Okaloosa County BOCC — May 4, 2013 — TDC Council Applicant Resumes 2013 — reading text

ELD. BASS 15400 Emerald Coast Parkway, Unit 60a | Destin, Florida 32543 PROFESSIONAL HISTORY President and CEO of Coastline Properties of Destin 2002 — Current Destin, Florida In the business of buying, selling, and renting high-end Gulf-front properties in the Destin area. Execute Market Strategies; constantly review opportunities for purchasing condominiums on the market, experience in completing market surveys to ensure rental revenue is optimized. Constantly networking with area real estate professionals, vacation rental management companies, and local government officials to ensure | am managing my company to the best of its ability. Vice President of Human Resources-Stores 1993 — 2001, Chicago, Illinois Responsible for all Human Resources activities in 1,500 stores, including Mexico, Canada, and Puerto Rico, Developed Human Resources policies and programs for the entire company. The major areas covered are organizational planning, organizational development, employment, indoctrination and training, employee relations, compensation, benefits, safety and health, and employee services. Originated Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide a balanced program throughout all divisions. Coordinated implementation through Human Resources staff. Assisted and advised senior management on Human Resources issues. Vice President of Compensation and Benefits 1991 — 1993 Chicago, Illinois | developed and oversaw the company's total compensation programs, including base salary, variable pay, equity and employee benefit programs, and associated processes. My position was responsible for the design, development, implementation, and administration of strategic compensation, benefits programs and the processes associated with supporting these programs. My position supported the Company leadership to ensure that these programs support the company's strategies, business objectives and talent acquisition and retention goals, while maximizing total compensation value and responsibly managing the Company's investment. Director of Human Resources-Hard Lines 1989 —1991 Chicago, Illinois Oversaw the full scope of Human Resources. Directed staff in the areas of organizational structure, employment, compensation, employee database maintenance, payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, orientation/training/development, and policy/procedure development. Oversaw development and monitoring of the human resources division budget. Acted as a liaison between union officials and corporate management. Various Management Positions 1g71—1990 Various Positions © Director of Human Resources- Regional Managed human resource functions in 49 stores in 6 states. © Director of Management Training, College Recruiting and Succession Planning for the Eastern territory e Operating Manager for Roanoke, Va. store. e Merchandise Manager for Charlotte, NC store. e Human Resource Manager for several stores in the Charlotte, NC and Fort Walton Beach, FL area. EDUCATION 1966 —1970 University of South Carolina e Bachelor of Science - Economics ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS © Board Member on National Retail Federation School to Work Program Board Member Emeritus D.E.C.A. Mentor for the Walton County Chamber of Commerce Member of Florida All Sports Program Member of Destin Wine Charity Foundation 1997 - 1995 — 1996 1986 — 1994 1979 — 1986 1974-1979 1967-1974 RESUME Joe Guidry 1500 Miracle StripParkway, SE102 Summit Court Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 WORK HISTORY Ramada Plaza Beach Resort — Fort Walton Beach / General Manager Destin West Resort Management — General Manager Destin West RV Resort — General Manger Holiday Inn — Fort Walton Beach / Director of Marketing Travel Marketing Independents, Honolulu, HI / Vice President & General Partner Provided sales and marketing consulting and destination management services. Restored and developed 35-acre theme attraction with twelve shops and two restaurants. Provided exposition services for major convention groups. Interlsland Resorts — Washington, DC; Los Angeles, CA; Honolulu, HI Positions held included National Sales Manager, Special Projects Manager, and Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing. Administered $4 million dollar advertising budget. Trade Wind Tours — Atlanta, GA / Regional Sales Manager Called on travel agencies in five state area in the Southeast for tour operator with programs in Hawaii, Mexico, and Europe. United Airlines — Atlanta, GA / Senior Reservations Agent EDUCATION Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA 1965-66, 1967-69 Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL 1966-67 Participated in travel industry trade shows and conventions in the United States, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, England and Italy. MEMBERSHIPS Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau — Marketing Committee Florida Ramada Management Association — Board of Directors (Past President) Emerald Coast Foundation — Board of Directors Wyndham Green by Wyndham Worldwide — Board of Directors Memberships have included American Society of Association Executives, SKAL Club of North America, Meeting Planners International, Professional Convention Managers of America. CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS Community Association Manager (CAM28258) Certified Hotel Sales Professional (American Hotel & Motel Association) Notary Public (Notary ID No. 838325) Destin Resorts Inc., dba/ Dale E. Peterson Vacations, Dale E. Peterson Realty, Inc. Serving Navarre, Ft. Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island, Destin, South Walton.County, and Panama City Beach Owner = Chief Executive Officer of Destin Resorts, President of Dale E. Peterson Realty, Inc, and Managing Member of Resort Laundry Services. 