Joe R. Frey, M.P.A. Email & Phone Number

Howard City, Michigan, United States

Frey’s Management, LLC is a family company that specializes in overseeing investment opportunities in real estate development, rental homes, and other businesses. As the COO I oversee the business portfolio, manage day to day operations, and assess future investment opportunities.

o Develop and review levels of service with departments to create effective and responsive operations to public needs while adhering to the City Council goal of financial stability. o Develop and manage a $193.6 million budget. Represent Management Services, Infrastructure/Utilities, Parks & Recreation, Courts, City Development, and Economic Development on budgetary and policy review needs. o Oversee the grant application and review process with an average annual award of $8.9 million. o Updated the internal grant policy and system to streamline operations to increase the amount of grant awards. o Review budget projections and assist in the maintenance of the10-year budget model. o Established efficiencies in the development of the annual budget book that allows for more effective use of staff time.

Zeeland, Michigan, United States

o Prepared a $925,000 General Fund and overall budget of $2.1 million dollars for administrative services, building and planning, parks, and utilities. Supervised directly and in-directly 6 staff members and consultantso Oversaw the adoption of a millage increase with public support due to public engagement plan. o Modernized the Townships planning process from paper documentation to digital documentation that allowed for better customer service and record management. o Finalized and negotiated intergovernmental agreement to develop a 2-mile walking trail that had been previously stalled out for 3 years. o Renegotiated an intergovernmental cemetery use agreement that would better support the Township Cemetery Fund. o Reviewed and worked with legal team to finalize a multi-year lawsuit with a maximum benefit to the Township o Handle the day-to-day operations of the Township serving 3,400 residents in a 23.4 sq. mile area located in NW Allegan County.

Saugatuck Township, Michigan, United States

Blissfield, Michigan

o Supervised directly and indirectly 48 Ft/Pt staff memberso Handled the day-to-day operations of the Village serving 3,400 residents in a 2.5 sq. mile area located in SE Lenawee County. Oversaw the departments of Treasurer, Clerk, Public Works, Water & Sewer, Parks & Recreation, Police, and Economic Development/Planningo Prepared an overall budget of $6.2 million dollars to fund administrative services, public safety, public works, roads, and utility operations. o Oversaw the writing and issuing of a $8.2 million dollar USDA Loan for the development of a new WWTP. o Worked with Council and staff to curb an approx. $600,000 deficit between the general fund and utility funds due to COVID-19.o Conducted a water rate and utility fund analysis. o Obtained a $38,000 Cares Act Grant

Beaverton, Michigan

o Coordinate Master Plan revision processo Promote Project Rising Tide and community projectso Work with City’s consultants to review and develop projectso Review and assist in the Downtown Development Authority’s Façade Improvement Programo Assist City with grant applications

Gladwin, Michigan

o Coordinate Master Plan revision processo Assist City Manager on internal city policyo Promote Project Rising Tide and community projectso Work with Parks & Recreation Committee to develop new Parks & Recreation Plano Coordinate with community stakeholders to accomplish community projects.o Work with City’s consultants to review and develop projectso Write and promote RFP’s for city projectso Assist City with grant applications

o o Coordinated Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals applications. Ensured that applications were completed. o Developed and implemented revised process and procedures to streamline efficiency. o Wrote and received an award of $15,983 from the State of Michigan to streamline and coordinate planning efforts with the Village of Orion. o Asssisted in the writing and overhaul of the Township Zoning Code to be more effective, efficient, and transparent for residents, developers, and staff. o Manage commercial development project guarantees, escrow accounts, and invoices. o Acted as a liaison between developers and Township staff/consultants.

Livingston County, Mi

o Process Applications and Permits, prepare minutes and advise ZBA Boardo Ordinance Enforcement, Review and Revise Ordinanceso Assisted with recommending grant opportunities to renovate Historical Township Hall

- Assist HR Director with benefits- Assist HR Director with New Hires- Assist and Coordinate the move of 300+ employee Corporate Headquarters- Design and implement Headquarter and New Research Office Safety Plan

Grand Ledge, Michigan

o Assisted in the revision and renewal of Zoning Ordinances, Personnel Manuals, and Record keeping procedureso Reviewed and assisted in maintaining the City’s website and social media accountso Conducted Analysis of Employee Benefits, Researched and proposed new government policyo Assisted in collecting information for City Council and DDA board regarding new community development projectso Collected information and presented new forms of Government for City Charter Commissiono Assisted City Clerk in preparing information for City Council and assisted in the November Election preparation and Election Day worko Assisted on water system emergency response protocols and was educated on water system facilities

Isabella County, Mi

o Proposed new methods of implementing programso Facilitation and coordination of enrichment programso Worked on grant writing projecto Supervised Volunteers and Staffo Worked on budgeting methods

o Researched and reviewed laws and policy regarding revision of current Zoning Ordinance Languageo Prepared report of surrounding millage rates to allow residents to compare o Assisted Treasurer and Clerk with data entryo Assisted Assessor and Zoning Administrator prepare information for Planning Commissiono Maintained and assisted in redeveloping Township recreation parks and sports park

Grant, Michigan

o Supervised Staff to complete projects and taskso Maintained County Roadside and Parkso Maintained Municipal Park Systems and Cemeterieso Worked on construction projectso Was responsible for customer relations and assisted in saleso Assisted with government and private contracts and bids

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

Courses: Public Budgeting & Finance Public Personnel Management Public Policy Processes and Evaluation Foundations of Public.

Seoul Case Study Program, Policy Development

In partnership with Seoul Metropolitan Government

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science: Public & Nonprofit Administration

Activities and Societies: Campus Grow, Student Government Association, CMU Collegiate Middle Level Association, Collegiate Council.

General Studies

Courses: Anthropology Public Speaking

Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Student Council, Theater, Art Club

Information And Security

- Coding - Website Development - Computer Security - Social Media