| Candidate Information | | Title | Real Estate Development, City Management, City Planning | | Target Location | US-TX-Dallas |
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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateProfessional ProfileProfessional with integrity, initiative, and servant leadership qualities. Over 28 years of combined experience in City Management-Planning, Economic Development, Finance, Human Resources, and real estate brokerage site development.Specialized ExperienceCity Management Finance City Planning Real EstateCapital Improvement Planning Economic DevelopmentOrdinance Development Budget DevelopmentPark Programs Utility/Public WorksHuman Resources28 Years of Continued EducationMaster of Arts Specialization Human Relations Amberton -2017Bachelor of Science Planning Texas State University (SWT) -1995Graduate Certificate in Finance and Accounting Rice University 2020AICP Certified Planner American Institute of Certified PlannersReal Estate Broker, 1998-present Texas Real Estate CommissionOklahoma University Economic Development Institute Graduate 2017International Economic Development Council 200 + hours of Economic DevelopmentCPM Certified Public Manager Texas State UniversitySix Sigma Black Belt Certified Management and Strategy InstituteGovernment Finance Texas Tech University Graduate ProgramProject Management Training -Crosswinds PMP Boot Camp -36 hoursCHRM - Certified Human Resource Manager Columbia Southern UniversityExperience -Over 25 YearsCurrent EmploymentCity of Balch Springs, Texas 28,000 Population City Manager $203,000Previous ACM and CM 2012-2016TOTAL 6 years serving as City Manager and Assistant City Manager for City of Balch SpringsCurrent- City ManagerJuly 2022 Assistant City Manager/ Executive Director of Economic DevelopmentPreviously served as an Assistant City Manager and City Manager 2012-2016Manage approximately 200 employees and 55-million-dollar budget. Manage all areas of the city government to include creating and presenting budgets to city council and all Planning, Economic Development, Inspections, Code, Neighborhood Services, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Finance, and CIP. Managed 25 million dollars in capital projects to include but not limited to: mobility plan/transportation projects, water planning, budget, planning and economic development. Grant submission, reimbursement submission, budget development. Oversee financial and HR software transfer.Introduced Performance Progress1.Create new business plan to relate to Council strategic goals;2.Reorganization of total city operations for efficiency and improved performance;3.Created business cycle measurables if imperatives with budgets and operation measurement of the indicators.Previous EmploymentCity of Terrell, Texas $148,700/Combined - 6 yearsManaging Director Municipal Development & Real Estate - June 2016-July 2022Responsible for planning and organizing the implementation of projects, administering community development activities, and coordinating the implementation of public facility improvements, public services and other related programs for a city that located in the fastest growing county according to its size. Creation and management of PDs, PIDS, TIF agreements, Developers Agreements, etc.Oversee the Economic Type B Administration planning for downtown revitalization, CIP, Park, and other development as related. Liaison to the TIF Board. Create partnerships with TIF board, EDC Type A board, and other boards for the revitalization of downtown and tourism. Serve as the Real Estate Broker and Expert for the City.Manage the building and zoning function, which includes current and long-range planning, code enforcement and real estate and lands activities. Prepares and administers budgets and manage a full-time staff of 10. Reviews private project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations and standards, adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans. Coordinates the preparation of, or develops engineering plans and specifications, coordinates required advertising for bids, reviews construction bids and makes necessary recommendations based on lowest and best bids, competency of vendors and consultants and the selection criteria. Maintains regular contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, city, county, state and federal agencies, professional and technical groups, and the public regarding division activities and services. Assists in the evaluation of transportation and traffic impact of development proposals, permits, rezones, plats, etc.City of Balch Springs, Texas 25,000 Population 4 YearsCity Manager 09/2013-06/2014 $127,500 - ContractAssistant City Manager 10/2012-06/2016 $110,000 plus package (Family insurance, car, gas, education, PTO)Manage approximately 185 employees and 32-million-dollar budget. Managed Planning, Economic Development, Inspections, Code, Neighborhood Services, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Finance, and CIP.Created I20/Beltline partnership 4 property owners created a site plan and negotiations with two hotels, restaurant, and developer. Created380/PD/DA Performance agreement with Planned Development and Developers Agreement.Managed and implemented Senate Bill 1635 for the dissolution of Dallas County Municipal, a total reorganization, Utility District #6 into the City of Balch Springs. Consisted of a 16-million-dollar bond assumption, other District assets, liabilities, 40 employees and 11-million-dollar budget combination. Responsible for developing, planning, and Implementing goals and objectives of the city by providing elevated level administrative direction to Department Heads.Combined two organizations totaling 185 employees and 32-million-dollar budget; Established Finance and Human Resource Department, Community Development Department, Public Works, BuildingCurrently creating and proposing a Capital Reserve