Candidate for
Member Council at Large; City of Blue Ash

Diane and I have lived in Blue Ash since 1999. We have two lovely daughters, one student in the Sycamore High School and one attending the University of Cincinnati this fall.
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.
In April 2009 & 2011, I was elected to the Blue Ash City Council and serve as our representative on the OKI Regional Council of Governments.
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:

• Blue Ash City Council + 4 1/2 years
• The City of Blue Ash
• Sycamore Schools
• Our family church
• Blue Ash Civic League

Leadership & Strategic Planning - 30+years

• 4 1/2 years - Blue Ash City Council
• Board of Directors OKI Reg. Council of Govt.
• 26 Years - P&G Business & Management
• Treasurer/Board Mbr.-Greater Cinc. Master Gardener Assoc.
• Past President - Blue Ash/Montgomery Rotary Club
• 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 Greater Cinc. Master Gardener Association
• Secretary-Treasurer Homeowners Association
• Led Lincoln Heights Habitat for Humanity project
• Member - Blue Ash Civic League