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Summary of Experience
Proven Community and Organizational Leader –Seventeen years of experience in municipal leadership
positions with demonstrated success managing through crises/emergencies, developing and delivering
on major Wastewater Treatment projects and transforming communities through innovative ideas, such
as moving from separate Fire/Police departments to integrated Public Safety. Demonstrated effective
community outreach skills working with homeowner associations, private recreational facilities and
other stakeholders to build and keep consensus. Successfully implemented employee programs
designed to improve morale and reduce turn-over.
Financial Acumen – Managed $20M budget for Carolina Beach for major infrastructure improvements, a
$17 million voted bond debt from inception for Bald Head Island, through a very successful information
campaign that resulted in a 92% approval vote, to completion of Capital Project on time and under
budget. Restructured the town's budget document so that it functions as a work plan in guiding
departmental operations. The format incorporates departmental mission statements and goals in order
to give citizens and the governing body a concise, yet comprehensive, snapshot of the town's
operations. Governmental Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recognized has recognized previous
budgets with their Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
Emergency Management – Led coastal communities through Hurricanes Bertha and Fran (1996), Bonnie
(1998), Dennis and Floyd (1999), Isabel (2003) and Irene (2011). Intimately familiar with FEMA process
for recovery, hazard mitigation and community response for flood victims; secured millions of dollars in
post storm FEMA recovery grants.
Education
Post-Graduate (1995-2006). Institute of Government, University of North Carolina. Wilmington, NC.
Post Graduate work in Resolving Public Disputes, Municipal Administration, Budgeting and Financial
Planning.
Master of Arts (1994). Public Policy and Public Administration, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
47907.
Bachelor of Science (1987). Political Science, Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC, 27506.
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