Policy Plan with ranking system and current and future CIP plans comprising of $145 million dollar overall.Currently managing a total Comprehensive Plan rewrite to include development incentives, land use map, thoroughfare plan, GIS, zoning rewrite,Make recommendations on a wide variety of administrative or management policies in support of organizational goals, priorities, and initiatives.Confer with the business community, citizens, and/or other interested parties to discuss needs and related problems or issues.Assist the City Council in responding to inquiries and/or requests for information from the citizens.Make presentations to citizens, Boards, commissions, employees, area businesses, regional groups, and/or other applicable groups.Review and approve Council agenda items and supplemental materials for presentation at City Council meetings.Served as a Management Consultant to Budget, Programs, Planning, Water and Sewer, Special Projects, etc.Served as Municipal Development Director with Splash Kingdom Waterpark for 5 months - Presentations to cities and developers regarding the development of waterparks to include: platting, construction management, zoning, economic development agreements, etcProject management over park development with a $7 million-dollar budget.Charles Fenner Company 11/2007-CurrentMunicipal Consultant; Business OwnerTown of Argyle, TexasInterim Development Director and Assistant to Town Manager managed the development review process and staff reporting to Planning and Zoning and City Council.Town Consultant to ArgyleReorganized zoning chartsReorganized and rewrote sign ordinanceCity of Kemp, TexasCity Manager Consultant -TASK: Hired to serve as a City Manager consultant to assess the water and wastewater fund and operations and the general fund operations. Managed a disaster grant and project submittal for a second water source connection required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Researched the potential rerate and new funding opportunities of the water fund through the exploration of several options to include water supply corporations and municipal utility district investment and or management as well as rate and debt reconstruction. Charged to assess the general funds debt liability and potential restructure of the budget due to current and future liabilities as it relates to projected revenue.RESULT Get back to the basics and essentially start over and plan responsibly for the citys future.Water Fund - the City Council voted unanimously to initiate negotiations with The West Cedar Creek Municipal Utility District in assuming operational management and/or control of the City of Kemp municipal water system.General Fund the City Council voted unanimously to disband the police department along with making the Court Clerk a part time position.Small Business Owner Serve as the Controller for a family business in which I manage finance, contracts, human resource functions, tax functions, etcbusiness that includes insurance/risk management, real estate, bail bonds, ranching, and retail. Owna small insurance and real estate agency and consulting business.City of Lucas, Texas 05/2005 -11/2007 $98,000City ManagerChief Administrative Officer - Collin County City with a 15% growth rate. Managed 17 full time employees $5million-dollar budget, $5.8 million-dollar reserve program, $5 million-dollar bond capital improvements planning program.Negotiated a major retailer - 300,000 square foot Planned Development DistrictNegotiate numerous developer agreements for the extension of public utilities, park dedication, right of way acquisition, phased annexation, zoning, etcAmended and presented numerous ordinances to include a Master Water and Wastewater Plan, Impact Fee Update, Creation of a Planned Developments Ordinance, Masonry Ordinance, and Landscape Ordinance.Complete rewrite of a Subdivision Ordinance and Master Thoroughfare Plan.Updated the personnel manual with new job description and evaluation system.Coordinated the bid process for group plan benefit package.City of Canton, TexasCity Manager 01/2004-05/2005City Councilman 05/2003-01/2004Chief Administrative Officer of a city with a population of 5000 citizens (300,000 people for First Monday). Managed 65 full-time employees/20-part time employees $9-million-dollar budget.Helped negotiate and coordinate two major economic development projects for the City of Canton, Splash Kingdom Water Park and Trinity Mother Frances Regional Medical Facility.Created Gateway District Ord. and Planned Development District Overlay.Managed the development and adoption of Comprehensive Master Plan.Managed creation of Master Park Plan and the design of an 80-acre regional park site plan and obtained a grant.Amended and presented numerous ordinances to include an adoption of development standards, masonry ordinance, and landscape ordinance.Worked on purchase of a $7 million-dollar enterprise.Oversee $4 million-dollar bond program for sewer permit and plant expansion, water plant expansion, and street planning and maintenance program.Reorganized four divisions Created Dept of Public Safety and Operations = 50 employees - created new job descriptions, evaluation system, and new pay scale.Coordinated the bid process for group plan benefit package.City of Kaufman, TexasDirector of Planning and Development Services 09/2002-02/2004Manage the day-to-day activities of the Development Services Department including staff, budget, and consultants. Oversee all development/planning and zoning and building applications to include:Creation of the Washington Street Corridor Overlay a public process including a 14-member stakeholder and advisory group for redevelopment of the major corridor.Amended and presented numerous ordinances to include an adoption of development standards, masonry ordinance and landscape ordinance.Managed building inspection department.Brazos River AuthorityRegional Planning Manager |
