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Home My WebLink About13C - APPOINTMENTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: ~ ~ REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: FEBRUARY 21, 2006 TITLE: APPROVED APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE SANTA ANA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 151 Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For ~ ~a . CITY ANAGER CONTINUED TO ---- FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Reappoint John Didion, Devina Lacroix, Gregory Lewis, Pauline Notch, Jack Oakes, Nancy Quarles, Rick Stroup and Renee Ward to the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board for four-year terms. 2. Appoint Robert Fischer to the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board. DISCUSSION On March 6, 2000, the City Council adopted a resolution establishing the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and appointed 33 members. In accordance with the Federal legislation, a majority of the Board and the Board Chair must represent the private sector. The remaining Board seats represent education, non-profit organizations, one-stop mandated partners and local labor organizations. Presently, there are eight Board members whose terms expire March 2006. Each of them has expressed an interest in being reappointed to the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board for an additional four-year term. The members seeking reappointment are: John Didion, Executive Vice Chancellor, Human Resources and Educational Services, Rancho Santiago Community College District; Devina Lacroix, Owner, Lacroix Roofing, Inc.; Gregory Lewis, CPA, Partner, Elliott, Lewis, Lieber & Stumpf, Inc.; Pauline Notch, District Manager, County of Orange, Social Services Agency/Family Self-Sufficiency; Jack Oakes, Regional Occupational Programs Director, Santa Ana Unified School District; Nancy Quarles, Vice President, Human Resources, Goodwill Industries of Orange County; Rick Stroup, Director, Orange County Conservation Corps; Renee Ward, Owner, The Forward Group. These Board members are all active and committed to the goals of the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board and many are 13C-1 Appointment of Members to the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board February 21, 2006 Page 2 original members who have a desire to continue to serve. are attached as Exhibit 1. Their resumes Currently, there are four vacancies on the Board consisting of two private sector seats, one labor seat, and an economic development seat. The private sector nominee is Robert Fischer, President, Accurate Performance Machining (AMP), Inc. His resume and nomination form are attached (Exhibit 2). At its January 13, 2006, meeting, the Workforce Investment Board made a recommendation to appoint Mr. Fischer to the Board. Staff will continue working on filling the remaining three vacancies. FISCAL IMPACT impact associated with this action. v Patricia C. itaker Executive Director Community Development Agency PCW/FJ/mlr H:\ACTIONS\2006 CC\Appt-ReApptMemSAWIB - 2-21-06.doc 13C-2 John M. Didion 2965 Oakhurst Court (714) 529-6742 - home (714) 529-1025 - home fax (714) 480-7489 - office (714) 796-3937 - office fax EDUCATION Master of Public Administration California State University, Long Beach May, 1985 Bachelor of Arts, Journalism University of Southern California June, 1976 EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE 1997 - Present Executive Vice Chancellor, Human Resources and Educational Services Rancho Santiago Community College District Responsible for personnel recruitment and selection, collective bargaining, employer-employee relations, staff diversity and staff development programs affecting the district's 4,000 employees. Also responsible for the district's risk management department, as well as workforce education, institutional research, resource development, and economic development programs. 2004 - 2005 1997 - 1998 Interim President Santa Ana College Served as chief executive officer of California's fourth oldest community college during two separate presidential vacancies. 1990 - 1997 Executive Dean, Human Resources Long Beach City College Responsible for personnel services, risk management, staff diversity, staff development, governing board elections, campus security, employee safety, and emergency preparedness. EXHIBIT 1 13C-3 John M. Didion Page 2 EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE. Continued 1987 - 1990 Director, Support Services Long Beach City College Responsible for risk management, workers' compensation, campus security, grounds, transportation, stadium operations, telecommunications, mailroom, governing board elections, and community use of facilities. Administered district parking fund and all parking lot construction projects. 1988 Acting Director, Fiscal Affairs Long Beach City College Responsible for district budget, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and cashiering operations. 