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13 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />several years in start -up companies. Start -ups and local government have <br />something in common: there is usually not enough money, so you must <br />work hard with your team to prioritize and achieve the most important <br />goals. <br />My business background includes: <br />-20+ years in senior roles such as CEO and CFO of start up companies <br />- Former investment banker <br />- Stanford MBA <br />-CFO of the Year, Triangle Business Journal, 2011 <br />This experience allows me to work with other board members to analyze <br />facts, understand financial impacts, prioritize objectives and work with <br />different stakeholders to achieve consensus. <br />Lastly, being Hispanic and fluent in Spanish, I can assist in providing <br />representation and understanding for the many minority residents of Orange <br />County, and the roles they play both as senior citizens and caregivers to the <br />elderly. <br />Six years ago, my wife and I made an elective decision to move to Orange <br />County from the Northeast. The weather, schools and quality of life <br />attracted us as an ideal location to raise our family. With demographic <br />trends and the reputation of our area as a great place to retire, it is critical <br />for our economic vitality and continued quality of life that Orange County be <br />a senior - friendly community. I am proud to live in Orange County and <br />would welcome the opportunity to serve on the Advisory Board on Aging <br />Lorenzo Mejia <br />Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: <br />Recent volunteer activities include: <br />- President, The Woodlands Homeowners Association <br />- Mentor, Venture Mentoring Service, Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED), <br />Durham <br />-Cub Scout leader, Pack 39, Chapel Hill <br />- School Improvement Team: Carrboro Elementary School and Frank Porter Graham <br />Elementary School <br />- Spanish translator, Carrboro Elementary School and Frank Porter Graham Elementary <br />School <br />- Basketball coach: YMCA, rec leagues and local clubs <br />Organizational memberships: <br />- Companion Connection (national membership organization of senior care professionals) <br />- Stanford Business School Alumni Association <br />-The CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute <br />For many years, my wife and I have been active volunteers in our children s schools and <br />activities. As our boys have gotten older, these opportunities are diminishing, but my <br />interest in community volunteering remains strong. I would welcome the opportunity to <br />be involved with the Advisory Board on Aging. <br />Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br />