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10/27/2005-4B-Agenda Packet-Regular1. Call Meeting to Order. AGENDA 4A/4B CORPORATION Thursday, October 27, 2005 7:00pm 201 BOLIVAR 2. Consider and Possible Action on Hiring of Economic Development Coordinator. 3. Adjourn. 1o~~J,0S J-l: 33 ~~ Date and Time Posted This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available .. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (940) 458-7930 for further information. - MEMO October 21, 2005 To: 4A and 4B Board Members Fr: ~e Cha~ez, City Secretary/ Assistant City Manager Re: Economic Development Coordinator Position Enclosed are all the resumes that we received that met the criteria we were looking for. There were two applications that did not meet all the qualifications and we did not include those for your review. One was not a Resume and did not include education, etc. The other resume was incomplete and also did not include education and references. Financials will be provided at the meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at the office. • MINUTES: 4B CORPORATION September 8, 2005 MEMBERS PRESENT: Nel Armstrong, Beverly Branch, Thomas Muir, Glenn Ervin, Tommy Kincaid ABSENT: John Payne, Kim Shaw OTHERS PRESENT: City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary Assistant City Manager, Rose Chavez 1. Nel Armstrong called meeting to order. 2. Approve Minutes: August 23, 2005 July 7, 2005 Motion was made by Beverly Branch to approve minutes. Seconded by Thomas Muir. Motion carried unanimously. · 3. Consider and Possible Action for Adoption of the Fis~al Year 2005-2006 Budget. Discussion about Job Description for Economic Development Director. Lengthy discussion on the requirement of Education and the years experience in Economic Development. Both Boards discussed and agreed on a Bachelor's Degree in Economic Development in one of the following or related fields. Economics, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration or Marketing with three or more years of progressively responsible experience in Economic Development. Lengthy Discussion about Salary and Benefits and possible incentives depending on project. The Salary was discussed at $45K with Benefits. Both Boards expressed concerns if this position was totally for Economic Development. City Manager indicated it is for Economic Development. Both Boards indicated that when the position was reevaluated that possibly the City could participate in fundi.,g. Discussed was the advertising for this position. City Secretary advised that tpe advertising for the position would be in the Denton Record Chronicle and the TML website . • It was a co census of the 4A and 4B that the people involved in the interviewing process for this position would be-Mayor Tommy Kincaid, City Manager Jack Smith, City Secretary/Assistant City Manager Rose Chavez, and a member from each of the Boards. It was decided that a questionnaire needs to be -prepared to ask in the interview process to be fair and equal. l'\fayor Tommy Kincaid made motion to adopt the Budget as presented (this includes the position of the Economic Development Director). Seconded by Beverly Branch. Motion carried unanimously. Adjourned . Carlos D. Vigil PO Box 1482 Gainesville, Texas 76241 940. 736.3067 cdvigil@juno.com Economic Development Coordinator City of Sanger, Texas Page1ef6 September 26, 2005 City of Sanger Human Resources PO Box 1729 Sanger, Texas 76266 RE: PROFESSIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Carlos D. Vigil PO Box 1482 Gainesville, Texas 76241 940. 736.3067 cdvigil@juno.com I am applying for Professional Economic Development Coordinator. My experience and education qualify me as a candidate for employment in this position and I would appreciate the opportunity to talk with you. I was serving as the Community Development Director for the City of Gainesville. I have served as interim Economic Developer for the Gainesville Economic Development Corporation. I was chairman of the Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee for Cooke, Grayson and Fannin Counties through the Texoma Council of Governments. I have attended three years of the Economic Development Institute training. As Community Development Director for the City of Gainesville, I handled the administrative duties related to the City Manager, City Council and other planning duties related to the growth of Gainesville. I administered and scheduled the Planning and Zoning Board, Main Street Board, Keep Gainesville Beautiful Board, Building & Standards, Code and Zoning Appeals and others. I h,ave written grants to the Economic Development Administration, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, Great