and construction permitting. Enhanced 24/7 public access while netting cost savings of over $100 Thousand annually. Application and service becomes live June 2020.

County Administration designated interdepartmental lead programming, funding and constructing County infrastructure supporting the 775 acres Moffitt Cancer Center project totaling $100 Million in public improvements. Funding secured through local sales tax, mobility fees and revenue bonding. Project under active civil design.

County Administration delegated lead crafting and administrating $11 Million COVID-19 Emergency Business Grant Program, Job-Skills Training and Placement Services, and GBAC Star Accreditation Program.

Represents the County successfully negotiating BOCC approved public incentives and tax increment financing packages totaling $39.5 Million supporting economic development exceeding Three-Million square feet.

Manage high output Office of Economic Growth providing compliance and oversight for all BOCC Job Creation Incentive Ordinance, Economic Incentive and Cooperative Funding Agreements. Direct oversight of the $68 Million Penny-for-Pasco Trust Fund.

Pasco County Harbors Redevelopment Manager spearheading revitalization of the U.S. Route 19 Corridor including $3.2 Million state capital grant funded R-O-W landscaping program and County initiated revolving loan program.

Directs County Expedited Permitting Program requiring administrative oversight of Building Construction Management and Planning & Development professional staff.

David H. Engel (772)341-4059

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TRANSPORTATION PLANNER & TRANSIT COORDINATOR / St. Lucie County, Florida 2016 to 2018 Federally funded County program manager and liaison to public transit provider. Designed and obtained funding for Countywide Bike Share Program providing improved first- and last-mile

access to regional transit system. Planned, programmed, obtained funding and managed the “Direct Connect” after-hours demand response

transportation program providing low and moderate-income residents with travel services to and from jobs and skills education. Cobbled together federal and state program funding through Florida CTD and FTA service development grants.

Developed and obtaining funding for Micro Transit Service Initiative funded through FTA grants, National Academy of Sciences and local MSTU. Published peer-reviewed Micro Transit Research Paper in the American Planning Association annual Transportation Planning Journal, Summer 2018.

Lead manager for Treasure Coast Regional Transit Center construction project including obtaining $3.8 Million FTA funding grant, public bidding and project design on public owned land.

Lead planner preparing regional Transit Development Plan. Lead administrative manager implementing various transit infrastructure programs including installation of

over thirty transit bus shelter improvements and bus Wi-Fi service. Extensive administrative lead responsibilities for public contract bidding and Davis Bacon administration. Lead County compliance liaison during FTA Triennial Transit Audit. PORTFOLIO MANAGER – FAMILY OFFICE / Martin County, FL 2002 to 2016 Actively managed family living-trust assets using proprietary hedging, value-investing and fundamental security pricing strategies will raising two young children as a single parent. Developed and maintained sophisticated financial models. Monitored international currency, fixed income, industrial commodity and equity markets. Effectively identified mispriced public traded financial securities. Maintained actively managed long-short portfolios. SENIOR ANALYST / New York, New York 2000 to 2002 Lead investment strategist for $3 Billion Cobalt Capital Management, L.P. value-style hedge fund supervising four fundamental research analysts and served as chief technical analyst. Specialized in leveraging portfolio capital and constructing industrial sector hedging strategies. Represented partnership at numerous investment conferences and fund-of-fund’s client presentations. Fundamental coverage universe including homebuilders, transports, utilities and energy services sectors. Constructed and maintained sophisticated financial models including discounted cashflow, balance sheets

and income statements. Lead liaison between Partnership and Wall Street investment banks including Morgan Stanley, Goldman

Sachs & Merrill Lynch. CERTIFIED PORTFOLIO MANAGER/ New York, New York 1998 to 2000 Financial Consultant/Professional Development Coordinator 1992 to 1998 Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch - Private Client Group High Net Worth, Fiduciary Trusts and Pension Asset Management Office. Company designated lead for Regional Financial Product and Compliance Training Program. Discretionary asset allocation and trading authority for qualified client accounts, minimum $1 Million. Supervised financial management and compliance for $450 Million in Merrill Lynch client assets. Managed Merrill Lynch North-New Jersey District training program for Post-Series 7 Financial Consultants.

David H. Engel (772)341-4059

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Mid-Market Research and Sales Specialist in government fixed-income securities at Gibraltar Securities Trading Desk.

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT/ South Brunswick Twp., New Jersey 1979 – 1992 Managed high growth city Planning, Zoning and Code Enforcement Office for a 5-year period. An additional 7-years served as the Managing Development Partner for one of the largest regional commercial and residential development companies in New Jersey. Chaired Land Development Review Committee processing over 5 Million Square Feet of Office, Research

and Development, Industrial Projects. Notable projects include the Wall Street Journal, American Home Products, and International Flavors & Fragrances.

Supervised preparation of the City’s Comprehensive Master Plan, Environmental Resource Inventory, Land Use Ordinance and Affordable Housing Plan.

Served on New Jersey Supreme Court Mt. Laurel II Affordable Housing Planners’ Council that drafted State Affordable Housing Compliance Plan.

Supervised and prepared Agendas and Resolutions for municipal Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Managed 50-person Land Development Company responsible for federal, state and local approved 8 Million Square Feet Corporate Business Park including passenger rail station on Amtrak Mainline. Planned, obtained land use approvals, and constructed over one-thousand housing units including low and moderate-income housing.

EDUCATION

Master of City and Regional Planning - Rutgers University B.A. Geography and Regional Sciences – The George Washington University

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

American Institute of Certified Planners


David Engel

[email protected]




Question Answer



First Name: David

Middle Name: Husid

Last Name: Engel

Preferred Pronoun (ex. He/She/They etc.) He

How did you learn about this position? LinedIn

Street Address: 5722 Biscayne Court, Apartment 205

City, State, Zip: New Port Richey, FL 34652

Cell Phone: 772-341-4059




GovHR USA may contact all references that I have submitted. (*Inchecking this box you authorize GovHR USA to contact your



references.)


EDUCATION: Highest Degree Earned: Master of City and Regional Planning

College/University & Location(city): Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Additional Degree Earned: Bachelor of Arts - Geography and Regional Sciences

College/University & Location(City): The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.2,7

Additional Degree Earned:

College/University & Location (City):


2,700


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$1.7 Billion (FY20)


$10.2 Million (FY21)

5. Expected compensation for this position: $150,000/yr.


Dual reporting to Assistant County Administrator (DS) and CountyAdministrator

7. Related professional affiliations: American Institute of Certified Planners





No.


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No.

Candidate 3

Adrianna L.P. Jordan

Contact Information

Address: 970 Sutherland Street

Plymouth, Michigan 48170

Cell: 734-846-7015


Education

• Master of Science - Transportation Engineering

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California

• Master of Science - City and Regional Planning

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California

• Bachelor of Science - Architecture

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Work History

2018 to Present Quantifly, Detroit, Michigan and Syracuse, New York

Co-Founder and Manager

2017 to Present City of Inkster, Michigan (population 24,400)

Planning Director

2013 to 2017 Independent Planning Consultant

2013 to 2015 Michigan Fitness Foundation, Lansing, Michigan

Statewide Safe Routes to School Operations Coordinator

2011 to 2013 McKenna Associates, Northville, Michigan

Senior Planner/Project Manager

1/2011 to 9/2011 Caltrans, San Luis Obispo, California

Transportation Planner


2007 to 2009 PMC, San Luis Obispo, California

Urban Designer/Project Manager

2004 to 2007 Schmitz & Associates, Inc., Malibu, California

Senior Planner I/Project Manager

Data Summary:

Candidate: Adrianna L.P. Jordan

Organization: City of Inkster, Michigan

Position: Planning Director


Department Budget: $750,000




Reporting Relationship: Mayor




ADRIANNA JORDAN, AICP 970 SUTHERLAND ST PLYMOUTH, MI. 48170 TELEPHONE: (734) 846-7015 [email protected] July 26, 2020 Dear Ms. Voorhees and Mr. Dinneen, I am enthusiastic about bringing my expertise in planning and economic development to the Riviera Beach CRA. I have over 16 years of experience in planning working with local communities and state-level organizations, including spending the last three years as the Planning Director for a Detroit suburb. Prior to moving to Michigan in 2011, I previously worked in California on complex land use projects including large projects for CRAs. As my enclosed resume indicates, I have been working in urban planning since 2004 and I have significant professional experience in:

● Managing large redevelopment projects. ● Reviewing site plans and preparing staff reports. ● Managing Planning Commissions and Downtown Development Authorities. ● Preparing staff memos for, and speaking on planning activities at municipal and/or public meetings. ● Acting as a project manager on development projects in both the private and public sector. ● Managing and preparing long-range planning documents such as Master Plans, Sub-Area Plans, Zoning

Ordinances, Transportation Plans, Form-Based Codes, Capital Improvement Plans, and Recreation Plans. ● Managing and modifying annual department budgets and staffing levels, implementing long-range departmental

goals, and identifying priority projects and associated capital needs. ● Providing professional assistance to the public on planning and development items. ● Reviewing subdivision plans, preparing related staff reports, and coordinating with developers. ● Advising mayors, city managers, department heads, councils, boards, and commissions on planning matters. ● Leading intensive community outreach efforts including stakeholder interviews, focus groups, surveys, citizen

mapping activities, and workshops. ● Coordinating public art projects.

In addition to the above attributes, I can also offer you:

● Over a decade of experience supervising the work of other planners in the public and private sector. ● In-depth Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Adobe Illustrator skills. ● Strong knowledge of social media and outreach tools. ● Professional experience creating project scopes, budgets, and schedules. ● Excellent communication and organizational skills, and a background in writing. ● Comprehensive background in coastal planning, permitting, and development (Malibu). ● Familiarity with business incubators having gone through one for my own small business.

I am passionate and committed when it comes to improving the built environment and quality of life for residents and business owners, and I would love the opportunity to bring my enthusiasm to the Riviera Beach CRA. I look forward to discussing how my experience could best meet the CRA’s needs. Thank you for this opportunity. Sincerely,

Adrianna Jordan, AICP

ADRIANNA JORDAN, AICP 970 SUTHERLAND ST PLYMOUTH, MI. 48170 TELEPHONE: (734) 846-7015 [email protected] EDUCATION_____________________________________________ California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA. Masters of Science in Transportation Engineering, June 2010 Masters of City and Regional Planning, June 2010 Graduated with Distinction. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. Bachelor of Science in Architecture, May 2001 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY_________________________________ Quantifly, Detroit, MI. and Syracuse, NY. Co-Founder and Manager, January 2018 - Present Transportation engineering management and product development lead; oversee customer development; support business development and data analysis. Co-invented a process that uses unmanned aerial systems and a proprietary algorithm to perform parking occupancy counts for cities. Won $600,000 in funding and participation in year-long business accelerator as a GeniusNY finalist in 2018. Also an “ESRI Emerging Business Partner”, “NVIDIA Inception program participant”, and “PlanetM Landing zone” member. City of Inkster, MI. Planning Director, June 2017 - Present Supervise daily operations, staff, and consultants of the planning and building departments; manage the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals; review all site plans and SLUs; update Zoning Ordinance; oversee the creation of long-range planning documents. Independent Planning Consultant, January 2013 - June 2017 Various project-based, fixed-term, and/or part-time work contracts. Example projects include a water taxi and trolley feasibility study for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, a feasibility study managed by MSU Center for Community and Economic Development for a deconstruction facility at the Port of Muskegon, a one-year part-time contract to conduct site plan reviews and zoning amendment work for the City of Novi, limited real-estate appraisal work, and UAV work. Michigan Fitness Foundation, Lansing, MI. Statewide Safe Routes to School Operations Coordinator, May 2013 - June 2015 In cooperation with MDOT, coordinated SRTS funding application and award process, and provided planning and engineering technical assistance, training, and outreach to increase walking, bicycling, and rolling to school. McKenna Associates, Northville, MI. Senior Planner/Project Manager, September 2011 - January 2013 Managed and created parking studies and models, parks and recreation plans, master plans, design guidelines and standards, form-based codes, zoning ordinance updates, DDA projects, and site plan reviews. Caltrans, San Luis Obispo, CA. Transportation Planner, January 2011 - September 2011 Responsibilities included producing District 5 system planning documents. PMC, San Luis Obispo, CA. Urban Designer/Project Manager, May 2007 - October 2009 Managed and designed transit-oriented developments, specific plans, downtown revitalization plans, design guidelines and standards, form-based codes, and visioning charrettes.

