Board Business Meeting - Loudoun County, Virginia...a. Michael Tate as an at-large appointed member....

Date of Meeting: March 18, 2015

#1 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ACTION ITEM

SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS

A. CONFIRMATIONS

Draft Motion: I move that the Board of Supervisors confirm the following appointments

with terms expiring December 31, 2015, unless otherwise noted:

District Specific Appointments:

1. Library Board of Trustees

a. Michael Silber as the Sterling District representative. Term date: 6/30/2017

Non-District Specific Appointments:

2. Art Advisory Committee

a. Steward Brown as an at-large appointed member.

3. Community Service Board

a. Michael Tate as an at-large appointed member. Term date: 6/30/2017

4. Economic Development Authority

a. Casey Veatch as an at-large appointed member. Term date: 3/31/2019

B. NOMINATIONS

Anticipated Nominations:

Supervisor Delgaudio is anticipated to nominate Victoria Stamp as the Sterling District

representative to the Joint Board of Supervisors and School Board Committee’s

Volunteer Citizens Work Group.

C. VACANCIES

I. Current Vacancies for District and Chairman’s Representatives:

Unless otherwise noted, appointment terms expire December 31, 2015. Additional

information on each group can be found in the Board of Supervisors’ Office.

Nominations for Districts’ and Chairman’s representatives are in order for the following.

Staff also notes that unless otherwise stated, existing members will continue to serve on

advisory boards unless and until another appointment is made. Names in bold are those

anticipated to be confirmed at this date’s meeting.

Item 01-Appointments

Board Business Meeting

March 18, 2015

Please note: Citizen Appointees must fill out a standard application form, which can be obtained from the Office of

the Board of Supervisors or at the following link: http://www.loudoun.gov/DocumentCenter/View/101627

1. Advisory Commission on Youth (ACOY)

Chairman, At-Large Michael Reles Catoctin District VACANT

Algonkian District Donna E. Simpson Dulles District Randy Faleski

Ashburn District Jeffrey Goldman Leesburg District Ahmed Saad

Blue Ridge District Elizabeth Huck Sterling District Linda Budzinski

Broad Run District Jim Bonfils Community Rep Brian McMullen

Community Rep Christine Stallsworth Community Rep Armin Parhami

* Interested Citizens Brittany Rose, Robert Larrick, Dr. Heather Applegate, Russell A. Matijevich, Lt. Col,

USAF (retired) and Heather Clark have expressed their interest to be appointed to the

Advisory Commission on Youth. Their resumes are available upon request.

2. Commission on Aging

Chairman, At-Large Megan Descutner Catoctin District VACANT

Algonkian District William J. Mohoney Dulles District Arthur Skaer

Ashburn District Theresa G. Ruddy Leesburg District Alvin G. Sowards

Blue Ridge District Kimberly Adams Sterling District Malinda Joyce Sutcliffe

Broad Run District Charlotte A. Nurge

3. Community Criminal Justice Board (CCJB)

Chairman, At-Large VACANT Catoctin District Cathy McNickle

Algonkian District Greg Stone Dulles District Ramachandran

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Ashburn District VACANT Leesburg District Charles L. King

Blue Ridge District Mark Davis Sterling District Shadi Sarkis

Broad Run District Thomas S. Pavelko

* Interested Citizens Roland Hall, Kerri Hartman, Charles Hasper and Sharad Tandale have expressed interest

in serving on the Community Criminal Justice Board. Their applications are available

upon request.



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5. Heritage Commission

Chairman At-Large Childs Burden Catoctin District Bronwen Souders

Algonkian District Robert D. Gehrke Dulles District Angela E. Drews

Ashburn District William Wilkin Leesburg District Jana Shafagoj

Blue Ridge Laura Tekrony Sterling District Hampton Dowling

Broad Run District VACANT At-Large Tony Buffington

At-Large Brown Morton At-Large Lori Kimball

At-Large Jay Bradshaw At-Large Richard Gillespie

At-Large Mitch Diamond At-Large Larry Simms

* Interested Citizens Brent Yeates and David Scheurn have expressed interest in serving on Heritage

Commission as a Broad Run District Representative. David T. Clark and Mary P. Yakush

have expressed their interest to be reappointed to the Heritage Commission. Their

resumes and/or letters of interest are available upon request.