American Station Foundation, Meadows Foundation, TXDOT, TEA-21, Texas Forest Service, and HUD. I wrote resolutions and ordinances pertaining to land development and established guidelines and overlay districts to protect the character of the community. I have attended three years of the Community Development Institute and am a graduate of the Certified Public Management School at UT A. My exceptional organization, negotiation and planning skills give me the tools needed to be Economic Development Coordinator. The principles of a Bachelors of Science in Landscape Architecture and the theotjes of a Master of Science in Land Development support my ability to be a great asset for the City of Sanger. The leadership skills I have acquired have been through personal and continuous improvement and development through Toastmasters Clubs, volunteer service to the community, member and officer of various community clubs and continued formal education. My effective communication skills provide my timely and responsive commitments to providing customer satisfaction for everyone. Sincerely, Carlos D. Vigil Page2ef6 Education: Professional Employment: Carlos D. Vigil PO Box 1482 Gainesville, Texas 76241 940. 736.3067 cdvigil@juno.com Resume Master of Science in Land Development August 1988 The Department of Urban and Regional Planning. Texas A&M University Bachelors of Science in Landscape Architecture May1984 The College of Architecture, Texas A&M University City of Gainesville Oct. 1998 to Present Comm.unity Development Director Planning and Project Management, Grant Writing. Budget Management Administer City's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Ordinance. Coordinates activities of Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Building and Standards Commission, Keep Gainesville Beautiful, Airport Board, Main Street Board. Provides support to Gainesville Economic Development Corporation · Exercise direct supervision over Community Development, Environmental Health, Building Official/Inspections, Secretaries, Planning and Zoning. The Steinberg Collaborative Land Planner Site Development Planning for Multi-family Developments Ordinance Compliance Government Laison Project Management Howco Interest, Inc. Consultant/Project Manager Project Management Administrative office operations Prepared Bid proposals Cost Estimating Record keeping July 1998 to Oct. 1998 Sept. 1997 to July 1998 Coastal Venture Sourcing Aug. 1996 to Sep. 1997 Sole Proprietor Promote and establish manufacturing relationships between business entities. Identify and promote the formation of joint ventures between compatible businesses. Facilitate transactions and communications between private and government entities by interpreting · comprehensive regulations for the fulfillment of business transactions. Research direct inquiries regarding product or service availability in Mexico and the U.S. Motorola -Austin, Texas Nov. 1993 to Aug. 1996, Special Project Planner Coordinated the Total Customer Satisfaction Facilities Services Team. Developed the Plant Services Continuous Improvement Team. Organized the monthly Plant Services Communication meetings. Operation and scheduling of 300-seat auditorium. Page} of6 Training: Managed for the highest level of grounds maintenance Organized and developed the document imaging process Revised the department Five Year Plan Carlos D. Vigil PO Box 1482 Gainesville, Texas 76241 940. 736.3067 cdvigil@juno.com City of Lubbock-Lubbock, Texas Nov. 1988 to Nov. 1993 Park Development Supervisor Coordinated Park Development and contract administration Managed $175,000 Park Development budget Administrated $5,300,000 Capital Bond Projects Wrote grants for Community Development park funding Supervised five member design staff Implemented planning, design and supervised construction Prepared master plans, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and special reports Developed the Park Land Development Standards Texas A&M University-College Station, Texas Sept. 1987 to Aug. 1988 Cartographer (Part time) Drafting/illustrator, Typesets for camera ready photography Duostat photography of thesis for publication Published in The Roads of Texas City of Bryan -Bryan, Texas Planner Administered subdivision ordinance Computer administration for traffic study analysis Aug. 1985 to Feb. 1986 Performed planning duties as assigned by senior planner -site surveys, historical research, contract administratj.on. Texas Transportation Institute -College Station, Te~as Drafter (Part time) Technical Drafting City ofLaredo -Laredo, Texas Planner I Coordinated Urban Transportation Studies Administered