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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReports - 2020.12.07 - 34020REPORT December 7, 2020 BY: Commissioner Helaine Zack, Chairperson, Finance and Infrastructure Committee IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — COUNTY EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENT — DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Finance and Infrastructure Committee, having reviewed the appointment by the County Executive of Ingrid Tighe as Director of Economic Development effective December 7, 2020, recommends concurrence of this appointment, pursuant to Public Act 139 of 1971 Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Infrastructure Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report. d Commissioner Helaine Zack, District #1 S Chairperson, Finance and Infrastructure Committee FINANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE VOTE: Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. INGRID'T1'GHE EXECiUT I V Ei GEAD;ER PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Accomplished executive leader in economic development, business development, strategy, and operations honed over 17 years of serving in the military in combat and peacekeeping operations, working in government and business. Recognized as a collaborative and inclusive leader able to manage and develop high performing teams focused on improving community economic development, business growth, and creating jobs. An effective communicator adept at building relationships with key stakeholders and the community. Innovative problem solver that uses thorough research and analysis to develop strategy and make informed decisions. Leadership Workforce Development CAPTAIN ( U.S. ARMY Iraq, Kosovo, Macedonia, Germany CORE COMPETENCIES Economic Development Business Development Strategic Planning Public Relations & Marketing EDUCATION & MILITARY SERVICE MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION University of Michigan, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy BACHELOR OF ARTS Vanderbilt University, Communications and German EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ( BIRMINGHAM SHOPPING DISTRICT- CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, MI Budget & Finance Public Policy September 1998 — May 2005 May 2013 May 1998 April 2017 —Present Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs programs and activities designed to promote downtown Birmingham (comprised of almost 700 businesses) as a center for business, social, cultural and community activity. Works with individual retailers, restaurant owners, commercial property owners, business owners, local and regional officials, and civic and community organizations. • Implemented an attraction and retention strategy for the BSD. Attracted two national retailers (first -ever MI locations) and also attracted / worked with 70+ new regional/local businesses achieving 96% occupancy rate in downtown Birmingham. • Implemented a BSD retention program working with approximately 300 service -related businesses, providing information, assistance, and resources to aid in their growth and expansion. • Leads a 4-memberteam, works with a 12-member board, and directs 40 sub -committee members on BSD strategy and operations. • Published 7 magazines, executed 35 multifaceted marketing campaigns using a mix of TV, radio, print, and social media, managed and executed daily marketing and social media efforts that promote downtown Birmingham and its businesses. • Conducted 10-year budget projection calculating the necessary BSD assessment rate for the BSD to remain solvent in next decade. • Manages $1.5 Million annual budget, resulting in spending 99.5% of the planned 100% budget every year. • Supervises the planning, development, and execution of approximately 30 events in the BSD to include the Farmers Market, annual Day on the Town sidewalk sale, Birmingham Dream Cruise, Winter Market, Summer Movie Night series, and Restaurant Week. • Manages 20+ BSD contracts to include hanging flower baskets and planters, sidewalk snow removal, holiday lighting, and valet. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ! STATE OF MICHIGAN June 2013-May 2017 • Promotes Michigan as a competitive place for business investment and job growth by developing key relationships with private sector leaders, entrepreneurs, local economic development partners, and government agencies. • Managed company growth and expansion projects creating approx. 3299 new jobs and over $425 Million in private investment in Michigan to include a 1 Million SF Amazon Distribution Center in Livonia creating 1500jobs and $90 Million in investment. • Worked with 60 cities and assisted approximately 435 companies in their growth by connecting them to Federal, State, local, and private -sector programs, grants, and resources in workforce development, capital, and business -to -business growth. Helped develop first -ever strategic plan for brand new state agency, MVAA, working with MEDC, MSH DA, DOL, & Michigan W orksl. Participated in meetings with Governor of Michigan and company executives to address business growth and expansion in Michigan, educating and developing the state's workforce, and how to attract international and national companies to Michigan. • Connected companies and local communities to MEDC community development tools and resources to help areas in Oakland and Wayne Counties create vibrant, sustainable and unique places to live, work, and play. • Implemented a Veteran Hiring Initiative Program educating 100+ employers on how to recruit, hire and retainveterans — included working with Michigan Works!, Michigan Economic Development Corp., U.S. Veteran Affairs, and the Michigan National Guard. ING'RID T1_G;. E X E C U T I V E. L E A D E R EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER ( HINES - ATLANTA, GA January 2006 -June 2007 • Assistant chief executive officer of an 83-acre mixed -use development including three Class "A" office towers totaling approximately 1.5 Million square feet managing business development, marketing, lease negotiation, client relationship management, identify and implement capital improvement projects, construction, pre -development activities including attaining all government approvals, asset financing activities, operations, lease administration, vendor sourcing/selection/management, tenant relations, and team building and development. • Responsible for annual profit and loss of over $30 million in revenues and $10 million in expenses which included budget development, financial reporting, operations analysis, financial planning, and administration. CAPTAIN ) U.S. ARMY- IRAQ KOSOVO, MACEDONIA, GERMANY V Cavalry Division - Baghdad, Iraq and Texas September 1998—May 2005 Led 40 combat soldiers in Baghdad, Iraq with the 1st Cavalry Division providing Information Technology, telecommunications, radio, and cryptology services for 37,000 soldiers in combat throughout Iraq. Trained and mentored Iraq's first cohort of female Army officers in leadership, management, and military skills. Procured -$4.2 M of telecommunications equipment and trained 10,000 Iraqi National Guard soldiers on its use. V Infantry Division - Kosovo, Macedonia, and Germany Led 60 soldiers implementing and managing a top-secret digital, voice, radio network supporting 20,000 customers. Planned, installed, and operated information technology and telecommunication services in Macedonia and Kosovo for 516 NATO soldiers and 57 helicopters in Germany, Macedonia, Greece, and Kosovo. Served as German Liaison Officer coordinating tactical exercises between U.S. and German military units and translating for military and civil officials during military training and at cultural events. CERTIFICATIONS, SERVICE, SKILLS, AWARDS CERTIFICATIONS: Economic Development Finance Professional - National Development Council SERVICE: Industrial Development Authority CEO - Clifton Park, New York Executive Leadership Instructor and Coach — Inforum of Michigan University of Michigan, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy Alumni board Michigan Political Leadership Program Fellow Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) member SKILLS: Proficient in German AWARDS: Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3 awards), Army Achievement Medal (2 awards), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon — U.S. ARMY Report December 7, 2020 Moved by Zack seconded by Gershenson the Finance and Infrastructure Committee Report be accepted. Discussion followed. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted Moved by Zack seconded by Gershenson the appointment of Ingrid Tighe as Director of Economic Development effective December 7, 2020 be confirmed. Vote on appointment: AYESMcGillivray Middleton, Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham. (21) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointment of Ingrid Tighe as Director of Economic Development effective December 7, 2020 was confirmed.