1983 - 1987 Director, Employment Training Programs Cerritos Community College Served as chief administrative officer for a six-city joint powers authority administering federal Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) funds. Served as chief staff person for the governing board and Private Industry Council (PIC). Responsible for agenda development and coordination of all PIC and governing board meetings, as well as the planning, implementation, and evaluation of occupational training programs. 1983 - 1987 Instructor Cerritos Community College Member of the adjunct faculty in the Management/Marketing/Business Department. 1981 - 1983 Special Projects Technician Cerritos Community College Served as resource development officer for the college. Responsible for identifying external funding sources, preparing grant proposals, monitoring project expenditures, and preparing reports and financial claims. 13C-4 John M. Didion Page 3 CREDENTIALS Supervisory Credential, California Community Colleges (Life) Instructor Credential, California Community Colleges (Life): Business and Industrial Management Office Services and Related Technologies Public Services and Administration PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Board of Directors, Orange County Teachers Federal Credit Union Board of Directors, Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) City of Santa Ana Work Force Investment Board Board of Directors, Alliance of Schools for Cooperative Insurance Programs (ASCIP) Board of Directors, Captive Insurance for Public Agencies (CIPA) Alternate Board Member, Schools Excess Liability Fund (SELF) California Association of Chief Human Resources Officers California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) 13C-5 Devina Lacroix 341 Hermosa Drive Fullerton, CA 92835 (714) 920-4873 Cellular (714) 966-2691 Office OBJECTIVE Experience A highly motivated, results oriented CFO, Accounting and Office Manager with over 7 years increasing responsibility in all areas of construction and roofing corporate structure and accounting, Chaired all meetings as a CEO and Corporate Secretary. I have handled all facets of Human_Resources issues. I have managed all meeting minutes and corporate resolutions of our company structure up to date. I have handled negotiating and administering contracts, scheduled jobs and subsequent inspections. I have dealt with all aspects of vendors and suppliers, including accounts payables and receivables, collections, including but not limited to applicable Mechanics Lien Laws. My extensive experience includes producing outstanding results while interfacing with CPA's by using excellent bookkeeping and accounting skills as well. Successfully managed all aspects of accounting and project management for two companies with demonstrated competence. 10/1/2001 - Present Lacroix Roofing, Inc. Santa Ana, CA CFO/Secretary Currently handling all facets of a small business, including accounting, construction, roofing and office management also including but not limited to human resources and administering contracts, bidding estimating and more. Currently using QuickBooks Pro, Handled all bank reconciliation's. General Ledger. Payroll. Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payables. Thorough Tax Preparation. 7/1999 - 10/2000 RDW Roofing Inc. dba Fountain Valley, CA JW Roofing, Inc CEO, CFO, Secretary Currently handling all facets of a small business, including accounting, construction, roofing and office management also including but not limited to human resources and administering contracts, bidding estimating and more. Currently using QuickBooks Pro. Handled all bank reconciliation's. General Ledger. Payroll. Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payables. Thorough Tax Preparation, 9/1998 - 10/2001 Realty Best Roofing, Fountain Valley, CA IDe. CEO, CFO, Secretary Currently handling all facets of a small business, managing and accounting for over $400,000 in Revenue, construction, roofing and office management also including but not limited to human resources and administering contracts, bidding estimating and more. Used QuickBooks Pro handling all accounting reconciliation's. General Ledger. Payroll. Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payables. Thorough Tax Preparation. 13C-6 Devina Lacroix EDUCATION ADDITIONAL GOALS Bachelor's Degree Columbia Southern University 5/2005 Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology Associate Degree Brooks College 6/1983 Associate of Arts Interior Design Other Colleges and Universities University of Southern General Education California Long Beach City College General Education California State University Dominguez Hills General Education High School or equivalent Gardena High School High School Diploma Alabama-Orange Beach CA-Long Beach I am looking forward to bringing my exceptional abilities to a large company in order to handle budgets and bring my talents to manage the accounting department. 