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8 <br /> Page 1 of 2 K. Alan Parry <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: K. Alan Parry <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 210 Oxford Hills Drive <br /> Chapel Hill NC 27514 <br /> Phone (Day): 9192464676 <br /> Phone (Evening): 9195237521 <br /> Phone (Cell): 9195237521 <br /> Email: aparry @ptwfirm.com <br /> Place of Employment: Parry Tyndall White <br /> Job Title: Attorney <br /> Year of OC Residence: 2007 <br /> Township of Residence: Chapel Hill <br /> Zone of Residence: <br /> Sex: Male <br /> Ethnic Background: Caucasian <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> NC Equal Access to Justice Commission <br /> North Carolina Bar Association <br /> Orange County Bar Association <br /> North Carolina Advocates for Justice <br /> Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> N/A <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Commission for the Environment <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> I am an avid hiker and conservationist and would bring that perspective to discussion of matters <br /> impacting the County s natural areas. As a trial lawyer and mediator, I also have experience <br /> handling and resolving disputes involving environmental contamination. Outside of work and <br /> recreation, I have a real passion for the environment, and I read extensively about environmental <br /> issues currently impacting our State and County, including the growth and development of <br /> renewable energy and other sustainability initiatives. My background and training as an <br /> advocate, counselor and mediator would be useful in the Commission s work advising and <br /> making recommendations on environmental policy and initiatives, as well as educating local <br /> officials and the public on relevant issues. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> As noted above, I have a significant interest in environmental and sustainability issues, and <br /> would like to be involved in studying and advising on the implementation of reasonable policies <br /> and practices that respect and preserve our County s natural resources. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br />