Subdivision ordinances Developed land use mapping process Evaluated zoning studies and mobile home ordinance Certified Public Manager -UTA -2003 Economic Development Institute -2002 Community Development Institute -2001 May 1983 to June 15, 1985 Sept. 1978 to May 1980 Computer Skills: MS Windows 95; Word Perfect; Perfect Works, Corel Draw; Power Point Database; Spreadsheets; AutoCAD-V11 Languages: Spanish/English proficient. Page4 of6 ., I NorTex Credit Union Board Member Supervisory Committee Chair Community Preservation Foundation Ex-Officio Member Cooke County United Way, 2005 Allocation Committee Member Economic Development Policy Advisory Committee Chairman Texoma Council of Governments Cooke, Grayson, Fannin Texoma Housing Finance Corporation Vice-Chairman Cooke, Grayson, Fannin Downtown Development Association Ex-Officio Member ; Gainesville Main Street Ex-Officio Member Gainesville Chamber of Commerce Industrial Team Member Ambassador Texas Main Street Resource Team Member Texas Historical Commission Lakes Trail Board Member -Treasurer Carlos D. Vigil PO Box 1482 Gainesville, Texas 76241 940. 736.3067 cdvigil@juno.com Activities and Interests Page5ef6 Mike Land 200 South Rusk Gainesville, Texas 76240 940.668.4500 Dana Schroeder, Executive Director Gainesville Chamber of Commerce 101 South Culberson Gainesville, Texas 76240 940.665.5334 Frances Pellry, Executive Director Texoma Council of Governments 1117 Gallagher Road Sherman, Texas 75090 903.813.3512 Jim Grqy, Public Works Director City of Gainesville 104 West Hird Gainesville, Texas 76240 940.668.4551 Melinda Green HtJT'Vf!Y, President Green Harvey Associates 612 Broadway Lubbock, Texas 79401 806.749.1153 Kenneth Russell Howard, Landscape Architect Burnett's Landscapes PO Box 19648 Houston, Texas 77724 Carlos D. Vigil PO Box 1482 Gainesville, Texas 76241 940. 736.3067 cdvigjl@juno.com Professional References Kenneth Kaden, Ex-Mqyor 1930 Rice Avenue Gainesville, Texas 76240 940.665.4354 Russell Duncan, Attornry 103 East California Gainesville, Texas 7 6240 940.665.1671 Thad Chambers, CecD,EDFP Executive Director, Gainesville EDC 101 South Culberson Gainesville, Texas 76240 800. 787.1971 Chris Cypert Municipal Court Judge 201 Santa Fe Gainesville, Texas 7 6240 940.668.4768 Linda Webb, Administrative Assistant Community Development Department City of Gainesville 940.668.4504 Ron S el/man, Utilities Director 104 West Hird Gainesville, Texas 7 6240 940-668-4 540 Page6 of6 • 9021 Stewart Aubrey, TX 76227 Home 940.365.2278 Cell 903.647.8990 . Email janiscrawley@yahoo.com Janis-Crawley Objective Experience Education Interests References To obtain a position with a company where I can enhance my extensive customer service skills and knowledge of economic development and experience with volunteers, from many types of business, for the betterment of all parties concerned. 1992-current Whitesboro Area Chamber'of Commerce Whitesboro, TX President • Increased operating budget from $30K to $150K • Doubled attendance and involvement in the local Festival. • Presented 25 new businesses and created over 100 new jobs. • Director of the Whitesboro Economic & Industrial Development Corporations via contract with the Chamber. Full operations of keeping in compliance with the 4A & 48 laws of Texas and posting all agendas and preparation of business proposals and presentations to the City and Prospect leads. 1986-1991 Assistant Manager Zales Jewelers • Top salesperson 1988 & 1990 North Division. • Managed 5 sales representatives. Dallas, TX • Implemented training course for new recruits -speeding profitability. Grayson County College Denison, TX • Business Administration and Computer Science United States Chamber of Commerce Executive Course • Chamber Executive Course -4 year course-.: IOM graduate Texas Economic Development Corporation • Economic Development Course -2 year course Volunteer Work, Rotary Club member, Camping & Hiking. Cynthia Wood Joe Geisler Laurie Roberts Security Bank, Whitesboro, TX 903.564.3535. Surety Bank, Whitesboro, TX 903.564.5606 W.D. Welch Law Firm, Whttesboro, TX 903.564.3592 J aois Crawley From: Janis Crawley yaniscrawley@yahoo.com) Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 To: City of Sanger, Texas Human Resources, P.O. Box 1729, Sanger, TX 76266 Subject Resume / Economic Development Coordinator Attn: Human Resources Department, I received word about the opening for the Economic Development Coordinator position and would like to send you my resume as I am looking at expanding my career. I have been employed with the Whitesboro Area Chamber of Commerce since 1992 and have also served as the Director for the Whitesboro Economic Development Corporation (4B) and the Whitesboro Industrial Development Corporation ( 4) since 1998. Whitesboro is funded by both the 4A and 4B Economic Development laws and the two corporations contract their services to the Chamber of Commerce for administrative purposes. My experience with the 4A and 4B Corporations provide me with a keen understanding of how one can maximize the opportunities given to promote business in the area. My key experiences that make this position a good fit include: Plaµning A quality strategic plan for marketing is essential for maximizing the investments made in promotion, product development, distribution and pricing strategies. My experience in strategic planning provides me a greater understanding of how research is connected to the decision making process. Also working with board volunteers to adapt a correct plan for the community is a strong asset of mine. I am very qualified with volunteer base boards and committees because of my extensive work with the Chamber of Commerce. Promotions 'IV and print advertising, point of sale promotions, trade shows, web and printed materials are all areas that I have been involved, working with internal staff and external agencies in developing. My promotion · plan experience has included analyzing research to determine advertising design, placement, target market · selection, target audience selection and brand implementation. My negotiation skills also include media partnership and PSA announcements that are cost free. Writing and designing effective promotional pieces to recruit leadership participants, enticing tourists to visit and luring business to relocate to our area, is all part of my current responsibilities. Relationships Allowing opportunities for business leaders to work closely together, such as the City, the School District and the Chamber of Commerce, is one of my strong traits. My strong ability to interface with diverse entities has assisted me in delivering award-winning results for my employer. This skill is critical in any organization, community or business. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss further with you my qualifications for this position. Please contact me at 903.647.8990 to arrange an interview. Thank you for your consideration of this application. Together, we can accomplish great things! Janis Crawley, IOM September 15, 2005 City of Sanger Human Resources P. 0. Box 1729 Sanger, TX 76266 To whom it may concern, My name is Jason Brooks. I recently moved to the Denton area from Huntsville, Alabama to be closer to family. I have performed roles in sales and marketing in the Information Technology Industry in Huntsville since receiving my Finance/Economics Degree and :MBA from Texas Tech University in 1999. I have always been interested in the dynamics of Economic Development with reference to cities and communities and I am interested in learning more about the. Professional Economic Develop Coordinator position that you are advertising. I have attached a resume for your review and would welcome an opportunity to visit with a representative of the City at his or her earliest convenience. Please feel free to call or email with any questions or concerns regarding my resume. Thank you for your consideration . . Sincerely, Jason Brooks PROFILE JASON L. BROOKS 11861 Riek Road Krum, TX 76249 (940) 597-7356 (940) 482-3998 Email: jtagttu@hotmail.com • Values Integrity and Strong Work Ethic. Skilled in organizational leadership. Experienced in working with a wide range of individuals. Skilled and experienced in public speaking. Skilied and experienced in consultative sales. Proficient in office computing functions. EDUCATION • M.B.A., Entrepreneurial Studies Concentration Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas Graduation Date: December, 1999 • B.B.A., Finance/Economics Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas Graduation Date: December, 1998 EXPERIENCE • October 2003 to August 2005 enGenius Consulting Group, Huntsville, Alabama GPA 3.76 GPA 3.31 Serving as Director; Business Development/Air Force Practice Manager- responsible for developing business at targeted Air Force Installations. Currently responsible for "standing up" an office in Dayton, Ohio. Served on a team that negotiated, proposed, and won a Federal Mentor-Protege Agreement from the U.S. Air Force with Booze Allen Hamilton Corporation yielding $800,000 in first year funding. • July 2002 to October 2003 enGenius Consulting Group, Huntsville, Alabama Served as Director of Strategic Development -includes development of Strategic Alliances and qualification and development of Strategic Business Ventures in federal and commercial market