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ORANGE COUNTY <br />Economic Development <br />Commission <br />June 8, 2006 <br />Donna Baker <br />Clerk to the Commissioners <br />P,O, Box 8181 <br />Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br />Dear Donna: <br />As you know, the Orange County Economic Development Commission has several <br />vacancies. While there are many seemingly qualified candidates, we respectfully <br />request consideration of the following individuals for appointment: <br /> <br />• Lilyn Hester -- Lilyn previous served two full terms on the EDC and was <br />one of our most diligent meeting attendees and supporters, Her youth <br />and enthusiasm were infectious and we'd like to have that again, <br />Chris Hogan - We have been holding open a slot for a farmer since Russ <br />Seibert's health forced his retirement, Chris was a member of the Ag <br />Center Work Group and is an effective advocate for farming in Orange <br />County. <br />• Tony McKnight -Tony works for the Regional Partnership Workforce <br />Development Board as a Business Specialist serving Orange County, <br />His duties include meeting regularly with local businesses to assess their <br />workforce needs and he would bring good information to our attention. <br />.lim Evans -Jim is currently a commercial lender with Harrington Bank. <br />Previously, Jim worked with the Rural Center micro lending program, His <br />expertise in operating a revolving loan program would be invaluable as <br />we revive the Orange County Small Business Loan Program. <br />These recommended individuals would all be filling at-large slots; Chris Hogan would fill <br />the vacant fanner position and the other three would replace two resigned members <br />(Susan Lombardo and Ruffin Slater) and Eric Tillman, whose term ends June 30. <br />Thank you for your consideration. <br />Sincerely, <br />~~ <br />ei ook <br />Chair <br />JUN ~ 2 tuuti <br /> <br />