13C-7 2 ~.. .. J ~ CURRICULUM VITAE GregotyN. Lewis, CPA 1611 Eal\t 4th Street, Suite 200 SantA Ana, CA 92701 Telephone: (71.4) 569-1000 FAX: (714) 542-1040 EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts Business Admin.istration Accounting & Finance January 1975 California State University Fullerton CPA Certification Credentials Awarded 1977 California Board of Accountancy PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONStEXPERTISE 1993-Present Managing Parlllcl, Elliott, Lewis, Lieber & Stumpf, Inc. Manufacturing, Real Estate, and Health Care Specialists Strategic Business Planning ~pecia1ist Accounting and Auditing Services Review Per~onal &; Corporate Financial Planning Business Profitability Analyses Corporate Budgeting Buy/Sell Agreements Tax Specialist' Personal & Corporate Tax Planning PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSIMEMBERSHIPS Member, American Institute ofCcrtifieo Pl1hli(~ Accountants (Alep A). 1977 to Present. Peer Reviewer, AICP-A 1993 to Present. Peer and technical review of CPA firms to ensure that standards of accuracy and efficiency are followed per AICP A guidelines. Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CSCPA). 1977 to Present. Board Member, Santa Ana Private Industry Council 13C-8 Pauline Notch 1/21/03 I have been employed with the County of Orange for 27 years and 22 of those years with the Social Services Agency. Much of my experience has been working with the community and the partners at the SantalAnalWorkJCenter and my current assignment is District Manager of the Santa Ana Regional Centre. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Company: County of Orange, Social Services Agency/Family Self-Sufficiency 1928 South Grand Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92705 September 2001 to Present Title: Program Manager II Employee's Supervised: 300 Duties: Manage approximately 300 staff located in four buildings and three sites as the District Manager of the Santa Ana Regional Centre. Interact with the Partners at the SantaJAnalWorkJCenter and the Coastal One Stop and with the community. Company: County of Orange, Social Services Agency/Family Self-Sufficiency 888 North Main Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 October 1996 to September 2001 Title: Program Manager I Employee's Supervised: 7-12 Duties: Analyze change for impact, develop policy guidelines and implement all changes in law, regulations and court orders pertaining to CalWORKs Program. Liaison with California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to ensure concerns is addressed. Act as liaison with staff inside/outside of the county. Program responsibility for approximately 20,000 CalWORKs cases for the entire period and approximately 132,000 General Relief, Food Stamp, Refugee Cash Assistance and Foster Care cases from 10/96 - 2/98. Company: County of Orange, Social Services Agency/Family Self-Sufficiency 1055 N. Main Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 May 1991 to October 1996 Title: Assistant Program Manager Duties: Analyze and interpret current laws and regulations for management and eligibility staff pertaining to the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) and refugee programs. Create plans, policies, forms and other written materials for eligibility staff and provide training as needed. Act as liaison with community organizations, GAIN, District Attorney Welfare Fraud, Cal-Learn, CDSS and the public. Respond to all verbal and/or written program questions from line staff, Appeals, Systems, Staff Development, Accounting, etc. 13C-9 Pauline Notch 1/21/03 Company: County of Orange, Social Services Agency/Financial Assistance 2020 W. Walnut Santa Ana, CA 92703 September 1990 to May 1991 Title: Eligibility Supervisor II Employee's Supervised: 100 Duties: Supervise 10 Eligibility Supervisors directly and indirect supervisory responsibility for 89 Eligibility Technicians, completing eligibility determinations to AFDClFood Stamp benefits. Responsible for the implementation of program changes, personnel and operational issues. Company: County of Orange, Social Services Agency/Financial Assistance 25292 Mcintyre Road Laguna Hills, CA December 1988 to September 1990 Title: Eligibility Supervisor I Employee's Supervised: 10 Duties: Plan, assign and supervise the work of a unit of 10 Eligibility Technicians consisting of AFDClFood Stamp and Medi-Cal and has the ability to determine eligibility for all grant programs. Maintain a cooperative working relationship with all levels of staff and the general public and train and develop staff, identify problems, and write performance evaluations. Provide leadership for unit to maintain high morale. Company: County of Orange, Social Services Agency/Financial Assistance 290 Fischer Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 August 1980 to December 1988 Title: Eligibility Technician II Duties: Maintain accurate eligibility determinations for 135 AFDC and 20 Food Stamp cases at approximately $1 million per year. Interview approximately 15 clients each month to determine eligibility for ongoing benefits. Maintain full knowledge of interpreted laws and regulations for the social programs and remain current with the changing regulations and procedures. Act as liaison with the District Attorney Family Support Division. 