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Chicago, Il, Us

Evanston, Illinois, Us

Guide one of the nation’s leading emergency management firms as it helps communities across the United States prepare for, respond to, and recover from major disasters, including natural disasters, pandemics, active shooters, and terrorist attacks (e.g., COVID-19, 9/11, Katrina, Maria, and the CA Fires, etc.). Provide advisory, operational, and management expertise and support to all levels of government, hospitals, schools, universities, and commercial clients. Areas of expertise include: Emergency Operations Center (EOC) functions, FEMA Public Assistance (PA), FEMA Hazard Mitigation (404 and 406), HUD CDBG-DR (Disaster Community Development Block Grant), US CARES Act, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies Program, Federal Highway Emergency Relief Program (FHWA ER), and FEMA Community Disaster Loan (CDL) Program.Personal area of expertise lies in helping communities obtain all the federal funds they are entitled to after a disaster. Managed the $7.4B outsourced federal public assistance program after 9/11, the $1.4B Congressionally enacted Special Community Disaster Loan Program after Hurricane Katrina, and the New York City $15B recovery after Hurricane Sandy.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Elected to serve as a fellow to the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), a non-profit, non-partisan organization chartered by Congress in 1967 to assist government leaders in building more effective, efficient, accountable, and transparent organizations. The Academy is comprised of former cabinet officers, members of Congress, governors, mayors, and state legislators, as well as prominent scholars, business executives, and public administrators. As a fellow, I contribute advice and the wealth of my experiences to the Academy and its projects. I act as a resource to help the Academy address pressing matters and contribute to the intellectual and popular discourse on government through Standing Panels. If you know of any research that NAPA should undertake or you have any questions about the work it does, please feel free to reach out to me.

Syracuse, New York, Us

Serve on the University Board of Trustees and Advisory Board of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, consistently ranked by US News and World Report as the world's best graduate school of public affairs. As a Trustee, serve as a fiduciary of the University. Approve, support, and contribute to SU's mission and strategy. Monitor SU's execution of its plans. Oversee the assets of SU. Elect and review the performance of the Chancellor. Select new Trustees. Approve schools, colleges, and new degree programs. Approve faculty tenure and promotion. Ensure the maintenance of accreditation. Elected a Trustee in May 2024. Serve on the Audit & Risk and Finance Committees. As a Maxwell Advisory Board member, provide advice and counsel to the Dean and other School leaders, and play a role in helping to shape the School's future. Appointed to Advisory Board in 2014. If you are affiliated with Maxwell or interested in a career in public service, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. The world we live in desperately needs people who are smart, honest, innovative, fair, and hard-working to serve the public.

Evanston, Il, Us

Served as the 21st Mayor of Evanston, IL (pop, 75,000 ~$320M Budget), one of the most socioeconomically and racially diverse urban ring cities in America and home to Northwestern University. Led the City through historic, generational challenges including a global pandemic (COVID-19), social unrest, racial inequity and injustice, and a growing climate crisis. Despite the turbulent times, Evanston led the State with one of the lowest infection and fatality rates and one of the highest vaccination rates; passed the nation’s first local reparations initiative using cannabis tax revenue ($10M), committed to 100% renewable electricity for all by 2030 and net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and managed multiple, spontaneous protests peacefully and with minimal property damage or arrests. Prior to the pandemic, led a City which added 1,000 new housing units near public transit; increased tax revenues from sales, hotel, liquor and amusement taxes; added 3 new municipal water customers generating $50M over the next 40 years; outfitted all police officers with body cameras, increasing transparency and accountability; achieved a Class 1 Fire protection rating; and maintained the City’s AA bond rating. Constructed a nationally recognized $53M Robert Crown multi-functional community center and renovated the Fleetwood-Jourdain community Center; redesigned and rebuilt the downtown Fountain Square to create a vibrant, active space; and reconstructed Chicago and Sheridan Road winning multiple awards for its complete street approach.The City's Welcoming City Ordinance was strengthened, expungement of records increased to improve job opportunities and life success, the Elevate Evanston workforce development initiative, along with the Mayor’s Employer Advisory Council (MEAC), was established, and the City redirected misdemeanors from Cook County Court to the City's Administrative Adjudication Hearings through an Alternative to Arrest process.Choose not to run for re-election.

Evanston, Illinois, Us

Served on the Board of Directors of First Evanston Bancorp, owner of First Bank & Trust (FB&T), a community owned and operated bank with 11 locations and almost $1B in assets. I accepted the appointment because I love the bank's customer service (it reminds me of the bank where I grew up that recognized, valued, and appreciated me even though I was just 9 years old and depositing a very small sum.) I love that it is run by top notch bankers with a head for business and a heart for the community. And, I love that the generosity of this bank is consistently demonstrated in the communities it serves. If you are looking for a loan or a better banking experience I highly recommend considering First Bank & Trust. Stepped down from the Board due to being elected Mayor of Evanston. Shortly thereafter, FB&T was acquired by Byline Bank.

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Served on the Board of Directors of a leading local youth development organization that helps 1,000+ Evanston youth acquire the skills, self-confidence, and opportunity to participate fully, freely, and responsibly in the life of the community. My involvement was due to the direct result of my personal concern over the widening income gap in America that threatens the social fabric of this country. Through after school enrichment, parental engagement, mentoring, and clinical and crisis counseling YOU is helping to release the unlimited potential of its participants as well as to offer a safe, healthy, and fun after school environment for kids. Sadly this is not the environment that many kids are exposed to. My specific focus was to provide counsel to the leadership of the organization, serve as an ambassador for their good work, and help the organization raise $16M in capital funds to meet its growing program and facility needs.

Evanston Inventure is a non-profit economic development organization dedicated to the long term economic health of Evanston. Membership in Inventure includes the City, Northwestern, Evanston Hospital, Downtown Evanston, the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, Mather Lifeways, First Bank & Trust of Evanston, and other major employers.

Evanston, Illinois, Us

Served as the President-Elect, President, and Past-President of the Board of Directors for the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. In this role I helped the Board identify, implement, and meet three key objectives - (1) Improving the financial condition of the organization, (2) increasing membership, and (3) making members more the face of the Chamber. Although I am no longer a board member or elected officer of the Chamber I remain committed to helping develop a business community that is welcoming, inclusive, supportive, engaged, and compassionate. If you're thinking of starting a business in Evanston or interested in getting more involved in the Evanston business community and think I can be of assistance please feel free to contact me.

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Served as a management consultant on a variety of public sector projects for federal, state, and local agencies. Worked centered on project management, financial and policy analysis, business process re-engineering, performance audits, strategic planning, and workload analysis. Instrumental in helping IBM, PwC, and Fluor compete and win several 5-year, $100M contracts. Served as the primary financial consultant to FEMA's Response & Recovery Directorate. Developed an expertise on Federal Disaster Programs, including FEMA Public Assistance and FEMA Hazard Mitigation. Consulted on various other projects including a leadership review of the US Forest Service, a strategy and implementation plan for the City of Los Angeles to establish a 3-1-1 system, a workload study and staffing analysis for the CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to justify a need for additional staff, and an economic assessment of the 1998 Florida Fires on the State's economy.

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Consulted to a variety of public sector consulting clients including the Federal Emergency Management Agency, US House of Representatives, and Western Governor's Association. Established the firm's recruiting relationship with the Maxwell School at Syracuse University and served as its lead recruiter from 1994 - 2000, instructed PW and PwC's week-long Introduction to Consulting course 2-3 times per year, served on and chaired the Staff Evaluation Committee, and served on the E-Business Innovation Council.

Master Of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

B.S., Consumer Studies

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