segments. This activity also involves coordinating with Business Development Directors and Vice Presidents from multiple regions to collaborate on· strategic efforts. • November 2001 to July 2002 enGenius Consulting Group, Huntsville, Alabama SeNed as Strategic Business Development Consultant for Commercial and Federal Segments. This activity involves developing and implementing a strategic marketing plan in ord~r to position enGenius to compete for targeted federal and commercial service contracts. Another important aspect of this activity is to act as company lead for contract negotiation including terms and pricing. • February, 2000 to October 2001 MCBA e-Business Solutions, Huntsville, Alabama Served as an Outside Sales Consultant for the Enterprise e-Business Group - included account development, .and business analysis. Served as the Partner Development Manager for Microsoft Corporation· -developed partnering opportunities in three U. S. Regional Districts and coordinated co-marketing engagements. Congratulated on my role in acquiring a seat for my CEO at a five-executive strategic roundtable with Kevin Johnson, Executive Vice President of Sales, Microsoft Corporation. Described by MCBA Executive Vice President of Sales as "the best individual at building partnerships I have seen in my 30 years of sales and business experience". Served concurrently as a trainer for inside sales team. Included course development and instruction on prospecting and qualifying leads, active listening skills, negotiation, and total solutions selling. • Summer, 1997 MCBA, Inc., Huntsville, Alabama Indirect Sales -qualified leads for MCBA's Y2K-compliant software package. Instrumental in modifying call _campaign techniques to improve rate of contact and rate of quality lead generation. ACTIVITl~S AND ACHIEVEMENTS • Certified Microsoft Sales Specialist • Certified Oracle Sales Champion • Graduate of Helping Clients Succeed (Solutions Selling Course) by Mahan Kaisa, Franklin Covey Inc. • This course was specifically developed for Microsoft Corporation and administered to all Microsoft Sales Executives. • Graduate of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People course by Franklin Covey, Inc. • Graduate of Hiring and Discharging Employees course by John Steger. • Formally trained in MS Office Suite and MS Project among others. • President of the National Santa Gertrudis Junior Association (cattle breeders association) 1992-1993. • Member of ACU Freshmen Action Cou11cil, 1993-1994. • Member of Golden Key National r!onor Society, 1998-2000 • Member of Business Graduate Students Society, Texas Tech University, 1999. • Awarded Multiple University and Organizational Scholarships. Joseph M. Gambill, Jr. P.O. Box475 Olney, TX· 76374 · Home: 940.873.4639 Cell: 940.232.0022 E-mail: gambill@mail com City Manager ColJU1!issioned Lay Pastor First Presbyterian Church Nocona, Texas Certified Economic Development Fin:iliice Professional The American Academy Of Experts in Traumatic Stress Member C.LS.M. Basic Certification Advance Certification Peer Support Certification Brazos River Crisis Response Team Team Member fui;;:u;tional ciioi~re;;~·of Police Chaplains Member T~xi,s Dept. of Public Safety Critical ~cident Response Team Chaplain Services , Collin County Fire Marshal Office Chaplain Program Chaplain October 10, 2005 City of Sanger 201 Bolivar Street Sanger, TX 7 6266 Austin, TX 78753-5745 RE: Submission of Resume for Consideration :t.n Search for Economic Development Coordinator Via E-mail Decision Maker: Please accept my resume for consideration in your search for the next Economic Development Coordinator for the City ofSanger. My experiences and skills encompass more than what my resume may reflect. The skills honed from many ye~s of experience resulting from having served as a City Manager/ Administrator for several rapidly growing cities gives me significant knowledge it?, _ the m~y aspec!~ of economic development. . As a result, I can, with confidence, offer a background and reputation for the following: • a reputation as being a visionary. As a matter of fact, I was hired by one rapidly growing city solely for my visionary skills. I typically think outside the box . • being known for my budgetary skills. The Mayor of League City was quoted as calling ine' a Financial Wizard. • ·achieving· a national certification· as · an Economic Development Finance Professional. · • for building teams to undertake a mission. I believe the Mayor, City Council, City · Manager and Economic Development Coordinator must work together as a team to be successful. • for strong oral presentations combined with strong listening skills. This is critical in my role