Schmitz & Associates, Inc., Malibu, CA. Senior Planner I/Project Manager, November 2004 - April 2007 Managed and facilitated multiple residential and commercial development projects through every phase of entitlement. SELECTED ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS___________________________ SEMCOG, Detroit, MI. Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force Member, February 2019 - March 2020 Road Safety Task Force Member, February 2015 - March 2016 Southeast Michigan Regional Transit Authority, Detroit, MI. Citizen Advisory Committee Member, Policy Subcommittee Member, & Regional Master Plan Stakeholder Advisory Committee Member, August 2013 - December 2015 State of Michigan Limited License Real-Estate Appraiser, March 2013 - March 2018 City and Regional Planning Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA. HUD Fellowship Recipient, 2009-2010 SELECTED WRITING AND SPEAKING EXPERIENCE_________ Congress for the New Urbanism CNU 27, Louisville, KY. Session Speaker, June 13, 2019 Presented a session titled “Using Granular Data in Interesting Ways”. Michigan Assn. of Planning & Michigan Municipal League Conference, Grand Rapids, MI. Session Speaker, September 21, 2018 Presented a session titled “The Sky’s the Limit: Big Data, Drones, and the Internet of Things”. Michigan Recycling Coalition Annual Conference, Plymouth, MI. Session Speaker, May 4, 2016 Presented a session on residential building deconstruction titled “Innovation in Reuse and Recycling”. Mode Shift, Lansing, MI Staff Writer and Member of Internal Editorial Board, July 2014 - June 2015 Responsible for writing articles related to active transportation and public transit throughout Michigan. Michigan Now Radio, Detroit, MI Guest Reporter, May 2014 - June 2014 Reported and produced a radio segment titled “Transit Lessons From Germany”. The segment debuted on NPR affiliate WEMU's "All Things Considered" program on Friday, June 27th, 2014. Speed Limit Forum, Michigan Municipal League, Lansing, MI Panelist, January 29, 2014 Served as a panelist at a forum to discuss the 85th percentile method of setting speed limits. Michigan Association of Planning Annual Conference, Traverse City, MI. Session Speaker, October 19, 2012 Presented a session titled “Now We’re Getting Somewhere: What You Should Know About Transit in Michigan”. “Why Light Rail and Buses Are Both Essential to Detroit’s Transit System” Huffington Post, Detroit, MI, April 6, 2012


Adrianna Jordan

[email protected]




Question Answer



First Name: Adrianna

Middle Name: Lee Payne

Last Name: Jordan

Preferred Pronoun (ex. He/She/They etc.) She/Her

How did you learn about this position? Planetizen Jobs Board

Street Address: 970 Sutherland St

City, State, Zip: Plymouth, MI 48170

Cell Phone: 7348467015


Male or Female (Optional): Female





references.)


EDUCATION: Highest Degree Earned: Masters in City and Regional Planning

College/University & Location(city): Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo

Additional Degree Earned: Masters of Science in Transportation Engineering

College/University & Location(City): Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo

Additional Degree Earned: Bachelor of Science in Architecture

College/University & Location (City): University of Michigan - Ann Arbor


Unsure but around 150?


Three (Planning), Eight (Building)


$40 million overall; $14 million for General Fund


$150,000 (Planning) and $600,000 (Building)

5. Expected compensation for this position: $150,000 annually


Mayor

7. Related professional affiliations: AICP certiified





No


Yes, Jordan v Brooks et al (2018), US District Court for the EasternDistrict of Michigan, mediated/settled. (Related to business I co-own.). Jordan v Schroth (2015), small claims, settled. (Neighbor cutdown tree in my yard.)


No


No


No


No



No

Candidate 4

Sara K. Marrs-Maxfield

Contact Information

Address: 2640 Lake Shore Drive #1808

Riviera Beach, Florida 33404

Cell: 740-707-2518


Education

• Bachelor of Health Science

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

Work History

2009 to Present Athens County Economic Development Council (ACEDC)/Athens County

Port Authority, Athens, Ohio

2012 to Present Executive Director

6/2012 to 8/2012 Interim Director

2009 to 2012 Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Data Summary:

Candidate: Sara K. Marrs-Maxfield

Organization: Athens County Economic

Development Council/

Athens County Port

Authority, Ohio

Position: Executive Director

Organization Budget: $335,000 & $445,000



Expected Salary: $100,000+

Reporting Relationship: (2) Board of Directors



• Ohio Economic Development Association

• Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth

• Eastern Ohio Development Alliance

• International Economic Development Council

• National Development Council

• National Rural Economic Development Association

• Rural Economic Development Council

Sara Marrs-Maxfield, CEcD/EDFP

2640 Lake Shore Dr., Riviera Beach, FL 33404 ▪ 740.707.2518 [email protected] ▪

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-marrs-maxfield-cecd-edfp-68000911/

August 17, 2020

City of Riviera Beach, FL

With over 11 years in economic and community development, I am confident that my experience makes me an

ideal fit for the role of Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Director. As a reliable and

effective executive leader, I bring a vision-driven approach to decision making, strategic planning, and tactical

implementation, all of which is detailed further in the attached resume.

My career history demonstrates my results-oriented business approach, in addition to strong communication

and leadership skills. I pride myself on being an organized and dependable operations professional, a

collaborative team player, and a creative problem solver. I have always had a passion for working with my

community to advance better outcomes for its citizens.

Below are some examples of the assets I can bring to our community:

Keen understanding of public sector organization operations and challenges.

Skilled in sound decision-making and establishing successful operations that are fiscally solvent.

Ability to develop and implement strategies that will successfully promote the organization’s mission

and increase return on investment.

Consistently maintain a solid understanding of the organization’s overall health; keen ability to

translate vision into actionable steps, take proactive measures to mitigate challenges, and resolve

issues quickly.

I look forward to speaking with you and learning more about the Executive Director position with the

Community Redevelopment Agency of Riviera Beach. Until then, thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Sara Marrs-Maxfield




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Sara Marrs-Maxfield, CEcD/EDFP

Riviera Beach, FL ▪ 740.707.2518 [email protected] ▪


Operations Executive 10+ years’ success leading economic development initiatives for high-growth community impact.

Results-driven and strategic leader possessing broad expertise in achieving exceptional outcomes in economic and community development. Proficiencies in planning, organizing, and implementing economic development projects from conception to completion, including entrepreneurship, business development, and incentive programs. Capacity to drive continuous improvement and capture untapped opportunities for growth. Engaging communicator capable of forging beneficial relationships with stakeholders and building consensus across multiple organizational levels. Strong background in marketing, relationship management, team building, and extensive business acumen coupled with significant track record of driving profitability.

Highlights of Expertise

• Nonprofit Management

• Entrepreneurship

• Economic Development

• Small Business

• Administration & Budget Management

• Grant Writing

• Marketing & Communications

• Public Relations

• Leadership Development

• Community Outreach & Development

• Event Planning

• Fundraising

Career Experience

Athens County Economic Development Council (ACEDC) / Athens County Port Authority, Athens, Ohio

Provide executive oversight of daily operations, including administration and fiscal management.

Executive Director (August 2012 to Present)

Direct daily operations and effective administration of revolving loans for city and county initiatives. Tasked with growth strategy and development. Build effective strategic partnerships to drive business retention and expansion (BRE), lead generation, talent recruitment, and business climate improvement. Cooperate with regional and state agencies as site selection manager and network partner for JobsOhio. Successfully secured U.S. EPA funding to develop county-wide brownfields program and leveraged 400k in

grant funds to redevelop ten properties resulting in over $8 million of additional private investment; acquired more than $1.7 million in past year for economic development projects in my jurisdiction.

Led the Entrepreneurial Development Group (EDG) to provide low- cost/no-cost resources to area entrepreneurs and created successful BRE program to develop company expansion projects.

Partnered with Ohio University to develop a wide-reaching business climate improvement strategy, including talent recruitment and retention, business retention and concepts for encouraging development of professional housing. Created and implemented workforce development program with local school systems to market local job opportunities offered by client companies.

Successfully secured the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Power Grant worth $100K in funding to support rural broadband expansion program, with additional private investment forthcoming (project still in progress).

Accomplished a county-wide strategic planning process to guide efforts and resources for maximum positive impact, successfully expanded ACEDC’s operational scope and grew the organization to incorporate more tools that generate wealth for Athens County.



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Worked with the City of Athens to develop and implement TIFs, Downtown Redevelopment Districts, Special

Improvement Districts & Zoning changes to enhance business development efforts and workforce housing development.

Championed, developed, organized a large-scale marketing campaign called Start it up Athens & Start It Up Nelsonville to build database of positive marketing media for the area and provide grant funding to local businesses for expansion while building brand recognition for Business Remixed.

Interim Director (June 2012 to August 2012)

Directed daily of Athens County EDC, Athens County Port Authority and Community Improvement Corporation of Athens, Ohio and retained confidence in the organization after departure of director.

Oversaw processes and continued to cultivate relations with IT company CGI’s new branch.

Marketing & Communications Coordinator (January 2009 to June 2012)

Originated annual marketing assets for award-winning website and developed brand messaging through social media channels, including original content for blog posts for Twitter and Facebook. Oversaw a two-year campaign to bring highly successful IT Company CGI branch to Athens, Ohio resulting in

the creation of 150 full-time positions and continues to grow. Coordinated in-depth event planning for large-scale annual events and minimum of three major events per

month with over 150 attendee participation each month; secured monthly sponsorships for each event totaling over $500 to cover associated costs.

Developed business retention and expansion program to facilitate ongoing research and identify what area businesses needs are to thrive; created successful group Young Athens Professionals in conjunction with area workforce matching company to attract talent and promote retention.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Health Science, Healthcare Administration/Business

Ohio University, Athens, OH

Professional Development

• National Development Council – EDFP Certification, 2019

• International Economic Development Council – Economic Development Practitioner Certification, 2017

• Oklahoma University – Economic Development Institute courses

Affiliations

• Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) – Board Member

• Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth (APEG) – Executive Board Member

• Eastern Ohio Development Alliance (EODA) – Vice President

• Ohio Council of Port Authorities – Board Member

• Workforce Development Board Area 14 – Board Member

• Athens Regional Planning Commission – Board Member

• International Economic Development Council (IEDC) - Member

• National Development Council (NDC) - Member

• National Rural Economic Development Association - Member


Sara Maxfield

[email protected]




Question Answer



First Name: Sara

Middle Name: King

Last Name: Maxfield

Preferred Pronoun (ex. He/She/They etc.) She

How did you learn about this position? Public Posting

Street Address: 2640 Lake Shore Dr. unit 1808

City, State, Zip: Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Cell Phone: 740-707-2518







references.)


EDUCATION: Highest Degree Earned: Bachelors

College/University & Location(city): Ohio University Athens Ohio

Additional Degree Earned: Certified Economic Developer (professional Certification)

College/University & Location(City): International Economic Development Council (IEDC)

Additional Degree Earned: Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP)

College/University & Location (City): National Development Council (NDC)


3


NA


$334,862 (ACEDC) $445,000 (Port Authority)


14 million (current Speculative Building Project)

5. Expected compensation for this position: $100k +


2 separate Boards of Directors

7. Related professional affiliations: Ohio Economic Development Association, Eastern OhioDevelopment Alliance, International Economic DevelopmentCouncil, National Development Council, Rural EconomicDevelopment Council, All Ohio Council of Port Authorities,

8. Please confirm that you agree toimmediately advise the GovHR USAconsultant assigned to your recruitment ifyou accept another position or youremployment circumstances change at any



point during the recruitment and selectionprocess for this position.


No


No


No


No


No

14. At any time, have you been asked toresign, or have you been terminated fromemployment? If yes, please provideapplicable dates and please indicate if aseverance agreement and/or release of

No


claims was executed by you regarding suchresignation/termination.


