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Responsible for management of all
on-going private and public-sector projects.
Serves as
chief strategist and consultant on all
matters pertaining to the creation,
management,
and administration of special purpose
districts and zones. Develops project plans
and project
financing plans to aid clients and
stakeholders in reaching community
development objectives.
Represents and advocates on behalf of
clients with elected officials, the business
community, and all levels of government.
Professional Experience
City of Houston - Finance and Administration
Revenue and Research Manager, 1991-1995
Served as chief economist and member of city
of Houston Bond Financing Team. Developed
and managed evaluation, analysis, and
process for creating public improvement
districts and tax
increment reinvestment zones. Developed and
managed financial methodology for city
annexations and dissolution
processes for annexed municipal utility
districts. Maintained city�s General Fund
Revenue database. Provided in-house
development of city�s OMB A-87 Cost
Allocation Plan.
TCARE, Inc. - Chief Executive Officer,
1985-1991
Responsible for state-wide nonprofit
corporation providing residential treatment
services to Level V and VI adolescents.
Responsible for management of the
corporation�s treatment programs in three
facilities across Texas. Developed
organizational, financial, and program
strategic plans to support corporate
mission. Negotiated and administered all
contracts dealing with procurement, employee
health care, workers compensation, and
supplies and services. Supervised management
and health professionals (120 staff ) to
ensure effective delivery of adolescent
residential treatment services.
Texas Dept. Human Services - Assistant
Commissioner, Office of Finance & Data
Management, 1979-1985 Responsible to the
Deputy Commissioner of Programs,
Commissioner, and TDHS Board for providing
strategic planning, financial analysis, and
recommendations concerning budget policy and
management decisions. Provided management
and supervision of three major divisions
(130 staff) including Programs Budget
Division, Data and Technical Support
Division, and Economic Analysis Division. In
this capacity, served as the state finance
director for the third largest Medicaid
program in the U.S.
Professional Memberships:
Urban Land Institute
Midwest Political Science Associate, Urban
Affairs Association
Blueprint Houston, Board of Directors
North Houston Economic Development
Corporation, Board of Directors
Publications:
�Urban Growth and Decision Making,�
Berkeley, California: IGS Press, 1998
�TIFs, PIDs, and Other Exotic Creatures,�
Houston Economics, 1997
�The Tax Abatement Controversy: Form and
Substance in Public Policy,� Houston
Economics, 1995
Education:
Masters of Public Administration -
University of Houston
Bachelor of Arts, Government - The
University of Texas at Austin
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