HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Planning Commission Interviews____________________________________________________________________________________
FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
Council Meeting: October 21, 2024
Disposition: Appointed Danielle O’Leary to the Planning Commission to the end of October 2027
and recommended staff return with an action to appoint Leslie Stone as the Alternate Member at a
future City Council meeting, if she is interested
Special Meeting
Agenda Item No: SM 1.a
Meeting Date: October 21, 2024
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Department: City Clerk
Prepared by: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk City Manager Approval: ___________
TOPIC: PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
SUBJECT: INTERVIEW APPLICANTS AND MAKE ONE APPOINTMENT TO FILL
ONE UNEXPIRED FOUR-YEAR TERM THROUGH THE END OF
OCTOBER 2027 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION DUE TO THE
RESIGNATION OF SHINGAI SAMUDZI
RECOMMENDATION:
Interview the following applicants and make an appointment to fill one unexpired four-
year term through the end of October 2027 on the Planning Commission due to the
resignation of Shingai Samudzi.
Name
Alexander Vollmer
Danielle O’Leary
Gianna Scotto
Leslie Stone
Matthew Landry
Raoul McDuff
BACKGROUND:
Interviews were scheduled for Monday, October 7th at a Special City Council meeting,
however, two applicants were unable to attend due to last minute scheduling issues, and
another applicant withdrew. The City Council continued the agenda item to a future
meeting when all applicants would be available.
The Planning Commission consists of community volunteers appointed by the City
Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development
issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with the City’s long-
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2
range General Plan, State laws, and other public policies that advance the interests of
our community. Meetings are held on the second & fourth Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
The term of Shingai Samudzi was set to expire at the end of October 2027; however,
Shingai Samudzi resigned due to moving outside of city limits.
The City Clerk’s office opened recruitment and left applications for all boards,
commissions, and committees (BCCs) open, including the Planning Commission. The
City Clerk’s office received a total of thirteen eligible applications for the vacancy. Four of
the applications were withdrawn, leaving nine remaining applicants. Due to the volume of
applications received, staff forwarded the applications to the City Council Liaison for their
review to determine which six (6) applicants would move forward to the interview process.
The City Council Liaison selected the six (6) applicants to move forward.
ANALYSIS:
Staff recommends the City Council interview the six (6) applicants and appoint one
applicant to the Planning Commission, with the term to expire at the end of October 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
The recruitment for the Planning Commission was advertised through mass email
notification, the City website, social media platforms, and the Marin IJ, and it was
physically posted at City facilities.
ATTACHMENT:
1.Six (6) Applications
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Q1
Contact Information / Información del contacto
First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Alexander Vollmer
Address / Dirección
City / Ciudad San Rafael
State / estado CA
ZIP/Postal Code / Código postal 94901
Email Address / Dirección de correo electrónico
Phone Number / Número de teléfono
Q2
What district do you currently live in?¿En qué distrito vive
actualmente?
District 1/Southern / Distrito 1/Sur
Q3
How long have you lived in San Rafael?
45
Q4
Business Information
Respondent skipped this question
Q5
How did you hear about this vacant position?
Other (please specify):
Newspaper (Independent Journal) notice of vancancies
Q6
What Board would you like to apply to?¿A cuál te gustaría
aplicar?
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Q18
Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they?
I am the Presient of the Spinnaker Point Homeowners Assocation; I vote
Q19
List any civic organizations of which you are a member:
None; Prior Member of the Matin County Civil Grand Jury.
Q20
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Masters degree in Civil Engineering (Stuctural & Geotechnical)
Q21
Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission?
I may be able to use my educational & professional experience in the performance of Planning Comission discussions and decisions.
Q22
Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City:
None that I am aware of.
Q23
Upload your resume.
Respondent skipped this question
Q24
Ethnicity / Raza/etnia:
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Q25
To which gender do you most identify?¿Con qué género se
identifica más?
Q26
How old are you?¿Cuántos años tienes?
ALEXANDER B. VOLLMER, P.E.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS/LICENSES:
Professional Engineer (Civil) - New York (No. 045638-1, 1970) - Inactive
California (No. C 054817, 1995), Inactive
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (5 year program)
Master of Civil Engineering - Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (2 year program)
Major - Structural Design & Analysis
Minor - Geotechnical Engineering
Proficient in spoken and written Spanish and spoken German
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING EXPERIENCE:
1996 to Present: VOLLMER CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANCY, Principal
San Francisco & San Rafael, CA
Providing civil engineering and construction consulting services including technical advice, dispute
resolution assistance and expert testimony to owners, contractors, Engineers, Architects, underwriters,
adjusters and their legal counsel. Services include construction contract claim preparation and analysis
utilizing Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule techniques, loss of labor productivity studies and
liability assessments; Construction project performance evaluations (including Standard of Care
assessments); Construction contract and Proposed Change Order (PCO) review for causation and
betterment; Marine & non-Marine Property and casualty loss investigations, causation opinions and
reconstruction estimates; Personal injury investigations and opinions of liability; Pre-litigation support
services including interrogatory and opposing expert deposition question preparation; Attendance at
opposing expert deposition; Provision of expert testimony at deposition, mediation, arbitration and
trial. Service as a member of Dispute Resolution Board (DRB) forums.
