Chief Administrative Officer responsible for all staff (4,500+), operations, and programs of the Council. Provide executive oversight to division executives for Metro Transit, Environmental Services, Community Development, Metropolitan Transportation Services, and Regional Administration. Additional reports include directors of Government Relations, Human Resources, Equity and Equal Opportunity, General Counsel, Audit and Communications. Report directly to the Chair and the Council Policy Board.STRATEGIC EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP | ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT• Collaboratively strategize on key policy initiatives and operational outcomes with Council Chair, board members and key stakeholders.• Povide executive oversight for 2050 regional development plan that helps guide the future growth of the region.• Set strategic direction, develop and present the Council’s annual $1B operating budget and $9B capital program to the Council’s governing board and Legislative committees.• Increased investment in affordable housing production prioritizing projects that support homeless populations, provide support services, and increase housing choice in the region • Secure funding for regional transitways from Federal, state and local funding partners.• Negotiate and execute key agreements with partners on behalf of and at the direction of the Council’s policy board.• Incident Commander for the Council’s COVID-19 pandemic response. Maintained critical on-site service for transit and wastewater operations, while shifting other staff and service to remote access. Wastewater analysis has become an leading indicator of disease prevalence.• Expanded access to on-site health clinics to employee’s families and eligible retirees

Principal executive overseeing the administration and operations of the Metropolitan Council. Provide strategic direction and leadership to implement the Council’s policies and ensure effective delivery of regional services. As deputy, lead administrative and financial services, budget strategy, debt management, human resources and labor relations, risk/continuity of operations, contracts and procurement, real estate, and information technology services that support Council operations. Serve as Chief Financial Officer and Council Treasurer.Lead executive level and additional direct and indirect reports. Provide strategic direction and coordination of the Council’s Unified Budget including; Operating budget - $1B+, Capital Improvement Program (6-year) - $4B+, Capital Budget (Annual Spending Plan) $570M+, and Property Tax Levy - $89M+.

Chief Financial Officer 2011 – 2019Deputy CFO 2008 – 2011Controller 2003 – 2008Led fiscal management including: strategic direction, presentation of operating and capital budgets, financial oversight, GAAP basis financial reporting, single audit, treasury functions, capital finance plans and debt issuance, payroll, contracts and procurement, real estate management, risk/insurance, accounting operations, and administrative systems (PeopleSoft). Developed policies and procedures to meet operational needs, protect assets, and assure integrity of financial information. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT• Annually awarded ‘Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting’ • Maintain Triple-A bond rating reflecting sound financial management and ability to secure financing at lowest market interest rates.• Developed reserve strategy and established annual premium rates for self-insured medical and dental benefit plans providing cost and risk management.• Developed investment strategy and fully-funded retiree health care benefit plan with $200M+ invested in a trust account.• Secured multiple $100M+ grant anticipation financings at favorable rates (under 2%) to cash flow light rail transit project costs. ORGANIZATION & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT• Built strategic partnerships and financial and legislative strategies with division operations. • Developed strategic direction for division budgets aligning with mission and long-term goals.• Revised budget process for simplicity, transparency, and ease of access.• Restructured payroll function from five separate payroll processes with different pay dates to a single payroll. Combined staff in two divisions, represented by different bargaining units, to a central payroll function under one manager.• Increased employee participation in direct deposit from less than 40% to 100% participation.• Implemented employee self-service options for time-entry, pay advices, and tax reporting.

State cabinet-level agency responsible for coordinating the state finances, accounting and budgeting processes.Managed statewide accounting system operations and assistance to state agencies in their use of the Minnesota Accounting and Procurement System to provide effective financial and program management. • Managed state accounting system operations, maintenance and enhancement; upgraded state accounting system for year 2000 issues.• Implemented electronic vendor payment process dramatically reducing costs of processing.• Finance lead with the State Treasurer Office and Department of Revenue to issue $2M in tax rebate checks to Minnesota citizens. • Financial lead for implementation of systems and processes to allow state agencies to accept credit card receipts over the internet.