No

Candidate 5

Richard Noguera

Contact Information

Address: 2701 NW 41st Place

Cape Coral, Florida 33993

Cell: 239-290-0977


Education

• Master of City and Regional Planning

University of California, Berkeley, California

• Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Geography

Hunter College, City University of New York, New York

• Associate of Arts - General Studies

Suffolk County Community College

Work History

2019 to Present City of Cape Coral, Florida (population 189,300)

Economic Development Manager

2018 to 2019 MuniServices LLC, California

Business Development Executive

2012 to 2017 City of Tacoma, Washington (population 216,300)

Community & Economic Development Director

2007 to 2012 City of Visalia, California (population 133,800)

Housing & Economic Development Director

2005 to 2007 City of Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency, California

Regional Administrator

2003 to 2005 City of North Miami, Florida (population 63,000)

Community Planning & Development Director


2002 to 2003 Broward County, Florida (population 1.953 million)

Urban Redevelopment Manager

1999 to 2002 City of East Palo Alto, California (population 66,700)

Redevelopment Director

1997 to 1999 City of Union City, California (population 74,600)

Economic Development Coordinator

1995 to 1997 City of Hayward, California (population 159,600)

Economic Development Specialist

1989 to 1995 Mission Economic Development Association (MEDA), San Francisco,

California

Executive Director, Planning Coordinator, Economic Development

Specialist

Data Summary:

Candidate: Ricardo Noguera

Organization: City of Cape Coral,

Florida

Position: Economic Development

Manager






Reporting Relationship: City Manager



• Florida Redevelopment Association

• Florida Economic Development Agency, Urban Land Institute

• NAIOP

July 24, 2020 Attention: Human Resource Department City of Riviera Beach RE: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR POSITION Dear Human Resource Director: I recently learned of this exciting opportunity to join the City of Riviera Beach as its next Community Redevelopment Director. Please find attached my supporting documents in favor of my interest to be considered as the City’s Community Redevelopment Director. I understand from reviewing the questions that the City is seeking a hands on experienced professional with economic/redevelopment and community relations skills. I have dedicated my 30 year career serving economically challenged and ethnically diverse communities with a great deal of success including:

East Palo Alto, Ca. Led redevelopment efforts to build out 2 of the 3 redevelopment districts in the City resulting in saving the City from bankruptcy and delivering much needed revenues and jobs while positively impacting the image of the city;

North Miami, FL. Led negotiations with a private developer and completed the entitlement process and commenced construction on the largest private development in the city’s history: Biscayne Landing;

Visalia, CA. During the recession, successfully recruited more than 400,000 sf of national retailers and more than 2M sf of industrial firms to the city;

Tacoma, WA. Facilitated development of more than 2,000 multi-family units working with a diverse mix of developers from foreign investors to domestic market rate and affordable housing developers. In all total, negotiated more than $500M in private investments including the disposition and development of several idle city assets.

Based on the review of the job announcement, I understand the City of Riviera Beach is seeking a creative, energetic, passionate and result-oriented team player. You will have all that and more with me. I am very excited about this opportunity and would welcome the opportunity to Zoom or skype to discuss this position further. I can be reached at either 239/290-0977 or via email ([email protected]). Thanks in advance for your time and for considering me for this outstanding opportunity. Sincerely, Ricardo Noguera


RICARDO NOGUERA, M.C.P.

(239/290-0977; [email protected])

Key Attributes: Creative, Strategic, Driven, Passionate, Collaborative, Mentor, Results-

Oriented, Team Player

Key Skillsets: Extensive experience negotiating complex development agreements; real

estate financing; international development; foreign direct investment;

business recruitment, retention and expansion expertise; strategic

planning; public speaking; media communications and marketing; and

thorough knowledge of the entitlement process.

EDUCATION

U.C. Berkeley; Masters in City & Regional Planning: Emphasis: Land Use & Community

Economic Development; Graduated 1988

Hunter College (City University of N.Y.): B.A. Cultural Geography; Graduated 1986

Suffolk County Community College: A.A. General Studies; Graduated 1984

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

30 years Municipal Economic Development & Redevelopment experience in California

(S.F. Bay Area, Central Valley and Los Angeles), South and Gulf Coast of Florida and

Washington State

Department Director/Project Manager experience including: multi-million dollar budget

administration; supervision and mentoring of professional staff; project management

from conceptual phase to build-out

Developer Negotiations and preparation of Development Agreements and Community

Benefits Packages

Revenue Enhancement/Job Growth. Successful recruitment of major employers

including: IKEA, Bass Pro Sports, Macy’s, VWR Medical Instruments, State Farm

Insurance, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Hobby Lobby, Forever 21, etc.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

City of Cape Coral, FL. (February 2019 – Present) Economic Development Manager

Serve as City’s lead recruiter and negotiator of development agreements. Representing

City in recruitment of private developers to acquire and develop key city assets

representing more than 500 acres of publicly-owned properties. Also, recruit developers

to acquire and develop privately owned properties. Currently, working with more than a

dozen private developers to develop a mix of office/tech parks, industrial parks, mixed-

use and midrise residential projects valued at nearly $1 billion. These projects will

involve the City contributing public infrastructure improvements or in the City’s CRA tax


increment financing. Each development agreement will be different based on what the

developer proposes and what the likely benefits will be for the City.

Staff Size: 5

Budget: $2M

MuniServices (Los Angeles-based: January 2018-January 2019) Business Development

Executive

Served as Business Development Executive for MuniServices. This 40 year old private

company specializes in assisting cities/counties in maximizing tax revenues through the

auditing of businesses to ensure local government is receiving its share of sales,

property, business license, utility user taxes, etc. and completes various studies on

behalf of their clients. Ricardo’s territory encompassed the areas from Santa Barbara to

Orange County and eastward to Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Ricardo assisted

the company to expand its services to include: economic development such as business

recruitment/retention as well as real estate project management services. Ricardo

specializes in assisting cities and other public agencies in preparation of RFPs, RFQs,

recruitment of developers, etc. negotiating ENRAs and development agreements and in

the selection process.

Tacoma, WA. (2012-17) Community & Economic Development Director

Focus was on drawing private investment to Downtown public and privately owned vacant and

underutilized properties. Successfully sold for redevelopment purposes several city assets

including the convention center parking lot (a new 4-stary Marriott Hotel and residential condos

constructed by a Shanghai-based developer); sold a 6.4 acre city undeveloped property to a

Wuhan, China-based developer who constructed a $125m mixed-use development; sold an

obsolete city public library parking lot to a Vietnamese developer who has constructed a $44m

mixed-use development. Facilitated the sale of several other public transit and privately-owned

properties which were idle to private developers representing more than $200m in the Greater

Downtown area.

Staff Size: 30

Budget: $30m

Direct Foreign Investments. Led negotiations on 3 development agreements for projects

valued at more than $300m in foreign investment projects in Tacoma, WA.: 4-star

Marriott Convention Center Hotel, Town Center on city-owned land, mixed-use

development on former library parking lot. Projects consisted of developments with 2

Chinese developers and 1 Vietnamese developer. Travelled to Ukraine to meet with

developers and promote investment opportunities. All projects have been completed.

Downtown Development. Facilitated the development and entitlements for more than

2,000 market rate mixed-use units as part of several developments primarily in

Downtown with more than a dozen private developers.

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). Led negotiations with private developers to

acquire and build TOD projects on properties owned by Pierce Transit and State

Department of Commerce; long vacant properties.

Affordable Housing. Facilitated the development and financing of more than 500

affordable housing units with three developers.

High-Tech. Established a tech hub including a biotech incubator working with the local

universities and small business community and co-working space through the use of

older historic buildings.

Historic Preservation. Facilitated the purchase, disposition and adaptive reuse of historic

edifices including: purchase of Old City Hall, sale of Brownstar Grill Building, and

infrastructure support for the Former Chihuly Building converted to a regional brewery

(Seven Seas).

Visalia, CA. (2007-12) Housing & Economic Development Director

Staff Size: 11

Budget: $10m

Industrial Development. Secured a $2m U.S. EDA Grant to widen a major arterial in the

City’s Industrial Park and recruited major industrial firms including: VWR Medical

Instruments, EdeniQ, Hydrite Chemicals and Perfection Pet Foods.

Affordable Housing. Financed construction of more than 200 units;

acquisition/renovation and resale of 39 single-family homes utilizing HUD’s NSP

Program.

Master Planning. Oversaw the preparation of both the City’s East Downtown Master

Plan and Framework Strategic Plan on 30-acre undeveloped city-owned properties.

Code Enforcement/Neighborhood Preservation. Oversaw Neighborhood Preservation

Division which had a pro-active approach to resolving neighborhood violations with a

community-oriented approach. Included successful programs: Abandoned and vacant

home registration program; abandoned vehicle abatement program; abandoned pool

program to prevent illegal access and West Nile Virus; illegal marijuana cultivation and a

positive revenue recovery program.

Retail Recruitment. During the recession, recruited more than 400k sf of national

retailers including: Macy’s, Hobby Lobby, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Buffalo Wild Wings and

Forever 21.

Los Angeles, CA. (2005-07) Regional Administrator Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

Staff Size: 18

Budget: $20m

Redevelopment. Negotiated a development agreement with a private developer to build

a mixed-use project near USC campus (University Gateway). Successfully negotiated the

addition of 30% affordable housing as part of the agreement.

Affordable Housing. Provided gap financing for two affordable housing developments:

Morgan Place Senior Housing (in South LA) and Vermont Seniors near USC.

North Miami, FL. (2003-05) Community Planning & Development Director

Staff Size: 22

Budget: $25m

Biscayne Landing Town Center. Negotiated development agreement and managed the

entitlement process and development of a 190-acre residential mixed-use development

“Biscayne Landing” (4,800 condo units and 100,000 sf of retail/office) on a former

landfill site along Biscayne Bay.

Planning & Building Division. Managed current planning, advanced planning and building

division , affordable housing and economic development staff. Oversaw the

administration of the City’s Comprehensive Plan Update, master plan administration for

Johnson & Wales University, and an Update of the Zoning Ordinance, established new

Development Impact Fee, Planning Fee Schedule and amended an antiquated Building

Fee Schedule.

Neighborhood Preservation/Code Enforcement Division. Managed a 10-person division

focused on pro-actively bringing illegal conversions of residences into compliance and

working closely with neighborhood groups and individual property owners to bring

properties into compliance and address their concerns.

Broward County, FL. (2002-03) Urban Redevelopment Manager

Staff Size: 3

Negotiated Interlocal Agreements with cities seeking to either create or expand CRA’s;

developed strategies to revitalize unincorporated areas of the County; provided

technical assistance to cities which sought to develop town centers; downtowns and

industrial parks.

East Palo Alto, CA. (1999-02) Redevelopment Director

Staff Size: 6

Budget: $10m

Redevelopment. Built out 2 of the 3 redevelopment project areas in the City.

Represented the City/Agency in negotiating development agreements with property

owners and developers. Projects completed include: 400k sf office/hotel development .

(Four Seasons Hotel), 50-acre retail power center, including an IKEA and EXPO Design

Center (Gateway 101/Retail Center); facilitation of the development of 217 single-family

homes and 129 affordable townhomes with BRIDGE Housing and a local non-profit

housing developer.

Union City, CA. (1997-99) Economic Development Coordinator

Retail Recruitment. Recruited several national retailers to the Union Landing Retail

Center (80 acres) including: Best Buy, Chevy’s, Texas Roadhouse Steakhouse, Borders

Books, etc.

Managed a Small Business Loan Program and coordinated the update of the City’s

Economic Development Element.

Hayward, CA. (1995-97) Economic Development Specialist

Business Recruitment/Retention. Served as the City’s primary industrial recruiter and

retention representative. Coordinated the City’s retail attraction efforts in both the

regional shopping center and neighborhood commercial corridors.

High Technology. Recruited several high-tech, manufacturing and light industrial

companies. Successfully retained Lynx Therapeutics and successfully led the upzoning of

a planned warehouse/light industrial park to a high tech park.

Mission Economic Development Association (MEDA), San Francisco, CA. (1989-95)

Various Roles. Over a 6-year period, served in three different positions: Economic

Development Specialist, Planning Coordinator and Executive Director.

Major Accomplishments. Managed a small business incubator entitled “Hispanic

Corporate Center”, which housed eight small businesses. Negotiated lease agreements,

coordinated several events. Managed a 320-space parking garage, prepared an Overall

Economic Development Plan for the Mission District, authored an Industrial Protection

Zone still in place 25 years later.

PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT EXPERTISE

Development Negotiations. Several years of experience negotiating complex

development agreements with private developers on multi-million dollar projects.

Entitlement Process. Several years of experience managing the planning and

entitlement process including hiring, negotiating contracts and supervising consultants:

architects, engineers, appraisers, surveyors, etc.

Development Finance. Experience in preparing and analyzing development pro formas

and cash flow projections for development and construction projects;

Public Outreach/Presentations to Elected & Appointed Bodies. Several years

experience presenting before elected and appointed bodies (city councils, planning

commissions, etc.) as well as facilitating and presenting at community meetings;

Proposals/Contracts. Experienced in preparing proposals and drafting contracts with

consultants;

Tenant Recruitment. Experienced in recruitment of retailers, office and industrial

tenants. Actively participate in ICSC, Urban Land Institute and NAIOP;

HONORS/AWARDS

National League of Cities Technical Advisor on Equity & Economic Development:

February 2017 (Houston, TX.)