6. Library Board of Trustees

Chairman At-Large Mark Miller Catoctin District Jackquelyn Veith

Algonkian District Sean Mallon Dulles District Thomas A. Jensen

Ashburn District Nancy Nuell Leesburg District Mary Pellicano

Blue Ridge Joseph Maio Sterling District MICHAEL SILBER

Broad Run District Larry Stepnick

* CONFIRMATION

Michael Silber is expected to be confirmed as the Sterling District representative to the

Library Board of Trustees. His application is attached.

7. Joint Board of Supervisors and School Board Committee’s Volunteer Citizens Work

Group

Chairman At-Large Anne Denzin Catoctin District Mary Porter Green

Algonkian District Donna Shackelford Dulles District Paula Harper

Ashburn District Wendy Wooley Leesburg District Holly Rhodes

Blue Ridge Owen Brown Sterling District VACANT

Broad Run District Mike Defiloppo

* Nomination

Supervisor Delgaudio is anticipated to nominate Victoria Stamp as the Sterling District

representative to the Volunteer Citizens Work Group. Her application is attached.

* Interested Citizens Joseph Becek has expressed his interest in serving as the Blue Ridge Representative and

Joan Kowalski has expressed interest in serving as a Sterling District Representative on

the Volunteer Citizens Work Group. Their application/resume are available upon request.



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II. Current Vacancies for Non-District Specific Representatives

Nominations are in order for the following at-large committees, commissions and boards.

* General Interested Citizens

Robert Larrick is interested in serving on any advisory body the Board sees fit for him to

serve on. He is specifically interested in the Advisory Commission on Youth and

Community Services Board. His application is available upon request.

Alec W. Gibson, Rich Meidlinger, and Todd Armsworth are interested in serving on any

advisory body the Board sees fit that they serve on. Their applications are available upon

request.

1. Art Advisory Committee: 1 vacancy: at-large representative

* CONFIRMATION

Stuart Brown is expected to be confirmed to the Art Advisory Committee. His

application is attached.

2. Building Code and Appeals Board: 2 vacancies: Members with background in

building industry

* Interested Citizens

James Spears, Lori Koch, John Allen Sr. and Jon W. Mays have expressed interest in

serving on the Building Code and Appeals Board. Their resumes is available upon

request.

3. Community Services Board: 4 terms to expire 6/30/17

* CONFIRMATION

Michael Tate is expected to be confirmed to the Community Services Board. His



John Hilton, Vincent Rogers, Elahe Hessamfar, Jodi Kinney and Robert Larrick has

expressed interest in being appointed to the Community Services Board. His application

is available upon request.

4. Disability Services Board: 4 vacancies: at-large representatives


Martha Schonberger, Andrew Drummond, Donald Harris, Richard Huxta and James

Edward Rouse have expressed interest in serving on the Disability Services Board. Their

applications/resumes are available upon request.



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5. Economic Development Advisory Commission: 1 vacancy with term expiration of

12/31/2016 (preference of Hospitality Industry experience)


John Bryant Rice and Kristopher Diemar have expressed interest in serving on the

Economic Development Advisory Commission. Their applications are attached.

Per policy, EDAC Exec Committee has reviewed these interested citizens and is

recommending the nomination of Kristopher Diemar to fill the EDAC vacancy.

6. Economic Development Authority: 1 member to expire on 3/31/2015

* CONFIRMATION

Casey Veatch is expected to be confirmed to the Economic Development Authority. His


7. Family Services Advisory Board: 3 at-large vacancies

8. Housing Advisory Board: 1 vacancy: 1 Non-profit Affordable Housing Developer


Karen DeVito has expressed her interest to serve on the Housing Advisory Board as a

representative from Catholics for Housing, Inc. Her application is attached.