Major Assignments:
Damage to a gypsum loading terminal: Assisted in the defense of a $10 million claim by a
loading terminal facility against a shipping company for costs of replacement of a breasting dolphin
allegedly damaged by a 70,000 DWT berthing vessel. Forensic work included examination of the
appropriate dolphin design berthing approach velocity (per PIANC guidelines) and the efficacy of the
construction, maintenance and repair of the damaged berthing dolphin prior to the incident. Provided
expert testimony in deposition and in trial in Federal District Court.
Sub-contractor pass-through claim against State Transportation Authority: On behalf of a state
transportation authority, Mr. Vollmer provided an analysis of a contractor’s $600,000 claim for direct
and delay damages and Liquidated Damages relief. Mr. Vollmer created an As-Built schedule from
project records and determined the As-Built Critical Path. He also identified contractor delays and
inefficiencies and non-compliance with owner supplied equipment. In addition, Mr. Vollmer provided
expert testimony in deposition and arbitration, which resulted in a determination of no liability on the
part of the authority.
Alexander B. Vollmer, P.E.
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Project Management for Pedestrian Wharf: On behalf of a marine contracting firm, provided daily
on-site project management of a $6MM reconstruction of a timber wharf to a cast-in-place and precast
deck panel promenade on the San Francisco Bay waterfront. Coordinated trade crews, interfaced with
Owner representatives, prepared and updated Project Schedules, attended weekly Progress Meetings,
coordinated multiple subcontractors and supplier to insure project completion by scheduled date.
Vessel Damage at Wood Chip Loading Dock: Investigation, analysis and expert testimony in
Federal Court on behalf of facility owner as to the adequacy of a chip loading dock for ocean -going
vessels, in defense of a $27 million claim by vessel owner for negl igence in the maintenance and
operation of the facility. Full judgment in favor of client/owner of loading facility.
Contractor Claim for Damages against Owner: Analysis of a contractor’s pre-bid investigation and
post-award performance during trenching for fiber optic cable installation. Expert testimony in
arbitration as to the contractor’s performance vs. schedule and liability for damage recovery.
Subcontractor Claim for Damages against Architect: Analysis of a claim of design negligence resulting
in project delays in completion of an airport terminal. Expert presentation in mediation as to actual
schedule impact resulting from subcontractor’s interpretation of design elements.
1989 to 1996: HIGH-POINT RENDEL, General Manager, Senior Consultant
(Previously High-Point Schaer & Schaer Associates)
San Francisco, CA
Opened and managed the Northern California office of an international construction consulting group.
Performed as Project Executive or Project Manager for a wide range of projects including construction
project claim development and analysis, dispute resolution assistance including expert testimony,
construction project schedule analyses and loss of productivity studies, contracts review, property loss
assessments and preparation of reconstruction estimates, construction project related casualty (personal
injury) loss claim investigations and litigation assistance, financial risk assessments, surety bond claim
investigations & estimates to complete construction and Architect/Engineer Standard of Care
assessments.
Provided expert testimony as to liability for construction schedule impacts and project delays based on
CPM schedule analyses, on responsibility for site safety, on appropriateness of contractor’s
construction means and methods, on reasonableness of reconstruction schedules, on contractor’s
interpretation of information provided in plans and specifications, on reasonableness of claimed costs
and methodology of their calculation and on sufficiency of specifications provided to contractors in
bidding documents.
Alexander B. Vollmer, P.E.
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Major assignments:
Santa Rita (CA) Replacement (Detention) Facility: Analysis of Owner’s $16 million claim against the
design Architects/Mechanical Engineers for delay damages on a $150 million project including a CPM
schedule analysis and determination of liability for dir ect cost damages.
Sacramento County (CA) Jail: Analysis of a Contractor’s $20 million ‘modified total cost/total time’
claim for delay and disruption against the design Architects for errors and omissions.
University of North Carolina Co-generation Plant: Analysis of a design build Contractor’s $36 million
direct cost and delay claim against the Owner for impacts due to differing site conditions, changes and
operational interferences during boiler replacement in an operating facility.
Cabrillo Beach (CA) Marina: Development of a sub-contractor’s claim for delay and disruption
damages against the General Contractor and Owner during construction of a $22 million, 1500 slip
pleasure boat marina.
1988: VOLLMER CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS, Principal
San Francisco & San Rafael, CA
Provided technical assistance including direct and delay claim analysis and quantification using CPM
methodology to owners, contractors, attorneys & Architects/Engineers. Provided and implemented
construction project control and management systems. Provided fact witness testimony.