as a Law Enforcement Chaplain and a Pastor for a Congregation and serves the citizens well by listening to their needs. • for completing two of the three years Economic Development Institute. I can qualify for testing for the CED designation within a year. • Gambill Letter Page2 My experience serving' as a City Manager/ Administrator of rapidly growing Cities, my passed work as a Chamber of Commerce Executive and Economic Development Executive and my present position as a DPS Volunteer Chaplain and Pastor of a Church allows me to present to you a diverse and wide range of skills that brings both the public and private sector approaches to the deliver of public services. My salary requirements are negotiable. I look forward to an opportunity to discuss with you how together we form a team to bring to Sanger all that you desire. Sincerely, Joe Gambill • I Joseph M. Gambill, Jr. P.O. Box475 Olney, TX 76374 Cell: (940) 232-0022 Home: (940) 873-4639 gambill@mail.com Significant Career Accomplishments Economic Development • Authored Governor's Industrial Expansion Award for East Texas, 1977 • Co-Manager of the Economic Development Division of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce • Promoted hotel, tourism and movie production development • Orchestrated the efforts to establish the San Antonio Missions National Parks • Established various tax incentive programs • Orchestrated the creation of 4A and 4B Economic Sales Tax Issues in Nocona • Certified Economic Development Finance Professional • Negotiated Incentive Packages for Prospects • Completion of 1st and 2nd year Institute • Negotiated Shopping and Retail Development Management • Managed organizations from 20 to 120 employees • ·· Managed organizations with Multi-million dollar budgets • Management consultant to silver mining operations in Mexico • Management consultant on Real Estate Acquisitions • Managed multi-discipline organizations • Supervised volunteer• services divisions with over 600 volunteers in three counties • Received $700,000 in grants in single fiscal year Negotiation and Leadership • . Negotiated regional third party heath contracts • Negotiated long term water contracts • One of five founders of the Upper Trinity Municipal Water District • Created and lobbied SenateBill 1528 • Created and lobbied the Denton County FM 2499 Task Force • Created the Nocona Parks and Recreation Advisory Board • Negotiated a Boundary Adjustment Agreement • Gambill Resume Page2 • Led Highland Village to become a Home Rule City • Led Lucas in the process to become a Home Rule City • Development 10 year street re-paving plan • Developed Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Plan • Constructed a 10 mgd Wastewater Treatment Plant • Developed a Subdivision Construction Standards Document • Created a Grade/Step Pay Plan • Developed Polices and Procedures Manual • Created Job Classification System • Created Job Performance Evaluation Tools • Supervised an Employee Assistance Program • Created a monthly community newsletter • Negotiated an employee benefits plan • Instructed Team Building and Communications workshops • Instructed Strategic Planning Workshops • Facilitated City Council Planning Retreats Financial • Orchestrated bond programs up to 13 million in value • Sold bonds with AAA ratings • Created Kaufman Housing Authority • Created Nocona Housing Re-habilitation Corporation • Implemented aggressive grants program with over $600,000 in active grants in a single year • Created five year capital improvement program • Implemented base and decision package budgeting • Prepared long term Budget Analysis Education, Professional and Committee Affiliations Abilene Christian College B.A. 1975 Palo Duro Presbytery, Presbyterian Church USA Commissioned Lay Pastor Nocona, TX National Development Council Certified Economic Development Finance Professional Certified 1996 Gambill Resume Page3 Economic Development Institute Norman OK. 1st Year and 2nd Year Institute for Organizational Management Southern Methodist University 1976 Texas Economic Development Council Rural Affairs Committee Past Member Texas Department of Public Safety Critical Incident Response Team Chaplain Services Current International Conference of Police Chaplains Current Member Critical Incident Stress Management Certified Basic, Advanced, Peer Support American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress Member Texas Municipal League Small Cities Advisory Council Member Nortex Regional Planning Commission Voting Representative Past Member Nortex Regional Planning Commission TRACS Committee Past Member Nortex Regional Planning Commission Criminal Justice Committee Past Member Gambill Resume Page4 Management June 2004 to June 2005 Oct 2001 to May 2004 July 1995 to Oct 20001 Nov. 1993 to Oct 1994 Oct. 1984 to May 1990 Jan. 1980 to May 1982 May 1977 to Oct. 1979 Career Overview City of Lucas City Administrator City of Olney City Manager City of Nocona City Manager Family Service, Inc. Vice President, Resource Development City of Highland Village City Manager City of League City City Manager City of Kaufman City Administrator I .