Okaloosa County BOCC — 2013 meeting #1139 (date undetermined) — James Breitenfeld — reading text

Application for Membership on Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee Name James C. Breitenfeld — 4434 Luke Ave, Destin FL 32541 . Address. Resident of Okaloosa County at least 3 years. X Yes No (_X City ___ Unincorporated) Position(s) applyingfor: _ Environmental _ Leagueof Cities _ Business (Chamber) __Economic/ Jobs (EDC) _ Education _ Fishing/Seafood _ Tourism A. Education (Degrees, Schools, Continuing Education, etc.): (May include in Resume) A. Please see attached resume B. Work Experience in the Position Applied For: (May attach resume if desired) B. |have worked for more than 30 years in the community and economic development. profession, with the last 20 plus years here in-Okaloosa County. Within my profession, it is critical to be able to have a holistic view of the community, a view that includes : understanding the necessary balance among growth, development and the environment. Over the years,.! have gained invaluable experience and established strong relationships with business organizations such as Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Councils, environmental organizations such as The Nature Conservancy, and local, regional and state governments. | have, under contract, managed the Destin Harbor Association and performed services for the Chactawhatchee Basin Alliance. | served as Executive Director of the Okaloosa County Economic Development Council and served twice as the Interim Executive for the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, | have led or been involved in numerous long range community development planning processes for communities and organizations. | interact regularly with State of _ Florida officials in Tallahassee and am familiar with the state: bureaucracy that will inevitably be involved in the RESTORE process. | have owned and operated my own successful contract management and consulting firm since 2002. C. List Three Professional References in the Position Applied For with contact info: C. 1. Ted Corcoran, Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, tecicorcoran@fwbchamber.ore (850) 244-8191 2. Shane Moody, Destin Area Chamber of Commerce, ceo@destinchamber.corm (850) 837- 6241 : ; . oe 3. Lynn Yort, Waste Management lyort@wm.coem (850) 357-1151 D. Professional Affiliations and Positions Held (Groups, Societies, Boards, etc): D. Board of Directors, Destin Area Chamber of Commerce Life Member Florida Chamber of Commerce Executives Association Please see resume for additional positions E How much time are you willing to give to this volunteer position? E510 hrs/wk F. Why do you want to be a member of the Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee? F. I sincerely believe that my unique and diverse set of experiences in and throughout Okaloosa County and Northwest Florida position me to be a positive contributor to the RESTORE Act process and the sustainable future of Okaloosa County. | have established successful relationships with all segments of our area and have demonstrated the ability to coalesce seemingly disconnected groups around a common mission. 1am a 20 plus year resident of coastal Okaloosa and know first-hand the fragile nature of our ecological balance. | have worked throughout Okaloosa County and northwest Florida and am equally familiar with the fact that short term and long range needs and concerns vary from north to south in Okaloosa. | understand how essential it is for any investment in the future of our area to be well planned, well accepted and sustainable. I believe my experience in community development positions me well to be a contributing - member of the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee, and I believe my experience is a statement of my commitment to Okaloosa County. in short, | believe I can have a positive impact on the -—— _ future of Okaloosa County and Northwest Florida. G. If not selected for the ORAG, are you willing to serve on a Working Group? Wes __No H. | certify that all information in this application istrue and accurate. | authorize County staff to verify any information as they deem necessary and.to contact the references | have provided. | also understand that this isa voluntary (unpaid) position and that | will serve at the will of the Board of County Commissioners. | further acknowledge that the ORAC falls under the Horida Sunshine Laws (e.g., | cannot discuss ORAC business with other ORAC members outside a public meeting) and Public Records Laws and | will comply with those requirements (ORAC members will be briefed on these requirements by the County Attorney). Name:__ James C. Breitenfeld Sgnature Lf — Date 5/8] 13 Page 2 JIM BREITENFELD PERSONAL DATA: Residence: 4434 Luke Avenue Telephone: (850) 837-1821 Destin, FL 32541 Email: jbreit@cox.net EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: 2002-Present: President, Breitenfeld Development Services 4434 Luke Avenue, Destin, FL 32541 President of a consulting and management firm specializing in economic, community and business development. Chamber and community and economic development clients include or have included Greater Ft. Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, Clay County Chamber of Commerce, Walton County Economic Development Council, Okaloosa County Economic Development Council, Opportunity Florida, Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Okaloosa-Walton Counties Workforce Development Board, and the Destin Harbor Association. 2000-2002: Executive Vice President, Economic Development-Knoxville Area Chamber Executive Director, Knoxville Central Business Improvement District 601 W. Summit Hill Drive, Suite 300 - Knoxville, TN 37902 Senior manager of successful program for 2,000 member regional Chamber of Commerce serving Knox County and Knoxville, TN. Responsible for program development, management, and implementation with emphasis on business retention, and creation 1996-2000: Senior Vice President, Enterprise Florida, Inc. 390 North Orange Avenue, Suite 1300 - Orlando, Florida 32801 Member of senior management team of public-private partnership chartered by Florida Legislature to succeed dissolved state Department of Commerce. Direct responsibilities include management of Florida Economic Alliance comprised of sixty local and regional Chambers of Commerce and economic development agency partners, and management of Florida’s rural, urban, and small and minority business development initiatives, 1990-1996: Executive Director, Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County, Florida PO Box 4097 - Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32540 Responsible for overall operation of regional economic development organization serving nine municipalities and Okaloosa County. Particular areas of emphasis were community development, marketing the community, military affairs, existing industries, and financing. 1989-1990: Executive Vice President, Showcraft, Inc. 611 Commerce Drive - Largo, Florida 34640 Responsible for day-to-day operations of private sector firm. Successfully completed a national reorganization and sale of Showcraft during my employ. 1979-1989: President, Pinellas Suncoast Chamber of Commerce 13770 58" Street North - Clearwater, Florida 34620 Chief Executive Officer for countywide Chamber of Commerce serving 12,000 affiliated local members, 850,000 residents, 24 municipalities, and 14 local chambers of commerce EDUCATION: B.A., Sociology University of Connecticut Six-Year Certificate and Post Graduate Studies Institute for Organization Management, Chamber of Commerce of the United States Leadership Florida CAREER INVOLVEMENT AND ASSOCIATIONS: Board Member, Destin Area Chamber of Commerce, Current President, Florida Chamber of Commerce Executives Association, 1988-1989 Board of Directors, The Florida Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Florida Chamber Management Corporation U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute of Organization Management Graduate and Advisor Member of American Chamber of Commerce Executives Association President, Florida Economic Development Council, 1994 & 1995 President, Leadership Florida Alumni program, 1987-1988 Board of Directors, Enterprise Florida, Inc. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP: Active in leadership of numerous community activities including Red Cross, youth soccer, PTA, and youth services. Service on boards for economic development, veterans’ affairs, college athletics, business/education projects, and local school programs. PROFESSIONAL AWARDS: Florida Economic Development Council “Economic Development Professional of the Year” for District 1 - 1991 and 1993 Life Member, Florida Chamber of Commerce Executives Association