PROFESSIONAL CIVIL CONTRACTING EXPERIENCE:
1982 to 1988: CROWLEY MARITIME CORPORATION, Area & Projects Manager
San Francisco, CA
Area Construction Manager and Senior Projects Manager for a major heavy civil marine works
construction firm. Direct responsibility for Northern California and Alaska operations including
supervision of individual Project Managers to insure on-time and in-budget project completions.
Responsibilities included estimating and bidding of public and private projects and contract negotiation
of non-bid projects. Developed and implemented project controls, handled labor relations/ negotiations,
liaised with public and private client representatives and coordinated with in-house and external legal
counsel for claims arbitration and litigation support. Provided direct project management services in
specialty situations. Projects included near-shore concrete pile supported, cast-in-place concrete deck
wharves, timber pile supported bridge fender repair works, jetted and driven concrete pile and precast
concrete module marina construction, steel pile supported Synchrolift dock installation, dredging
and other projects employing marine pile driving derricks and associated equipment including barge
mounted heavy lift cranes, tug boats and supply barges.
Alexander B. Vollmer, P.E.
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1964 to 1982: RAYMOND INTERNATIONAL, Inc. & Worldwide Subsidiaries:
1979 to 1982: HEALY TIBBITTS CONSTRUCTION CO., Projects Manager
San Francisco, CA
Projects Manager/Estimator for heavy civil marine construction works contractor with operations on
U. S. West Coast and South America. Projects included sanitary outfalls, bridge construction
rehabilitation, marina construction, sub-sea oil pipeline installation and marine facilities repair works.
Responsibilities included identification of appropriate projects, proposal preparation, bidding,
contracts negotiation, establishment and implementation of project management systems, on-time and
in-budget execution of work, preparation and negotiation of change orders and claims administration
including interface activities with public and private client representatives, in-house and external
counsel and underwriter claim managers.
1977 to 1979: RAYMOND INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS, Inc., District Manager
Lagos, Nigeria
General Manager of in-country Sales/Administrative/Operations office with multi-national (expatriate
and local) office and trade worker staffs. Responsible for construction project development and sales,
including estimating, contract preparation and negotiation, change order preparation and negotiation
and claims resolution for multi-contract infrastructure development program including foundation
projects for bridges, highways, marginal and relieved wharves and docks utilizing concrete cylinder,
steel pipe and sheet piling. Assumed responsibility for field Construction Management of projects
including equipment and materials logistics, completion schedules and project cost vs. budget.
1976 to 1977: RAYMOND INTERNATIONAL, Inc., Project Manager
London, England, Almeria, Spain & Arzew, Algeria
In-country Engineer/Supervisor managing and coordinating the planning, design and negotiating
contracts for the modification and mobilization of major specialty marine pipe laying equipment for
use in a $20 million sub-sea precast concrete cooling water intake tunnel project in the Mediterranean
Sea. Assisted with negotiations between the Owner (Algerian government) and the Construction
Manager (Bechtel) for sale of the equipment spread to the Owner and for the work accomplished.
1974 to 1976: RAYMOND-KIEWIT-TIDEWATER JV, Area Superintendent
Cove Point (Chesapeake Bay), MD
On-site Engineer responsible for the on-time, in-budget completion of a $25 million marine berthing
portion of an LNG offloading and storage facility. Project included pre-cast concrete cylinder pile
jetting/ driving operation, pre-cast and cast-in-place concrete deck construction, steel sheet pile
cofferdam and large diameter steel pile supported concrete mooring dolphin installation. Directly
supervised five Assistant Superintendents and trade union force of 100+. Managed floating equipment
fleet including two barge mounted pile drivers (one jack-up unit), three heavy lift crane barges, a
floating concrete batching plant, supply barges and a fleet of service launches and tugboats.
Alexander B. Vollmer, P.E.
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1971 to 1974: RAYMOND CONSTRUCTION CO. of TRINIDAD, Project Manager
Galeota Point, Trinidad, W.I.
In-country Engineer/supervisor with on-site responsibility for construction, budget and completion
schedule of several consecutive projects including installation of a 1700 meter long steel sheet pile
earth-filled jetty, dredging of a supply vessel turning basin and installation of concrete anchoring
weights on a sub-sea offshore pipeline for an international oil company. Responsibilities included field
management of expatriate and local labor force; in-country client relations; subcontracts preparation,
negotiation & supervision and claims preparation & negotiation with U.S. Owner.
1970 to 1971: RAYMOND-DRAVO-LANGENFELDER JV, Assistant Superintendent,
Superintendent, General Superintendent
Annapolis, MD
On-site Engineer/supervisor responsible for planning and prosecution of installation of precast concrete
cylinder pile supported, precast concrete beam and cast-in-place concrete deck structures for
approaches to the second Chesapeake Bay suspension bridge crossing. Supervised pile jetting/driving,
precast and cast-in-place concrete work. As General Superintendent responsible for all off -shift pile
driving, tremie concrete placement in Potomac-type piers and cast-in-place anchorage pier
construction. Also responsible for fleet of marine equipment including crane barges, supply barges,
concrete batch plant, and service launches and tugboats.
