Elected member of 21.7K+ population village board/manager government with Village President and six trustees; term ends in 2027. Reviews/approves and oversees $78M+ annual budget and resource allocation. Interacts with community stakeholders, attends public meetings, addresses community concerns, facilitates interagency coordination and consensus building.Project Management and Oversight:• Economic development; 1) $50M mixed-use project with 220 apartments, 8K sq. ft. commercial space, and two-story parking deck; 2) $120M mixed-use residential project with 348 apartments, 8.8K+ sq. ft. commercial retail space, and 440 parking spaces; includes 36K sq. ft. open deck, 2.3K sq. ft. swimming pool, and 3.5K sq. ft. fitness facility.• Community development: 1) Lufkin Park renovation includes stormwater mitigation and vacant park redevelopment; 2) New 38K sq. ft. recreation building with $18M+ budget.

Oversaw police and fire department administration and operations (resources allocation, budgeting, strategic plan) to meet evolving community needs. Engaged with regional/state law enforcement and fire service organizations to benchmark and leverage emerging trends, technologies, and best practices for strategic planning.Collaborated with community stakeholders (elected officials, civic organizations, residents) to address public safety concerns, develop community initiatives, and promote positive police-community relations. Represented the Police and Fire Commission in public forums, meetings, and community events to advocate for high public safety standards and promote stakeholder collaboration.Hired and developed highly qualified police officers, firefighters, and support personnel. Maintained compliance with employment law and diversity and inclusion initiatives.Impact: • Fostered a culture of accountability and continuous improvement; enhanced service delivery and community trust.• Evaluated/developed standards and processes to govern police/fire dept. operations in compliance with federal/state laws and regulations; incorporated law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency management best practices.

Planned and produced television programs aired on Comcast 6 and AT&T uVerse 99. Managed and trained volunteer teams in video production, editing, interviewing, camera operation, and production workflows. Oversaw production schedule, standards, and budgets. Leveraged viewer insights to develop engaging programming concepts. Evaluated program performance and viewer feedback to adjust strategy and improve content quality and audience reach.Collaborated with municipal departments and local media outlets to promote community initiatives, events, and announcements. Coordinated program scheduling and distribution with cable providers. Fostered collaborative, inclusive environment to encourage volunteers’ creativity and innovation and develop their video production skills.

As an intern with the US EPA, I completed certifications for the Clean Water Act NPDES Inspector, enhancing regulatory compliance and environmental protection. I designed and delivered training courses for state and tribal inspectors, significantly improving inspection practices and consistency. Additionally, I coordinated with state and tribal governments to align inspection practices, fostering interagency cooperation. I assisted in developing emergency response plans for environmental incidents, ensuring readiness and effective hazard mitigation. My role included conducting hazard analysis and risk assessments related to water pollution, contributing to community resilience. I also monitored compliance with federal environmental regulations, providing guidance to ensure adherence to EPA standards.Completed Environmental Protection Agency Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (EPA CWA NPDES) Inspector training. Developed inspector course knowledge checks for national inspector training/assessment program.Impact: Designed/delivered training course, “Guidance for Issuing Federal EPA Inspector Credentials to Authorize Employees of State/Tribal Governments to Conduct Inspections of Behalf of the EPA.” Enhanced inspection practices consistency and standardization.

Cared for 50+ native Illinois animal species. Compiled Endangered Blanding Turtle Breeding Program field research data to benefit conservation and species management. Rehabilitated sick/injured animals for release back to their natural habitats.

Certified Special Operations Response Team (SORT) Tactical Officer; coordinated 4K+ inmates’ movement, security protocols, and correctional facility security. Partnered with team members, external agencies, and stakeholders to protect staff, inmates, and the public, and provide effective crisis intervention. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams (medical staff, social workers, counselors) to support rehabilitative programs, inmate reintegration, and inmate population well-being.• Promoted to Illinois Disaster Response Team (DRT) to oversee critical emergency response initiatives. • Participated in two statewide shakedowns to recover weapons, drugs, and contraband.• Managed the Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Program.

Maintained research facility security, conducting patrols and inspections to ensure safety and compliance. Utilized advanced security techniques to maintain facility integrity, access control, and personnel clearance. Held Security Q Clearance for the United States Department of Energy (DOE).Incident Response and Coordination:• Responded to incidents and alarms, mitigating risks and resolving security situations.• Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders, including law enforcement and emergency services, to manage emergencies.Security Management:• Implemented advanced security systems, protecting high-value assets and sensitive information.• Monitored access control, ensuring authorized personnel access only.Training and Leadership:• Trained new security personnel on protocols and emergency response.• Led emergency drills, preparing personnel for potential security threats.Impact:• Enhanced facility security and response times, contributing to a safer environment.• Improved coordination with external agencies for seamless emergency handling.

Protected/secured ports, facilities, vessels, and infrastructure from security threats. Enforced federal maritime laws and regulations; collected evidence and conducted interviews to support prosecutions. Maintained operational readiness and proficiency in firearms, tactical maneuvers, and search/seizure techniques.Prevented/mitigated ship/facility damage (firefighting, emergency response, and damage control). Maintained firefighting, flood control systems, and damage control equipment.• First responder to the Gulf Coast in 2005, Hurricane Katrina. Deployed to Iraq in 2009.

Supervised five-member investigator team. Led/conducted 100+ internal investigations. Detected/addressed misconduct.• Recovered $250K+ in company assets. Exceeded department goals for two consecutive years. Employee of the Month, two consecutive months for outstanding performance, department goal achievement, and shortage reduction.• Streamlined internal investigation case file system; increased efficiency/accuracy, improved court success rate.