BORN/RAISED

• Born in Salt Lake City, Utah. Married to Marcee Dean.
• Children: Ryan, Rachelle, Rondi, Riley

EDUCATION

• Hillcrest High School, 1970
• Utah State University, Bachelor of Science, 1975
• Western States, Doctorate, 1979

HONORS and AWARDS

• Leadership and Athletic Scholarships, 1971
• Academic Award and Scholarship, 1976
• Recipient of Oregon Quality Award, 1997

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

• Vice President, C-Tech Industries, Support Services Department, 2000 to present
• Vice President, Landa, Quality and Technical Support, 1998 to 2000
• Vice President, Water Technologies, Research and Design, 1996 to 1998
• Vice President, Landa, MRP & Support Services, 1982 to 1996
• College Professor, Western States, NMS I Science Department, 1980 to 1982

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY LEADERSHIP and MEMBERSHIPS

• Board of Directors CETA, 2008 to present
• EPA Standards Committee, 2007 to present
• International UL CSDS and STP Standards Committee, 2005 to present
• THC 335H Standards Committee, 2004 to present
• CETA Technical Board Member, 1994 to 1999
• APIC Advisory Panel, 1995 to 1997
• Oregon Quality Initiative, 1995 to 1997
• ISO Lead Assessor, 1995 to present

CIVIC/COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

• City Budget Committee Chair, 2008 to present
• Citizens for Community Involvement (C3), 2007 to present
• CCI Ad Hoc Committee, 2008
• Community Church Leader, 1994 to 2004
• Youth Leader – BSA District Leader, 1985 to 2004
• Community Partnership Team Leader-State of Oregon, 2004
• Damascus Ski Club, 1990

VISION

Citizens united in one purpose with individual dreams planning for the future of our community to develop a vibrant, affordable, diverse, unique city of opportunity in which all citizens enjoy their neighborhoods, feel safe, and know they will be heard. Welcoming public spaces, programs to keep young people civically engaged and on a positive path – common goals, but many ways to achieve them.

Mission

To provide residents, visitors, and the business community with the highest quality municipal services in an efficient, courteous manner and to enhance the quality of life through planning and visionary leadership.

PRIORITIES ARE:

• Create, integrate and manage orderly and sustainable development and growth.
• Manage cost and revenue resources to achieve efficient operations.
• Support and encourage sustainability, livability and pride in our neighborhoods.
• Promote healthy lifestyles for all segments of the community.
• Promote an open government which allows access, participation and respectful communication.
• Provide a safe environment for our residents, using a community oriented approach.
• Preserve the natural beauty that is unique to Damascus.

Values

• Commitment to personal and fiscal integrity.
• Honesty in all our actions.
• Innovation in meeting the present and future needs of the city.
• Respect for, and belief in, individual difference and the worth of every person.
• Pride in our work, in our dedication to public service, and in being the best we can be.