April Washington, Martin H. Thomas and Dalila Farah have expressed interest in being

appointed to the Housing Advisory Board. Their resumes are available upon request.

9. Landfill Special Exception Review Committee: 8 vacancies: 7 at-large openings and

1 Landfill Area Resident (within 1 mile)


Brian Boylan and Gail Bayless, who is a resident within 1 mile of the landfill, have

expressed an interest in being appointed to the Landfill Special Exception Review

Committee. Their resumes are available upon request.



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10. Loudoun Health Council: 4 vacancies with an additional 5 appointees to expire on

9/30/14: One faith community representative (term to expire 9/30/15); One

Chamber Representative (Jennifer Seven recently resigned – term to expire

9/30/15); Two other positions


Judith Randal and Dr. Jennifer Odutola are interested in being re-appointed to the

Loudoun Health Council. Their resumes are available upon request.

Rich Meidlinger and Todd Armsworth has expressed his interest to serve on the Loudoun

Health Council (as well as any advisory body the board feels they are adequate to serve

on); Their resumes are available upon request.

Robin F. Brown and Jill Bartko have expressed interest in serving on the Loudoun Health

Council; Their resumes are available upon request

Dominick J. Parris, Dr. Janine Rethy and Ms. Vizma Carver have expressed interest in

serving as members on the Health Council. Their applications are available upon request.

David Dieterich and Dr. Imran Khan have expressed interest in being appointed to the

Loudoun Health Council. Their resumes are available upon request.

Attachments: Applications/Resumes available at the time of packet delivery are included in each Board of Supervisor meeting packet. Information that is not available electronically can be obtained from the Board of Supervisor’s Office. *(Some resumes are not on file). Staff Contact:, Office of the County Administrator

Resume

Date: March 2, 2015

Name: Michael L Silber

Age: 71

Telephone:

Home Address: 235 N Cameron Ct

Sterling, VA 20164-1907

Married: Roberta T Silber June 1975

Children: ages 36 and 32

Years living in Sterling: Since December 1982, less a year and a half while on employment-related TDY

Formal Education:

BS, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Webb Institute, 1963

MA, Mathematics, Queens College of the City University of New York, 1966

PhD, Solid State Physics, Iowa State University, 1977

Military Service: US Army, 1966 thru 1968, Honorable Discharge

Employment: Retired from BAE Systems, Inc., McLean, Virginia, September 2012

Employment History: Worked 35 years in the Washington DC area as a government contractor, in the

area of IT.

Interests: history

reading

woodworking

building and flying radio controlled model aircraft

NOMINATIONS

Application for Advisory Board, Commission, or Committee Page 1

Loudoun County Board of Supervisors

Application Form: Please fill out electronically or print and handwrite legibly. (all fields required unless stated)

Name: Email: (optional)

Address: City, State, Zip:

Phone Number: Alt. Phone: (optional)

Election District (leave blank if unknown):

Name of Advisory Board, Commission, or Committee:

Statement of Interest:

Work Experience:

Volunteer Experience:

Victoria G. Stamp

21256 Mirror Ridge Pl Sterling, VA 20164

Sterling

Citizen Volunteer Work Group (Joint BOS/SB Committee)

I am interested in serving on the Work Group committee because I am a parent of an LCPS student and an involved member of my community.

2003-2009 Software Engineer and Test Development Lead for The Boeing Company in the Southern California region. 2009-Present: Homemaker

I have been serving on my HOA Board of Directors (Mirror Ridge II HOA) since 2010. I served as President in 2013 and 2014. I am currently serving as the treasurer / secretary.



Education:

Special Qualifications:

Other Information (optional):

Victoria G. Stamp

B.S. Computer Science and Engineering: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Delicious homemade baked goods that are likely to accompany me to any meetings I might attend.

For a bit of disclosure: my nomination to this working group came because I was lobbying the school board to create a new program for Elementary students. I plan to continue pursuing (as a reasonable person) the implementation of this program, both as an individual and a member of the working group.

