 Overview- Deputy Village Manager since May 2006
- Assistant Village Manager since May 1999
- Credentialed Manager by the International City / County Management Association (ICMA) since July 2004
Education
- Northern Illinois University, DeKalb - Masters of Public Administration, Urban Management, December 1995
- DePaul University, Chicago - B.A. Industrial / Organizational Psychology, June 1993
Primary Duties
- Work closely with the Village Manager in the day-to-day operations of the Village.
- Supervise the Divisions of Planning, Communications, and Information Technology, and the Department of Building and Zoning.
- Oversee the Village's economic development program, including but not limited to negotiating annexation agreements and financial incentives to improve the environment in the community; presenting proposals to the Village Board for final consideration; and educating and assisting new and current businesses to take advantage of business resources such as loans, grants, mentor programs, and publications.
- Staff the Village's Arts Commission and oversee specific programs such as the Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival, Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band and Limelight Cafe.
- Regularly review Village programs and services to manage costs, and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Participation
- International City / County Management Association (ICMA) - member
- Illinois City / County Management Association, President, 2008
- Lake County Partners, Executive Board Member, 2003 -2005
- Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, 1999 - present
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