•• ' Mr. David LaBrec, Attorney Strasburger, Price 214-651-4752 Mr. Jim Prugel, City Manager Mesquite (retired) 940-&94-3802 Chief Steve Johnson Rio Vista Police Department 817-373-2588 Mr. Gene Fitzgerald Former Mayor City of Nocona 940-825-3100 Mr. Dennis Wilde, Executive Director Nortex Regional Planning Committee 800-333-9419 Mr. Chris Keck References Nocona Economic Development Corporation Board Member Texas New Mexico Power Company 940-841-2222 (cell) Mr. Donald D. Dillard, Vice President Galatyn Park Corporation 214-922-1065 (office) 214-616-7765 (cell) Mr. Ron Harper, City Engineer Freese and Nichols) Inc. 972-548-2400 x 12 (office) Reverend Andy Channer F~rst Presbyterian Church Breckenridge 254-559-2484 ( church) Mr. Steve Vassallo Johnson & Associates Economic Development Specialist 601-594-1919 Additional references will be made available upon request • .I.V{V/L.VV.J ':l•--'V .I.II J..J\VII, J.:O.<'>. J.Vo .I.J':IV':IVV':1.1.VV J..C"lVJ...Jo VV.1. V.1. VV.I. Page 1 of 1 Samira E. Barner ---------------------------------- From: To: Sent: Attach: SubjE ct: "Sandra E. Barner" <sebarner@tni.net> <jack_smith@dtnspeed.net> Thursday, October 06, 2005 4:33 PM S E. Barner resume.doc; Sanger Cover letter.doc Economic Development Coordinator Mr. Smith, my letter of interest and my resume are attached for your consi:ieration. Please reply upon your receipt and your review as I will be in Texa-; later this week and next week. Thank you, Sandra 10/6/2005 i • 10/6/2005 4:41 PM FROM: Fax TO: 19404584180 PAGE: 001·0F 002 October 6, 2005 Jack Smith City Manger City of Sanger 201 Bolivar Street Sanger, TX 76266 RE: Position Announcement for Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Sanger I am responding to the above referenced position announcement found on the Texas Municipal League Website. I believe my background, which includes over 12 years of progressively responsible experience in local economic development and 3 years in local land use planning, would provide a good foundation for successfully accomplishing the requirements described. Highlights of my experience include: • • • • • • Extensive experience in prospect response, handling, and follow-through after decision; Existing business retention efforts; Experience coordinating industrial building and property development; Working toward achieving a balanced economy in a high-growth environment; Track record of collaborative and productive relationships with local and state government, academia, utilities, and private entities; and Completion of the Economic Development Institute and our local Chamber of Commerce leadership institute. I am a native of Fort Worth and am enthusiastic about returning to Texas after many years of living out of state. We have already sold our home here and are prepared to move _at our own expense. The Director of our Office of Economic Development and my County Administrator have both offered to serve as references. I will be in Corpus for the Industrial Asset Management Council conference this Saturday through Wednesday the 12th and could come up if we should talk in person on the 13th. It would be a pleasure to discuss the position with you and how it relates to Sanger's future. Sincerely, Sandra Barner enclosure 10/6/2005 4:41 PM FROM: Fax TO: 19404584180 PAGE: 002 OF 002 Contact information for references: Sanford B. Wanner Administrator James City County P.O. Box 8784 Williamsburg, VA 23187-8784 757-253-6603 Keith A. Taylor Director Office of Economic Development James City County P.O. Box 8784 Williamsburg, VA23187-8784 757-253-6658 Other references can be arranged upon request. 