Executive Director

• Feb 2013 - Present

Past President 2019

• Jun 2016 - Present

District VI Board Member & Environment Committee chair

• Jan 2012 - Jun 2016

Vision:The National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) is a recognized authority and leading advocate for regional organizations and solutions that positively impact American communities through effective inter-jurisdictional cooperation.Mission:As a national public interest organization, NARC works with and through its members to:Shape federal policy that recognizes the increased value of local intergovernmental cooperation;Advocate effectively for the role of regional councils in the coordination, planning and delivery of current and future federal programs;Provide research and analysis of key national issues and developments that impact our members; andOffer high quality learning and networking opportunities for regional organization through events, training and technical assistance .http://narc.org/

Commissioner & Past Chair

• 2008 - Present

President

• Jan 2008 - Present

Commissioner

• 2012 - Present

Co-Leader

• May 2013 - Present

President

• 1988 - Present

Past Chair Environmental Management Policy Committee

• Jan 2008 - Dec 2017

Mission Statement: The Environmental Management Policy Committee of the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission recognizes the value and interdependence of northwest Indiana’s natural resources and economic strengths and encourages the use of those resources to meet current needs while ensuring that adequate resources are available for future generations.Goals:To educate and inform ourselves and others regarding environmental issues;To generate debate and discussion and focus public awareness on area-wide environmental issues;To form coalitions to pursue cooperative approaches to environmental issues of mutual concern;To facilitate communication between local elected officials and state and federal environmental agencies;To provide a vision for area-wide sustainable development;To serve as a vehicle for the development of sound regional public policy and planning/development guidelines that incorporate environmental protection;To assist in the development of a NIRPC environmental information resource and consultation center to assist local government planning/development.

Past Chairman

• Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

NIRPC is a regional council of local governments serving the citizens of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties in Northwest Indiana. NIRPC provides a forum that enables the citizens of Northwest Indiana to address regional issues relating to transportation, the environment and community, and economic development.http://www.nirpc.org/

Chair

• Apr 2014 - Aug 2016

http://calumetstewardship.org/The Calumet Stewardship Initiative (CSI) is a coalition that promotes a sustainable relationship between people and nature in the Calumet region of Northwest Indiana and Northeast Illinois. CSI envisions a Calumet region marked by vibrant communities and cultures, healthy natural areas, and a strong economy. http://calumetstewardship.org/The Calumet Stewardship Initiative (CSI) is a coalition that promotes a sustainable relationship between people and nature in the Calumet region of Northwest Indiana and Northeast Illinois. CSI envisions a Calumet region marked by vibrant communities and cultures, healthy natural areas, and a strong economy.

Past Member

• May 2013 - Mar 2015

The Coastal Advisory Board provides a public forum for diverse stakeholders to assist with the implementation of the Lake Michigan Coastal Program.http://www.in.gov/dnr/lakemich/6045.htm The Coastal Advisory Board provides a public forum for diverse stakeholders to assist with the implementation of the Lake Michigan Coastal Program.http://www.in.gov/dnr/lakemich/6045.htm

Past President

• 2003 - 2005

The mission of Save the Dunes, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, is to preserve, protect and restore the Indiana Dunes and all natural resources in Northwest Indiana's Lake Michigan Watershed for an enhanced quality of life.http://savedunes.org/ The mission of Save the Dunes, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, is to preserve, protect and restore the Indiana Dunes and all natural resources in Northwest Indiana's Lake Michigan Watershed for an enhanced quality of life.http://savedunes.org/

Audio Engineer

• 1989 - 1999

Audio Engineer for Radio and TV Commercials, FIlms, Records, and Industrials. Specializing in music recording, editing, and mixing. Audio Engineer for Radio and TV Commercials, FIlms, Records, and Industrials. Specializing in music recording, editing, and mixing.

Audio Engineer

• 1984 - 1988

Audio Engineer for Radio and TV Commercials, FIlms, Records, and Industrials. Specializing in music recording, editing, and mixing. Audio Engineer for Radio and TV Commercials, FIlms, Records, and Industrials. Specializing in music recording, editing, and mixing.