Urban Land Institute Daniel Rose Fellow (Tacoma, WA.): 2012-13

Certificate of Achievement in Facilitative Leadership: Visalia, 2010

Certificate of Appreciation: L.A. Councilman Bernard Parks, District 8: 2007

Certificate of Appreciation: CRA/LA: 2007

Proclamation from City of East Palo Alto for leading the City’s Redevelopment Agency

through successful projects for 3 years: 2002

Certificate of Achievement “All American City Award”; Union City; 1999

Certificate of Honor for Public Service in 1995: S.F. Board of Supervisors

Certificate of Honor from MEDA Board of Directors: 1989-95

Certificate of Achievement in Facilitative Leadership: 1994

Graduate of S.F. Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 1993

Certificate of Honor for Public Services in 1992: S.F. Board of Supervisors

Recipient of T.J. Kent Professional Planner Award: U.C. Berkeley, 1988

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Why did Tacoma offer him a new job after firing him for creating a hostile workplace? BY KATE MARTIN DECEMBER 12, 2017 01:32 PM , UPDATED DECEMBER 13, 2017 03:45 PM

Even though an investigation found a top Tacoma official belittled and berated female

employees, the city offered to let him keep working there anyway.

Had he accepted the offer — which he didn’t — Ricardo Noguera would have gotten a new job

and a total of $42,224 for three months’ work.

The investigation that led to Noguera’s dismissal Dec. 4 said his behavior created a hostile work

environment, and found a majority of his staff did not see him as an effective leader of the

Community and Economic Development office.

Nevertheless, before Noguera was fired, City Manager Elizabeth Pauli gave him the chance to

help craft a new position for himself in concert with the city’s Human Resources Department.

Under the arrangement, Noguera, as the city’s new “chief development officer,” would have

been paid for three months at a rate equivalent to $141,000 a year, down from his director’s pay

of $168,896 a year. The city also offered a one-time payment of nearly $7,000.

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After the three months, Noguera’s job title and duties were to be settled, so his pay might have

gone up or down, Pauli said Monday when asked about the offer.

The new job would have enabled the city to use Noguera’s skills in a new project management

role, Pauli said.

He would not have supervised any employees, and would have worked in a different office,

away from the women who said he treated them differently than male employees, she said.

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“My offer was to put him in a non-supervisory position in an effort to make use of the talents I

think he did offer to the city, and at the same time mitigate any of the concerns and liabilities that

might have been present in a supervisory capacity,” Pauli said.

In the end, Noguera said Monday, his ego and pride prevented him from accepting the offer. As

director of the development office, he was in charge of several divisions and projects in addition

to economic development.

As for the city’s allegations against him, he again denied he harassed and berated female staff

members or that he was an ineffective leader.

“I think (the complaints) were orchestrated,” Noguera told The News Tribune. “Most of these

allegations occurred three to four years ago. If that’s the case, why didn’t they bring them up

then?”

After he was fired, Noguera filed a claim against the city, contending Pauli treated him and other

people of color unfairly. The city declined to meet his $1 million settlement demand, and

Noguera has indicated he intends to sue the city.

After two people filed recent complaints against Noguera, city investigators interviewed the

roughly 30 people in the department. Their reports include remarks from workers who say

Noguera harassed and berated female employees, yelled at people and was not a strategic

manager.

In addition to denying the allegations, Noguera has said he leveraged nearly $1 billion in private

investment in Tacoma since arriving here five years ago. Of that, he said $500 million worth of

projects that he had a hand in are under construction in downtown Tacoma.

“If I was such a bad leader, Tacoma wouldn’t look the way it is,” he said.

Noguera, an African American of Latino heritage, contends he is being discriminated against

because of his race.

His claim says several people of color have left the city since Pauli became city manager in May,

and that white managers were treated differently than he was when allegations of harassment

surfaced.

“I feel that the climate in Tacoma has changed for people of color, and people especially at my

level don’t feel comfortable anymore.” he said in an interview.

City Attorney Bill Fosbre said Friday the city denies Noguera’s allegations.

Noguera shouldn’t have been fired, and in its reports the city ignored positive comments workers

made about his leadership, said his attorney, Kristi Favard.

Those workers also told investigators Noguera was loud, boisterous, “East Coast” and not “warm

and fuzzy,” those are not grounds for firing, Favard said.

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The employees investigators interviewed said Noguera at times was an impediment to

productivity.

“The less Ricardo is involved in the work, the more they can get done,” one said.

Several women noted he made comments about their appearance or choices of dates. A few

women also said he didn’t make similar comments about their male peers.

“The comments he makes are inappropriate,” said a staffer who told an investigator Noguera

knew she works out. “There was an instance where he grabbed my thigh and stated, ‘Look at that

muscle.’ ”

Noguera said Monday he did not touch the woman’s thigh.

“It was her calf,” he said. “That wasn’t appropriate, and I apologized for that. … That was it. I

never touched her again.”

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Fired Tacoma economic development chief to get big payout from City Council BY CANDICE RUUD APRIL 24, 2018 08:32 PM , UPDATED APRIL 25, 2018 03:35 PM

Ricardo Noguera was fired in December as the city of Tacoma’s economic development director. On

Tuesday the City Council authorized a settlement agreement of $174,000 after he filed a claim against

the city following his firing. CITY OF TACOMA COURTESY

The Tacoma City Council has authorized paying fired economic development chief Ricardo

Noguera $174,000 to settle a claim he filed against the city after he was removed from his post.

As part of the settlement agreement, the city will provide a mutually agreed upon positive

reference letter that's expected to be drafted sometime next week, said city attorney Bill Fosbre.

Noguera won't receive any medical benefits or other fringe benefits as part of the settlement

agreement, Fosbre said.

Efforts to reach Noguera and his attorney on Wednesday were unsuccessful.

Councilmen Chris Beale and Justin Camarata both voted no on the resolution Tuesday night.

Both said they couldn't comment because the resolution is still technically a matter of pending

litigation.

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Noguera was fired in December after an investigation found he “created an environment that has

left his female staff feeling demeaned, demoralized and unwelcomed.” In response, Noguera

signaled in a claim filed with the city that he intended to sue and alleged that City Manager

Elizabeth Pauli treated him and other people of color unfairly.

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In the course of the investigation, several women complained of Noguera referring to them as

"pretty girls," according to one report to the city manager. Another employee said Noguera twice

said she was not as pretty as her coworkers. Several said Noguera liked to hug his female

employees.

Additionally, two women told investigators they felt they were denied job opportunities because

of their gender. One told investigators Noguera “she could never expect to advance within the

city due to her being a single mother.” The other said she was denied because Noguera told her

“men find her intimidating.”

While Pauli fired Noguera from his position as director of the Community and Economic

Development department, she offered him another post where he wouldn't be in a supervisory

role, The News Tribune reported at the time.

Under that arrangement, Noguera, as the city’s new “chief development officer,” would have

been paid for three months at a rate equivalent to $141,000 a year, down from his director’s pay

of $168,896 a year. The city also offered a one-time payment of nearly $7,000, according to The

News Tribune story. After the three months, Noguera’s job title and duties were to be settled, so

his pay might have gone up or down.

In his claim against the city, Noguera said other city department heads who had complaints

against them weren't fired because they are white, and he was discriminated against because he is

a person of color.


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New hire compensation bump, board appointmentelicit council discussionBy Staff | Jan 9, 2019

Cape Coral City Council debated a pair of issues Monday with each ultimately failing toget a unanimous nod.

Mayor Joe Coviello was the lone dissenting vote involving a resolution to authorizeCity Manager John Szerlag to pay up to maximum when hiring the new EconomicDevelopment manager, presumably Ricardo Noguera, who received a conditional offerof employment contingent on Council action.

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point of a pay grade. With Council approval, he can hire in at a higher rate for theposition, in this case at the top of the scale.

The position pays $74,672 – $119,516.80 per year. Szerlag would like Noguera to startat the maximum, $119,516, with the possibility of a job classification, and so a raise, sixmonths after hire based on performance.

Councilmember John Gunter said an EDO manager is one of the most importantpositions in the city, as he or she is responsible for attracting and retaining business.

Councilmember Jennifer Nelson said she was impressed by Noguera’s credentials.

According to his resume, Noguera has a Masters in City & Regional Planning:Emphasis: Land Use & Community Economic Development from U.C. Berkeley and 27years of experience, including tenure in South Florida.

A city interview panel, consisting of Lee County Manager Roger Desjarlais, interimAssistant City Manager Connie Barron, Community Development Director VinceCautero and Szerlag, independently and unanimously rated Noguera as the topcandidate.

“Mr. Noguera has extensive experience (more than 25 years) in municipal economicdevelopment and redevelopment in the states of California, Florida and Washington …With his broad knowledge base and enthusiasm for the job, he will bring a newdirection to our economic development efforts,” Szerlag said in his memo to Council.

An attached background check outlined “allegations of discrimination with regards to ahostile work environment” in Tacoma, Washington, where Noguera served as theCommunity and Economic Development Director. It was ultimately resolved via amediated settlement with neither side accepting fault. Based on positive references anda review of “the investigation (or lack thereof),” Cape Coral Police Chief David Newlanfound that … “the investigation lacked accuracy and was not meticulous to define aproper disposition. Therefore, it is my recommendation that the City of Cape Coralshould move forward and offer Mr. Noguera the position he applied for with the City.”

Coviello asked about the six-month probation period contained in the city’s offer andwhether it was standard practice to have it be six months.

He did not specify if that was the reason he voted against the higher startingcompensation.



If Noguera accepts the position, he is expected to start Feb. 4.

In other business, Gunter and Councilmember Rick Williams disagreed with thedecision to approve the appointment of Kevin Shedd to the Construction RegulationBoard.

Despite Shedd’s 40 years of experience in the electrician field and being the holder of ajourneyman’s card, he is not licensed by the state, which was a deal breaker for Gunter.

Williams was concerned that since the positions open were for roofing and plumbing,even though Shedd had installed roofs, if that was the best fit.

“I feel it is important if we had a plumbing or roofing contractor for the position. I feela person should be a licensed contractor here who is familiar with the codes andregulations,” Gunter said.

Also, even if it didn’t come to a vote, City Council debated who will go on a scheduledvisit to China as part of a Sister City program.

Nita Whaley spoke to Council about a scheduled visit from a delegation from Baise,China, set for the end of February. She added that part of the agreement would be for adelegation from Cape Coral to go to China, preferable in late April or early May.

The delegation would likely include Coviello, Noguera, if hired, Whaley, Barron,JoAnne Killion, Vince Cautero and possibly one council member, along with someprivate entities who would pay their own way.

Coviello said he wanted his assistant, Pearl Taylor, to go, since she had attended themeetings. He said bringing another council member could result in a Sunshine Lawissue.

But Gunter and others on Council thought it was a bit much.

Szerlag agreed the EDO director would be a great choice to go, and said he declined togo himself.

City Council voted unanimously to approve $10,000 for the visiting delegation.

In other business, the city also formally approved the issuance of $60 million inGeneral Obligation Bonds to finance a wide range of parks and recreation projects.



That vote was unanimous.

Council also approved an interlocal agreement for joint water quality and storageimprovements to Yellow Fever Creek Preserve.

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Ricardo Noguera

[email protected]




Question Answer



First Name: Ricardo

Middle Name: None

Last Name: Noguera


How did you learn about this position? Government.Jobs

Street Address: 2710 NW 41st Place

City, State, Zip: Cape Coral, FL. 33993

Cell Phone: 239/290-0977







references.)

Additional Reference Information: I have not included anyone from my present employer and wouldprefer they not be contacted until or unless I am considered a finalistfor the position.

EDUCATION: Highest Degree Earned: Masters in City and Regional Planning

College/University & Location(city): University of California at Berkeley (Berkeley, CA.)

Additional Degree Earned: Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Geography

College/University & Location(City): Hunter College, City University of New York

Additional Degree Earned: Associates Degree, Liberal Arts

College/University & Location (City): Suffolk County Community College (Western Campus)


I currently supervise 5 employees and the City of Cape Coral hasmore than 2,000 employees.


5 in the Economic Development Office which is also part of the CityManager's Office


$990M in entire City


$2M approximately

5. Expected compensation for this position: $175,000


City Manager

7. Related professional affiliations: Florida Redevelopment Assn., Florida Economic DevelopmentAgency, NAIOP, Urban Land Institute

8. Please confirm that you agree toimmediately advise the GovHR USAconsultant assigned to your recruitment ifyou accept another position or youremployment circumstances change at any



point during the recruitment and selectionprocess for this position.