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EMPLOYMENT

2009-Present Homemaker Sterling, VA

Two children

2010-Present Mirror Ridge II HOA Board of Directors Sterling, VA

President from 2013-2014

Currently serving as Secretary/Treasurer

2003 – 2009 Embedded Software Engineer: Boeing Integrated Defense Systems: S&IS Seal Beach, CA

Promoted to software engineer level 3, out of 6 in less than six years of work.

Lead a testing team.

Participated in proof-of-concept software development for the purpose of winning contracts.

May-Sept 2001 Student Programmer/MRI Research Assistant: Barrow Neurological Phoenix, AZ

Assisted Dr. James Pipe in researching and implementing new techniques for motion correction and asymmetrical fields of view in diagnostic imaging.

EDUCATION

B.S. Computer Science and Engineering: University of California, Los Angeles

Member, Engineering Society of University of California: 2002-2003 Mentor in Mentorship Program.

Active in the Bruin Marching Band, 1st trombone.

PUBLICATIONS

Pipe JG, Farthing VG, Forbes KPN. “Multishot Diffusion-Weighted FSE using PROPELLER MRI”. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. 2002; 47(1): 42-53.

Pipe JG, Farthing VG. “A Correlative Measure for Processing Multi-Angle Diffusion Weighted Images”. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. 2003; 49(3):536-542.

SKILLS

Computer Languages: C/C++, FORTRAN, Java, SQL-Oracle, Tcl/Tk, UNIX shell scripts

Limited proficiency in Spanish and American Sign Language

INTERESTED CITIZENS










Work Experience:


John Bryant Rice

20433 Winfield Place Potomac Falls, VA 20165

(unknown)

Economic Development Advisory Commission

As a 23 year resident of Loudoun County, I am looking for an opportunity to serve my county and community through the Economic Development Advisory Commission. I bring over 25 years of business experience in Northern Virginia, and want to help influence and promote business development and economic growth within the county. I also want to diversify my own perspective, leveraging my experience in business leadership to increase my exposure of public policy through the exchange of ideas and experience with other business and government leaders.

Visuance, Principal, Management Consulting - 2000-Present (Part Time)Tiffany & Co., Group Director, Mid-Atlantic Market - 2010-2014Tiffany & Co., Various Positions 1990-2010

Journey Through Hallowed Ground - Committee Member, Heart and Soul Gala, 2012 (worked with Cate Wyatt and Beth Erickson)



Education:



John Bryant Rice

Bachelor of Fine Art - Old Dominion UniversityMaster of Business Administration - The George Washington University

Accomplished executive with over two decades of distinquished business management experience, leading sales and operations for multiple business units at Tiffany & Co., a 177 year old (S&P 500 and Fortune 1000) American based global luxury brand, and through Visuance, a consulting company specializing in helping small businesses and organizations improve operational efficiency, leadership development, and employee engagement.










Work Experience:


Kristopher Diemar

16886 Ivandale Road Hamilton, VA 20158

(unknown)

Economic Development Advisory Commission

As a seasoned restaurantuer and a proud new small business owner in Loudoun County, I believe that I can help to add insight into the development of the region. My family moved to Loudoun County in 1979 and I attended elementary, middle and high school in the county. I have seen the many changes and development over the years, and when I decided to go into business for myself, I could not think of a better place to start. My parents, brother and his family, sister and her family, and my wife and two children call Loudoun County home and will for the rest of our lives. I am very excited to see Loudoun County prosper and I look forward to being considered for this position as I look to grow within the local government.

Please see attached resume

***Smokehouse Live will be doing a grand opening charity event for Wounded Warriors in the late summer of '15Board Member - DC Business Improvement DistrictNational Cherry Blossom FestivalLab Rescue - Baltimore CountyJohn's Hopkins Pediatric Oncology



Education:



Kristopher Diemar

Radford University, 1990 - 1993

KRISTOPHER T. DIEMAR 16886 Ivandale Road Hamilton, VA, 20158

RESTAURATEUR FOOD ~ BEVERAGE ~ WINE

Extensive culinary expertise and experience managing a broad range of different restaurant concepts. Proven performer with a demonstrated ability to quickly generate revenues by applying innovative and aggressive

sales and marketing strategies. Skilled in analyzing markets, developing sales goals, meeting budgets, attacking high turnover rates and working with field personnel to maximize results. Extensive experience conducting

tastings and promotions for high-end specialty foods and wines: comfortable working in high stress environments and managing multiple responsibilities and multiple units; proficient in numerous computer

applications including a wide variety of proprietary programs.