2 13C-1 0 JACK E. OAKES 1352 Treasure Lane Santa Ana, California 92705 (714) 730-9412 RESUME . DIRECTOR OF CAREER DEVELOPMENTIREGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM Responsible for policies, operations, and fiscal matters involving Career Education for the Santa Ana Unified School District; 60,000+ ADA (1999 to present) . ROP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS, Santa Ana Unified School District Complete responsibility for the fiscal planning and budget expenditures of the ROP including attendance, grades, and student registration. (1992-Present) . ROP ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CURRICULUM Santa Ana Unified School District Responsible for recruiting teachers, organizing and conducting in-service activities for ROP staff preparing' policy and program recommendations for ROP Director, and preparing budget: statistics descriptive, and state required reports. Directed research, planning, organization, and Implementation ofROP courses, provided innovative approaches to instruction, and acted as liaison between the participating school district and CCROP. (1985-1987) . ROP SUMMER ADMINISTRATOR, Santa Ana Unified School District Hired teachers, acted as interim ROP Director, and managed summer school budget. (1983-1985) . ROP PROGRAM SPECIALIST, Santa Ana Unified School District Directly responsible for in-servicing of Santa Ana Unified School District's counselors and career center coordinators on ROP curriculum and course offerings. Responsible for information, operation, and outcome of all ROP Advisory Committees, including the writing, development, and revision of courses and curriculum in accordance with SAUSD curriculum guidelines. (1983-1985) . ROP CAMPUS COORDINATOR, Saddleback Valley Unified School District Directed and implemented procedures for increasing ROP enrollment on EI Toro High School's campus by 229% .(1979-1983) . RELATED VOCATIONAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE . Master of Arts in Vocational Education (1979) -California State University, Long Beach . Two years of successful work in an occupation pertinent to the State Plan of Vocational Education -Merchandising Sales for the Broadway Department Stores (1967-1969) . Five years teaching Work Experience as part of a Vocational Education Program for the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. (1978-1983) . Conceived, wrote, revised, and/or developed over 20 different ROP courses for the Santa Ana Unified School District. (Present) . Participating committee member of Santa Ana's Empowerment Zone's Youth, Economic, and Job Development Committees (Present) . Director of Orange County Tech Prep Consortium (1995-1997) 13C-11 RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE . ASSIST ANT PRINCIPAL IV - INSTRUCTION, Saddleback High School, 2900 ADA, SAUSD Primarily responsible for school's curricular domain and properly credentialed assignments of 130+ teaching staff, involving supervision of substitute and student teachers, and creation of school's master schedule, Hired teachers with principal's participation and approval, and prepared textbook budget. (1987 -1992) · ASSIST ANT PRINCIPAL-CONTROL, Saddleback High School Two-month interim assignment until open position was filled. Performed simultaneously with assignment of Assistant Principal IV -Instruction. (1991) · ASSIST ANT PRINCIPAL-GUIDANCE, Saddleback High School Six-month interim assignment until open position was filled. Performed simultaneously with assignment of Assistant Principal IV -Instruction. (1989-1990) · PRINCIPAL, Saddleback Valley Unified School District, Linda Vista Elementary School Served as Principal during summer session. (1978) · ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN, Saddleback Valley Unified School District Participated in district's administrator in-services, performed administrative duties, and conducted parent surveys. (1977-1980) RELA TED COUNSELING EXPERIENCE · COUNSELOR, SVUSD -EI Taro High School Conceived, developed, and implemented career guidance materials and experiences for GATE students in grades 9-12. (1980-1982) · GATE COUNSELOR, SVUSD -Los Alisos Intermediate School Counseled, disciplined, and scheduled GATE students; wrote and produced a manual for counseling GATE students, (1977-1978) RELATED TEACHING EXPERIENCE · CAREER EDUCATION AND CAREER CENTER COORDINATOR, SVUSD El Toro High School (1979-1983) · WORK EXPERIENCE AND HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING TEACHER, SVUSD El Toro High School (1979-1983); Mission Viejo High School (1978-1979) · CAREER EDUCATION AND U.S. HISTORY TEACHER, SVUSD La Paz and Los Alisos Intermediate Schools (1970-1977); Department Chair (1973-1976) PUBLICATIONS -AWARDS -RECOGNITIONS · AUTHORED _" A Sound Investment, " Thrust for Educational Leadership (February /March 1991) _"Committee Report: Vocational Education," ACSA Region XVII Newsletter January 1987) -"ls Your Child In a Box? ," Public relations brochure for CCROP (March 1985) -"Hire-A- Teacher (Do You Need Summer Employment?)" in SaddlebackAlive, a Chamher of Commerce ma~l3.zin1(31C~9i2 -"Counselors, Education and Mousetraps," in Resources In Education (RlE), ERIC Number Ed. 162178 (May 1978) -"Report on Federal Legislation," in Career Education Today (January 1977) -"Does Your '76 Model Student Come Equipped with Future Shock Absorbers? , " Monograph for the proceedings of the Individualized Instruction Association (April 1976) . PROJECT WRITER "CHOOSING SUCCESS," a Federal Urban-Rural Opportunity grant for $2.1 million (1996-Present) "TRAIL" (Tapping Real Abilities through Investigative Learning), a Federal ESEA IV -C InnovativelDevelopmental Career Education Grant of $160,000 (1980-1982 ) . "EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR " Saddleback Valley Chamber of Commerce recognition for outstanding service (1981) . "INTERMEDIATE TEACHER OF THE YEAR" Selected by the Exchange Club of Saddleback Valley (1975) RELATED CONSULTING EXPERIENCE . Consultant for University of California's Advisory Board on The Curriculum Project (1989-1990). . Consultant for California State Department of Education as Master Trainer in Career Education (1975-82) . Consultant for California State Department of Education as External Assessor for college and university departments of education (1974, 1975, 1978). . Consultant for Tehachapi School District on Career Education (1977) PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS . ACSA- Association of California School Administrators, Region xvn (1983-Present) Vocational Education Committee Chair ( 1985-1988) . SASA -Santa Ana School Administrators (1983-Present).CA V A -California Association of Vocational Administrators (1985-Present) . CAROPlC -California Association of Regional Occupational CentersIPrograms (1981- Present) .A V A -American Vocational Association (1979-Present) . CiliA -California Industrial Educators Association (1986) . CELC -President (1985-1986), Career Education Leadership Council (1979-1989) ACADEMIC HISTORY . National Association of Secondary School Principals Assessment Center (1986) . California State University, Long Beach -Master of Arts in Vocational Education (1979) . University of California at Irvine -Bachelor of Arts Degree in History (1969). Santa Ana College -Associate of Arts Degree (1967) CREDENTIALS . Ryan Administrative Services Credential (Life) (1977) . . Pupil Personnel Services Credential (Life) (1976). . Standard Elementary Credential (Life) (1972). . Standard Secondary Credential (Life) (1970) 13C-13 NANCY A. QUARLES, M.R.A. 23485 Via Burriana Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Home: 949/454-0672 . Work: 714/547-6301 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Twenty years of progressive responsibility in the planning, implementation and management of Work Force Development Services and Human Resource activities with special interest in people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. EDUCATION: M.R.A., 1988 - University of San Francisco, Rehabilitation Administration 1982 - 1983 - Pepperdine University, Irvine, Graduate School of Clinical Psychology B.A., 1980 - University of California, Irvine, Social Ecology 1975 - 1978 - Southwest State University, Marshall MN Sociology, Anthropology and Health WORK EXPERIENCE: 1999 - VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - GOOD\VILL REHABILITATION CENTER ORANGE COUNTY * Strategic planning and development for Education, Training and Employment Services * Fiscal responsibility for over $6 million in State and Federal funds * Compliance with State and Federal Wage and Hour requirements * Responsible for programs serving 800 clients daily * Overall responsibility for all aspects of Human Resources for 400 employees, including benefits, risk management, hiring practices, policies, procedures and employee relations * Federal contract negotiation and compliance 1982 - 1999 VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES- GOODWILL REHABILITATION CENTER ORANGE COUNTY Responsible for the overall operation of the rehabilitation department. Responsibilities included: * Program development for all services, including evaluation, training and job placement * Fiscal responsibility for budget of $5 million * Liaison to Department of Rehabilitation, Regional Center of Orange Comi.ty, private