1969 to 1970: RAYMOND METAL PRODUCTS Co., Owner’s Representative
Baltimore, MD
On-site Engineer responsible for oversight of third party contractor’s schedule and performance during
expansion of Company’s operating metal products plant. Activities included construction contract
negotiation, design engineer liaison and construction coordination to per mit continuation of plant
activities during construction period.
1968 to 1969: RAYMOND TECHNICAL FACILITIES, Inc., Civil Engineer
New York, NY
Office Engineer responsible for planning of design projects, structural design and drafting for
foundation design projects. Assisted with preparation of engineering design proposals.
1967 to 1969: CONSORCIO RAYMOND – BROWN & ROOT, Field Superintendent
Maracaibo, Venezuela
In-country marine Civil works Superintendent responsible for on-site prosecution of work activities
and maintenance of schedule for construction of an offshore (mid-Lake) natural gas recompression
platform. Responsibilities included overseeing concrete cylinder pile driving, placement of pre-cast
concrete deck modules, cast-in-place concrete batching and placement and erection of fabricated steel
members. Supervised expatriate and in-country labor force operating barge mounted pile driver, two
heavy lift barge mounted derricks, barge mounted concrete batching plant and various tugboats and
supply barges. Directed three Assistant Superintendents and a surveying crew.
Alexander B. Vollmer, P.E.
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1967: RAYMOND INTERNATIONAL, Inc., Engineering Liaison
Cabinda, Angola & New York, NY
In-country Liaison Engineer responsible for explaining to prospective owner/client various preliminary
design and construction proposals for a marine crude oil collection and loading facility being proposed
by Company’s Stateside engineering group. Interfaced with prospective client’s in-country operations
team to develop facility design parameters to assist with Company’s final design/build proposal.
Researched and assembled local labor, materials and services cost data for development of proposal.
Presented and explained final proposal to prospective client.
1965 to 1967: CONSORCIO RAYMOND–BROWN & ROOT, Engineer/Superintendent
Maracaibo, Venezuela
On-site Civil Engineer responsible for steel fabrication yard materials ordering, optimum usage
determinations and piece layout for fabrication. As Superintendent, assisted marine piling and steel
erection operations with scheduling and project layout.
1965 to 1965: CORPORACION RAYMOND, S.A., Engineer/Superintendent Trainee
Puerto Rico
On-site Engineer responsible for layout, installation and quality control of building foundation and
near-shore facilities Step-Taper (driven steel shell) and steel pipe piling projects. Coordinated
concrete pouring, equipment scheduling and materials logistics for these projects. Responsible for
damage assessment and layout for reconstruction of fendering dolphins at offshore molasses loading
terminal damaged by ocean-going vessels.
PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION & CONSULTING SPECIALTIES :
Planning, design coordination, estimating, scheduling and execution of onshore and near -shore heavy
civil land and marine foundation construction projects.
Project experience includes concrete and steel pile supported marginal wharves, marine loading
terminals, jetties, piers, pile supported bridge fendering systems, segmented concrete and steel pipe
offshore outfalls (wastewater discharge and water intake), onshore and offshore bridge foundations
(caisson and pile supported), stationary oilfield platforms, oil/gas tanker loading/unloading piers, sea
walls, floating and fixed marina installation and repair slope revetments and dredging operations in
connection with some of these projects.
Pile driving experience includes timber, concrete, concrete cylinder, steel pipe and H-beams as well as
steel and concrete sheet piling.
Experienced in the selection, deployment and on-site management of land and marine construction
equipment including derrick barges, concrete batch plants, pile drivers, supply barges and service
launches and tugboats.
Alexander B. Vollmer, P.E.
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Experienced in proposal preparation (estimating, bidding, presentation), constructability reviews,
owner/designer liaison, contract review, development and implementation of project control and
management systems, project scheduling, project management and closeout, claims preparation and
negotiation and technical support for mediation, arbitration and litigation related to constructed
facilities.
Experienced in identification, analysis and evaluation of construction project documents and claims
related to schedule delay/impact, extended performance, scope change, loss of productivity and
disruption. Experienced in the analysis of As-Planned and As-built schedules and preparation and
presentation of delay and performance related analyses.
Experienced in the investigation, analysis, costing and negotiation of Maritime facility loss claims to
docks, wharves, bridge fendering, mooring dolphins, marine construction equipment, levees,
revetments, etc.
Experienced in the preparation and use of explanatory exhibits for use in adjudicative forums as well
as in the provision of expert testimony in these forums.
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Mayor Kate and council members, my very good friend Alex Vollmer has applied to be a planning
commissioner and I write to highly commend him to you. Alex is president of our local HOA and does a really
good job for our Spinnaker community. He is an engineer by profession, very well organized, and would be a
great asset to our city. Please give his application your closest attention.
