Agenda- 05-14-20; Item11 - Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors - Appointment Discussion

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4 Page 2 of 3 Raymond (Ray) measures we implemented to significantly conserve water supply resources which are valuable to the entire community. I was involved with University sustainability programs. I was a charter member of the Universitya€TMs Sustainability Coalition and served on the Sustainability Advisory Committee, a pan-University committee which advised the Provost and the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration on sustainability matters. I provided leadership in the creation of the Universitya€TMS Climate Action Plan and managed the implementation of the plan. As part of the plan, I led the University team that partnered and contracted with Orange County for the Landfill Gas Project. The successful completion and current operation of this project will allow the Universitya€TMs Carolina North Campus to be carbon neutral for many years by preventing the escape of the potent greenhouse gas from the County landfill and using that gas to generate green power. I was the director of a large department responsible for the provision of energy, water, reclaimed water, wastewater, and stormwater services to a very large university teaching and research campus including a major teaching hospital and regional trauma center. I was responsible for the budget, personnel management, and general direction of the department. My work with OWASA provided me knowledge of its budget, organization, and business and political drivers. believe all of my experience and knowledge is relevant and would be valuable for service on the OWASA Board. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I enjoyed working with OWASA during my entire career at UNC Chapel Hill. I recognize that OWASA is a valuable and critical asset to Orange County. The provision of reliable, clean, and efficient services to the community at a reasonable cost is absolutely necessary to sustain a viable community. I understand the important part OWASA has in the community and understand its business and operations and understand the importance of its stewardship of natural resources. I understand the importance of resiliency for the community to recover following severe weather and the critical role that OWASA plays. I believe my background is relevant, and that I can contribute to moving OWASA forward by serving on its Board of Directors. I am willing to commit the time necessary to serve. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Orange Water&Sewer Authority Board of Directors Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and/or from other boards/commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management. I was the director of a large department of UNC Chapel Hill. I was responsible for the budget which exceeded $100 million annually. The department had 150 employees for which I was responsible. I was a supervisor within the department from 1977 until my retirement in 2012. 1 was the head of the department from 1999 until my retirement. During that period I was named Interim Executive Director for Facilities Services, a department with over 1300 employees. I held those responsibilities for six months until a permanent arrangement was made. In addition to the experience listed in the question above, please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise for this board. I have been in volunteer organizations my entire career. Perhaps the most valuable is my experience in the International District Energy Association (see www.districtenergy.org), a trade association for owners, operators, vendors, and service providers for the district energy industry. District energy is the provision of energy services to a campus or a group of municipal buildings. This is not unlike OWASA provides water and wastewater services to the community. During my 30 years with the IDEA, I have served on multiple committees including 9 years on