Supervisor for all land preservation and planning activities for the MCPS. Direct staff in the purchase of lands and easements for the Monmouth County Park System, drafting of regional and site specific parks and recreation planning, and administration of grants to municipalities for the preservation of open space and development of park improvements. Planning activities include the development and implementation of system-wide long range plans and studies, such as the County Open Space and… Show more Supervisor for all land preservation and planning activities for the MCPS. Direct staff in the purchase of lands and easements for the Monmouth County Park System, drafting of regional and site specific parks and recreation planning, and administration of grants to municipalities for the preservation of open space and development of park improvements. Planning activities include the development and implementation of system-wide long range plans and studies, such as the County Open Space and Recreation Plan, the Park Maintenance Plan, the Recreation Services Plan, and the Park System Strategic Plan; development of Park Master Plans for individual park areas; develop plans for regional trail systems; administration of the County's Municipal Open Space Grant Programs; management of national agency accreditation process (CAPRA) and administration of grants for property acquisition and natural resource management. Responsible for the review of current and pending Federal, State and Regional legislation, policies and rules and outside agency plans which may impact the Park System and provide recommendations or testimony for comment or response. Participate in regional and state planning projects on behalf of the Park System. Show less

Principal Park Planner for the MCPS. Planning activities include the development and implementation of system-wide long range plans and studies, such as the County Open Space and Recreation Plan, the Park Maintenance Plan, the Recreation Services Plan, and the Park System Strategic Plan; development of Park Master Plans for individual park areas; develop plans for regional trail systems; administration of the County's Municipal Open Space Grant Program; management of national agency… Show more Principal Park Planner for the MCPS. Planning activities include the development and implementation of system-wide long range plans and studies, such as the County Open Space and Recreation Plan, the Park Maintenance Plan, the Recreation Services Plan, and the Park System Strategic Plan; development of Park Master Plans for individual park areas; develop plans for regional trail systems; administration of the County's Municipal Open Space Grant Program; management of national agency accreditation process (CAPRA) and administration of grants for property acquisition and natural resource management. Responsible for the review of current and pending Federal, State and Regional legislation, policies and rules and outside agency plans which may impact the Park System and provide recommendations or testimony for comment or response. Participate in regional and state planning projects on behalf of the Park System. Show less

L&G Planning was formed through a partnership between two long time colleagues Paul Gleitz and Chuck Latini. Planning and community design is essential toward the long-term success as individual and unique communities working together to create a strong stable state and national economy. Today, many things have been disconnected that need reconnection - both physically and socially. This fragmentation causes inequity and economic stagnation whereby we compete for resources rather than maximize… Show more L&G Planning was formed through a partnership between two long time colleagues Paul Gleitz and Chuck Latini. Planning and community design is essential toward the long-term success as individual and unique communities working together to create a strong stable state and national economy. Today, many things have been disconnected that need reconnection - both physically and socially. This fragmentation causes inequity and economic stagnation whereby we compete for resources rather than maximize their potential. Our firm works with communities to better understand these relationships so that they can take advantage of them to improve quality of life.L&G Planning provides municipal and individual, small business and corporate development services to a number of clients throughout NJ. Specialties:- Individual, small business and corporate development approval services- Planning Board/Zoning Board Bulk & Use Variance testimony- Open Space, Recreation & Historic Preservation Plans- Environmental Planning & Natural Hazard Mitigation- Municipal Master Plans & Reexamination Reports- Neighborhood Revitalization Plans- Commercial corridor planning and redevelopment- Public education and consensus building.- Complete Streets & Complete Land use- Economic Development Strategic planning Show less

Stretching from the Capital to the Jersey Shore, Central Jersey is in many ways the heart of New Jersey and a microcosm of the entire State. Planners who practice in the area work in rural villages and urban cities, requiring knowledge of farmland preservation techniques and redevelopment law. The region is in the midst of a major military base decommissioning, the location of major court battles over the meaning of redevelopment, part of the discussion concerning the future of UEZ programs… Show more Stretching from the Capital to the Jersey Shore, Central Jersey is in many ways the heart of New Jersey and a microcosm of the entire State. Planners who practice in the area work in rural villages and urban cities, requiring knowledge of farmland preservation techniques and redevelopment law. The region is in the midst of a major military base decommissioning, the location of major court battles over the meaning of redevelopment, part of the discussion concerning the future of UEZ programs, and one of the areas trying to balance public access to the beaches with municipal priorities and local control. As the Central Area Representative, I will do my best to bring this perspective to the discussions at the Executive Committee. Show less

Principal Planner with Heyer, Gruel & Associates. Provided a broad range of planning activities for various public clients throughout New Jersey specializing in rural and suburban development. Served as Municipal Planner for a dozen communities around the state and engaged in the preparation of master plans and master plan reexamination reports; land use plans; affordable housing and fair share plans; open space and recreation plans; natural resource inventories; redevelopment studies and… Show more Principal Planner with Heyer, Gruel & Associates. Provided a broad range of planning activities for various public clients throughout New Jersey specializing in rural and suburban development. Served as Municipal Planner for a dozen communities around the state and engaged in the preparation of master plans and master plan reexamination reports; land use plans; affordable housing and fair share plans; open space and recreation plans; natural resource inventories; redevelopment studies and redevelopment plans; neighborhood revitalization strategies; use variance and site plan review and testimony; geographic information systems and map preparation. Show less

Manage the Chapter's Conservation Information Systems, including protection and conservation data systems. Worked with a variety of staff in developing acquisition programs as well as Site Conservation Strategies to protect natural resources. Responsible for the acquisition, development, interpretation and presentation of conservation information for use in land protection projects, site conservation planning, eco-regional planning, preserve management, ecological research, and other types of… Show more Manage the Chapter's Conservation Information Systems, including protection and conservation data systems. Worked with a variety of staff in developing acquisition programs as well as Site Conservation Strategies to protect natural resources. Responsible for the acquisition, development, interpretation and presentation of conservation information for use in land protection projects, site conservation planning, eco-regional planning, preserve management, ecological research, and other types of analyses used in determining conservation objectives. Manage the Biological Conservation Database and GIS databases to produce analyses, reports, and prepare interpretative maps required for conservation plans, proposals, newsletters, and brochures. Supervise and instruct GIS interns and review performance. Show less

Manage Conservation Data for Natural Heritage Program of the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. Acquire, develop and present conservation information for use in parks and preserve management, ecological research, and other types of analyses used in determining conservation objectives of the parks department. Manage the Biological Conservation Database and GIS databases to produce analyses, reports, and prepare interpretative maps required for conservation plans, permit review and… Show more Manage Conservation Data for Natural Heritage Program of the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. Acquire, develop and present conservation information for use in parks and preserve management, ecological research, and other types of analyses used in determining conservation objectives of the parks department. Manage the Biological Conservation Database and GIS databases to produce analyses, reports, and prepare interpretative maps required for conservation plans, permit review and public information requests. Show less