NO


NO


Yes, in November 2017, after successfully leading Tacoma'sCommunity Economic Development Dept. for 5 years, an internalinvestigation was conducted and the new city manager offered me anew position as Development Director due to false allegationspertaining to my supervision of staff. Since I totally disagreed withthe allegations and was never given the opportunity to rebut them orbe interviewed, I chose instead to reject the offer and therefore myemployment was terminated. It was not a good move on my part sinceI was "at will" and the new city manage had a right to let me gowithout cause. But since the allegations were false, I chose to contestthem. Ultimately, I negotiated a settlement through a mediator withthe City and was awarded a 1 year severance but unfortunately my 28year successful career was tarnished. My references include. twowomen who I supervised in my department as well as my citymanager and assistant city manager whom I worked under for morethan 4 years with significant success including facilitating more than$500M in private investments to a sleepy town and significantlyenhancing its image.


Yes, as I shared above the City of Tacoma conducted an internalinvestigation of me after more than 5 years of success in my position.When I was hired in the City of Cape Coral, the city manager had theChief of Police conduct an independent investigation on mytermination in Tacoma. He concluded that the City of Tacoma did abiased investigation and the findings for termination were unfoundedand therefore recommended I be hired. I furnished a copy of thisletter which is a public document to the Executive Search Firmhandling the recruitment for the City of Riviera Beach.



NO


Yes, as noted above, I was terminated from employment with the Cityof Tacoma following 5 plus successful years. Initially, I was offered anew position as the Development Director instead of CommunityEconomic Development Director. My salary would be reduced from$170,000 to $140,000. With all the success I had delivered toTacoma, it was obvious to me that the old guard which surfaced afterthe former city manager left for Dallas, had biases toward me. Severalpeople of color also left the city following the departure of the formercity manager. I was caught up in my success in revitalizing the cityand traveling to China, Vietnam and the Ukraine and facilitating morethan $500M in private investments, redeveloping idle city assetswhich had sat for several years, and significantly positively enhancingthe image of a gritty port city. But despite all my successes and thehiring of effective staff who were primarily women, I was forced outjust 8 months after the former city manager left for Dallas. I did retainan attorney and negotiated a severance equal to 1 year's salary.


Yes, in Tacoma I was accused of creating a hostile workenvironment, primarily toward women. I supervised a total of 30 staffwith 24 represented by women. I made several hires during my 5 yeartenure and the majority of hires were women. Unfortunately, therewere a few female employees who felt passed over. They did nothave the technical skill sets nor work ethic to help me facilitate thehundreds of millions in private development which I brought to thecity. So, I recruited talented and experienced staff from elsewhere.Those current workers who displayed the desire to be mentored, Iworked closely with them and provided them with both internal andexternal training so they could become effective project managers.My attorney refuted the allegations and both sides agreed to utilize amediator to address the issues. While the city did not accept fault,they did agree to a one year severance and a positive letter ofrecommendation from the new city manager. Throughout my 30 yearcareer, I have worked primarily with women and have never had suchchallenges in the past. Currently, I supervise 5 employees and theyare all women.

Candidate 6

Kirkwood J. Russell

Contact Information

Address: 1110 Hammond Drive #437

Atlanta, Georgia 30326

Cell: 404-441-5475


Education

• Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia

Work History

2006 to Present The Russell Group, Georgia

Principal Consultant

2012 to 2018 MARTA

Manager of Monitoring & Reporting

2005 to 2006 CamKen Consulting

Project Manager

2003 to 2005 Weston Solutions

Project Engineer

Data Summary:

Candidate: Kirkwood J. Russell

Organization: The Russell Group,

Georgia

Position: Principal Consultant

Organization Budget: $1.2 billion

Expected Salary: Negotiable

Reporting Relationship: Director


COVER LETTER

August 27, 2020

TO: Riviera Beach CRA Heidi Voorhees, President, GovHRUSA

KIRKWOOD RUSSELL

Dear Ms. Voorhees

Strategic & data driven; I am a results-oriented professional who is extremely interested in the Executive Director position with the City of Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency. Armed with a track record of identifying and providing the proper tools to deliver large scale programs, I would like to take this opportunity to make a strong contribution to a community that has provided me a powerful foundation to excel in my professional career. I moved to Riviera Beach, Florida in 1979 and received my pre-school, primary and secondary education in schools that were located within or near the current CRA district. In 1996 I moved to Atlanta, Georgia to receive my bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Clark Atlanta University. My professional career has allotted me the opportunity to work closely with clients, communities, and other stakeholders at both the local, State and Federal level to help create simple solutions to complex problems. These programs contributed to the economic development of communities by bringing much needed improvements to roads, sidewalks, sanitary storm and sewer systems to assure additional capacity was available to support new development without burdening the system. Some of these project’s encouraged the development of new housing and businesses by utilizing Transit Oriented Development, which created vibrant, walkable, livable, and sustainable mixed-use communities centered around high-quality transit systems. Whether its leading a team to implement ERP systems to initiate, plan, execute monitor, and close-out large scale programs such as DeKalb County’s 5-year $1.2 billion dollar Sewer Consent Decree, MARTA’s 10-year $3.2 billion dollar CIP, or smaller programs such as the City of Birmingham’s $50 million dollar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), my passion and commitment to leadership aids me in successfully delivering goals on time and within budget. Some of My core leadership attributes are to INSPIRE:

Integrity

Nurture

Stewardship

Passion

Innovation

Respect

Enrich

It would be a rewarding opportunity to return to this community 23 years later to assist leadership in achieving the community’s vision of progressive development within the CRA district. I am looking forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Sincerely

EDUCATION Clark Atlanta University AUG 1996 – Dec 2001

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

The Russell Group (Principal Consultant) JUL 2006 – Present

Provides consulting and planning services to assist organizations in re-imagining business strategies.

Provides Project Control, Program and Project Management services that assist organizations in executing the full lifecycle of both small and large-scale initiatives.

Leads Public Involvement meetings with residents, local business, and City Government to assure stakeholder involvement.

Provides solutions to assist Organizations properly allocate Operational and Capital funds across multiple budgetary goals.

Provided Program Management services for projects that contributed to the economic development of neighborhoods and downtown areas.

Provide planning, design, construction submittal, and permitting oversight.

KIRKWOOD RUSSELL

WORK EXPERIENCE

PROFILE MAY 2012 – MAR 2018

CamKen Consulting (Project Manager) NOV 2005 - JUL 2006

Weston Solutions (Project Engineer) JAN 2003 - NOV 2005

1110 Hammond Drive Atlanta, GA; 30326

404-441-KIRK (5475)

[email protected]

PROFESIONAL SKILL

Microsoft Office Power Point Cost Benefit Analyses Earned Value Mang. KPI and ROI Reports Primavera P6

COMMUNICATION SKILL Presentation Verbal Written

Manage a team of 13 employees, consisting of Project Control Analysis, Schedulers, Estimators, and Planners.

Development of Project’s Business Case, Scope Management Plan, Resource Assignment Matrix, and P6 Resource Loaded Schedule to Monitor and Control Capital Budget.

Created and updated monthly capital reports that summarized project’s performance.

Monitored functional staffing plans and support hiring of project controls personnel.

Conduct vendor and internal audits to review accuracy, quality and completeness of records.

Managed scope control and change management of projects within the CIP.

Monitored contracts to assure all parties complied with the terms, conditions, rights and obligations of the contract.

Utilized ERP and EAM system to increase efficiency in the management of Operational and Capital resources/assets.

Developed and managed the project schedule, scope, and budget that address all project objectives and deliverables.

Provided project oversight and coordination between the organization and customer.

Created and maintained WBS and coordination of work packages, and project activities.

Monitored project budgets to produce the monthly job cost forecast, prepared weekly and monthly project reports, and lead client progress meetings.

Created Specifications and Engineers estimates for sewer evaluation and rehabilitation bid packages.

Coordinated execution of field activities with subcontractors, and managed permitting, public notifications, and rights of entry.

Reviewed and authorized subcontractor payments and completed payment application to client.

Kirkwood Russell takes an organization’s vision and turns it into reality through sound strategic development. With two decades of professional experience, Mr. Russell has established a diversified background, which allows for a unique approach in problem solving that is data driven. With over 14 years of business ownership, Mr. Russell has acquired strong business acumen, with above average leadership skills which provided him the opportunity to consistently achieve goals.

MARTA (Manager of Monitoring & Reporting)


Kirkwood Russell

[email protected]




Question Answer



First Name: Kirkwood

Middle Name: Justin

Last Name: Russell


How did you learn about this position? Online

Street Address: 1110 Hammond Drive Unit 437

City, State, Zip: Atlanta

Cell Phone: 14044415475







references.)

Additional Reference Information: Submitted with application

EDUCATION: Highest Degree Earned: College

College/University & Location(city): Clark Atlanta University; Atlanta, Ga.

Additional Degree Earned: Bachelor in Civil Engineering

College/University & Location(City): N/A

Additional Degree Earned: N/A

College/University & Location (City): N/A


N/A


N/A


1.2 billion


1.2 billion

5. Expected compensation for this position: Negotiable


Director

7. Related professional affiliations: N/A





No


No


No


No


No


No



No

Candidate 7

Heidi L. Siegel

Contact Information

Address: 5405 West Park Road

Hollywood, Florida 33021

Cell: 954-654-0574


Education

• Master of Heritage Preservation, Historic Preservation

Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia

• Bachelor of Arts - History

Queens College, Charlotte, North Carolina

Work History

2017 to Present KCI Technologies (formerly Keith & Schnars), Florida

Planning Director/Practice Leader

2013 to 2016 Village of Biscayne Park, Florida (population 3,000)

City Manager

2011 to 2013 City of Wilton Manors, Florida

Community Development Services Director

2004 to 2011 Seminole Tribe of Florida

Community Planning and Development Director

2000 to 2007 Palm Beach State College

Adjunct Professor

2001 to 2004 City of Hollywood, Florida (population 130,000)

Principal Planner/Historic Preservation Officer


1998 to 2001 City of Miami Beach, Florida (population 91,700)

Commission Aide

Data Summary:

Candidate: Heidi L. Siegel

Organization: KCI Technologies,

Florida

Position: Planning Director/

Practice Leader




Reporting Relationship: Regional Practice Leader




Heidi Siegel, AICP Hollywood, Florida 33021

(954) 654-0574 [email protected]

August 25, 2020

Heidi Voorhees, President

Jim Dinneen, Vice-President

GovHR USA

630 Dundee Road, #130

Northbrook, IL 60062

Dear Ms. Voorhees and Mr. Dinneen,

I am pleased to submit my resume for the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Director position. I offer the CRA a strong background in organizational leadership and program structuring. The words collaborative, innovative, transparent, and results-oriented can be used to describe my career and approach to work. I am a hands-on professional who has a special talent for facilitating communication and strategic planning efforts amongst employees, elected leaders, and colleagues. A problem solver by nature, I have the ability to motivate my employees and co-workers towards solutions through my “every NO leads to a YES” approach. As a recent consultant to the Rivera Beach CRA, I have met with the community, worked closely with CRA and City staff, and successfully presented to the Board. Additionally, I understand that the Executive Director position will lead the negotiation of the Marina Village Phase II project. I have direct experience in reviewing public/private partnerships and negotiating agreements for municipal services. The job description outlines the ideal candidate. I believe my previous experience meets or exceeds these objectives as demonstrated below.

As a former city manager, I understand both “sides of the coin” and will commit to always work collaboratively with City leadership. I understand what it takes to run an efficient agency. More importantly, I understand that a “silo” approach does not work. At the Seminole Tribe, I created a program that was based on communication between agencies in order to streamline the development process. My position with the Seminole Tribe of Florida was perhaps my most challenging and, at the same time, rewarding. Similarly, I understand that the success of the CRA depends on positive relationships and shared goals with the City of Riviera Beach, the Port of Palm Beach, the County, and other relevant agencies.

I have an outgoing personality and enjoy engaging with the community. One of my major accomplishments in Wilton Manors was increasing the outreach and visibility of the Department within the community. I also volunteered to regularly provide guest editorials for local newspapers, attend neighborhood association meetings, and regular chamber of commerce events. In recent years as a private consultant to many CRAs, I have become known for my approach to community outreach. I have met with the community in homes, businesses, and even houses of worship. It is my experience, by making oneself visible and accessible in the community, you are able to build relationships that are solution based.