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Q1
Contact Information / Información del contacto
First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Danielle O'Leary
Address / Dirección
City / Ciudad San Rafael
State / estado California
ZIP/Postal Code / Código postal 94903
Email Address / Dirección de correo electrónico
Phone Number / Número de teléfono
Q2
What district do you currently live in?¿En qué distrito vive
actualmente?
District 4/Northern / Distrito 4/Norte
Q3
How long have you lived in San Rafael?
7 years
Q4
Business Information
Company Prologis
Address Pier 1, Bay 1
City/Town San Francisco
ZIP/Postal Code 94111
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Q5
How did you hear about this vac ant position?
Social Media
Q6
What Board would you like to apply to?¿A c uál te gus taría
aplicar?
Planning Com missi on
Q18
Do you partic ipate in any c iv ic ac tivities? If s o, what are they?
Worked f or loc al municipal gov ernments for 20+ y ears , in a v ariety of roles s upporting ec onomic dev elopment and communit y
dev elopment programming.
Q19
Lis t any civ ic organizations of which y ou are a m ember:
N/A
Q20
Education:
Bachelor of Art s Degree in Bus iness Administration, Minor in Communic ations .
Q21
Why are you interested in s erving on a board or c om m iss ion?
I liv e in San Rafael, and c ommunity development and economic development is v ery important to me. Serv ing in a v olunteer role t hat
helps our city 's res iliency in loc al infrastruc t ure and ec onomics is v ery important to me. Planning Commis s ion has a direc t c orrelation
to impac t ing these focus areas .
Q22
Describe pos sible areas in whic h you may have a conflict of interest with the City:
I work for a large Industrial Real Estat e Inv estment Trust (REIT). Howev er, the company I work for, Prologis has no land holdings in
San Rafael, or Marin County.
Q23
Upload your resume.
Respondent skipped this question
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Q24
Ethnicity / Raza/etnia:
Q25
To which gender do you most identify?¿Con qué género se
identifica más?
Q26
How old are you?¿Cuántos años tienes?
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DANIELLE O'LEARY
| San Rafael, CA 94903
EXECUTIVE LEADER, PUBLIC SECTOR
Local & State Affairs, Government Relations, Urban Planning, and Economic Development
Highly strategic, enterprising executive and energizing force for positive change with expertise in economic and
community development. Passion for opening growth opportunities that drive innovation, community, and sustainability.
Project management experience and technical acumen in business development, public policy, and project delivery in
areas related to finance, community development, and capital mobilization. Deep experience:
•Influencing advocacy and reputational efforts with policymakers, regulators, municipalities, businesses, and
communities to shape policy environment and marketplace. Pioneered legislation in new business space (cannabis).
•Cultivating strategic partnerships with industry and community groups, effectively connecting seemingly
separate entities, and building consensus among diverse personalities (C-suite, government officials, business
owners, residents).
•Developing government relations and programs focused on commercial real estate development and city planning
with deep understanding of zoning and complex regulatory environments/legal frameworks.
•Communicating, influencing, and changing mindsets among City Council, boards, and commissions to advance
goals and policies, demonstrating courage in the face of conflict and thoughtful consideration of win/lose outcomes.
EXECUTIVE PATH
Director of Development & Local Partnerships | Prologis I $4.4B Industrial REIT Jul 2022-Present
Responsible for building and executing Prologis’ community and government relations strategy at the local and state level
for California, New Jersey, and New York. Represent Prologis’ at relevant hearings, meetings and conferences. Support,
maximize, and drive trade association memberships.
•Analyze development regulations on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis. Support development and capital
deployment teams by analyzing municipal regulations impacting real estate development. Review General Plans,
Good Neighbor Policies, zoning and land-use changes affecting industrial and logistics real estate development.
Provide regulatory analysis on emerging regulations at the state and local level.
•Collaborate with development, construction, and global communications teams. Evaluate reputational risk,
map out government engagement strategies, and respond to media inquiries regarding high-profile development
projects.
•Act as a liaison with local elected officials. Support teams with outreach coordination to city and county staff,
local and state elected officials to build relationships and establish open communication channels. Serve on the
City of Carson’s Economic Development Commission, appointed by Mayor.
•Support EV & Mobility teams. Work with energy teams to secure funding and permitting to build solar
installations and EV charging stations for Prologis’ real estate portfolio.
City of San Rafael | Director of Economic Development & Innovation Jul 2016 – Jul 2022
Directed all economic development programs for business attraction, retention, and promotion for the City to improve
business climate and municipal tax revenues. Stimulated capital investment (commercial, retail, industrial) through zoning
updates, workforce investments, and small business entrepreneurship programming. Supported Human Resource
Division with employee onboarding and “Together San Rafael” culture work. Lead 3 direct reports.
Built partnerships, facilitated discussions, and navigated a delicate balance with community stakeholders to analyze
trends impacting housing policy and workforce development. Engaged with brokers/commercial real estate agents, local
government agencies, property owners, industry associations, and academia to understand market dynamics.
