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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Responsible for advancing Preservation North Carolina's mission and ensuring its long-term success and sustainability. In addition to overseeing the organization’s operations and programs the position is responsible for securing funding, marketing, human resource activities, community outreach, and requires knowledge of historic preservation laws, incentives, and programs, especially as they relate to the acquisition and resale of real property with protective covenants and to obtaining and monitoring preservation easements through its renowned Endangered Properties Program. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors, leads a staff of ten individuals, multiple part-time staff, and multiple volunteers, and manages an annual budget of approximately $2 million.

447 West Washington Street, Greensboro Nc

Responsible for providing Preservation Greensboro with strategic leadership including management of staff, operations, advocacy, and stewardship of Blandwood Museum, Architectural Salvage, and the Preservation Greensboro Revolving Fund (2003-2021). The position works closely with the Board and volunteers on event management, fundraising, and outreach; and builds productive relationships with staff, volunteers, community stakeholders, and cultural and historical institutions locally and nationally. Recent benchmarks include nomination of historically Black neighborhoods in East Greensboro to the National Register, installation of the "We Built This" exhibit at NCA&T, and completion fundraising campaign for the commission of a Historic Structure Report.

North Carolina, United States

Project Manager for the restoration of the Elihu Mendenhall House in High Point (1993-1994). Commissioned by Guilford Technical Community College to create a Conservation Plan for the Iddings House on the Jamestown Campus (1996). Columnist for the High Point Enterprise "Tracing Our Past" (1997-2003). Completed architectural resource surveys for City of High Point (1999-2000) and Alamance County (2001-2002). Completed application for state and federal tax credits for J. H. Adams Inn in High Point (2000-2001). Consulted through Gate City Preservation for local historic landmark and National Register nominations in Caswell and Mecklenburg counties (2020-2022). Strategic planning services for the Board of Trustees of Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County.

Asheboro Nc

Course planning and achievement of program goals through student recruitment and class instruction through in-person and online instruction. Coursework included comprehensive instruction in topics related to historic preservation including architectural history, preservation law, materials identification, Section 106 review, preservation management, site survey and documentation, real estate development and adaptive reuse, and vernacular architecture.

Master'S Degree, Preservation Studies

Activities and Societies: US/ICOMOS Internship, Australian Heritage Commission•Dissertation titled “ Quaker Plan Houses of Deep River.

Bachelor'S Degree, Architecture And Sociology

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Senior Project Internship with the Historic Charleston Foundation examining (a) the city's Board.