As Village Manager, I had the final responsibility for all expenditures while working with a very limited budget and keen resident

oversight. During my first two years in the Village of Biscayne Park, I grew our reserves by 17%. As the Community Development Services Director in Wilton Manors, I improved internal building department processes and delivery of services that realized a 26% savings on operations during the first complete fiscal year. I also reorganized the department, including creating needed and more efficient positions, as a cost savings to the City.

I pride myself on placing the bar high and encouraging others to rise to the bar. A mentor by nature, I work with my employees to

achieve their goals and perform at a higher level. I actively seek out training opportunities, be it formal or informal opportunities such as working with staff in the field. Through my positive encouragement, I have created lasting mentor/mentee relationships that transcend the bounds of current employment.

Growing and building communities is my passion. I enjoy working with residents and business owners to achieve their dreams. I have a passion for creating equity through public programs and building upon diverse communities. I am just as comfortable rolling up my sleeves while walking the neighborhood with the community activist as I am meeting with boards and officials. Most importantly, I know the difference between telling someone “I understand” and “I hear you”. I believe my unique experience with the Riviera Beach CRA, redevelopment, and local government leadership will benefit the Riviera Beach CRA as it focuses on its future. I look forward to discussing the Executive Director position further and my ability to meet the CRA’s needs. Please feel free to contact me at (954) 654-0574.

Sincerely,

Heidi Siegel, AICP

Heidi Siegel, AICP Hollywood, Florida 33021

(954) 654-0574 [email protected]

EXPERIENCE

KCI Technologies, formerly Keith & Schnars, PA

Planning Director / Practice Leader 2017-present

KCI is a full-service consulting firm that has served clients, as Keith & Schnars, throughout the state of Florida

since 1972. KCI offers multi-disciplinary expertise in the fields of planning, landscape architecture, environmental

sciences, engineering and land surveying. The Planning Division provides services to clients throughout the state of

Florida.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversees the firm’s Planning Division.

Employee oversight, business development, contract management, and budgeting. Provides planning services for projects that involve development feasibility and due diligence studies,

governmental coordination, preparation and presentation of land use and zoning applications, site planning,

master planning, and design.

Leads Community Redevelopment Agency projects. Clients include Miami Gardens, South Miami, Lake

Worth Beach, and Riviera Beach.

Conducts community engagement.

Provides cost-recovery contract services to municipalities to supplement municipal staff on backlogs or

significant projects.

Village of Biscayne Park

City Manager 2013-2016

The Village of Biscayne Park is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The Village is approximately one-square

mile and has a population of 3,000. The Village is unique in that it relies solely on ad valorem taxes from

residential properties. The Village prides itself on its historic tree canopy, median lined street and community

activism.


Served as the Chief Executive Officer

Oversaw all municipal functions including Police, Public Works, Planning, Zoning, Building Permits, Village

Clerk, Finance, Recreation and Sanitation.

Prepared and presented items to the Village Commission.

Oversaw all Emergency Management Operations and Public Information. Coordinated with County EOC. This included the procurement and management of debris removal contracts, FEMA and FMIT coordination, and managing a public information for water and stormwater issues and post-storm events.

Managed 37 City employees, including Recreation, Public Works, Village Hall operations, Police Department, and a team of contract employees on a daily basis.

Served as the public information officer of the Village for all matters and oversaw all public records requests and document storage.

Managed a large capital improvement fund that includes over a million dollars in State funds for the construction of a new Village Hall and the restoration of the historic Log Cabin Village Hall.

Prepared and monitored the annual budget which included a sanitation fund, capital improvement fund and police forfeiture fund.

Reported to a five-member Commission that is elected at large.

Represented the Village to County Commission, surrounding municipalities, legislative delegation and

interlocal organizations.


Heidi Siegel, AICP Page 2

Achievements: Implemented sound financial procedures that took the Village from historical operation deficits to annual

savings of approximately 4% for the past two year. These procedures increased the Village’s reserves by

approximately 25%.

Sought and received various State and Federal matching grants.

Successfully lobbied Florida Legislature for $1,000,000 to implement a long-planned restoration of the historic Log Cabin Village Hall and build a new modern Village Hall.

Restructured departments and operations to be more customer friendly and efficient. Increased communications with community and residents through public weekly-reporting, email blasts

and social media.

City of Wilton Manors

Community Development Services Director 2011-2013

The City of Wilton Manors is located in Broward County, Florida. The City is approximately two square miles

and has a population of 12,000. The City strives to meet the challenges of an urban built-out City that is vibrant

and has continuous interest in redevelopment. The Community Development Services Department must balance

the stable residential neighborhoods with the successful arts and entertainment district.


Oversaw the Economic Development, Planning and Zoning, Building Division, Business Tax License and

Fire Prevention divisions of the City.

Prepared and presented items to the Planning and Zoning Board, Board of Adjustment, Economic

Development Task Force and the City Commission.

Served as part of the City’s administration and management team.

Managed and implemented the City’s Green Building Ordinance.

Coordinated with Code Enforcement activities.

Served as a liaison to special events as they relate to building permits and alcohol licenses.

Responsible for all City Economic Development activities including the creation of programs and

incentives for the City Commission to approve.

Attended community and neighborhood events.

Managed department employees and a team of contract employees on a daily basis.

Achievements:

Through management of internal processes and delivery of services realized a 26% savings on Building Department Services during first complete fiscal year.

Restored a department that had a history of mismanagement and poor public perception by encouraging collaboration and imparting a general passion of excellence.

Improved employee morale, internal communication and department efficiency by providing consistent support and training department-wide.

Automated the Building Plans Review and Inspection process and improved record keeping in compliance with Florida State Statues.

Decreased the City’s existing exposure and liability through the enforcement of Code and procedures.

Improved Customer service through Staff reorganization and training.

Increased the outreach and visibility of the Department within the community.


Seminole Tribe of Florida

Community Planning and Development Director 2004-2011

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is a federally recognized Tribe with six reservations throughout the state of

Florida. As the Tribe’s first professional planner and subsequent first Community Planning and Development

Director, I was responsible for all current and long range planning efforts as well as the creation and maintenance

of the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s multi-million dollar Capital Improvement Plan.


Worked directly with Tribal Council to achieve their goals. Prepared resolutions, plans and initiatives for

review and approval by Tribal Council.

Oversaw departmental role as the clearinghouse and coordinator for the lifespan of all Tribal

development projects.

Advocate for sustainability and best practices on all development projects.

Directed staff in the synchronization of all required utilities, infrastructure and roads and the

coordination of all required permits. Represented the Tribe’s inter-governmental planning issues including, but not limited to United South and

Eastern Tribes, Broward County MPO and multiple comprehensive plan amendment reviews in

surrounding Cities.

Provided planning expertise in regards to land acquisition and sovereignty issues.

Prior to the establishment of the Emergency Operations Department, managed portions of the 2004-2006

hurricane season events. Worked with FEMA regarding reimbursements and represented the Tribe at

regional EOC operations.

Achievements:

Created and maintained multi-mullion dollar Capital Improvement Plan and Budget for six reservations

throughout the state of Florida. This includes initial design, estimating and prioritization.

Organized and structured the Tribe’s first Community Planning and Development Department. This

included restructuring the antiquated planning and permitting process to be more customer service

oriented.

Developed a community-based, customer-oriented department which works directly with the

community. We received consistent positive reviews from the Tribal Community.

Initiated first department-focused Strategic Planning process to get feedback from the community and

Tribal Council on goals and vision for new Tribal Planning Department.

Formed long-range comprehensive division which accurately measures Tribal growth, population and

direct service needs which include Housing, Health and Education. This included directing the design of a

unique computer-based Forecasting Model.

Creation and implementation of Tribal Development Maps which have inspired the drafting of the Tribe’s

first Land Development Regulations. Additionally, using ArcGIS creates conceptual development plans for

housing subdivisions, future roads and tribal facilities.

Introduced Tribe’s Master Land Planning process including eliciting departmental, Tribal and community

participation. This process includes the creation of six reservation-specific Master Plan documents.

Palm Beach State College (Formerly Palm Beach Community College)

Adjunct Professor 2000-2007

Taught History of Design as part of the requirement curriculum for the Interior Design program. Class highlights

included architectural and furniture history, materials history, and notable individuals. Classes included lectures,

fieldtrips, and testing.


City of Hollywood, Florida Principal Planner / Historic Preservation Officer 2001 – 2004

The City of Hollywood has a population of approximately 130,000 residents. There are over 1,000 structures

individually designated or located within designated historic districts.


Served as Principal Planner for the City of Hollywood. Coordinated development within the City of Hollywood including historic preservation activities.

Served as Staff Liaison for the Development Review Board and Historic Preservation Board.

Acted as liaison between property owners and County Historical Commission in matters pertaining to

the tax abatement program.

Participated in regional historic preservation planning activities.

Supervised subordinates in Division activities.

Achievements:

Created informational brochures on the historic district to educate existing and potential homeowners. Through research, expanded the knowledge of the city’s historical architects; including working with the

city archives in highlighting the existence of original plans for homeowners interested in restoration of

their homes.

Served as department liaison to neighborhood groups within the historic district which resulted in a

cooperative approach to advocacy and city planning.

Advocated and achieved the listing of the historic Joseph Young House on the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation’s Most Endangered list, which resulted in the sale and full restoration of the abandoned

historic structure.

Secured a Florida Department of Historical Resources grant for a Historic Resource Study.

Initiated first Historic Preservation Week act ivies, including conducting walking tours of historic downtown and historic Hollywood beach.

City of Miami Beach

Commission Aide 1998 – 2001

Served as Staff Assistant to Commissioner Nancy Liebman.

Duties included, but not limited to, addressing constituent concerns, working to improve city-wide quality

of life, and meeting with administration regarding issues of concern to Commissioner Liebman, such as

planning, zoning, historic preservation, cultural arts, education and code compliance. Represented

Commissioner Liebman to development review boards, citizen advisory boards and community groups.

EDUCATION

Georgia State University Atlanta, Georgia

Master of Heritage Preservation, Historic Preservation

Queens College Charlotte, North Carolina

Bachelor of Arts, History

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certified Planner Number 213273

Broward County Bicycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Chair

Heidi Siegel http://biscayneparkfla.blogspot.com/2017/02/why-such-hard-on-over-managers-authority.html

Why Such a Hard-On Over the Manager's Authority? Tracy Truppman has been showing the Village an escalating, almost frantic, campaign. She focuses, she distorts, she seems bent on cornering, for a kill. She seems increasingly clearly to want Sharon Ragoonan out. As best anyone can tell at this point, this is Tracy's private war. It's been only a very short time since the new Commission and the new Mayor have taken over, and there seems to be a direction. In various respects, that direction has been to commandeer various of the responsibilities and prerogatives of the Manager. And most of this seems to be Tracy Truppman's agenda. The question is, what's all this about, and why is Tracy so intent on invading the Charter-granted space of the Manager? To remind, the Manager's authority and responsibility were devised by a Charter Review Committee back in 2005. That proposal was immediately ratified by the then Commission, and a general vote of the Village residents by referendum later that year confirmed the arrangement. Subsequently, three years ago, another Charter Review Committee, stimulated, funny enough, by the then preceding Commission, which also resented the powers of the Manager (among other things), took a look, and they couldn't find one thing to recommend changing. For what it's worth, one of our new Commissioners, Jenny Johnson-Sardella, was a member of that Committee. As an aside, Tracy Truppman, who has never been one bit shy about letting everyone know what she thought about everything, never questioned the authority of the Manager. So we're back to our question: why does she so adamantly question it now? Last year, our Manager resigned, and we had to find a new one. We posted the opening in the usual way, and we got between 50 and 60 applications. The first step, since we advertised requirements for application, was for the Village Clerk to go through those applications, and remove the ones that did not meet the minimum criteria. There was no issue as to what qualities or assets the applicants had. That would be for another level of discrimination. This was simply whether the applicant had the minimal background requirements we said we demanded. For who knows what reasons, and despite equivocation as to whether she would or she wouldn't, Tracy Truppman applied for this job. She was in no way qualified, and half the time, she either said she wouldn't really apply, or she didn't really want the job, but apply she did. And very predictably, she was eliminated instantly. Never mind the gross lapse in judgment to think she was worthy of consideration, despite not being remotely qualified, or offering to be the Manager of a municipality in which she lived. No, she simply did not in any way deserve consideration, because she has no relevant training or experience. But still... It's also worth noting something about how Tracy deals with people. From time to time, Commissioners (and others, I'm told) would get calls from Tracy. The calls would always start with "I need five minutes of your time." This meant that with some work on the part of the recipient of the call, it might be possible to end the call in about 30 minutes. You had to fight Tracy a bit to get her to let you go, but it could be done. The content of the call was some confidential consideration that was always said to have been supported by some source Tracy was not at liberty to reveal, and the recipient of the call was not allowed to tell anyone about the call. It typically didn't take long to learn that Tracy had made the same call, with the same content, under the same strictures of secrecy, to various other people. Back to the matter of the Manager. The Committee to recommend semi-finalists gave the Commission its