Multi Unit Management Franchise Development Development of Managers

Sales and Marketing Plans New Product Rollouts Vendor Relations

Project Manager Pricing Strategies Budget Planning

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Development of a high volume classic French Bistro with a well known Restaurateur in a renowned city neighborhood from the initial construction phase through opening and then through its infancy.

Created a standard “franchise package” to be included with the initiation of a new franchise territory including a standard Letter of Intent, Build Out and Tenant Improvement Requirements.

Negotiating kitchen equipment, rebates and smallware packaging pricing for restaurant openings.

Filing of the company trademark and UFOC in states where there is a potential for a franchise.

Two time “Roy’s Managing Partner of the Year” recipient (2002 and 2003).

Promoted from within for the company three Managing Partners, four Chef Partners, six managers and five sous chefs.

First East Coast “Training” restaurant for the Roy’s concept.

Anniversary Dinners each year to raise donations for the John’s Hopkins Pediatric Oncology Department.

Consistently achieved food, beverage and labor goals; analyzed competitor pricing, developed pricing strategies and applied product mix discounts and combination values.

Created extensive menu options applying culinary skills, recipe test marketing, costing, pricing, and product mix; completed training with vendors and staff on product offerings.

Secured corporate contracts for specialty catering events and coordinated events including chamber mixers, charity functions, concierge dinners, guest appreciation, and new member parties to increase local recognition.

Developed and implemented effective marketing strategies including local market analysis, cultivating relationships with surrounding community and leaders, and creation of advertising program.

Increased mailing list and customer satisfaction through effective sales strategies and development of wine dinners and cooking classes, specialty off-site events and programs, and fine dining service.

Pursued and obtained new business through aggressive cold calling and networking; surveyed target markets and created strategic sales plans, promotions, and advertising.

Met all sales objectives and routinely exceeded sales quotas for restaurant and group sales operations and tracked effectiveness of all marketing programs.

KRISTOPHER T. DIEMAR PAGE TWO

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

PITMASTER HOSPITALITY – SMOKEHOUSE LIVE 2014 - PRESENT Co-Owner / President FIREMAN HOSPITALITY GROUP, NEW YORK, NY – BOND 45 AND FIORELLA’S 2013 - 2014 Director Currently manage and lead two properties located in the DC market; Bond 45 Italian Seafood and Prime Steaks, and Fiorella’s Italian Kitchen. We are also in the process of opening two new concepts in the National Harbor, MD, in the Fall/Winter 2014-2015. THE ALICART RESTAURANT GROUP, NEW YORK, NY – CARMINE’S AND VIRGIL’S 2010 - 2013 Assistant Director of Operations Oversaw daily operations for Alicart’s two restaurant concepts located outside of NYC; including two Carmine’s and a license agreement of Carmine’s and Virgil’s located at the Atlantis Resort, Bahamas. Responsible for Carmine’s Washington, DC and Atlantic City, NJ a 700 and 550 seat respectively

family style Italian restaurant Responsible for the License Agreement between the ARG and their two concepts within the Atlantis

