Candidate for
Council Member; City of Blue Ash

Diane and I have lived in Blue Ash since 1999. We have two lovely daughters, both students in the Sycamore Schools.
I believe my 26 years with Procter and Gamble prepared me for a leadership role in local government. During that time, I was able to develop skills in strategic thinking, eliminating waste, and energizing and enabling others.
Additionally, I worked and lived overseas for eight years. This experience taught me the importance of being open to new ideas, working with others, and considering novel approaches when addressing complex issues.
Since completing my paid career, I currently focus my efforts on community service. I have served as a volunteer and in leadership positions in many local community organizations including:

• The City of Blue Ash
• Sycamore Schools
• Our family church
• Other local civic organizations

  In April 2009, I was appointed to the Blue Ash City Council to complete the unexpired term of a previous representative.

Leadership & Strategic Planning - 30+years

• 26 Years - P&G Business & Management
• Led strategic planning for manufacturing sites
• President - Blue Ash/Montgomery Rotary Club
• Led Lincoln Heights Habitat for Humanity project
• Past Chair of the Sycamore School Planning Commission

• 30 years experience managing budgets
• Managed and controlled budgets over $60 million
• Led organizations in strategic cost reduction planning
• Led improvement teams resulting in million dollar cost reduction and improved quality
• Experienced in contract negotiation

• BS Mechanical Engineering - 1975
• BS Business Administration -1975
• Certificate in Financial Planning - 2004

• City of Blue Ash:
• Planning Commission
• Zoning & Site Arrangement Boards
• Civil Service Commission
• Charter Revision Committee
• Volunteer at Civic Garden Center - Master Gardener Association
• Secretary-Treasurer Homeowners Association
• Volunteer at church
• Girls soccer coach