DANIELLE O'LEARY | Page 2 of 3
•Designed and administered small business economic recovery grant program during early stages
of COVID, resulting in $263K+ (fundraised/community donations) and 65+ local grants awarded to various
industries. Acted as single point of contact for 654 applications and worked with Chamber of Commerce on
approvals and payments. Tracked all recovery programs and legislation at federal, state, and local levels
and provided regular policy updates.
•Spearheaded emergency small business programming during COVID (such as parklets/streetaries for
restaurants) and led industry-specific focus groups to support economic recovery efforts, working with the
Mayor, Chamber of Commerce, and business community. Solicited, assessed, and acted on feedback,
trends, needs, and changes for improvement. Created and lead City's cannabis licensing program,
bringing in $500M + in revenues annually. Work included building program regulations, licensing,
compliance, tax collection, and written voter ballot initiative (70% approval). Served as local government
liaison with State of California's Department of Cannabis Control. Influenced support of anti-tax groups/
opponents by building relationships, leading tours, engaging municipalities, and presenting at City Council
meetings.
•Championed diversification strategy in economic development to align with City’s financial sustainability goals by
supporting Finance Department with annual forecasting and business tax analysis. Conducted economic development
evaluation on general plan updates and San Rafael’s new Downtown Precise Plan; presented to community groups
on the importance of preserving industrial/commercial zoning districts, which were under pressure for conversion.
•Appointed Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all business marketing, branding, and communication efforts for
the City, including media inquiries, public outreach, presentations, trend analysis, surveys, demographics, and social
campaigns. Created Shop Local campaign and Life in San Rafael a visual storyboard for the local community.
•Worked with arts and culture community to secure California Cultural District designation (1/14 districts in CA).
•Administered with the County of Marin, San Rafael’s Community Development Block Grants program,
supported affordable housing developments and refinancing. Recently completed $28M affordable housing refinance.
•Built strategic partnerships with government/private sector entities to support local and regional economic
development efforts, including universities, businesses, non-profits, developers, and commercial real estate agents.
Oversaw partnerships with Small Business Development Council (SBDC), San Rafael Chamber of Commerce and
Marin Economic Forum.
City of Santa Rosa (5th largest Bay Area City) | Economic Development Manager Dec 2008 – Jul 2016
Ensured success of the City's economic development program following the loss of state redevelopment funding during
and after the global financial crisis. Created aggressive policy suite of economic development programming to encourage
business growth, partnering with community development team. Managed 7 direct reports and $1M budget.
•Program received California Association of Local Economic Development (CALED) Award of Excellence.
Streamlined cumbersome application procedures by developing a formal, time-saving pre-application process,
providing high-level of predictability and enhancing collaboration between city staff and project applicants.
•Offset traditional funding during recession with $1M in new annual program funding and bolstered tourism
business by creating a hospitality business improvement district and forming strategic partnerships with Chamber of
Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau, and local hotels. Produced and presented annual reports and work plans
to the City Council, boards, and commissions.
•Led thought leader community discussions with Strong Towns and Urban 3 on public infrastructure costs and
land-use development. Presented value-per-acre data-driven approach to support long-term development and
financial planning for the City of Santa Rosa.
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Town of Los Gatos | Economic Vitality Manager Dec 2004 – Dec 2008
Developed the first economic development program for the Town of Los Gatos, built strategic partnerships, created
communication strategies, and presented to Town Council, boards and commissions on economic development initiatives.
•Introduced creative branding and marketing for the community, including Shop Local campaigns, affinity card
programs, and FAM tours with Travel and Wine industries to grow tourism and support local tax base.
•Supported community development team and planning commission. Conducted analysis to support revisions to
the City’s small business formula retail ordinance. Coordinated with commercial real estate communities on
recruitments.
City of Saratoga | Economic Development Coordinator May 2001 – Nov 2004
Developed the City's first economic development program focused on business attraction, retention, and promotion.
Managed multiple community groups. Acted as City representative for the Silicon Valley Economic Development Alliance.
•Created unique, industry-specific marketing campaigns that strengthened travel and tourism with the local
hospitality industry.
•Encouraged capital investment and stimulated activity to help fill vacant properties by designing and managing
decorative lighting projects and events in Downtown Saratoga.
HONORS & AFFILIATIONS
North Bay Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award
Urban Land Institute (ULI), Member – Technical Advisory Panel
Member, National Association of Business & Economics (NABE)
Member, Richmond Council of Industries
Member, East Bay Economic Development Alliance (EDA)
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration, Minor in Communications | Concordia University, Irvine, CA
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Contact Information / Información del contacto
First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Gianna Scotto
Address / Dirección
City / Ciudad San Rafael
State / estado CA
ZIP/Postal Code / Código postal 94901
Email Address / Dirección de correo electrónico
Phone Number / Número de teléfono
Q2
What district do you currently live in?¿En qué distrito vive
actualmente?
District 2
Q3
How long have you lived in San Rafael?
2 years
Q4
Business Information
Respondent skipped this question
Q5
How did you hear about this vacant position?
