Business/Community Development and Marketing. Assist communities and businesses in understanding Tax Increment Finance Districts and Enterprise Zone Benefits along with identifying state and federal incentives that a community or business may qualify for and possibly receive.

I serve as an Associate for Econergy which is a company designed to bridge-broker energy supply and develop renewable energy portfolios and platforms for our clients. We help organizations collaborate on energy programs that enables shared savings. We are currently very active and continue to grow across the United States. www.econergy.net

Levee Lock L.L.C. is a multi-patented cut-off wall system which has many applications. It was developed to primarily address water mitigation issues and pollution control in order to protect ground water sources and help save our environment. www.leveelock.com.

Point of the spear and first person in for the initial, in-depth introduction to Clearwave Fiber with communities and economic development representatives throughout Illinois and the Midwest as the company expands and develops new markets. Actively identify opportunities for growth. Assist within Clearwave Fiber working with other divisions as needed for project success and completion in order to make a positive impact on those we serve. Maintain ownership of the project until fiber goes in… Show more Point of the spear and first person in for the initial, in-depth introduction to Clearwave Fiber with communities and economic development representatives throughout Illinois and the Midwest as the company expands and develops new markets. Actively identify opportunities for growth. Assist within Clearwave Fiber working with other divisions as needed for project success and completion in order to make a positive impact on those we serve. Maintain ownership of the project until fiber goes in the ground. For more information, please visit: www.clearwavefiber.com. Show less

Appointed by Governor Pat Quinn and confirmed by the Illinois Senate to serve as one of the fifteen members of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board in the Executive Branch. Conduct hearings within the Department of Corrections and the Illinois Juvenile Justice System to determine parole eligibility or parole violations. Also make recommendations to the Governor on clemency petitions and commutation of sentences. Also, conduct hearings and interviews on incarcerated individuals with… Show more Appointed by Governor Pat Quinn and confirmed by the Illinois Senate to serve as one of the fifteen members of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board in the Executive Branch. Conduct hearings within the Department of Corrections and the Illinois Juvenile Justice System to determine parole eligibility or parole violations. Also make recommendations to the Governor on clemency petitions and commutation of sentences. Also, conduct hearings and interviews on incarcerated individuals with indeterminate sentences and present them at the appropriate time for parole consideration to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board. The position required file review and conditions to be set for incarcerated individuals returning to society with the goal of making sure that they were given all the programs needed to succeed and have proper monitoring on a daily, weekly and monthly basis in order to make a safer society. Show less

I developed a strategic plan for the rebuilding and future of Harrisburg after the devastating 2012 F4 Leap Day Tornado that claimed 8 of our precious lives, injured hundreds and caused millions of dollars in damages. As a result of being surrounded by a great team locally, statewide and on a national level, Harrisburg, Illinois, was brought back. As Mayor of Harrisburg, I felt responsible for each and every citizen and still feel an obligation to our community today. Economic development… Show more I developed a strategic plan for the rebuilding and future of Harrisburg after the devastating 2012 F4 Leap Day Tornado that claimed 8 of our precious lives, injured hundreds and caused millions of dollars in damages. As a result of being surrounded by a great team locally, statewide and on a national level, Harrisburg, Illinois, was brought back. As Mayor of Harrisburg, I felt responsible for each and every citizen and still feel an obligation to our community today. Economic development and infrastructure improvements was my primary focus during my time in office. As mayor, I helped secure over 12 million dollars in special funding by working with local, state and federal agencies in the aftermath of the 2012 Leap Day Tornado. During my time as mayor I also negotiated and helped bring in approximately 30 million dollars in new business development. I worked with the Man-Tra-Con Agency to implement a federal program to clean out waterways and other infrastructure issues concerning Harrisburg, Illinois. The program utilized displaced workers and was a huge success in dealing with flooding issues that had plagued our city for over 100 years. I designed and helped implement a Tax Increment Finance District in our city encompassing most of the downtown region that was in need of revitalization. The program enticed business development and expansion. The TIF District is a huge success with our downtown seeing new restaurants, a state of the art gun range and workout facility. I also started the process of upgrading our Water and Sewer Department in order to have more automation and accountability. This program has saved the city hundreds of thousands of dollars. I have a vision for Harrisburg that is still being followed through with today. Show less

Marketing and development of business projects in Saline County, Illinois. I worked to identify economic development incentives on the local, state and federal levels in order assist in business development, job creation and retention.

I worked with businesses and communities to address a comprehensive wellness plan for their employees. The goal was to address worker's compensation issues and reduce incidents of injuries and lost work time.

I was an Authorized Sales Agent for MidAmerican Energy providing electricity supply in the deregulated markets in Illinois working with government entities and private businesses.

I worked with city leaders to develop new economic opportunities along with assisting local businesses in increasing their markets. Job creation and retention was the goals I had set for the area. I also worked to identify state and federal incentives the city could seek in order to maintain and develop new infrastructure. The highlight of my time in Mt.Carmel was a project I directed involving an expansion of the Enterprise Zone in Wabash County in order to bring back a coal mine, saving 60… Show more I worked with city leaders to develop new economic opportunities along with assisting local businesses in increasing their markets. Job creation and retention was the goals I had set for the area. I also worked to identify state and federal incentives the city could seek in order to maintain and develop new infrastructure. The highlight of my time in Mt.Carmel was a project I directed involving an expansion of the Enterprise Zone in Wabash County in order to bring back a coal mine, saving 60 jobs and resulting in a 30 million dollar investment by the Alcoa Corporation. Show less

I worked in both the coal division and market development division for the State of Illinois. I assisted Southern Illinois coal companies, businesses and communities with economic development by identifying federal and state incentives used for putting Illinois workers on the job.

I worked as a Leisure Time Specialist and Volunteer Services Coordinator in the Adult Division of the Department of Corrections at the Shawnee Correctional Center. I provided programs and coached sports along with teaching classes on motivation and positive thinking. I worked in the juvenile division as a correctional counselor assisting incarcerated youth with setting goals, addressing problematic behavior, parole plans and educational advancement. My goal in corrections was… Show more I worked as a Leisure Time Specialist and Volunteer Services Coordinator in the Adult Division of the Department of Corrections at the Shawnee Correctional Center. I provided programs and coached sports along with teaching classes on motivation and positive thinking. I worked in the juvenile division as a correctional counselor assisting incarcerated youth with setting goals, addressing problematic behavior, parole plans and educational advancement. My goal in corrections was to put individuals back into communities as positive and productive members of society. Show less