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choices, which was late summer or early fall of 2016, and I was on the Commission. I had no intention of running for re-election, but I had to participate in choosing a new Manager. So I made public statements-- from this blog and in a Commission meeting-- to say that I would welcome the involvement of anyone planning to run for Commission, or even thinking about it. I knew Dan Samaria was planning to run, and no one else had yet offered him- or herself, but I figured someone must be thinking about it. I wanted any Village residents who would be Commissioners, and who would work particularly closely with the new Manager, to have as much say as possible as to who that person would be. I promised to share any information I got, and offer Commission aspirants extra weight in choosing the finalists, and the ultimate choice. No one came forward to take me up on this offer. Once the three finalists were chosen, I got the Tracy call. She thought the person we chose would be a poor choice, and she thought one of the other candidates-- one who had already been eliminated-- would be the best choice. And she said this for what turned out to be a very funny reason. Well, when I say funny... Being the provocateur he can sometimes be, Chuck Ross had told Tracy that one of the candidates had a background as an engineer, as does Tracy. So Tracy decided the engineer would be best. I told Tracy that the person she said she preferred was no longer in the running, and I had no way, even if I agreed with her (which I didn't), to resurrect his application. So Tracy got elected to the Commission, and she allowed herself to be chosen as Mayor. And without any experience on the Commission, or on any major Village Board, or any experience as a Mayor, Tracy decided the Manager had too much power, and she, Tracy, and whoever else was on the Commission, and Commissions to come, should snatch away some of that power. As I view it, Tracy is jealous and resentful. She's mad that Sharon Ragoonan got what she, Tracy, the pretender, wanted, and like a bigger kid, she wants to grab some of it away for herself. She makes more or less clear she's mad at Heidi Siegel and the last Commission, thinking all of them either failed or behaved badly. And even though Tracy is part of a new majority, and we have a new Manager, Tracy wants to punish Sharon and the minority of the current Commission for what she can't take out on Heidi and the majority of the old Commission. But if part of Tracy's alleged reasoning is that Heidi had too much power, so Sharon should have less, the other part of her alleged reasoning is that the prior Commission failed proper oversight. If taking power away from the Manager cures the problem of managers with too much power, how does transferring more power to the Commission address the problem of incompetent Commissions? And further, if Tracy's answer to misguided Managers is to remove some of their authority, through what she likes to call "checks and balances" (you can never go wrong with patriotic slogans), what would be her answer to misguided Commissioners, of which we have had more than a few? Should the voters only provisionally elect Commissioners, with those leanings needing approval from some higher power, as the Manager should only provisionally hire, subject to the Commission's approval?


Heidi Siegel, AICP

[email protected]




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First Name: Heidi

Middle Name: Louise

Last Name: Siegel

Preferred Pronoun (ex. He/She/They etc.) She/Her

How did you learn about this position? Online Listing, CRA Knowledge

Street Address: 5405 West Park Road

City, State, Zip: Hollywood








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EDUCATION: Highest Degree Earned: Master

College/University & Location(city): Georgia State University Atlanta, GA6

Additional Degree Earned: BA

College/University & Location(City): Queens College Charlotte, NC




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5. Expected compensation for this position: $155,000


Regional Practice Leader

7. Related professional affiliations: AICP





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Candidate 8

Roderick R. Wallace

Contact Information

Address: 813 Malvern Boulevard

Stone Mountain, Georgia 07631

Cell: 770-630-0865


Education

• Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois

Work History

2018 to Present Atlanta Promise Zone Community Revitalization Alliance, Atlanta,

Georgia

Community-Housing Development Executive Consultant

2016 to 2018 City of East Orange New Jersey, East Orange, New Jersey (population

64,500)

Director Office of Policy, Planning, Community/Economic Development/

Neighborhood Revitalization & Housing

2005 to 2016 DeKalb Enterprise Alliance, Decatur, Georgia

2010 to 2016 Executive Director – Economic Development & Work-Force Housing

Initiative

2005 to 2010 Director of Public/Private Partnerships

2002 to 2004 Partnership for Community Action, Inc., Decatur, Georgia

Director – Community & Enterprise Development

Data Summary:

Candidate: Roderick R. Wallace

Organization: Atlanta Promise Zone

Community Revitalization

Alliance, Georgia

Position: Community-Housing

Development Executive

Consultant

Department Budget: $700,000



Expected Salary: Negotiable

Reporting Relationship: Executive Vice President -

Development



• National Community Reinvestment Coalition

• National Development Council

• International Economic Development Council

• DeKalb County Economic Development 7 Planning Task Force

• Urban Land Institute

Roderick R. Wallace 813 Malvern Blvd.

Stone Mountain, GA 30087 (770) 630-0865

[email protected]

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Authority

Broadway Ste. - 300,

Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Dear Talent Acquisition Specialist:

The purpose of this correspondence is to present a summary of my credentials, professional

experience and educational background. I am actively seeking the Executive Director, position in

which to apply my community; housing development; and project management/planning skills.

I offer a successful senior management track record guiding well-directed projects; and

Integrating vibrant industry ecosystems, and building mutually beneficial stakeholder alliances.

Furthermore, my resume will exemplify an extensive history of experience and achievement in

multi-functional positions that include executive director; director public /private partnerships;

community/economic & housing development specialist; and senior project manager. I present a

solid result driven pathway approach to planning and community development empowerment

initiatives; and have been lauded for vision and resourcefulness in developing viable strategies

and solutions. In addition, I am a skilled customer focused professional; detailed oriented with

excellent interpersonal skills.

Additionally, I have provided a brief summary of my core competencies applicable to the

the Executive Director position;

• Substantive knowledge and experience implementing modern and innovative planning &

community development revitalization practices.

• Experience managing the selection, property acquisition and redevelopment of urban

renewal sites.

• Demonstrated capability in developing financial packaging; drafting and negotiating

contracts; project budget preparation & monitoring; managing development projects;

financial grants; loan & incentive plans; and analyzing programmatic, financial, and

economic impacts on the community.

• Accomplished professional with proven results in Community Master Plans; and Growth

Management Planning with emphasis on the development of affordable housing;

innovative mixed-use development & premium demand market rate housing models.

• Successful history of developing, and implementing U. S. Housing and Urban

Development (HUD) HOME; and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG);

Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO); and Choice Neighborhoods


funding programs for municipal governments including construction, rehabilitation and

repair of homes for special populations; and home-ownership initiatives.

• Proven ability to think creatively and strategically regarding progressive financial

programs related to real estate development including New Markets Tax Credit programs

(NMTC); Tax Incentive Financing and their long-term effects on the local economy.

• Proficient management; business; and financial acumen within an organization of similar

scale and complexity.

• Exceptional judgment and decision-making with a savvy penchant for effectively

nurturing and developing staff including recruiting; and retaining top caliber professional

talent.

Currently, I am an Executive Development Consultant responsible for management leadership

and overall direction to the Westside Council Alliance, a consortium of government agencies;

municipal administrations; and metro Atlanta regional stakeholders.

Additionally, I am accountable for implementing and coordinating a portfolio of real estate;

Community, and housing development projects; and a comprehensive neighborhood

revitalization initiative within the Atlanta west side area. Also, I serve as advisor for resolving

impediments affecting the Westside Council Alliance community & planning development

policies and program issues; and administer, and facilitate project task orders, resolutions,

ordinances and protocols of the Council Alliance to assure that they are faithfully executed.

In my former position, as the Director - Office of Policy, Planning, Community/Economic

Development & Housing from 2016 -2018, for a municipal government in the Northeast. My

primary responsibilities included senior leadership and overall administration of the

comprehensive community & planning development; and economic expansion and strategic

direction for the community.

Also, I served as the municipal administration facilitator for revenue generation projects, for

the city council, and prepared all legislation pertaining to community & planning development

initiatives. Furthermore, I provided all financial analysis and project recommendations to the

Business & Zoning; Finance; and Redevelopment & Planning committees.

In addition, I project managed the selection, acquisition and redevelopment of urban renewal

sites, and designated areas of transition within the transit village transportation corridor. Also,

worth noting, was my active engagement in advising the local County Executive; and Board of

County Supervisors of prospects, plans and projects associated with neighborhood revitalization,

and community development activities within the city.

Furthermore, during my six-year tenure as Executive Director of the DeKalb Enterprise Alliance

(2010 – July 2016), I was predominantly responsible for managing and providing decision-

making guidance and strategic vision to the organization. Also, I was accountable for

planning, developing and implementing innovative community development programs that

promoted nurturing linkages with civic development investor entities in the Atlanta metro area;

and advancing transformational partnerships and patron supporters at the municipal/regional,

state and federal levels to optimize economic growth.

Doing the period of 2010 -2015, one of my major accomplishments, was securing development

funding of $2 million from a combination of public, private foundations, and community

partnership sources. The much needed resources were aligned to assist DEA members, and

local community organizations in leveraging capital, creating jobs; and impactful neighborhood

advocacy within distressed corridors and business improvement districts within the community.

Also, worth mentioning is my understanding and working knowledge of the State of

Florida Redevelopment Agency’s, system and process through earlier projects in the City of Port

St. Joe, Florida. I reference this to share my familiarity with the redevelopment ecosystems

within the community, and offer that I am keenly mindful of the assortment of tools, and

resources that are availed to urban communities under the Florida's Community Redevelopment

Act. I have first-hand knowledge of the challenges that community stakeholders encounter and

have enormous experience with implementing successful targeted initiatives utilizing both

public, and private funding within the Community Redevelopment Agencies- (Chapter 163, Part

III), laws; regulations; ordinances, codes and policies as they apply to redevelopment and urban

renewal projects. In addition, I have vast experience in urban development finance programs, and

Business Expansion; Attraction; Retention (BEAR), implementation and economic

development strategies.

Currently, I am a member of the Urban Land Institute – Atlanta Council, and have an extensive

and historical working relationship with the Atlanta Regional Planning & Development Alliance,

and participate on a number of working groups with the leadership team. I actively serve on the

Neighborhood Revitalization Council with the primary objective to construct zoning & housing

policy that emphasizes anti –displacement initiatives that protect legacy residents and preserve

neighborhoods.

Additionally, I perform exceptionally well in demanding environments, consistently meeting

deadlines and developing significant strategic partnerships. Based on my past accomplishments

and diverse qualifications, I believe, I would be a valuable addition to the Riviera Beach

Community Redevelopment Authority team. Also, I am amenable to relocation to the Riviera

Beach, community.

I have enclosed my resume for review which offers more details of my employment

history. In addition, I welcome the opportunity to speak with a representative of

Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Authority team, to further discusses the Executive

Director, employment opportunity.

Thank you for your time and consideration of the enclosed.

Sincerely,

Roderick R. Wallace

Roderick R. Wallace813 Malvern Blvd Stone Mountain, GA 07631 (770) 630-0865

[email protected]

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS : Substantive senior- level management experience in community & economic development;

Housing and neighborhood planning services administration and implementation. Motivated self-starter with ten plus years of transformational leadership competency in cultivating

relationships with community / economic development leaders within the federal; municipal/ government; urban markets and private sectors.

Accomplished professional with proven results in Community Master Plans; and Growth Management Planning with emphasis on innovative mixed-use development & premium demand housing models.

Seasoned expertise in developing & promoting Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS); cross-sector methodologies with emphasis on formulating ecosystems to optimize funding resources; business/tax incentive financing; and capital investment initiatives.

Highly skilled in the application and usage of economic forecasting tools and regional input-output modeling metrics & economic/ resource mapping to develop long-term methodologies for urban redevelopment & revitalization.

Strong qualitative and quantitative acumen with expertise in financial modeling strategies for project financing & management; project cash-flow/pro formas’; and real estate development simulations and transactions.

Proficient capability in real estate principles/practices; multi-faceted real estate transactions; including value analysis and sources; site selection methodology/criteria; regulations & laws; policies and guidelines.

