Okaloosa County BOCC — June 26, 2014 — Minutes — reading text

Member 2010 - Current Walton Area Chamber of Commerce. Vice-Chairman, Military Affairs Committee (2009 - current). s 2807 Lee Trevino Court Shalimar Florida 32579 United States Home +1 850 651 2559 Office +1 850 301 3422 Mobile +1 850 420 1934 martin.owen@cox.net Member, Defense Coalition Washington Briefing 2009, 2010 & 2011 BRAC Family Relocation Council, 2009/2010. Okaloosa and Walton Counties Mental Health Association Board member 2014 - current. Coastal Vision 3000 (TheBeach) Marketing Committee. Responsible for developing website. 2008 - 2009. Okaloosa County News Release May 13, 2014 Kathy Newby, 850.651.7515, knewby@co.okaloosa.fl.us; TDD Dir. Ed Schroeder, 651-7131, eschroeder@co.okaloosa.fl.us NR14-64 Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council Vacancy The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications to fill a vacancy on the Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council. The deadline for application is Friday, May 30, 2014. The selected applicant will serve as the Lodging Industry Owner/Operator or Tourism Related Industry TDC member for the balance of the member term ending October 2015, and potential for reappointment to an additional two (2) year term ending October 2017. If you are interested, please visit okaloosafl.com and select the Tourist Development Department (TDD) web page or follow this link to download an application and instructions: http://www.co.okaloosa.fl.us/tde_main.html. For more information, contact TDD Director Ed Schroeder, 850-651-7131 or eschroeder@co.okaloosa.fl.us. HEE NORTHWEST © FLORIDA'S EMERALD COAST DESTIN { FT WALTON GEACH | OKALOOSA ISLAND. Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council Membership Application Thank you for expressing interest to be considered for appointment to the Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council (“Council’). The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners appreciates your willingness to serve your fellow citizens in a volunteer capacity. Please complete this application to the best of your ability and include a resume. Name: yng kitchardaon E-mail Address777-/ ‘Char; Ab Sona Be st Westen duh. Com Home Address: DO3 Polbroan QA. PA. 4) ghfow Beach, GL BREYF Phone Number S30 -AY3-9Y44Y Alternate Phone Number:_ 8.40 ~ S¥3-/772- Place of Employment: Be st Western. Pf. Wy LAOTL Beachport. Are you a registered voter in Okaloosa County, Florida? YES NO Voter ID# Do you now serve, or have you ever served, on an Okaloosa County Board or Committee? YES fe << If YES, please list the boards/committees and time period served: ( 0%, Te) | am interested in serving in the following capacity: (CHECK ONE): Owner or operator of one of the following in Okaloosa County: Motels ___ Hotels __ Recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations (please list) Individual involved in the tourist industry who has demonstrated an interest in tourist development, but I\ does not own or operate motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations in Okaloosa County. Please attach a summary of your demonstrated interest in tourist development. NORTHWEST LOREDA'S EMERALD COAST DESTIN | PT. WALTON BEACH { OKALOOSA ISLAND Include a statement as to why you are interested in serving on the Council: w Cm. Aura hf Comonttek. oo the Kespitebcty Labial rn Ondde the poort Bi leathers Aorithus La Le Gallon — he a on THecke! Thy Csi Abd Addr yg. Li theershepy cafe. Luahle avenge VP SAL. CAnetrat of. Caonrtdbiky fo thraver ths wok il bby ctuniit, ouiule. Ch ditconshe finns CEM trtee pr arucds, tur. Sharthid for Letpiks. though Otek Onb- Ldbiteficore baa Ah Chundl., All information provided will become a matter of public record and will be subject to public disclosure. | certify that the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. | understand that a volunteer position provides for no compensation except that as may be provided by Florida Statute. Licharbron Dray 4, D01t Signature Date Ton. B (Chardéenr Printed Name Please return completed application, resume and cover letter to: Ed Schroeder Tourist Development Director Okaloosa County Tourist Development Department 1540 Miracle Strip Parkway SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 eschroeder@co.okaloosa.fl.us and emeraldcoast@co.okaloosa-fl.us Toni Richardson 603 Pelican Drive Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 (850) 226-4767 Home (850) 543-1772 Cell trichardson@bestwesternfwb.com May 14, 2014 Ed Schroeder/Tourist Development Director Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council 1540 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Re: TDC Board Seat - Lodging Operator, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island, FL Dear Ed: Tam applying for the TDC Board seat, Lodging Operator that caters to the tourism industry within Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island, Mary Esther, FL. During my 25+ years in the media industry, I have worked with CVB’s across the United States, served on committees and councils pertinent to the tourism industry. In my current position as Assistant General Manager/Director of Sales and Marketing with Best Western Fort Walton Beachfront Hotel I am responsible for creating sales strategies for groups, meetings and special events, catering to all customer needs, event and party planning, increasing hotel revenues, marketing, promotions, public relations and serving as the Assistant General Manager on the hotel operations side of the business. I serve on the Executive Committee of the Greater Ft. Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors Greater Ft. Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, President of ECPRO (Emerald Coast Public Relations), VP of Professional Development for SPRF (Southern Public Relations Organization) in addition to participation in Greater Ft. Walton Beach Chamber Member Discount Provider Group, Military Affairs Committee, 7% Special Forces liaison and other community involvement. Please note that my seat on the Executive Committee with the Chamber will be ending this year and my President's term with ECPRO will also be fulfilled at year end. My participation would benefit the Council’s composition in several ways. In addition to my leadership skifls, creativity, communication skills and media (advertising) background I have a strong understanding of and respect for the area and I am passionate about introducing this area to visitors. My career adventures have taken me to Pensacola, Ft. Myers, Palm Beach, Miami, Portland, ME; Dayton, Oh; Monterey, CA and ultimately here to beautiful Okaloosa Island (I work and live on the island!) Key personal strengths are: commitment, loyalty, team builder and a team player, passion, excitement and a “can do” attitude. The combination of the professional skill set and the personal traits will give the Council a positive, productive individual that will contribute to achieving and exceeding the TDC goals. Iam excited about the possibility of joining the Council and thank you for the opportunity to apply for the TDC Board seat. SUG Leo oni Richardson Assistant General Manager/Director of Sales & Marketing Best Western Beachfront Hotel SKILLS SUMMARY: Twenty-five year accomplished Sales Director/Executive Leader experienced in all phases of sales, training and employee development, coaching, new business development, marketing, public relations, demonstrated results-driven leadership, administration, supervision, strategic planning, budgeting, presentation and material development, office management, business logistics, cost control, report writing (corporate/local level), personnel and saturated experience working with business owners/presidents; board of director committees, department heads and the local community. Recognized as an outstanding leader at 9 of the 13 properties in addition to monetary bonuses earned at every company over the last twenty-five years. Secured corporate funding to launch new business ventures that resulted in over $2 Million. Key Strengths: collaboration, stewardship, passionate, visionary leadership, change management, strong communicator (verbal and written), negotiations, innovator, adept, multi-tasking, artful motivator, candor, team building, client/vendor relationships, Created training for teams, created training manuals and guides, attending meetings, seminars and conferences. Strengthened understanding between community and company by serving as bridge for exchange of ideas and public speaking engagements, resulting in awards for each company most recently Affiliate of the Year for 2007 from the Navarre Board of Realtors and the 2007 Service Award from the Building Industry Association of Okaloosa and Walton Counties both for the Northwest Florida Daily News and Navarre Board of Realtors Affiliate Award 2009 for Vanderheyden Inc. Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Search Engines, Social Media, Publisher, QuickBooks, MLS, Outlook. Florida Notary 2013 - 2017; Native English; Ukrainian second language; US citizen May 27, 2014 Mr. Ed Schroeder Tourist Development Director Okaloosa County Tourist Development Department 1540 Miracle Strip Parkway Se Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 RE: Application To Fill Council Vacancy Dear Mr. Schroeder, Please accept the attached application and resume for the current vacancy on the Tourist Development Council. As an owner and operator of tourist accommodations in Okaloosa County, both in Destin and Ft. Walton Beach, which are subject to collection and payment of the tourist development tax, | am interested in providing assistance to the expertise currently in place. As you will see in my application and resume, | have both a technical and business background as well as a long history of active management of tourism based rentals. Thank you for your consideration. Respectively, Jacob (Jack) Pous 118 Lisa Marie Place Shalimar, Fl 32579 850-200-0943 or 512-796-8967 EMERALD COAST DESTIN | FT. WALTON BEACH | OKALOOSA ISLAND Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council Membership Application Thank you for expressing interest to be considered for appointment to the Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council (“Council”). The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners appreciates your willingness to serve your fellow citizens in a volunteer capacity. Please complete this application to the best of your ability and include a resume. Name: Jacob (Jack) Pous. E-mail Address: jpous@ducinc.net Home Address: 118 Lisa Marie Place, Shalimar, Florida 32579 Phone Number: 850-200-0943 Alternate Phone Number: 512-796-8967 Place of Employment: Diversified Utility Consultants, Inc. Are you a registered voter in Okaloosa County, Florida? YES X___ NO Voter ID# 121647555 Do you now serve, or have you ever served, on an Okaloosa County Board or Committee? YES NO X__ If YES, please list the boards/committees and time period served: | am interested in serving in the following capacity: (CHECK ONE): X___ Owner or operator of one of the following in Okaloosa County: Motels ___ Hotels Recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations (please list) Beach front condos Individual involved in the tourist industry who has demonstrated an interest in tourist development, but does not own or operate motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations in Okaloosa County. Please attach a summary of your demonstrated interest in tourist development. DESTIN | FT, WALTON BEACH | OKALOOSA ISLAND Include a statement as to why you are interested in serving on the Council: My wife and | have owned beachfront condos in Destin, Okaloosa Island, Perdido Key, and Panama City Beach for more than 12 years. Due to our decision to concentrate our investments in this area (Destin and Okaloosa Island-Ft. Walton Beach), we also decided to move here from Texas and make this our permanent home. We own numerous beachfront condos that we rent within Okaloosa County. We have also purchased more than a dozen off