Community Development Director

• Dec 2022 - Present

Planning and Development Director, EXP Southeast Region

• May 2021 - Sep 2022

Program Management, Capital Planning Program Management, Capital Planning

Senior Transportation Planner

• Jan 2019 - Mar 2021

Work on a wide range of planning, policy and research activities for FDOT, MPOs and other clients in Florida Support multimodal and multiuse corridor planning projects Support transportation and community planning projects Track, analyze and report on federal and state level transportation policy frameworks (statues, laws, regulations, plans) Closely monitor Florida legislative activities and provide briefings both internally and to clients, as needed Provide MPO Liaison support… Show more Work on a wide range of planning, policy and research activities for FDOT, MPOs and other clients in Florida Support multimodal and multiuse corridor planning projects Support transportation and community planning projects Track, analyze and report on federal and state level transportation policy frameworks (statues, laws, regulations, plans) Closely monitor Florida legislative activities and provide briefings both internally and to clients, as needed Provide MPO Liaison support to FDOT – review UPWP, TIP, STIP and other documents Show less Work on a wide range of planning, policy and research activities for FDOT, MPOs and other clients in Florida Support multimodal and multiuse corridor planning projects Support transportation and community planning projects Track, analyze and report on federal and state level transportation policy frameworks (statues, laws, regulations, plans) Closely monitor Florida legislative activities and provide briefings both internally and to clients, as needed Provide MPO Liaison support… Show more Work on a wide range of planning, policy and research activities for FDOT, MPOs and other clients in Florida Support multimodal and multiuse corridor planning projects Support transportation and community planning projects Track, analyze and report on federal and state level transportation policy frameworks (statues, laws, regulations, plans) Closely monitor Florida legislative activities and provide briefings both internally and to clients, as needed Provide MPO Liaison support to FDOT – review UPWP, TIP, STIP and other documents Show less

Transportation Concurrency Manager

• Mar 2013 - Apr 2018

Makes recommendations and implements immediate plans for engineering improvements to eliminate or reduce accident potential as well as make capacity improvements. Studies City traffic control devices, such as signal lights, traffic signs, pavement markings, and street lighting to ensure maximum efficiency, controlling, guidance, and safeguarding of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Develops quality and productivity improvement capabilities to improve services and effectiveness… Show more Makes recommendations and implements immediate plans for engineering improvements to eliminate or reduce accident potential as well as make capacity improvements. Studies City traffic control devices, such as signal lights, traffic signs, pavement markings, and street lighting to ensure maximum efficiency, controlling, guidance, and safeguarding of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Develops quality and productivity improvement capabilities to improve services and effectiveness. Coordinates with other departments the development of long-range specific projects for traffic engineering improvement in the City. Supervises the collection of data. Compiles reports and budget presentation incidental to transportation mitigation functions. Represents Transportation Mitigation Management at City Commission meetings. Prepares and presents agenda items for the City Commission. Show less Makes recommendations and implements immediate plans for engineering improvements to eliminate or reduce accident potential as well as make capacity improvements. Studies City traffic control devices, such as signal lights, traffic signs, pavement markings, and street lighting to ensure maximum efficiency, controlling, guidance, and safeguarding of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Develops quality and productivity improvement capabilities to improve services and effectiveness… Show more Makes recommendations and implements immediate plans for engineering improvements to eliminate or reduce accident potential as well as make capacity improvements. Studies City traffic control devices, such as signal lights, traffic signs, pavement markings, and street lighting to ensure maximum efficiency, controlling, guidance, and safeguarding of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Develops quality and productivity improvement capabilities to improve services and effectiveness. Coordinates with other departments the development of long-range specific projects for traffic engineering improvement in the City. Supervises the collection of data. Compiles reports and budget presentation incidental to transportation mitigation functions. Represents Transportation Mitigation Management at City Commission meetings. Prepares and presents agenda items for the City Commission. Show less

Walton County Floodplain Administrator

• Mar 2012 - Mar 2013

Planning and Zoning Administrator

• Aug 2006 - Dec 2011

Managed all projects and operations of Planning Division of the Community Development Department for over six years, exercised judgment and initiative on all projects, worked directly with Director of Community Development and City Manager Supervised and evaluated Planning staff, coordinated Planning project review with other departments Provided City point of contact participation in local and regional, and state studies Presented all development plan review to Planning and Zoning… Show more Managed all projects and operations of Planning Division of the Community Development Department for over six years, exercised judgment and initiative on all projects, worked directly with Director of Community Development and City Manager Supervised and evaluated Planning staff, coordinated Planning project review with other departments Provided City point of contact participation in local and regional, and state studies Presented all development plan review to Planning and Zoning Boards, and City Commission Extensive experience in long-range, project specific transportation and corridor planning Coordinated and developed road corridor plans: South Limestone Gateway Initiative: Established an interjurisdictional program with property owners, citizens, business people and government officials that led to the construction of new gateway signage and traffic engineering improvements. The South Limestone Gateway project resulted in transportation improvements, economic development on several lots, urban design and land use planning, as well as landscaping investments project along the City’s primary gateway corridor. This plan was successfully adopted in 2009 and continues to be a success. Prepared capital improvements plan to convert downtown sidewalks to brick pavers and bike paths with tree grates or planters where appropriate, prepared Complete Streets Long-Range approach, Adopted in 2006 Conducted all site plan and subdivision plan review for Certificate of Occupancy BRAC point of contact, processed all BRAC materials, led BRAC redevelopment processes Uniquely specialized in Floodplain Administration Show less Managed all projects and operations of Planning Division of the Community Development Department for over six years, exercised judgment and initiative on all projects, worked directly with Director of Community Development and City Manager Supervised and evaluated Planning staff, coordinated Planning project review with other departments Provided City point of contact participation in local and regional, and state studies Presented all development plan review to Planning and Zoning… Show more Managed all projects and operations of Planning Division of the Community Development Department for over six years, exercised judgment and initiative on all projects, worked directly with Director of Community Development and City Manager Supervised and evaluated Planning staff, coordinated Planning project review with other departments Provided City point of contact participation in local and regional, and state studies Presented all development plan review to Planning and Zoning Boards, and City Commission Extensive experience in long-range, project specific transportation and corridor planning Coordinated and developed road corridor plans: South Limestone Gateway Initiative: Established an interjurisdictional program with property owners, citizens, business people and government officials that led to the construction of new gateway signage and traffic engineering improvements. The South Limestone Gateway project resulted in transportation improvements, economic development on several lots, urban design and land use planning, as well as landscaping investments project along the City’s primary gateway corridor. This plan was successfully adopted in 2009 and continues to be a success. Prepared capital improvements plan to convert downtown sidewalks to brick pavers and bike paths with tree grates or planters where appropriate, prepared Complete Streets Long-Range approach, Adopted in 2006 Conducted all site plan and subdivision plan review for Certificate of Occupancy BRAC point of contact, processed all BRAC materials, led BRAC redevelopment processes Uniquely specialized in Floodplain Administration Show less

Principal Planner and Floodplain Manager

• Sep 2003 - Sep 2005

Program Manager

• May 2000 - Aug 2001

New Urbanism Research and Grant Associate

• Jan 1997 - May 2000