City Council Agenda
Q6
What Board would you like to apply to?¿A cuál te gustaría
aplicar?
Planning Commission
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Q18
Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they?
N/a
Q19
List any civic organizations of which you are a member:
N/a
Q20
Education:
College of Marin AA- Liberal Arts emphasis on natural sciences
Dominican university - BS, Global Public health
Q21
Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission?
I want to contribute to the city I live in being as livable as possible. I have a desire to support the city of San Rafael and a commitment
to the community.
Q22
Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City:
N/a
Q23
Upload your resume.
Gianna_murray_resume2024.pdf (82.6KB)
Q24
Ethnicity / Raza/etnia:
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Q25
To which gender do you most identify?¿Con qué género se
identifica más?
Q26
How old are you?¿Cuántos años tienes?
Gianna Murray
|Linkedin
Experienced development professional with advanced CRM database expertise and strong analytical skills.
Dedicated to dismantling socio-economic inequities through strategic planning, program development, and
fostering relationships. With a background in public health, I am eager to contribute to an organization’s
mission by applying my skills to drive impactful outcomes in reporting and analytics to make a significant
difference .
Professional Experience
Development Manager, Development Team February 2024 - Present
Mission Graduates, San Francisco, CA
● Project Manager for Salesforce data migration
● Manage organization’s CRM database
● Manage online fundraising and events management systems
● Develop scheduled reporting cross organizationally
● Collaborate with and advise the Development Team Members on donor database management of contacts,
relationships, and opportunities
● Spearheaded digital fundraising campaigns, achieving significant revenue growth and expanding brand presence
online
● Successfully revenued $410,000 in individual and major gift funding and $90,000 in corporate funding
● Managed diverse range of giving portals, such as Benevity, Frontstream, and ActBlue, utilizing digital platforms for
maximum reach and impact from individual and corporate gift match opportunities
● Unified disparate donor, volunteer, and alumni data using CRM platforms for streamlined digital outreach.
● Led digital external communications for fundraising, expanding brand presence across multiple online platforms
● Simultaneously worked as the Development Manager and Volunteer Manager managing both programs
● Successfully liaisoned with the Mayor of San Francisco’s office to award Mission Graduates with a
Commendation, Certificate of Honor.
● Lead the Alumni Committee to engage Alumni demographic through organized and planned stewardship,
Volunteer Manager, Development Team Nov 2022 - June 2024
Mission Graduates, San Francisco, CA
● Strategize for recruiting volunteers aligned with the organization's mission and development goals.
● Design and conduct individual and corporate group orientations to onboard volunteers, ensuring a comprehensive
understanding of the organization's values, goals, and specific roles.
● Lead Alumni Committee to cultivate and re-engage Mission Graduate Alumni
● Design and implement marketing campaigns via MailChimp to cultivate volunteer relationships through
acknowledging volunteer contributions to ensure a positive experience and continued support.
● Collaborate with the development team to engage volunteers in donor stewardship activities, fostering a sense of
community and commitment.
● Support in planning fundraising events including volunteering ensuring seamless execution and maximizing
volunteer impact.
● Create a pipeline from volunteerism to donorship.
●Manage volunteer data in the Development database to inform prospect research and contribute to the
identification and qualification of prospective donors.
●Generate regular reports for the development team,highlighting volunteer impact and areas for improvement.
Project Manager,Life Enrichment May 2022 -Nov 2022
The Redwoods,Mill Valley,CA
●Develop and execute strategies for recruiting,training,and retaining volunteers to enhance the quality of life for
senior residents
●Serve as a key point of contact between the Life Enrichment Team and the Board of Directors,facilitating effective
communication and collaboration.
●Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure the seamless execution of projects,from ideation
to evaluation
Domestic Violence Advocate Intern,June 2021 -Dec 2021
Center For Domestic Peace,San Rafael,CA
●Design and deliver bi-monthly domestic violence prevention workshops in collaboration with program coordinators
to up to 50 individuals
Certified Nursing Assistant,Patient Care Services May 2021 -May 2022
By The Bay Health,Larkspur,CA
●Provide essential administrative support to clinical staff,Team Leaders,and Clinical Managers.
●Audit,chart,and complete patient admissions of up to 150 per day
●Maintain Patient electronic and hard copy charts up to date through Epic Healthcare Software adhering to
privacy protocols
Services Experience Specialist,Service Experience Feb 2015 -May 2021
Nordstrom Inc.,Corte Madera,CA
●Engage up to 100 customers per day to understand their individual needs and preferences,providing
personalized recommendations and solutions.
●Adhere to and exemplify Nordstrom's service standards,consistently delivering high-quality service that reflects
the brand's reputation.
