Experience

Town of Harrisburg, NC

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Planning Director

  • Oct 2022 - Present



NFocus, Inc.

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Town Planner

  • Apr 2022 - Oct 2022



Self-employed

• Principal

  • May 2021 - Jul 2022



City of Kannapolis

• Planning Director

  • Nov 2014 - May 2021

  Planning Director for City of Kannapolis. Responsible for review and approval of all land development projects within City limits, long-range planning and code enforcement activity. Successfully transitioned city's planning function from private consultant to full municipal department, including hiring 7 staff members and development of administrative and operational procedures. Currently updating City's Comprehensive Plan. Strengths:• Thorough knowledge of land use planning, zoning, transportation, economic development, smart growth and growth management principles & practices• Demonstrated success in working with elected officials,professional staff, citizens, and citizen boards to gain consensus and achieve results• Ability to translate vision into reality• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skills• Proven ability to manage & complete multiple projects within deadlines• Grant writing & administration• Preparation of RFQs & RFPs• Contractor & consultant selection and oversight• Community and media relations



Town of Huntersville NC

• Principal Planner

  • May 2005 - Nov 2014

  Long range land use and transportation planner for Town of Huntersville NC. Responsible for preparation of long-range land use, transportation and economic development plans for Town of Huntersville, including "Huntersville 2030 Community Plan", recipient of 2012 "Special Projects Award" from NC Chapter of American Planning Association. Managed Town's growth management regulations, including "Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance", along with preparation of annual population and growth projections. Served as planning liaison to various regional agencies including Charlotte-Mecklenburg Joint Use Task Force, Lake Norman Regional Economic Development Corporation and Charlotte Historic Landmarks Commission. Project manager for North Corridor Commuter Rail initiative, including preparation of rail corridor development projections necessary to support public funding of rail project, through tax increment financing value capture mechanism.



The City of East Providence

• Senior Planner

  • Jun 1996 - May 2005

  Responsible for review of commercial and residential development proposals, including presentation of staff reports to Planning an Board, Zoning Board and City Council, along with project manager for a number of high profile municipal projects, including development of $1 million + 10 acre Rose Larisa Park and $750,000 full foundation reconstruction for Charles I.D. Looff Carousel, a National Historic Register property. Responsible for review of commercial and residential development proposals, including presentation of staff reports to Planning an Board, Zoning Board and City Council, along with project manager for a number of high profile municipal projects, including development of $1 million + 10 acre Rose Larisa Park and $750,000 full foundation reconstruction for Charles I.D. Looff Carousel, a National Historic Register property.



Town of Exeter

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Planning Director

  • Jul 1988 - Aug 1995

  Responsibilities included for review of all residential, commercial and industrial development projects within the Town of Exeter, including administration and budgeting for five (5) person staff;drafting of revisions to land use regulations; preparation and administration of grant applications and special project management. Served as staff to Planning Board, Zoning Board and Economic Development Commission. Significant accomplishments included: complete revision of Town's land use regulations (Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, Site Plan Regulations) and Master Plan; development of town-wide GIS system and founding board member of Rockingham Economic Development Corporation.