Agenda - 06-01-2023; 20 - Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors – Appointment Discussion

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7 Page 1 of 3 Kim Piracci Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Kim Piracci Name Called: Home Address: 101 Flamingo Rd. Durham NC 27705 Phone: 919-260-3686 Email: piraccik@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 1996 Township of Residence: Eno Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I currently serve on the Commission for the Environment. This is my 6th and final year. In those years I have served as Chair and Vice Chair. I am involved in Durham s Third Act group, which is led nationally by Bill McGibbon. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: The Commission for the Environment, as stated earlier. I also served for six years on the Orange County Planning Board. Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange Water& Sewer Authority Board of Directors 1. Please describe, generally, your reasons for wanting to serve on the OWASA Board of Directors. I see fresh, clean water availability as a major upcoming concern. I'd like to serve because I understand many of these issues and would like to help solve them, if possible. I enjoy doing research, learning new science and sharing that information. 2a. Please list/explain your experience, either professionally and/or from other boards/commissions that you have in the areas of budget, personnel, and management. From 2005 to 2019 1 owned an independent jewelry appraisal business. My work plan was different from most jewelry appraisers because I worked in an office, which included a professional gemological laboratory. My customers came to my office, rather than a jewelry store, where they could receive the most impartial and accurate appraisal of value possible. I would not allow myself to be influenced by jewelers, auctioneers, independent sellers, insurance companies, or anyone else. As a business owner, I learned and became familiar with much more than gemology and appraisal science. I learned about budgeting and accounting, marketing and advertisement, and managing the many different types of personalities that I encountered. I recognize that my small business compares lightly to a large organization like OSAWA. However, I came to learn that there are always concerns that are not immediately recognizable to the everyday observer. I m certain the board members confront many such concerns.