Demonstrated capability in commercial; retail; residential & multifamily; vacant land development; leasing; property management; finance; and land use planning projects.

Proven results in application of principles of real estate finance, appraisal review, and analysis and preparation of development requests for proposals (RFP’s); intergovernmental / inter-organizational agreements; procurement process & preparation of contracts.

Strong qualitative and quantitative acumen with expertise in financial modeling strategies for real estate development simulations and transactions.

Skilled policy analysts with accomplished ability to evaluate complex data and procedure issues to problem solve and advance an organization’s mission.

Global management ability to capitalize and assume bottom-line responsibility for revenue generation, portfolio performance, financial analysis, budgeting, and federal / private sector grant administration.

Excellent presentation and communication skills with demonstrated success in multi-functional positions that include board of director engagement, fiscal leadership, contract negotiation, supervisoryresponsibility and senior project management /team coordination.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

ATLANTA PROMISE ZONE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION ALLIANCE – Atlanta, Georgia, August 2018 – Current Community-Housing Development Executive Consultant

Responsible for the implementation and coordination of $700M residential & commercial real estatedevelopment portfolio. Facilitate and coordinate solicitations for development proposals via RFP And or RFQ process.

Executive Project manager for a consortium of community; and housing development projects; re-development deals; including new construction; renovations; acquisitions & dispositions of real estate assets.

Develop and implement branding strategies to enhance new and existing services in collaboration with regional municipalities, and local and state officials.

Roderick R. Wallace – Page 2 (770) 630-0865

ATLANTA PROMISE ZONE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION ALLIANCE (continued)

Executive Development Chairperson accountable for facilitating recommendations to County Department Directors, including providing guidance to the Board of County Commissioners on policies and procedures, administering the preparation of the annual budget.

Manage and direct the business relationships between external partners and the development team; monitor & development-specific coordination activities including managing the role of community representatives through the Local Advisory Council and Labor Working Groups.

City of East Orange New Jersey - East Orange, New Jersey October 2016 – July 2018Director Office of Policy, Planning, Community/Economic Development/Neighborhood Revitalization & Housing

Developed and managed $500M, private capital investment portfolio for economic revitalization projects including the development of new transportation infrastructure; affordable housing; community facilities and publicly-accessible open spaces utilizing Low Income Housing Tax Credit and Bond financing.

Negotiated financial & redevelopment agreements; and short and long-term tax abatements;tax incentive financing related to commercial/enterprise development districts, within targeted Opportunity Zones; and transit-oriented development (TOD) corridors.

Developed and administered division‘s $8M, operating; and $20M, capital budgets, and the Consolidated Development and Investment Capital Incentives analysis.

Managed and implemented project work & construction plans; targeted contractor & community benefits programs; local code enforcement oversight; timelines & schedules for housing and commercial developments within multi-functional nodes; business/special improvement districts.

Directed $10M, capital trust fund for New Jersey Open Space allocations for infrastructure/streetscape improvements; green-space initiatives; and arts & cultural-based place-making hubs.

Developed, managed and implemented Housing and Urban Development (HUD); Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO); Neighborhood development $3.M,funding programs for the City including; new construction/ vacantand abandon property disposition program; neighborhood rehabilitation and affordable housing for special populations; and home-ownership initiatives.

Administered large-scale public/private development projects and initiatives including: Directed and implemented community & economic development Master Plan, and facilitated $4M,

capital infrastructure investment for distressed neighborhood redevelopment expansion. Manager for the selection, acquisition and redevelopment of mixed-income/ mixed-use

developments and commercial urban development sites. Facilitator for market & trend analysis; planning surveys; data collection & analytics mapping.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Developed Empowerment East Orange P3 (Public/Private Partnership) utilizing HUD 108 program funding to create a thriving $8M consortium of revenue generating entities; Downtown Business Alliance-Community Development Corporation, Main Street Business Improvement District, Affordable East Orange Community Housing Development Organization, and the East Orange Sustainable Food Alliance – 1st Quarter 2017 – 2nd Quarter 2018.

Directed the development and implementation of the City’s $350K Master Plan, Community Redevelopment Plan, and Economic Empowerment Development Plan 4th Quarter 2016 – 4th Quarter 2017.

Developed Affordable Housing for Local Residents & City Employees initiative with community partner East Orange Housing Authority to create 400 units of affordable & market rate housing in

The Transit Village designated area. 2nd Quarter 2017– 2nd Quarter 2018.


DeKalb Enterprise Alliance - Decatur, Georgia 2010 – September 2016Executive Director- Economic Development & Work-Force Housing Initiative Planning development officer and counsel for member organizations of the DEA public/private consortium of over 25 local government, business, and community/economic development and housing partnersorganizations.

Managed the design, policies and strategic planning initiatives for the development of the comprehensive community /housing development; master plan.

Led the development of new projects and business models designed to encourage economic growth, business attraction, and community expansion through economic development investment partnerships; and workforce affordable housing initiatives.

Project Manager for reuse and redevelopment feasibility; managing negotiations with developers; overseeing administration and progress, and leading community engagement and outreach sessions.

Produced and monitored project & construction plans to ensure deliverables were identified and aligned with the project scope of the organizational mission and investment partnership objectives.

Facilitated project milestones to ensure completion in a timely manner; identified documented and tracked issues to drive resolution

Performed the day-today operation, budget and management of $4.5 business division, and maintenance of vendor relations within the DEA public/private consortium.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Secured funding of $650K to create and implement economic and affordable workforce housing

development resource mapping strategic plan to identify and advance metrics that illustrated the cost and benefits of the workforce investment system within the local service area and the corresponding return-on-investment (ROI) and localizer impact 2013 -15.

Developed micro & revolving loan, and mini-grant funding sources from grant funding of $2 million from combination of public, private community partnership sources during 2009 -2013. The initiativecreated over 78 jobs; certified over 300 entrepreneurs through DeKalb Enterprise Institute; Villagesof East/East Lake Foundation; & The Center for Working Families training programs; with a loan portfolio of over $1.8 million.

DeKalb Enterprise Alliance - Decatur, Georgia 2005 – 2010Director of Public/Private Partnerships Managed and directed the Community Development Action Team (CDAT) which facilitated and developed Affordable housing strategies and finance initiatives for the expansion of the urban community development transformation plan. Developed community engagement strategic plan to generate economicdevelopment initiatives and qualifying incentives from entities such as New Market Tax Credits, CDBG, HUD 108 funding options, CRA local- lenders and the High Wage Job Tax Credit and other financing tools/incentives for alliance partners. Worked collaboratively with regional public university partners', and government & private stakeholder teams to support community development and advancement, including research administration, technology transfer, legal counsel, governmental affairs, marketing, and communications, leveraging development and alliance relations resources.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Project manager and advocate for the Piece by Piece initiative, which supported and raised awareness

and generate regional solutions to the metro Atlanta foreclosure crisis and high rates of negative equity. Developed at-risk electronic tool kits in collaboration with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) local governments engaged in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) 2009-2014.

Facilitated the design and structure for two Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) to assist in providing affordable rental and homeownership programs with an asset portfolio of $8M, 2010-2015.

Established and executed the Metropolitan Community Asset Alliance initiative which was a


DeKalb Enterprise Alliance - Decatur, Georgia (continued) Director of Public/Private Partnerships

demonstration pilot inventiveness for a $300K, community lending program utilizing a crowd-funding platform and community loan pool to assist entrepreneurs to leverage business capital and create jobs within distressed corridors within the community. The significant milestones included 127 business starts, and 35 newly created entities with gross revenues over $115K per year and 109 new jobs created 2007 – 2010.

Developed and implemented the community engagement grant of the Green & Healthy Homes -HUD federal award for community partner the Center for Working Families. Developed work plan for the “Ecological Entrepreneur Buy Local” campaign to show case and promote sustainable business products and services launch; highlighting the success of over 35 new green oriented business nurtured by the DMA organization.

PARTNESHIP FOR COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. - Decatur, Georgia 2002 – 2004Director- Community & Enterprise Development Directed the development of the 3-year organizational Faith-Based Community & Economic Development program initiatives and community strategic plan and financial planning process for community organizations advocating and preserve affordable housing initiatives. Managed the day-to-day operations

of the community /economic development team and strategy for the organization, including management responsibility for fifty seven (57) staff members in both urban and rural communities. Directly responsible for monitoring and evaluating contract awards and procurement administration consistent with program needs, procurement regulations and organizational directive. Managed, analyzed and developed policy recommendations for stakeholders and alliance members; elected officials and facilitated community meetings and forums, hearings. Prepared operating and restricted budgets and reviewed and support of the development of Statements of Work (SOW) and acquisition plans. Provided on-going evaluation and measurements to improve the policy process to ensure organizational compliance, and procedural planning disputes. Developed the revenue strategy for the implementation of technical assistance fee for consultant services for Access to Capital, Access to Contracts, and Access to Markets projects within the regional service area.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Development the project plan, and secured seed funding for the creation of a $5M venture fund to

support small business growth in the service area which included an initiative to create a Historically Minority Underutilized Business Zone (HUB-Zone) in three targeted corridors within the community.

Developed and implemented a comprehensive entrepreneurial training and mentoring initiative to increase Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) participation in local city & municipal governments’ procurement process. The initiative produced 67 newly certified M/WBE’s businesses’ 2002- 2004.

Develop the structure for a coordinated, regional approach to identification and business retention and expansion for sustainable food entities. Established the Green Business Action Teams (GEB) which were ecological business development stakeholders that provided Access to Capital, Access to Contracts, and Access to Markets and Implemented a comprehensive Eco-District project plan which served as the strategy initiative to accelerate sustainable development in the DMA service communities by integrating building and infrastructure projects within the area comprehensive livable plan.


EDUCATIONMBA Candidate - Finance/Technology Management, University of Phoenix /Fall 2021BS - Business Management, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL.

COMPUTER SKILLS &SOFTWARE USAGE Microsoft Applications -MS Word MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio MS Project Data Analysis software applications MS ACCESS QDA Smart-SheetEconomic Analysis software applications RIMS II, IMPLAN & REMIReal Estate simulation software Arch VirtualReal Estate software package Argus

SOCIAL MEDIA SKILLS Social media campaign/content strategy and ideasSocial media metrics and scorecard creationSocial Media Optimization

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION Economic Development Certification Candidate Fall - 2020

University of Oklahoma - Economic Development Institute Project Management for Construction & Rehab July - 2017

Neighbor-Work Training Institute Risk Management in Construction & Rehab June - 2017

Neighbor-Work Training Institute Transit-Oriented Development on & Rehab May - 2017

Neighbor-Work Training Institute Real Estate Development Finance April - 2017

New Jersey Redevelopment Institute Governmental and Non-Traditional Financing Resources for March - 2017

Real Estate Development - New Jersey Redevelopment Institute Commercial Real Estate Development December - 2016

New Jersey Redevelopment Institute Intl. Economic Development Council - Real Estate Development and June - 2015 and Reuse Specialization Masters Certification –Proj. Management, American Project Management - February 2012 How to Conduct Performance Tracking to Demonstrate ROI September - 2011 Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute - July - 2011 Atlanta Emergency Preparedness Certification June -2011

PROFESSIONAL AFILATIONS Urban Land Institute – Atlanta Center for Leadership Development 2020 - 2021 National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) 2014 - Present National Development Council (NDC) 2014 - Present Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta 2014 - 2015

Community/ Housing Advisory Council Candidate DeKalb County Economic Development & Planning Task Force 2014 - Present Intl. Economic Development Council – Member 2014 - Present Program Advisor & Mentor Start-ME Accelerator Initiative 2013 - Present

Social Enterprise @ Goizueta-Emory University Neighbor Works America 2013 - Present Georgia Department of Motor Vehicle & Public Safety Board Member, 2001 - 2005 specializing in revenue development, fiscal policy, and programming


Roderick Wallace

[email protected]




Question Answer



First Name: Roderick

Middle Name: R.

Last Name: Wallace

Preferred Pronoun (ex. He/She/They etc.) Roderick

How did you learn about this position? Intl. Economic Development Council job board

Street Address: 813 Malvern Blvd

City, State, Zip: Smoke Rise








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EDUCATION: Highest Degree Earned: BS - Business Management

College/University & Location(city): Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL.

Additional Degree Earned: MBA Candidate - Finance/Technology Management

College/University & Location(City): University of Phoenix /Fall 2021




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5. Expected compensation for this position: Negotiable


Executive Vice-President - Development

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