Resort Bahamas. Supervise two General Managers, three Executive Chefs, twenty managers, ten sous chefs and a staff of

over four hundred. 2011 DC RAMMY Winner Best Restaurant and Power Spot. Board Member Downtown DC BID THE CONTINENTAL AND BUDDAKAN, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – STARR RESTAURANTS 2009 - 2010 Regional General Manager Oversaw daily operations for Stephen Starr’s two restaurants at the Pier at Caesar’s, Atlantic City. Responsible for The Continental a 280 seat global tapas restaurant and martini bar. Responsible for Buddakan a 285 seat modern Asian restaurant. Supervise two General Managers, two Executive Chefs, ten managers, five sous chefs and a staff of over

two hundred and fifty. PARC, PHILADELPHIA, PA – STARR RESTAURANTS 2007 - 2009 Project Manager / General Manager Project Manager transitioned into General Manager for Stephen Starr’s newest restaurant, a classic French bistro, in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square. Responsible for Parc’s opening critical path. Supervised all construction development from step 1 to include: 260 seat restaurant; 100 seat

outdoor café; 40 seat bar; private dining areas and full service bakery. Developed and implemented all aspects of training. Maintained a level of business over 100% of budgeted sales. Supervised twenty Managers and Chefs.

PHILLIPS SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ & BALTIMORE, MD 2005 - 2007 Director of Restaurant Operations Directly responsible for six Phillips Seafood Restaurants from the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD, to Atlantic City, NJ, including four different concepts as well as the franchise liaison for the Phillips in Philadelphia, PA. Supervision of three General Managers, four Executive Chefs, five Assistant General Managers,

twenty managers, fifteen sous chefs and up to forty hourly supervisors. Responsible for four different Phillips concepts including two Phillips Seafood Restaurants, two

Phillips Seafood Express’, one Phillips Seafood Buffet and the first Souzai Sushi and Sake. Regional General Manager of Phillips three new locations in Atlantic City, NJ. Helped in the re-creation of the Phillips restaurant brand. Redevelopment of the Phillips culinary

menu, style of service and wine list. Estimated 2007 sales of the seven units are $35 million.

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ROY’S HAWAIIAN FUSION, Baltimore, MD 2001–2005 Managing Partner Opening Managing Partner of Outback Steakhouses’ newest Joint Venture in Baltimore’s Harbor East. Promoted from within three Managing Partners, four Chef Partners, six managers and five sous

chefs. Twenty percent increase in sales each year for the first three in operation. Double digit positive cash flow each month from February 2002 – April 2005. Executive Member of the management team for seven Roy’s openings. Managing Partner of the Year 2002 and 2003. East Coast Training Restaurant for the Roy’s concept.

CAPITAL RESTAURANT CONCEPTS, Washington, DC 1997–2001 Area General Manager Directly responsible for the day to day operations of three restaurants in the Downtown Baltimore/Towson, Maryland area. Over 10 million in sales between the three restaurants generating a 57% cash flow; increase of 16%

over prior year. Supervised up to 200 staff members; conducted performance appraisals for three General Managers

and three Executive Chefs, developed yearly budgets and goals, and led each team to excel. Opening General Manager of Capital’s newest concept Neyla, a traditional Lebanese restaurant, in the

MGM Grand, Las Vegas HOULIHAN’S RESTAURANT GROUP, Richmond, VA 1995 - 1997 General Manager General Manager of a 3.5 million dollar casual dining restaurant in Richmond, Virginia’s affluent West End. General Manager of two separate Virginia locations; Midlothian and the West End.

EDUCATION

RADFORD UNIVERSITY, Radford, VA Biology

Minor- Sports Medicine

Food and Beverage Hospitality Food and Wine Excellence Increasing Beverage Sales Foundations of Leadership Service Excellence Better Yourself Through

Education

References Available Upon Request










Work Experience:


Karen S. DeVito

18328 Candice Drive Triangle, VA 22172

(unknown)

Housing Advisory Board

I have been involved with affordable housing programs since 1990 when I became the Section 8 Coordinator for the Milford, CT Housing Authority. I served as the Coordinator for 12 years. During that time, HUD introduced the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program and it was my pleasure to design the FSS Program for Milford and help 50 families move from total dependence upon assistance programs to total independence as well as helping others take steps toward self-sufficiency. To help individuals and families obtain a safe and secure home is most rewarding. It has been my pleasure to help hundreds of people secure and maintain a home in which they can work toward their goals and help their children develop socially and academically to reach their potential. Because housing is the largest single expense most people experience, creating affordable housing opportunities is a challenging as well as rewarding. Catholics for Housing (CFH) is a regional organization that can provide services throughout Northern Virginia. CFH has worked to provide housing solutions to residents of Loudoun County through our security deposit assistance program and our down payment assistance program as well as working to increase affordable rental opportunities. I have a strong work ethic to develop housing opportunities that meet the needs of a variety of populations. Affordable housing cannot be a one size fits all. I would like to share my experience as part of the Housing Board of Loudoun County and to be a part of affordable housing solutions in Loudoun County.

