Candidate for
Council Member; City of Tustin

Jim Palmer ________________________________________

Professional Experience

Orange County Rescue Mission, Tustin, California 1992-Present President and Board Member

Serves as President of the largest non-profit, faith-based organization in Orange County (which has 3 million constituents) assisting the 35,000 homeless men, women and children who live here, providing a comprehensive group of services that creates a complete continuum of care moving clients from a state of crisis-oriented emergency through transition and onto full long-term self-sufficiency and independence.

Full responsibility for bottom-line factors, leading and directing company vision and bringing new initiatives to challenge growth, long-range strategic planning, holds principal responsibility for acquisition of largest major donations, oversee and perform monthly evaluation for finance, grant requests and organization results. Maintain active involvement in County and Community to provide opportunity for creating and maintaining collaborations and systemic change. Oversee four major divisions and direct three Vice Presidents covering programs, infrastructure, and finance; eleven Directors/Managers and oversight of 64 employees; and oversee 145,383 financial donors and 7,050 unpaid volunteers.

Key Achievements and awards:

• Leads and directs an organization which kept administrative costs down for the last 12 years allowing $.84 of every donated dollar to go directly to serving the clients.

• Built the House of Hope, a custom transitional shelter home for homeless women and children.

• Acquired Hope Family Housing, through the assistance of the County, which consists of three duplex homes allowing temporary transitional housing at a reduced rate for at least five families.

• Developed Mobile Outreach Programs actively bringing service to the homeless: Two mobile medical clinics, A mobile technology vehicle providing computer labs, certifications, A mobile food pantry.

• Led the organization through a competitive selection process resulting in the award of five acres on the former Tustin Marine Corps Air Station. This will be the site of the nearly completed Village of Hope, the county's most comprehensive transitional shelter and program for homeless families and individuals.

• Led the organization in the acquisition-merger of Mustard Seed Ranch, a working, income-producing, 141-acre ranch in northern San Diego County for use by foster children, homeless men, women and children to benefit from animal therapy programs.

• Only non-profit in the Nation to lead a County with over 3 million constituents in their outreach to over 1000 hurricane evacuees (OperationOC) providing emergency and long-term transitional assistance.

• 2005 recognition by President George W. Bush at the First Annual Faith Based and Community Initiatives Conference in Washington, D.C., where Jim had a place of honor on stage with the President and was featured in the White House video shown at the conference.

Key Achievements and awards:

• Owned and operated multi faceted fund raising consulting firm.

• Raised $3.5 Million Dollar Capital Campaign for the Orange County Rescue Mission Board of Directors.

• Advised Last Day¡¦s Ministry on organizational strategy and issue resolution.

• Advised Mercy Ships Ministry on fund raising strategy.

Key Achievements and awards:

• Directed capital fund raising campaign that raised $3 Million Dollars for the Hina Mauka Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Kailua, Hawaii.

• Directed capital fund raising campaign that raised $2.5 Million Dollars for the Alliance for the Arts in Thousand Oaks, California.

• Directed capital fund raising campaign that raised $5 Million Dollars for the Ventura County Economic Development Association in Ventura County, California.

• Directed capital fund raising campaign that raised $500,000 Dollars for the Monrovia Historical Museum Foundation in Monrovia, California.

• Directed capital fund raising campaign that raised $2.5 Million Dollars for the Buena Park Cultural Art Center in Buena Park, California.

• Directed capital fund raising campaign that raised $500,000 Dollars for the Lutheran Church of America, Camp Yolijwa Project in Oak Glen, California.

Key Achievements and awards:

• Co-Founder of Non-Profit that focused on helping homeless families and families living in poverty.

• Grew organization from start-up to self-sufficient fully funded non-profit organization.

• Developed and implemented all client programs and fund raising strategies.