insurance companies, Department of Education, One-Stop Career Centers * Specialized program development, including Assistive Technology Exchange Center, commuuity-based program for developmentally disabled southeast Asians, deaf services, and chronically mentally ill * Grant development * Developed satellite facilities, including working with realtors, lease negotiations * Responsible for $1 million in NISH program (Federal set-aside contracts) 1980 -1982 SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, GOODWILL REHABILITATION CENTER ORANGE COUNTY * Teaching supervisors about disabilities, their impact onjob performap,ce, and job modification * Obtaining intake information from counselors in the private sector, the Department of Rehabilitation, Regional Center, Veteran's Administration, CET AfJTP A and private grants * Administering and scoring psychometric tests and work samples * Developing vocat.ional plans and writi~e~r1h4sive work evaluation and training reports * Conducting group and individual counseling * Developed and taught job seeking and survival skills training * Conducting job development, writing job analysis and labor market surveys * Assisting in the development of the Work Activity Program 1980 REHABILITATION COUNSELOR, GOODWILL REHABILITATION CENTER ORANGE COUNTY * Managing an average caseload of 50 clients per month having medical, psychological and developmental disabilities * Evaluating and developing individualized rehabilitation plans * Coordinating activities with referring counselors PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT (PAST AND PRESENT): Chair, Vocational Planning Coalition - 1990 Member 1'v1HAB Housing Committee, - 1990 Board Member, Access Irvine, 1989 - Co-Chair, Transportation Committee, Concerns 2000, 1988 - 1989 Board Member, Jobs Ahead, 1987 - June 1988 Co-Chair, Adult Cluster, 1986 Co-Chair, CALARF Annual Conference, 1985 - 1986 Treasurer, Southern California Rehabilitation Exchange, 1986 - 1987 Member at Large, National Rehabilitation Association, 1983 Member, National Rehabilitation Association, 1982- Member, Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Assoc. 1982- Member, Southern California Rehabilitation Exchange, 1982 - Member, Vocational Evaluators in the Private Sector, 1982- Member, Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 1982 - Board Member, Dayle McIntosh Center - 1991 - Member, HIV Advisory Cornmittee - County of Orange - 1991 - Member, Drug Abuse Master Plan Disabilities Caucus - 1991- Chair, Assistive Technology Advisory Committee - current Member, Vendor Advisory Committee, Regional Center of Orange County- current Member, Programs in Excellence - current Service Provider Alliance, Regional Center - current Santa Ana Work Center Partnership Committee - current State-wide Committee for welfare recipients Employment Readiness Demonstration Project - current CERTIFICA TIONS: Certified Vocational Evaluator, 1984 - Present Certified Administrator, Private Post-Secondary Education, 1988-1999 McCarron-Dial Work Evaluation, 1987 V ALP AR Administration and Scoring, 1982 General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB) Administration, Scoring and Interpretations, 1982 Management of Assaultive Behavior, 1982 HONORS: Edgar J. Helm Award - Most Distinguished Employer for Goodwill International Regional Center of Orange County - Professional Achievement Award & ",._...1_... ~A' P A 13C-15 Rick Stroup 28365 Gitano Mission Viejo, CA 92692 (949) 457-1143 Orange County Conservation Corps (OCCC) Executive Director Associate Director Recycling Director Work Historv 10/95 - Present 2/98 - Present The OCCC is a non-profit job-training and education program for 18-26 year old young adults providing jobs, job training, education, and supportive services. Responsible for the overall operation, direction, and development of the organization that employs more than 30 staff and serves more than 220 young adults each year. Reports to the OCCC Board of Directors. Active in local. state, and national organizations that focus on youth employment and development. The OCCC has been recognized nationally for demonstrating effective practices in working with youth and young adults; Excellence in Corps Operations (ECO) Award for 2001-2005, renewed for 2005-2009 by the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps and as a Promising and Effective Practices Network (PEPNet) Awardee for 2003- 2007 by the National Youth Employment Coalition. Jeflor Services Owner 4/94 - 11/96 National Employers Council Western Region Account Manager 6/92 - 7/94 West Coast Concrete Contractors, Inc. Administration 9/90 - 6/92 More than 5 years of for-profit business experience in: human resources; business administration and management; consultant for labor law, labor relations, and regulatory compliance; independent consulting and paralegal services. Saddleback Valley Unified School District 9/71 - 10/89 Various