Experience

New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC)

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Real Estate and Economic Development

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Real estate development visioning, strategy, and implementation; property acquisition and development of project pipeline; management of real estate portfolio; development and management of equitable economic development plans; support of the success, growth and sustainability of neighborhood commercial corridors. Real estate development visioning, strategy, and implementation; property acquisition and development of project pipeline; management of real estate portfolio; development and management of equitable economic development plans; support of the success, growth and sustainability of neighborhood commercial corridors.



Westerman Budget & Management Consulting

• Principal

  • Oct 2019 - Jun 2021

  Assisted clients with project, financial, and capital program management: Independence Visitor Center Corporation: "part-time CFO" services. Public Financial Management: capital program assistance for the Scranton School District and the City of Reading. School District of Philadelphia: program support for the Office of Environmental Services. Assisted clients with project, financial, and capital program management: Independence Visitor Center Corporation: "part-time CFO" services. Public Financial Management: capital program assistance for the Scranton School District and the City of Reading. School District of Philadelphia: program support for the Office of Environmental Services.



City of Philadelphia

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director, Rebuild

  • Sep 2016 - Oct 2019

  Led new City agency responsible for implementing Rebuild, one of the key initiatives of the Kenney administration. As of October 2019, work was underway at 56 sites, representing more than $124M in committed funds; workforce and contract participation goals were met or exceeded; and two workforce development programs had been launched. Led new City agency responsible for implementing Rebuild, one of the key initiatives of the Kenney administration. As of October 2019, work was underway at 56 sites, representing more than $124M in committed funds; workforce and contract participation goals were met or exceeded; and two workforce development programs had been launched.



Westerman Budget and Management Consulting, Inc.

• Principal

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2016

  Principal of consulting business providing budget and management assistance and advice to local governments. Primary clients: Public Financial Management and Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC). Work included managing the planning process for the Rebuild initiative and assistance to the City of Reading, PA in implementing financial plan initiatives. Principal of consulting business providing budget and management assistance and advice to local governments. Primary clients: Public Financial Management and Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC). Work included managing the planning process for the Rebuild initiative and assistance to the City of Reading, PA in implementing financial plan initiatives.



The School District of Philadelphia

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director for Strategic Planning & Performance Improvement

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2012

  Worked on District's five-year financial plan and FY13 and FY12 school budgets, with a focus on making budget development processes more equitable and more transparent. Managed the Weighted Student Funding initiative and led analyses of the Special Education budget and transportation budget. Also served as a Diversity Facilitator, training District colleagues in understanding and valuing differences. Worked on District's five-year financial plan and FY13 and FY12 school budgets, with a focus on making budget development processes more equitable and more transparent. Managed the Weighted Student Funding initiative and led analyses of the Special Education budget and transportation budget. Also served as a Diversity Facilitator, training District colleagues in understanding and valuing differences.



Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation

• Vice President, Financial Services

  • Apr 2008 - Apr 2009

  Co-managed the Financial Services group, reporting to the President. Developed and implemented new programs, such as PIDC's New Markets Tax Credits program, the Emerging Business Loan Program and a loan guarantee program. Co-managed the Financial Services group, reporting to the President. Developed and implemented new programs, such as PIDC's New Markets Tax Credits program, the Emerging Business Loan Program and a loan guarantee program.



Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

• Legislative Offices
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Budget

  • Mar 2005 - Mar 2008

  Represented Budget Secretary Michael Masch on various boards and authorities, including the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) and the PA School Employees Retirement System (PSERS). Other duties included management, analysis, correspondence, negotiation, testimony, and other activities as necessary for various projects and issues, such as the expansion of the Pennsylvania Convention Center; financial sustainability of the Commonwealth's pension systems; fiscal recovery of the City of Pittsburgh; management of the state medical malpractice fund; and budget development. Show less



Public Financial Management

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Managing Consultant

  • 2000 - 2005

  Budgetary and operational analysis for, and improvement of, local government agencies and programs. Major projects included five-year financial plans (e.g., Shelby County, TN; Providence, RI, Nassau County, NY); capital improvement plans or audits (Nassau County, NY; Austin, TX Water Utility; School District of Philadelphia); and non-tax revenue studies/ outsourcing assistance (Nassau County, NY emergency medical services; New Haven, CT and East Orange, NJ golf course management). Budgetary and operational analysis for, and improvement of, local government agencies and programs. Major projects included five-year financial plans (e.g., Shelby County, TN; Providence, RI, Nassau County, NY); capital improvement plans or audits (Nassau County, NY; Austin, TX Water Utility; School District of Philadelphia); and non-tax revenue studies/ outsourcing assistance (Nassau County, NY emergency medical services; New Haven, CT and East Orange, NJ golf course management).



University of Pennsylvania

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty Member

  • Sep 2002 - Dec 2004

  Co-teacher (with Michael Nadol) of Masters-level seminar, "Privatization and Reinventing Government," Fels Institute of Government. Co-teacher (with Michael Nadol) of Masters-level seminar, "Privatization and Reinventing Government," Fels Institute of Government.

• Assistant Deputy Mayor, Capital Program Office

  • 1996 - 2000

  Fiscal administration of capital budget funded contracts and purchases, including bid initiations, contract awards, and amendments. Assisted in annual development of capital budget. Communication of capital budget status and events to the Mayor, City Council, and City departments. In previous role as Project Manager, participated in strategic development of new agency created by Mayor Rendell; developed capital projects from scope definition to construction close-out; managed contracts and schedules for architects, engineers, and contractors; performed document review and construction administration. Spearheaded the City of Philadelphia's first "green" building, the Forensic Science Center for the Police Department (an AIA/COTE "Top Ten Green Project"). Show less