Stephanie Scott-Sims, Aicp Email & Phone Number

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Director of Development Services Department at the City of Anna, with direct oversight of the Planning and Development division and Building Services division, serving as staff support to the Planning & Zoning Commission, City Council, and Board of Adjustment.

Frisco, Texas, United States

St Joseph, Michigan, United States

Prepares / administers department budget, oversees / assists in special development projects, participates in business community events, and provides technical expertise and information to encourage cooperation and efficiency of development process.Collaborates with public and private economic development agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, and employees to ensure successful completion of projects.Serves as Executive Director of the St. Joseph Downtown Development Authority, facilitating projects chosen by the DDA to pursue in downtown St. Joseph.Oversees operation and coordination with city departments of the city web site and social media sites, including soliciting, editing, and maintaining information on a streaming daily basis and social media sites.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States

Member of executive management team, reporting directly to the President. Provided organizational oversight, issue detection, prevention / resolution, organizational strategic planning and program direction. Ensured maintenance of internal controls and financial procedures. Managed three direct reports and a dotted-line report.Managed day-to-day organizational accounting (2M+ budget) that included multiple general ledgers, accounts AP/AR. Partnered directly with President, Board of Directors, Treasurer, and external accounting consultants on payroll, budgeting and forecasting, and financial management.Oversaw cash, investment, and asset management of real estate holdings and strategies that minimized cash outlay and risk associated with those holdings.Oversaw the preparation and communication of financial statements and financial reporting to federal and state funders, foundations, and Cornerstone Alliance’s Board of Directors.Led and supported multiple Federal SBA-funded programs ($320,000 budget), through grant writing, strategic planning of programs and services, and program implementation.Responsible for program compliance including completing and submitting timely and accurate quarterly and annual financial reports to the SBA.

Benton Harbor, Michigan Area

Managed two direct reports. Led and supported the two Federal SBA-funded programs through grant writing, strategic planning of programs and services, and program implementation. Ensured program compliance, including completing and submitting timely and accurate quarterly and annual financial reports to the SBA.

Benton Harbor, Michigan

Reestablished the City’s dormant and noncompliant CDBG program, working with HUD representatives to bring grant into compliance and secure an additional grant award of over $400,000.Developed and administered CDBG-funded programs focused on improving the lives of low-to-moderate income households, i.e. Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program and Summer Youth Employment Program.Prepared required 5-Year consolidated plan, annual action plan, and CAPER. Used IDIS to complete reporting requirements, track programs, and request drawdowns.Managed a direct report, oversaw seasonal employees and external consultants working for the city.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Planning consultant providing planning, zoning, and community development services to municipalities in Michigan.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Planning consultant providing planning and community development services to municipalities in Michigan and throughout the United States.

Greater St. Louis Area

Oversight of approx. $630,000 “St. Charles Urban County” CDBG grant award which included program audits, the land use development review process. Prepared staff reports and recommendations. Reviewed building permit applications for compliance with the county’s unified development ordinance.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Led the multi-departmental land use development review process. Prepared written staff reports with recommendations based on project research and interpretation of the City’s comprehensive plan and zoning and land use laws. Presented staff reports to the planning commission. Investigated zoning code violations and advised property owners of how to secure compliance.Reviewed building permit applications for compliance with approved site plans and the city’s zoning ordinance and land use laws.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Assisted in administration of the City’s approx. $186,000 CDBG grant award, including overall program administration, management of the home rehabilitation loan program and completing drawdowns in IDIS. Partnered with a local developer to build the first affordable housing development in over a decade.2x recognized for providing award-winning customer service.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Authored portions of the city’s 2025 comprehensive plan, including collecting and analyzing data and developing the document’s design and content.Oversaw and managed the city’s historic districts, including acting as staff liaison to the city’s historic district commission, managing the certificate of appropriateness application process, and assisting in the site plan review process.

Greater Detroit Area

Identified parcels in Northwest Detroit to target for redevelopment. Worked with the Vice President during the assemblage process. Assisted with grant through KaBOOM! to makeover the playground at Quincy-Midland Park. Worked with the Home Depot corporation, Frito Lay, WJLB FM 98 and many other sponsors to identify volunteers and donations for build day.Oversaw the work of outside consultants during the redevelopment process, i.e. architects, engineers, environmental consultants, contractors, attorneys.Assisted the Vice President in preparing funding applications to federal and state agencies and private funders.Developed the first newsletter to include paid advertising for the businesses located on the Avenue of Fashion (Livernois Avenue corridor).

B.A., Sociology

Activities and Societies: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Dean's List, Minority Aide - Wilson Hall

Masters, Urban Planning

Activities and Societies: Wayne State University Planners American Planning Association Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Economic Development Institute (Edi)

Established in 1962, OU EDI, the only professional-level program of its type in the U.S., provides professional economic development.