positions including; teacher, counselor, Director of Activities, temporary site level administration. Education M.S., Education, School Administration California State University, Fullerton B.A., Music California State University, Long Beach Business Affiliations: California Association of Local Conservation Corps, President National Association of Service and Conservation Corps, Board of Directors California Y outhbuild Coalition, Member Y outhBuild USA Affiliate Member Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board, Member Santa Ana Empowerment Zone Corporation, Board of Directors Anaheim Youth Council, Member Santa Ana Youth Council, Chair Orange County Children's Drinking Water Festival, Board of Directors National Youth Employment Coalition, Member Orange County Coalition for Youth, Board of Directors 13C-16 BIO Renee Ward is a seasoned recruitment and staffing executive. She was a Vice President for TMP Worldwide Recruitment Advertising (the parent of Monster.com), and Vice President for a Spherion Corporation subsidiary, JobOptions, Inc., a career resource technology company. She is a member of SHRM-Society for Human Resource Management and served on the SHRM Workforce Readiness Committee, PIHRA-Professionals in Human Resource Association, ERE-Electronic Recruiting Exchange and ASAE-American Society of Association Executives. Prior to her recruitment and staffing career, Ms. Ward was a successful advertising, sales and marketing management executive. She's had an outstanding management career with several innovative Fortune 500 companies, and ran her own highly effective sales and marketing promotions company. Renee is well known for her ability to work cross-functionally through team building and leveraging resources for group initiatives; ability to craft and deliver high level presentations, proposals and pitches; broad-based business, industry, IT, internet and new media knowledge. Ms. Ward is a published author, noted speaker and an expert resource to media, schools and community groups. She has had numerous television appearances including CBS Evening News, CNN and CNNfn, Comcast Cable, and UPN News. She has been quoted and featured in thousands of print publications such as the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the New York Times, Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, Kilplinger and the Bottom Line. Renee has a BA in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California, and completed graduate studies in business, marketing and communications. She is the founder of www.Teens4Hire.org , an online career center for those 14-21 and www.Seniors4Hire.org , for those 50 and older. Her motto; "no, doesn't mean never". The Forward Group Publishers of Seniors4Hire.org & Teens4Hire.org 7071 Warner Ave F466 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Phone: 714-848-0996 info@the4wardgroup.com 13C-17 Bob Fischer Accurate Performance Machining, Inc. 2086 S. Grand Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92705 Phone: (714) 434-7811 Fax: (714) 434-7841 Email: bfischer@cncapm.com Mr. Bob Fischer is the President of Accurate Performance Machining (APM), Inc. APM manufactures machine shop products for companies in the Aerospace industry such as Parker, Smiths, Whitaker, Ancra, Goodrich, etc. The company has been growing at a very consistent pace. As a result, Mr. Fischer is looking at the possibility of expanding operations in order to meet increased demand. Mr. Fischer founded the company with a partner in 1996 after working for over 25 years in the Aerospace industry. His company currently provides job opportunities to 19 individuals, many of them Santa Ana residents. Mr. Fischer is aware of the challenges individuals face in the workforce system. Prior to starting his business, he was laid-off a couple of times during the declining years of the Aerospace industry. Fortunately, he was able to use some personal funds and his business experience to start his own company. Mr. Fischer is familiar with the local One-Stop Center: The Santa Ana W /O/R/K Center. He has been able to utilize the services of the W /O/R/K Center by advertising job openings and hiring individuals referred by the Center. Mr. Fischer has a Master's in Business Administration from West Coast University, and an Engineering degree from UC Santa Barbara. He is very interested in joining the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board. He feels that the board will be a great opportunity to network with other business leaders in the community, and also a great opportunity to become involved in the policy making of procedures that will help Santa Ana businesses, as well as individuals in the community. EXHIBIT 2 13C-18 N 0 -- C") 0 -- ""'" 0 bl} "0 I:: Q) ..... en I:: .;; ..... ..s:: Q) u 0:: t':l ~ bl} I-< (\) I:: (\) ~ '1: ..s:: u '" u a (\) .a 0 '" 'i:l '" '" '" '" '" '" ..... 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