10/6/2005 4:44 PM FROM: Fax TO: 19404584180 PAGE: 001 OF 002 SANDRA E. BARNER Post Office Box 1700, Williamsburg, Virginia 23187 757.592.4059 sebarner@tni.net CLIENT SERVICES AND PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR Mid-level professional with 12 years of progressively re.sponsible experience in local economic development. Skilled at prospect decision support. Demonstrated success in planning and implementing complex projects. Experienced at coordinating needs and resources of business clients, internal staff, external allies, regulators, and elected and appointed o_:fficials. AREAS OF STRENGTH: Planning and Logistics Prospect Decision Support Special Projects Program Administration Client Relations Collaboration OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JAMES CITY COUNTY (JCC), VA 1. Economic Development Project Coordinator (1998 to present) Actively involved in all aspects of local business retention, attraction, and development. Coordination of capital investment projects. Planning and supervision of special events and projects. Represent Director in his absence or by his request. . ' • Business recruitment -Have assisted Director with successful recruitment and expansion of business representing over 1500 new jobs and over $200 million in new capital investment. Supervise ongoing creation and revision of marketing materials. Prepare initial response to new business inquiries and pa1ti9ipate in follow-up activities. Monitor and suggest appropriate incentive programs. Plan announcement events. Implement agreements. Selected ma:tketing travel. • Business retention and development -Participate in existing industry visits. Supervise periodic update of 3 business assistance publications. Coordinate with SCORE, SBDC, and other resources. Plan and supervise business appreciation events. Involved in planning for local technology-based business incubator. • Capital investment projects -Obtained and administered over $1.3 million in State Industrial Access Road and Rail Program grants for extension of infrastructure into industrial parks. Supported design, construction, marketing, and sale of shell building # 1, over $2 million. On design and marketing team for shell building #2, estimated $3 million. Interface with staff of private development partner in matters relating to County's industrial property. • Special events coordination -Business leader's breakfasts, annual major business reception, Women and Minority Business procurement conference, Michelob Ultra LPGA tournament skybox, and community bond house rating tours. • External groups and projects --Staff liaison or support to County Economic Development Authority, Hampton Roads Sensors and Scientific Technology Forum, Sensors.gov conference, County Comprehensive Plan update, and local NAACP busin~ss directory project. ·I 10/6/2005 4:44 PM FROM: Fax TO: 19404584180 PAGE: 002 OF 002 CONTINUED Sandra E. Barner Page2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Economic Development Technician (1994-1998) • • • • • • Coordinated creation of marketing support materials, to include general brochure, community profile, video and CD, web page, in-depth specialty pieces, and prospect gift items. Researched and compiled sites and buildings data base . Conducted existing industry survey and published first County Business Directory. Coordinated creation and production of"Starting a Business in James City County'.' resource booklet. Approximately 1000 distributed each year. Participated in successful application for State Enterprise Zone designation . Planning and logistics for approximately 6 special events and programs each year . 3. Development Management Technician (1993-1994) Combined position provided logistical support for Office of Economic Development and minor site plan case review for Planning Department. OTHER EXPERIENCE • Resource and Referral Coordinator for local non-profit. (Williamsburg, VA). • James City County Planning Technician, Comprehensive plan update. (JCC, VA). • Part-time work, including human resour~es program bro~er, data input technician, child care program coordinator, and local government internships. (Wichita, KS and JCC, VA). • Public secondary school tea9her. (Fort Worth and Arlington, TX). EDUC AT ION AND P RO FE S SI ON AL DE VE LO PM ENT . . • Texas Tech University, undergraduate studies in History and Political Science. • University of Texas at Arlington, BA in History with minor in Spanish and secon~ary teaching certificate, 12 hours graduate study in History. • College of William & Mary, Willi~msburg, VA, 9 hours study in Economics. • Graduate of Virginia Economic Developµient-lnstitute (8 week course), Virginia Tech, 'Blacksburg, VA. • Graduate of Advanced Economic Development Course (1 week course), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC. • Graduate of Economic Development Institute (3 one-week summer sessions and thesis requirement), University of Oklahoma. • Graduate of Leadership Historic Triangle Institute, Williamsburg, VA, (1 year course) Williamsburg Area Chamber of Commerce. • Approximately 20 hours of professional development seminars and courses annually. PROFESSION AL ASSOC IATI ON.AFFILIATION Member, Virginia Economic Developers Association REFERENCES Available upon request.