Okaloosa County BOCC — May 17, 2013 — NV-CoC - Goetsch — reading text

N1 Valparaiso : CHAMBER of COMMERCE The Center of Business April 30, 2013 Don R. Amunds, Chairman Board of County Commissioners Okaloosa County 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd. Suite 100 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Dear Chairman Amunds: On behalf of the Board of Directors and Membership of the Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, thank you for the opportunity to nominate a representative on the RESTORE Act Advisory Committee. We look forward to working together on this countywide effort to make the best use of the RESTORE Act Funding for the greater good of Okaloosa County. With this in mind, our Board of Directors voted unanimously to endorse Dr. David Goetsch as our nomination on the committee at the April 24, 2013 Board Meeting. Dr. Goetsch is well known in the county and statewide as a leader in the field of business and overall economic development. Our board feels that Dr. Goetsch, as a resident of Niceville, will not only be a strong voice for our immediate area, but will also have an objective opinion and the ability to review all prospective projects looking at the overall impact for Okaloosa County. I have included his formal application per your request and would also highlight his service as Chairman of the Board for our Chamber both in 1989 and in 2007, achieving Life Director Status in 2011. He has also served as Chairman of the Board for the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber, The Economic Development Council, and has invested service on the Board for both the Crestview Area and Destin Area Chambers of Commerce. We cannot think of another individual with the diverse and valuable experience as Dr. Goetsch. Again, we thank you for the opportunity to participate on this Advisory Committee as we look forward to the positive and lasting projects that will come from the tragic 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. on Enclosure: RESTORE Act Application, David Goetsch Sincerely. ricia Brunso President & CEO 1055 E. John Sims Parkway ¢ Niceville, FL 32578 ¢ (850) 678-2323 ¢ (850) 678-2602 fax www.nicevillechamber.com ¢ info@nicevillechamber.com . Application for Membership on Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee Name David £. Chefock. Address GOD Cag¢ah~AVCHUL MoE, Micevile FL BELGE Resident of Okaloosa County at least 3 years: Yes No ( City ? Unincorserazad) Position(s) applying for: _ Environmental _ League of Cities Business (Chamber) __Economic/Jobs (EDC) _ Education _ Fishing/Seafood __ Tourism A. Education (Degrees, SchooJs, Continuing Education, etc.): (May include in Resume) ha afachel Ag B. Work Experience in the Position Applied For: (May attach resume if desired) y tn. L)_f7 atte BACK “S a) Cc. List Three Professional References in the Position Applied roy ith contact info: Ry) Ota LrCfa. Lrunsone ncerifec wba Ve D. Professional Affiliations and Positions Held (Groups, Societies, Boards, etc): L a2 fff AY GY ACHLL E. How much time are you willing to give to this volunteer position?ZSHrs per week/fronth> F. Why do you want fo be a member of the Qk 005; RESTORE Advisory Committee? G. If not selected for the ORAC, are you willing to serve on a Working Group? Ves __No H. | certify that all information in this application is true and accurate. | authorize County staff to verify any information as they deem necessary and to contact the references | have provided. | also understand that this is a voluntary (unpaid) position and that | will serve at the will of the Board of County Commissioners. | further acknowledge that the ORAC falls under the Florida Sunshine Laws (e.g., | cannetdiscuss ORAC business with other ORAC members outside a public meeting) and Public Recerds Laws and! witcomply with those requirements (ORAC members will be briefed on the t noms WNL. J Doo sarars re Page 2 t Biography David L. Goetsch Dr. Goetsch is Vice-President Emeritus of Northwest Florida State College where he served for 36 years. During that time he held dual professorships in Business/Management and Political Science. He also served during this time as the College’s lead corporate trainer. He is the author of more than 70 books on various topics including leadership, management, supervision, organizational excellence, and economic development. Several of his books are bestsellers in the collegiate market and have been translated into foreign languages (Korean, Malaysian, Hindi, and Indonesian). He is currently a partner in the firm, Human Resource Solutions, where he serves as a consultant and trainer for numerous organizations including small businesses, large corporations, cities, and counties and is a widely recognized motivational speaker for business organizations. Dr. Goetsch Holds a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership, Four Masters Degrees (Management, Human Development and Counseling, International Relations, and Educational Leadership), a Baccalaureate Degree in Business/Technology Education, and an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology. Dr. Goetsch is vice-chairman of the Florida Defense Task Force, a group of community leaders from across the state (including the Lt. Governor and members of the Florida House of Representatives and Senate) established to ensure that Florida is a military-friendly state. He is co-founder, past Chairman of the Board, and Life Board member of the Okaloosa Economic Development Council, founding board member of the Walton Economic Development Alliance, past president of the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, past president (twice) and Life Director of the Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, board member of the Crestview Chamber of Commerce, and past foundation board member of the Walton Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Goetsch has been Northwest Florida’s “Economic Development Volunteer of the Year” three times (1992, 1996, and 2008). Dr. Goetsch was America’s Outstanding Technical Educator of the Year in 1984, Florida’s Outstanding Technical Educator of the Year in 1986, Instructor of the Year at the University of West Florida’s Fort Walton Beach Campus in 1982, 1983, 1984, and 1985, and Instructor of the Year at Northwest Florida State College (then OWJC) in 1976. In 2003, Dr. Goetsch was selected as a Distinguished Alumnus of the University of West Florida and in 2007 as one of the University’s top 40 alumni during its first 40 years of operation. In 2005, he received the James Campbell Community Service Award from the Niceville- Valparaiso-Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and the Spirit of Freedom Award from the Northwest Florida Daily News and its parent company, Freedom Communications, Inc. In 2009 he was recognized for “Outstanding Community Engagement” by the Carnegie Foundation. 1 RESOLUTION Honoring the Service of Dr. David L. Goetsch WHEREAS, Dr. Goetsch is co-founder of the Okaloosa Economic Development Council (EDC). WHERAS, Dr. Goetsch served as Chairman of the Board of the Okaloosa EDC twice (1994 and 2012); WHEREAS, Dr. Goetsch served on the Policy Board or the Executive Board of the Okaloosa EDC for more than 20 years; WHEREAS, Dr. Goetsch arranged to have Northwest Florida State College provide office space on its Fort Walton Beach Campus to house the Okaloosa EDC; WHEREAS, Dr. Goetsch founded the Technology Coast Manufacturing & Engineering Network (TeCMEN) and made it the existing industry program of the Okaloosa EDC; WHEREAS, Dr. Goetsch was selected as Northwest Florida’s “Economic Development Volunteer of the Year” a record three times (1992, 1996, 2007); WHERAS, Dr. Goetsch authored the book Economic Development 101 which has been used by numerous EDCs throughout the United States for training new board members; WHEREAS, Dr. Goetsch led Okaloosa County’s successful effort to be designated a “Blue chip Community” for economic development by the Florida Department of Commerce; WHEREAS, Dr. Goetsch served as a mentor to EDC staff and volunteers; WHEREAS, Dr. Goetsch was selected to represent Okaloosa County on the Florida Defense Support Task Force and served as the Task Force’s first Chairman; THEREFORE, Be it resolved that Dr. Goetsch be recognized for his long and effective service to the Okaloosa EDC by being named a “Life member of the EDC’s Policy Board.”