Maintained a balanced budget throughout administration; updated and restructured all Village Zoning, Building and Fire Codes; developed a detailed Master Plan for restoration of Long Grove’s Historic Business District and additional new retail development (Sunset Grove). Identified funding for restoration project; phase one of four is complete and project continues to move forward despite the economic downturn.

Responsibilities: Coordinated all internal and external public affairs; educated local residents regarding misperceptions of nuclear power, addressed escalations and concerns with essential sense of urgency and appropriate propriety. Developed communication plan including both short term and long term goals; tracked and reported on local political activity. Offered project overview presentations to elected officials and community stakeholders; established initial charter and by-laws for a Citizens Advisory Committee. Acted as liaison between Government Affairs department in Washington DC, and all state and local legislators; cultivated strong relationships with media. Sudden economic crisis forced the delay of project and termination of all but skeletal staff.

Responsibilities: Coordinated all aspects of Liturgy and Sacramental celebrations for the parish and school; including recruitment and motivation volunteers to staff numerous supportive organizations; acted as liaison between the Parish priests and the community as well as the Archdiocese.