Present Leadership and Service:

Orange County Mental Health Board and Steering Committee, Appointed Member by County Board of Supervisors Professional Services Reserve, Orange County Sheriff's Department, Founding Chairman, Orange County, California; Orange County 2-1-1 Steering Committee, Board Member, Orange County, California; Housing and Community Development Commission of Orange County, Orange County Housing Authority, Chairmand and Commission Member, Santa Ana, California Orange County Homeless Issues Continuum of Care Leadership Cabinet, Current Chairman, Orange County, California; OC Partnership, Founder

Widely known as an expert leader in homeless issues within Orange County, representing over 3 million constituents. Believes absolutely in the benefit of collaboration to accomplish a greater good. Has provided invaluable guidance and insight through volunteer involvement on over 34 different non-profit and county boards. Worked to effect systemic change for the 35,000 homeless in the areas of affordable housing and healthcare; behavioral health issues, such as mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction and HIV/AIDS; illiteracy; financial incapacity; unemployment and under-employment due to the technological divide; domestic violence; and the culture of poverty which leads to a lack of hope.

Key Achievements and awards:

• As chair of the Continuum of Care Leadership Cabinet, secured over $35 million in federal funding for County homeless programs.

• 2006 Recipient of the ¡§Rainbow of Hope Award¡¨, from HomeAid Orange County.

• 2005 Rotary Community Leader of the Year, from Orange County and Los Angeles Rotary Governor, Grant Engle.

• 2005 Certificate of Appreciation for 5 years of exemplary service, from Orange County Sheriff Carona.

• 2003 Community Partnership Award, from United States Mutual of Omaha and HomeAid Orange County.

• Commendation for Outstanding Community Planner and Leader's, from the Orange County Board of Supervisors.

• 2002 Basic Range Master Law Enforcement Course, Graduate of Orange County Sheriff¡¦s Department.

• 2000 Outstanding Community Service Award, County of Orange and Curtis & Associates.

• 1999 Orange County Child Advocate of the Year, from Olive Crest Family Treatment Center.

• 1999 commendation for Outstanding Community Leader and Homeless Issues Advocate¡¨, from Orange County Board of Supervisors.

• 2006 Nominee for Tustin Man of the Year
• 2005 Nominee for Tustin Man of the Year
• 2002 Graduate of The Master¡¦s Program
• Volunteered for and led over 208 city activities and events in the last 15 years

CMA Christian Management Association, Member and Presenter, San Clemente, California; California State Sheriffs¡¦ Association, Associate Member, W. Sacramento, California Spirit West Coast ¡V Del Mar, Security and Safety Division, Current Director, California;

National Association of Forensic Counselors, Member State of California Chapter, Fort Wayne, Indiana Homeland Security Advisory Council, Region One, Council Member, Orange County, California; Association of Fundraising Professionals, Member and Former Two Term Board Member, Alexandria, Virginia Enjoying Marriage, Advisor to the Founders, Tucson, Arizona; California National Sheriffs¡¦ Association, Member, Alexandria, Virginia; American Association of Christian Counselors, Member and CPAC Certified, Forest, Virginia;

Key Achievements and awards:

• 2005 recognition by President George W. Bush at the First Annual Faith Based and Community Initiatives Conference in Washington, D.C., where Jim had a place of honor on stage with the President and was featured in the White House video shown at the conference.

• 2004 Received Governor Schwarzenegger¡¦s Office on Service and Volunteerism Spotlight on Volunteer award.

• Awarded the 211th Presidential Point of Light-Leadership Recipient by President George H.W. Bush.

CORO Foundation - Los Angeles, CA 1984-1985

Graduate of Advanced Public Leadership Training Program.

Corona del Mar High School - Newport Beach, CA 1980¡V1983 Key Achievements and awards:

• Director of Morning Television News Program.
• Orange County Student of the Year 1981.
• Graduated June, 1983.

Radio March 2005- KKLA Frank Pastore show interview November 2004- KWAV Between the Lines interview November 2004/2005- KFI Personal endorsement from

Dr. Laura Schlessinger

Television February 2003- KABC TV interview February 2004- KOCE TV interview March 2004- KTLA TV interview October 2004- KOCE TV feature length documentary on

Motel Children

Magazines November 2004- Fullerton Magazine- guest columnist July 2005 Riviera Magazine July/August - H Magazine two page spread October 2005 - World Magazine feature article on OperationOC

Newspaper Articles Regular coverage by Los Angeles Times and Orange County Register December 2005- Christian Examiner- Front page article