work
experience
Chief of Marketing and Outreach
Department of Natural Resourses, State of Michigan
• Trail Management and Marketing Initiative
• Large Scale Event Management and Marketing
• Co-branding Pure Michigan and DNR
• Fund Development
• Educational Services
• Marketing and Outreach
• Cross-promotional Programming and Marketing
Executive Director
Downtown Ventura Partners, Ventura CA
• Marketing and Communications
• Event Management
• Management, Consensus Building and Liaison Activities
• Fund Development
• Clean and Safe Program - Crew of 6
• Homelessness / Panhandling
• Retail Recruitment and Retention
• Real Estate Development
• Business Training and Finance
Executive Director
Battle Creek Downtown Partnership, Battle Creek, MI
• Private and Public Improvements
• Public Safety and Accessibility
• Retail Recruitment and Retention
• Farmers' Market Management/Marketing
• Residential Development
• Business Training and Finance
• Marketing and Promotions
• Management, Consensus Building and Liaison Activities
• Fund Development
Executive Director
Jackson Downtown Development Authority, Jackson, MI
• Marketing, Special Events and Promotions
• Relationship Building
• Property and Physical Improvements
• Retail Recruitment and Retention
• Residential Development
Co-Founder/Vice-President
Eriksen Group Inc. Jackson, MI
• Otello’s Ristorante
• Renee de Paris
• Theatre Coffee
• Jackson Heritage Banquet Facilities
• Grand Catering Service
character strengths
Results derived from the Virtues in Action Survey of Character Strengths conducted by the University of Pennsylvania Test Center.
Creativity, Ingenuity and Originality
Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence
Gratitude
Humor and Playfulness
Leadership
Spirituality, Sense of Purpose, Faith
Hope, Optimism, and Future-Mindedness
Kindness and Generosity
Capacity to Love and Be Loved
Social Intelligence
Fairness, Equity, and Justice
favorite things
Farmers' Markets
Placemaking
Walkable Communities
Downtown Development
Craftsman Style Homes
Exploring Vacant Buildings
Interior Design
Building Renovation
English Cottage Gardens
Hosting Soirees
Food
Wine
Hiking
Cross Country Skiing
SUP-Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Travel
Movies
Meditation
Urban Design
Architecture
Locovore Movement
Organic Foods
Arts and Culture
Reading
Journaling
Personal Development
Coaching
Animals (Especially Dogs)
Main Streets
Entrepreneurship
Outdoors
Front Porch Swings
Snow
Healthy Lifestyles
Spinning
2010 - present
2010 - present
awards
and
boards
• Proclamation / Special Recognition Award from the Mayor
• Certificate of Tribute from the Governor
• Nominated for “Citizen of the Year” Jackson, MI
• Merit Award-Highest Honor, American Institute of Architects
• Building Award, Michigan Historic Preservation Network
• Urban Revitalization Grant,
Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) - $100,000
• HGTV Restore America Grant, National Trust for Historic
Preservation - $25,000
• Cool City Grant, State of Michigan - $100,000
• Rental Rehab Grant, Michigan State Housing Development
Authority - $277,000, $80,000, $319,525, $421,993
• Downtown Blueprint Grant, State of Michigan - $35,000
• Adrian Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Chair: 2015-Current
• Adrian Downtown Development Authority, Member 2015-Current
• Michigan Historic Preservation Network, Member: 2013-Current
• MEDC Interdepartmental Collaboration Marketing Committee: 2011-2013
• Downtown Action Team (DAT), Member: 2010-2011
• Homelessness Committee, Member: 2010-2011
• Parking Advisory Committee, Member: 2010-2011
• Historic District Commission, Chair: 2005-2009
• Convention and Visitors Bureau, Board Member: 2003-2009
• Arts and Industry Council, Board Member: 2003-2007
education
and
certifications
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Licensed Residential Builder
Builders License Training Institute
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Certified Rehab Assessor
Uniform Physical Conditions Standards Training / Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)
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Certified Lead-Safe Renovator
Lead Renovator Training, LLC / Michigan Builders Training and Builders Continuing Education, LLC
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Wood Window Rehabilitation Training
Preservation Trades 10-Day Onsite Workshop / Michigan Historic Preservation Network - Big Sable Pt. Lighthouse, Ludington, MI
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Placemaking: Train the Trainer Series
MIplace Partnership Initiative
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Rental Rehab Training
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)
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Community Development Block Grant Training
Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
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Crisis Communication Training
State of Michigan
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Downtown Executive Development Training
International Downtown Association
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Certified Spin Instructor
Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc
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Bachelor of Arts, Management and Organizational Development
Spring Arbor University