2011 Chairman of Property Management Council for Florida Realtors (FR), serves on Resort Second Home Forum (FR), Director of Florida Realtors, served on Political Affairs Committee, chaired Regulatory and Local Government Issues Committee for FR, chaired the Convention Committee for FR, Served on the Board of Managers for Real Estate Industry Solutions (REIS), the “for profit” arm of the Florida Realtors, Director of the National Association of Realtors and serving on the Resort and Second Home Committee, 2002 President of the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors (ECAR), Past Director of ECAR and 2012 Treasurer, District 9 Vice President 2012, Member of Certified Real Estate Appraisers. Past Chairman of the of the Okaloosa County Economic Development Council, Past Secretary of the Emerald Coast Improvement Council, past President and Chairman of the Destin Fishing Rodeo, Inc., Past President of the Destin Chamber of Commerce, current member of Destin Military Affairs Committee, Founder and continuous Director of Destin Fishing Fleet, Inc., Past member of the Destin Harbor Task Force, appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to the Emerald Coast Bridge Authority. Recipient of Florida Realtors Achievement Award in 2012, ECAR 2010 Presidents Award, Destin Realtor of the Year 2003, Emerald Coast Realtor of the Year 2003, Destin Businessman of the Year in 1996, Realtor of the Year in 1996. Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout Award, God and Country Award and Order of the Arrow. TRL Member shop Selectors Committee Tom Rice is the owner and chef of The Magnolia Grill of Ft. Walton Beach, which he and his wife Peggy opened in 1996, In 2004 the Magnolia Grill received Florida’s Good Neighbor Award from the National Restaurant Association and was the Greater Ft. Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year. In July 2007, Congressman Jeff Miller recognized Tom and Peggy for humanitarian work in the Congressional Record of the | 10" Congress. Tom is a past-Distinguished Secretary of the Ft. Walton Beach Kiwanis Club, Board Member of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, member of the Sugar Beach Sertoma, Chairman of the former Emerald Coast Bridge Authority, and is a Life Director of the American Cancer Society. Tom also serves as President for Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, and past Board Member of Emerald Coast Honor Flight. He is a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and DAV. He serves on the Service Academies Appointments Board for U.S. Senator Marco Rubio. In addition to giving talks on local history, Tom and his wife Peggy served as writers and copy editors of the books A Miracle Strip and Salty Memories, which focus on the work of the late photojournalist Arturo Mennillo. Tom is a veteran and retired as First Sgt. from the United States Army. He is married to Peggy Starkey Rice and they are the parents of one daughter, Meghan Rice Gordon, who is married to Michael G. Gordon, is a graduate of Auburn University and is employed by the First United Methodist Church of Niceville. —— \o wr Re e Daniel Empson 79 Barracuda Destin Florida 32541 Career Profile Creative Owner/Operator with expertise in all aspects of the Restaurant Business. Excelin managing multiple projects concurrently with detail, problem solving and follow-through strengths. Demonstrated abilities to recruit, motivate and build cohesive teams, Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts and managed project budgets. Professional Experience , Destin, Florida Owner (2008-present) Continuing success to grow one of Destin's favorite restaurants. it rill, Fort Walton, Florida Owner (1999-present) Currently a silent partner, operated as working owner until 2008. , Destin, Florida General Manager (1987-1999) Managing the original concept, developing a vast, loyal following. igan's Tavern, Atlanta, Georgia Manager (1985-1987) Managing full service corporate style restaurant, including recruiting and training i , West Palm Beach, Florida Manager (1983-1985) Managing full service corporate style restaurant, directing corporate standards, recipes. ita i ina, West Palm Beach, Florida Manager (1981-1983) Managing, purchasing, scheduling for Mexican style restaurant. , Birmingham, Alabama Manager (1977-1981) Managing, Food and Beverage including purchasing, par levels, recipes, cost of product , Tampa, Florida Manager (1973-1977) Beginning at entry level and advancing to upper level in all aspects of Food and Beverage. Controlling cost to bring P&L's in the black. r, Tampa Florida Bartender (1972-1973) Honing skills in the beverage area of the Restaurant industry it , Omaha, Nebraska Food Server (1968-1972) Entry level experience, becoming an organized team leader. Ross Steak House, Omaha, Nebraska Valet, Food Prep (1966-1968) started at Fourteen years old, moved up to valet. Education University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida Bachelor of Science, Pre Law University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota Master of Science, Business Administration University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Selected Accomplishments and Affiliations Pilot, private pilot since 1988 Master Scuba Diver, trained and licensed since 1999 Destin Fishing Museum, Board Member Chamber of Commerce, Member Alaqua Pet Rescue Center, Financial contributor, fund raiser Feline Friends of Destin, Financial contributor, fund raiser All Sports Association, member, contributor, fund raiser Florida State University, "Golden Eagle" Financial Contributor Emerald Coast Parrotheads, member since 2008 Thom Gossom Jr. P.O. Box 4235 ¢ Fort Walton Beach, F1 32548 EXPERIENCE Performance Actor for Film, Television, Commercials and Theatre: Clients include Fox, Paramount, and Universal Productions, Warner Brothers, HBO, CBS, and NBC , and ABC Selected results: ¢ Jeepers Creepers 2; “Coach Charlie Hannah”/Lead Fight Club; “Detective Stern”/Featured Miracle in the Woods; “Henry Cooper, Jr.”/Lead Miss Evers’ Boys; “Ben Washington”/Lead Close to Home; “Judge J. Hanoply”/Recurring Boston Legal; “Judge Blake Winters”/Recurring Jack & Bobby; “Joseph Ride”/Recurring In the Heat of the Night; “Ted Marcus”/Recurring Cold Case; “Mike Odum”/Guest Star Touched by an Angel; “Dr.