Director of Community Development

• Mar 2022 - Present

Lead planning, zoning, GIS, codes, building permits and inspections for a developing rural county in the I-64 and I-95 corridors with a focus on recreational, rural and logistics land uses. Lead planning, zoning, GIS, codes, building permits and inspections for a developing rural county in the I-64 and I-95 corridors with a focus on recreational, rural and logistics land uses.

Director of Planning and Development Services

• Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

Orange County Planning and Development Services Department is responsible for current and comprehensive planning, Building and Development Services, Inspections, Code Enforcement, and enforcement of the County’s zoning and subdivision ordinances. Current goals: • Reimagining the comprehensive planning process in the community and implementing digital workflow and other technological process improvements. • Building “bench strength” through succession planning and hiring skilled professional planners. • Reviewing the County’s land use ordinances; determining conflicts and areas of difficulty for citizens; researching innovations in other jurisdictions and determining suitability in Orange County, and making relevant recommendations for changes to codes, policies and implementation. • Completing a comprehensive plan update in accordance with the Code of Virginia. • Maximizing the opportunities presented by the Germanna Wilderness Area Plan through the planned development zoning process. Show less

Planning and Special Projects Manager

• 2019 - Mar 2021

Increased interdepartmental meeting frequency and efficiency with a new schedule. Providing community development management and guidance. Evaluating projects before and after applications are submitted, coordinating technical review of cases, and presenting cases to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. Providing special expertise in master-planned, mixed use, reuse, and redevelopment projects. Increased interdepartmental meeting frequency and efficiency with a new schedule. Providing community development management and guidance. Evaluating projects before and after applications are submitted, coordinating technical review of cases, and presenting cases to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. Providing special expertise in master-planned, mixed use, reuse, and redevelopment projects.

Land Use Planner

• 2019 - 2019

Provided planning and due diligence analysis for land use entitlement, development, and construction. Guided clients’ projects through the complexities of due diligence, project design and the political and administrative aspects of project approvals. Worked proactively to determine the clients' project objectives, provide due diligence analysis, apply complex regulations, identify project specific resources, formulate custom schedules and procedures, provide project advocacy and government liaison services, and produce professional and successful applications and supporting documents. Show less

Regional Manager

• 2016 - 2019

Centennial Preservation Group LLC is a firm based in Columbus, Ohio with a field office in Raleigh, North Carolina specializing in historic restoration and preservation. We believe no job is too large or small and no one’s need is inconsequential. We combine expertise in and passion for historic structures with the finest materials and craftsmanship to give you, the property owner, architect, or consultant a world class experience. We perform masonry restoration services, plaster, and window restoration in house. Show less

Project Consultant

• 2016 - 2016

Preservation and planning consultations, including: 1) audit a federal programmatic compliance program and plan for individual determinations of appropriateness 2) planning and zoning for a preservation, reuse and infill development Preservation and planning consultations, including: 1) audit a federal programmatic compliance program and plan for individual determinations of appropriateness 2) planning and zoning for a preservation, reuse and infill development

Director of Heritage Assets and Historic Preservation Officer

• 2011 - 2016

Led heritage asset management programs for the cultural and natural resources of a significant National Historic Landmark district, Fort Monroe 'Freedom's Fortress.' Ensured historic preservation mission of the organization and promote stewardship across all program areas at Fort Monroe. In addition to ongoing programs, ran special projects by contracts and with in-house team including archaeologists, historians, an intern engineer, and a community planner.

Real Estate Project Manager

• 2010 - 2011

Community Planning - Land use and development planning of a 565 acre closing Army post designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL) district. Major initiatives were to inventory and assess the conditions of all community infrastructure systems.Heritage Asset Management - Supervised the creation of a set of Design Standards for the treatment of properties in the NHL district.Rehabilitation Management - Directed the rehabilitation of interior spaces in the c1819 Old Quarters One (aka the 'Lincoln House') and the preparation for rehab and adaptive use of abandoned casemates of the c1819 stone fortress. Show less

Project Manager

• 2008 - 2011

Managed data acquisition about existing facilities, personnel and operations to transition from a military installation to a civilian destination. Managed data acquisition about existing facilities, personnel and operations to transition from a military installation to a civilian destination.

Client - Project Manager

• 2008 - Jul 2010

Managed contract delivery of a condition assessments report and capital improvements plan of site-wide infrastructure Managed contract delivery of a condition assessments report and capital improvements plan of site-wide infrastructure

Senior Planner

• 2007 - 2008

Negotiated development and project agreements as the senior planner with two associates, conducted weekly site plan reviews, led interdepartmental teams for special projects Negotiated development and project agreements as the senior planner with two associates, conducted weekly site plan reviews, led interdepartmental teams for special projects

Director of Preservation Services

• 2006 - 2007

Applied over 300 historic preservation easements, including over HRF's largest asset at the 1920s National Theater for adapted use into a contemporary performance venue Applied over 300 historic preservation easements, including over HRF's largest asset at the 1920s National Theater for adapted use into a contemporary performance venue

Director of Preservation

• 2005 - 2006

Directed two staff teams for property management, historic preservation and community advocacy Directed two staff teams for property management, historic preservation and community advocacy

Temporary Employee - SHPO and NR on the Internet

• 2005 - 2005

Reviewed federal undertakings for compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act. Researched archives, visited sites, and prepared summaries of National Register-listed properties for internet publication. Reviewed federal undertakings for compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act. Researched archives, visited sites, and prepared summaries of National Register-listed properties for internet publication.

Graduate Student

• 2003 - 2005

Conducted historic resource surveys and research, prepared information for selected properties, illustrated findings on the development during the period 1880 to 2005 by creating a series of chronological maps Conducted historic resource surveys and research, prepared information for selected properties, illustrated findings on the development during the period 1880 to 2005 by creating a series of chronological maps

Contractor

• 2004 - 2004

Conduct field survey, research, documentation, and assessments for measured drawings and plans for adaptive use of historic properties. Conduct field survey, research, documentation, and assessments for measured drawings and plans for adaptive use of historic properties.

Planning Intern

• 2003 - 2004

Planner

• 1996 - 2003

Applied adopted plans, policies and codes in planning land uses, site developments and master-planned/mixed use projects. Staffed standing elected and appointed planning and development committees and protected local historic resources through Historic Preservation Commission Applied adopted plans, policies and codes in planning land uses, site developments and master-planned/mixed use projects. Staffed standing elected and appointed planning and development committees and protected local historic resources through Historic Preservation Commission

Research Intern

• 1995 - 1995