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Lansing, Michigan, United States

Administer all aspects of SHPO operations, organization and programs, including budget oversight, strategic planning, hiring and directing staff. Leader in statewide community and economic planning, placemaking and development initiatives. Manage SHPO community and economic development incentive programs to enhance buildings and sites throughout the state including the new State Historic Preservation Tax Credit (2022). Lead SHPO community development and outreach efforts and promote preservation initiatives. Develop strategic partnerships with a variety of stakeholder groups including Tribes, local, state and federal governments and the development community. Directed SHPO regulatory programs and processes for over two decades, impacting billions of investment in Michigan. Assume duties of State Historic Preservation Officer in the event of absence or vacancy and ensure continuous, consistent and effective operations.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Serve on board of Washington, D.C. based national non-profit organization (NCSHPO) representing State Historic Preservation Officers throughout the country. NCSHPO serves as a communications vehicle among SHPO’s, federal agencies, and other organizations. NCSHPO also educates the public and elected officials about the national historic preservation program, legislation, policies and regulations. Serve on the Internal Affairs and Nominating Committees.

Over 20 years experience as owner/operator of residential rental properties in Midwest and New England markets. Responsible for planning, maintenance, budgets, capital improvements, contracting, financing, leasing, revenue, and ongoing tenant relations. Maintain accurate records and accounting, handle legal matters and taxation in accordance with local, state and federal requirements.

Lansing, Michigan, United States

Managed the SHPO’s diverse cultural resource protection programs, including federally-regulated environmental review processes (Section 106, NHPA, NEPA), state project reviews, and historic preservation easements to optimize federal and state funding streams for job creation and community and economic development. Grew operations to six-member staff responsible for reviews of over $18 billion in federal Recovery Act (ARRA) spending in Michigan and well over 5000 project reviews annually. Developed and implemented major interagency operating agreements to streamline this work, increased productivity, improved overall products and services for cultural resource management in Michigan. Cultural resource policy and regulatory advisor to governments, non-profits, Tribes and public.

Lansing, Michigan, United States

Oversaw implementation of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act in Michigan, including development of strategic relationships and negotiation of agreements and contracts relating to cultural resource protection. Responsible for process re-engineering, streamlining measures and efficiencies.

Researched, developed, and edited texts, industry products, and course materials as writer/editor for large producer of hospitality training and education publications, software, and online learning. Communications assistant for major state agency. Tracked relevant media output. Developed press releases, provide information to public, government, and media.

Various positions in the retail, restaurant, technology and non-profit sectors including work as a receptionist, customer service representative, retail clerk, food preparer, cashier, and sales representative, utilizing essential customer service skills of active listening, empathy, problem-solving, good communication, positive attitude and presentation, patience, responsiveness, timeliness and conflict resolution.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Taught university courses dealing with the theory, criticism and history of the visual arts and architecture. Position included creating syllabi, assignments, counseling and mentoring students.

Ph.D. (Abd), Architectural History

Master Of Arts - Ma, Art History

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Art History

Humanities

Junior Year Abroad

High School Diploma