I have been administering affordable housing programs for 25 years. First in Milford, CT where I administered the Section 8 Program, developed an award-winning Family Self-Sufficiency Program and managed the public housing for the Milford Housing Authority. At Catholics for Housing (CFH) I have managed the direct-service programs, designed a homeownership program, wrote a successful proposal for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program to the Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) and was selected as one of the 5 agencies in Virginia to utilize TSP (Trust Stabilization Program) funds in Northern Virginia and wrote the proposal to DHCD to administer their Down Payment Assistance Program for the counties of Loudoun, Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William; CFH owns and manages 18 rental properties. I wrote “Choices”, a life skills program designed to provide basic information as well as to help participants understand that every choice has a consequence: better choices equals better consequences; better consequences help people move toward self-sufficiency. CFH is currently working with various developers to create additional housing and we have secured funding from two different sources to acquire and rehab properties for re-sale. I am responsible for the operation and continued development of Catholics for Housing.

In Milford, CT, I volunteered with the Network of Executive Women where I held an officer positions and the United Way as well as served on the Board of the Red Cross and held various positions at my church including Chair of the Board of Trustees. After my relocation to Virginia, I continue to volunteer with my Church, first as a member of the Trustees for 9 years including Chair for five years and then as Chair of our Church Council. I am a member of the Prince William County Continuum of Care Network, a member of the Prince William County Human Services Coalition and have served for several years on the Prince William County Housing Board, first as the Continuum of Care Representative and then as Supervisor John Jenkins’ appointee. I have worked on the Housing Chapter of the Consolidated Plan and for the last three publications have written the Housing Chapter of the Prince William County Needs Assessment, a bi-annual publication by the Coalition for Human Services and the United Way.



Education:



Karen S. DeVito

Although I was unable to attend college, I have a High School Diploma as well as certifications as a Section 8 Coordinator, a Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator; I am also a certified Housing Quality Standards Inspector, and attend workshops and seminars to continue to grow within my profession.

I would bring 25 years of affordable housing experience to the Loudoun County Housing Advisory Board and an interest in furthering affordable housing opportunities in Northern Virginia. I observed the Loudoun County task force that was Chaired by Ken Blanchard that reviewed the Affordable Dwelling Unit Ordinance during 2014 and participated on the non-profit panel that presented information at one of the sessions. I have an interest in addressing affordable housing issues and helping make affordable housing programs more effective.

CATHOLICS FOR HOUSING (CFH)

CFH RÉSUMÉ

NOVEMBER 2014

The CFH service area is the geographic footprint of the Arlington Catholic Diocese, although CFH is an autonomous agency serving program eligible applicants without regard to race, creed, national origin, age or familial status. Workforce Housing

CFH developed 19 units of affordable workforce housing that were sold to members of the Prince William County (PWC) workforce; i.e., police officers, a fire and rescue tech, a DSS case worker, a parole officer, a school custodian and school teachers.

o CFH did the site work, designed and implemented the homeownership program, secured funding to assist the buyers and identified and qualified the buyers.

o CFH worked closely with the builder to ensure all County requirements were met as well as the needs of the buyers.

CFH built 33 units of affordable housing that were sold to first-time homebuyers. o CFH designed and implemented the homeownership program and secured

funding to assist the buyers. Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Homeownership Initiative

CFH received $1.5 million dollars to acquire and rehab foreclosed properties in PWC in 2010. Subsequently, CFH was granted an additional $632,410 and is now utilizing funds from the sale of each property to acquire and rehab additional properties.

CFH has acquired and rehabbed 17 properties; all properties are either sold or committed to buyers. Approximately fifty percent (50%) of the buyers have incomes below 50% of the area median income (AMI).

