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Page 2 of 2 Statler Gilfillen <br />Other Comments: <br />This application was current on:11/14/2017 Date Printed:11/15/2017 <br />Supplemental Questions: <br />Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Design and Construction of Nitrogen Tank in Orange County building for Seal-the-Seasons, <br />Hillsborough <br />I maintain a professional web site at: www.GilfillenArchitect.Wordpress.com <br />Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br />Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise <br />for this board. <br />Statler Gilfillen, Architect MBA has over 20 years of experience in planning, development, <br />architecture, construction, teaching and business. He has been a University Professor, <br />Operations Manager for a major Boston architectural firm and maintained his own architectural <br />practice for over 12 years with a staff of 14. His work has varied from acting as the lead <br />Architect for the 7 million dollar renovations at the Kennedy Space Center to historic <br />preservation. He has worked for major developers, corporations, and known clients for large <br />scale multifamily, medical, retail, high rise, commercial, and single family residential. He is fully <br />versed in the public process and the demands of the private sector. He is specifically qualified in <br />the in historic preservation and accessible design. For many years he traveled and studied in <br />Europe. He brings a global concept of planning, architecture and business. He believes that <br />good design must meet clients needs, environmental demands and fit visually into the setting. In <br />2007, he settled his young family in Hillsborough, NC from Piran, Slovenia. <br />What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to <br />accomplish if appointed? <br />Protect a natural environment that includes clean water, clean air, wildlife, important natural <br />lands and sustainable energy for present and future generations. Promote proactive reforms <br />necessary to maintain this goal. <br />Review and approve planning and economic development policies under the current laws which <br />create a balanced dynamic local economy and which promote diversity, sustainable growth and <br />enhance revenue while embracing community values <br />What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth? <br />By administrating the current laws and promoting postive changes necessary. <br />What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Planning Board? <br />Global view of planning with professional training and expertise <br />What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related <br />to growth? <br />By supporting the strategic growth policies and constantly working to improve them. <br />How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of <br />the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities? <br />By working to support the work of the Planning Board utilizing my extensive professional background. <br />23