John Coleman Email & Phone Number

La Quinta, Ca, Us

San Andreas, Ca

- Guide CCWD in preserving and protecting its water resources and assets - Watershed Management - Regional Coordination - Groundwater Management - Consider water transfers to benefit CCWD - Protect, and develop CCWD's water rights - Protect Calaveras County watersheds to adapt to climate change

Oakland, California

Direct organization to utilize broad coalition to enhance quality of life in San Francisco Bay Region by collaborating with regulatory agencies and other organizations to foster communication and shared solutions.• Revised and expanded strategic scope to include trade, movement of goods and critical infrastructure including water, wastewater and energy.• Established Board of Directors Strategic Planning Retreat to develop a two-year Strategic Plan and Work Plan.• Increased sponsorships 105% and membership by 25% while expanding and creating enhanced services and maintaining minimal dues increase.• Utilized 37% budget growth and added 16 new Board Members to drive execution of strategic plan.• Expanded membership engagement by creating eight member-managed committees to address key strategic areas of focus at BPC including Organizational Development, Legislation and Dredging.• Implemented eight membership education programs focused on strategic areas to meet member’s needs.• Developed legislative language for Section 1122 of Federal Water Resources Development Act, which became Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN).• Released white paper addressing regional shoreline resilience and restoration for legislators and regulators.• Engaged directly in wide range of policy issues and initiatives with member organizations.• Supported member organizations’ interests to legislators in Sacramento and Washington D.C.

Oakland, California

Elected as one of seven board members to set policy and direction, represent needs fairly and creatively resolve water issues for 197,000 East Bay constituents. Served as President, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009 and 2010.• Led efforts to successfully overturn creation of fourth tier to ensure fair water pricing.• Championed actions to reverse Board support initial decision of SB 623 (Monning) from a 5 (yes) to 1 (no) at previous meeting to a vote of 4 (no) to 3 (yes) to prevent creation of poor public policy.• Served as President of California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) for two years overseeing development of Strategic Plan architecting major operational changes.• Led initiative to establish Upper Mokelumne River Watershed Authority (UMRWA), a Joint Powers Authority; served as Chairman since established in 2000 with current budget of $5.7M with $5.5M in grant revenue.• Facilitated dialogue to find common ground and broad support for water, county, business and environmental stakeholders to study and create designations as Wild and Scenic River for five segments of Mokelumne River.• Led regional efforts to create and fund Freeport Regional Water Authority (FRWA) a Joint Powers Authority resulting in construction of $842M Freeport Water Facility in Sacramento County.• Advocated establishment of San Ramon Recycled Water Program (DEWRA), a Joint Powers Authority, and served on DEWRA Board of Directors since inception.

Sacramento, California

Served as Chair of the Federal Affairs Committee and Vice President.

Sacramento, California Area

Served a two-year term that started on January 1, 2014. Worked with the Executive Committee and Board of Directors that numbered, 37. As President of the Board of Directors at ACWA worked to promote water policy that enhanced the economic vitality of California, while protecting the environmental resources . Led the effort to promote a sound water policy that will serve the interests of tomorrow and generations that live with the decisions of today.

Troop 243, Lafayette, California

I was honored to be the Scoutmaster of Troop 243 for a number of years, and now serve in the capacity as the Eagle Advisor to the young men of Troop 243. I was awarded my Eagle Scout from Troop 243 in 1974. Was elected to the Executive Board of the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council in 2013.

Walnut Creek, California

• Served as a consultant to KP Home on government affairs programs and initiatives.• Developed California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) to link county governments providing internet access to low-income communities and schools.

San Mateo, California

Directed Allied Waste’s San Mateo County community relations and public outreach for provider of commercial, industrial, municipal and residential non-hazardous solid waste and recycling services.• Coordinated political strategy, public relations and charitable donations.

Pleasanton, California

Developed and implemented strategies for all political, charitable and public relations activities.• Developed strong relationships with local, state and federal regulatory jurisdictions to streamline approvals for proposed and approved developments.• Improved corporate image in communities, especially those with past inadequate performance issues.• Raised more than $400,000 in political donations for candidates and issues.• Created Community Advisory Boards (CAB) comprised of selected regulators, planners, civic leaders, labor and environmentalist to address critical issues including failures and growth opportunities.• Facilitated biannual meetings to discuss critical issues to garner support for development, projects and growth plans; KB expanded CAB to become national model.• Negotiated first Project Labor Agreement (PLA) to expedite approvals for development in critical jurisdictions.• Led efforts for BIA of Northern California to increase federal funding by $16M to expand Highway 4.

Sacramento, California

Served as President of California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) for two years overseeing development of Strategic Plan architecting major operational changes.

Sacramento, California

Served on the Board of Directors.

Sacramento, California

• Oversaw State and Federal Legislative Affairs, Media Relations, Fund Development, Marketing and Development Divisions with four direct reports and staff of 12 to develop positive relationships with local, state and federal agencies and legislators resulting in increased funding and population of corps members providing natural resource management and emergency response for State of California.• Served as Interim Director, overseeing 11 divisions with 499 staff members; developed $80.2M budget, participated in weekly Director Meetings at the Resources Agency and secured legislative support for all programs including 2,500 corps members.• Gained increased funding to maintain crew size and operations through reimbursable projects.• Created alliances with League of Cities and County Supervisor’s Association of California resulting in successful partnerships with Yolo County and Tahoe Basin high school students.• Advocated and gained additional funding for forestry crews to treat acres and felling of died and dying trees for Tahoe ReGreen, US Forest Service and California Tahoe Conservancy.• Enhanced public opinion of Backcountry Program by inviting media on backcountry trips of up to five days resulting in positive print and television coverage.• Lobbied and negotiated on both state and federal natural resource legislation.• Created department’s first marketing conference to improve CCC offerings and services.• Developed new marketing materials including brochures and videos for professional conference displays.

Bs, Conservation Of Natural Resources

Activities and Societies: Member of ASUC Judicial Committee (appointed by student senate). Also, a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Forestry

Activities and Societies: Joined Phi Delta Theta (Oregon Beta) my sophmore year. Left OSU to attend University of California at Berkeley.

High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Certificate Of Management