CFH has returned approximately $1,822,000 from the sale of properties allowing CFH to continue to buy and rehab homes to be sold to eligible buyers.

CFH is a high performin in the Virginia NSP Program. Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is ranked 4th in the Nation for their administration of the NSP Pprogram.

Lease-to-Purchase

As part of the NSP program, CFH has utilized a lease-to-purchase option to assist several of the potential buyers to move into homeownership.

o CFH sees this option as a valuable tool to help low-to-moderate income households move into homeownership.

o CFH proposes to utilize a lease-to-purchase options as it enhances its programs.

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VA DHCD TSP – Housing Trust Fund

CFH is one of five non-profits in Virginia approved to utilized a funding pool of one million dollars for rehab of foreclosed properties.

Virginia Community Capital (VCC)

VCC is providing a revolving line of credit in the amount of $800,000 to allow CFH to acquire and rehab homes that can then be re-sold to eligible homebuyers.

This funding can be used in Stafford, Prince William, Fairfax, Arlington and Loudoun Counties and all the cities and towns therein.

Rentals

CFH owns and manages 7 affordable dwelling units (ADU) in Arlington and 2 ADU’s in Fairfax.

o CFH meets all ADU requirements in both jurisdictions. CFH owns and manages a duplex and 7 single-family detached units in Fredericksburg.

o These units are all rented to the local workforce. o These units were acquired without subsidies.

CFH verifies income of all potential tenants and annually completes a recertification process to verify the program eligibility of tenants.

Life Skills

CFH developed “Choices” to assist our tenants in moving from needing affordable units to either market-rate tenancy or homeownership.

CFH desires to have people move through affordable housing programs rather than onto affordable housing program for an undetermined length of time.

o Each “Choices” participant will create an action plan for their individual program. CFH proposes all tenants participate in the “Choices” Program. CFH is working with local faith and community groups to train volunteer facilitators who

can provide the “Choices” program to their local communities. CFH is partnering with various local organization to provide the “Choices” program.

Senior Rental Assistance

In 1996, CFH designed and continues to administer a senior rental assistance program in Fairfax County which serves extremely low income households.

The program is restricted to seniors who are qualified to live in the Fairfax County-owned senior facilities except their income is insufficient to sustain an apartment home.

Seniors use 40% of their income to pay their rent; the program pays the balance. All seniors are recertified annually to confirm continued eligibility.

All participants have incomes less than 30% AMI; most have income at about 14% AMI.

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CFH desires to implement a similar rental assistance program in other counties. Security Deposit Assistance

In 1988, CFH designed and continues to administer a security deposit assistance program. This program can serve households moving into permanent rental homes throughout the CFH service area which is the geographic footprint of the Arlington Catholic Diocese.

Eligibility requires applicants to have income less than 50% AMI and a rent that does not exceed 50% of their monthly income.

To promote self-sufficiency, CFH asks recipients to re-pay in small amounts the funds they receive, although CFH does not pursue recipients who choose not to re-pay. Those who do, may re-apply for security deposit assistance should that be necessary.

Down Payment Assistance

CFH has been named as an administrator of the DHCD Down Payment Assistance Program for the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William and the cities and towns therein. Applicants must be first-time homebuyers with total household income of no more than 80% AMI. Applicants are required to identify the property they wish to buy and secure a mortgage approval. Applicants must provide a deposit of at least 1% of the sales price and may not have assets of more than 10% of the sales price. Applicants will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

CFH has the leadership and a Board of Directors who desire to expand and enhance our programs. CFH has staff with over 20 years experience in affordable housing and real estate. The CFH Board of Directors provide expertise in a variety of areas including real estate, development, banking, financial, architectural and legal. CFH has worked with a staff of 2 to 3 people during the last 10 years. CFH has increased staff to better meet the needs of the additional programs.

CFH Contact Information: Karen S. DeVito, Executive Director

Board Business Meeting - Loudoun County, Virginia...a. Michael Tate as an at-large appointed member....

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