Skills
●Data Management:CRM Platforms,Donor Prospect Research,Data Analysis,Visualization,and Multivariate
Analysis Software:SPSS
●Event Management:Eventbrite,Vendor Management,Budget Management
●Project Management:Google Workspace,Microsoft Office,MailChimp,Successfully Managed Consultants
●Stakeholder Engagement:Board Liaison,Cross-Organizational Collaboration and Coordination,Community
Engagement &Relationship Building,Digital Outreach and Cultivation
●Fundraising:Digital Community Engagement &Relationship Building.Successfully have secured Major Donors,
Corporate and Community Sponsors,Restricted and Unrestricted funds,Implemented Annual Fundraisers and
Seasonal Appeals
Education:
Bachelor of Science,Global Public Health;Concentration:Biostatistics
Dominican University of California,San Rafael,CA
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Contact Information / Información del contacto
First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Leslie Stone
Address / Dirección
City / Ciudad San Rafael
State / estado California
ZIP/Postal Code / Código postal 94901
Email Address / Dirección de correo electrónico
Phone Number / Número de teléfono
Q2
What district do you currently live in?¿En qué distrito vive
actualmente?
District 3/Eastern / Distrito 3/Este
Q3
How long have you lived in San Rafael?
Nine years
Q4
Business Information
Company LSA
Address
City/Town San Rafael
ZIP/Postal Code 94901
#148#148
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Q5
How did you hear about this vac ant position?
Friend
Q6
What Board would you like to apply to?¿A c uál te gus taría
aplicar?
Planning Com missi on
Q18
Do you partic ipate in any c iv ic ac tivities? If s o, what are they?
Attendance at City events .
Ac t ive in getting out the v ote.
Donating to political campaigns .
Q19
Lis t any civ ic organizations of which y ou are a m ember:
Board member and ambas sador for Resilient Neighborhoods .
Volunteer des ign work for Pollinator Garden at Dominic an Univers it y.
Green Change volunt eer.
Donor to Youth in Art s, Dominic an Univers it y, Welcome Home, ELM, Canal Allianc e, Marin Sy mphony.
Q20
Education:
BA in Design f rom Univers ity of California, Los Angeles
Q21
Why are you interested in s erving on a board or c om m iss ion?
As an environmental des igner, I am v ery c oncerned about the built and natural env ironment, and keeping our communit ies friendly and
liv able for all ages, abilities and bac k grounds. As a bus ines s owner, I want San Rafael to be a t hriving plac e for people to s hop loc ally,
inv est in their communities, and live c lose t o where they work and recreate.
Q22
Describe pos sible areas in whic h you may have a conflict of interest with the City:
Previous ly, I was an independent cont ractor with Marin Count y Parks, designing a s ign s y stem for parks and open space.
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Q23
Upload your resume.
Leslie%20Stone%20Resume%202024.pdf (144KB)
Q24
Ethnicity / Raza/etnia:
Q25
To which gender do you most identify?¿Con qué género se
identifica más?
Q26
How old are you?¿Cuántos años tienes?
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Leslie Stone Associates learning landscapes | exhibit design | environmental graphics
RESUME FOR LESLIE STONE 1
Resume for Leslie Stone
Principal, Leslie Stone Associates [LSA]
As the principal and creative director at LSA for over 25 years, Leslie has planned,
designed and developed environments, educational exhibits and environmental
graphics for a host of museums, visitor centers, parks, trail systems, and outdoor
learning landscapes for educational institutions, non-profit organizations,
municipalities, state and federal agencies. Her award-winning planning and design
firm, Leslie Stone Associates [LSA], has completed projects throughout California in
many world-class destinations.
Leslie received a Bachelor of Arts in Design from the University of California, Los
Angeles, with a course emphasis on education and art history. She also completed a
study abroad program through Pace University of New York. Leslie has been a guest
lecturer at San Francisco State University, DAI, in exhibit design, and has taught
extension classes in graphic design and production at the University of Southern
California.
Leslie has been a national spokesperson for women’s economic development and
environmental education. As a founding board president of LA Harvest, she
generated economic support for community gardens. As the founding board
president of the National Association of Women’s Yellow Pages, and the publisher of
the LA Women’s Yellow Pages, she fostered the growth of women’s businesses. As
the designer and distributor of the LA Green Pages, she enabled thousands of people
find green products and organizations to support. She also served on the board of
the Women’s Building and the Women’s Foundation. She is a current board member
of Resilient Neighborhoods in Marin County.
LSA has received awards for design excellence from the National Park Service, the
American Association of Museums [AAM], the American Association of Landscape
Architects Northern California Chapter, and the Association of Partners for Public
Lands (APPL)
(see following pages for selected design and planning projects)
Leslie Stone Associates learning landscapes | exhibit design | environmental graphics
RESUME FOR LESLIE STONE 2
Selected Design and Planning Projects
The projects highlighted below are a representative sampling of the many contracts that
the LSA team, under the direction of Leslie Stone, has been awarded over the past 25
years. These projects have provided LSA the opportunity to influence visitors from
around the world to learn about, enjoy and protect wild places and preserve our cultural
history.
Yosemite National Park
LSA has worked with the National Park Service, The Yosemite Conservancy, and various
architecture firms on multiple planning and design projects involving orientation and
interpretation in the most visited areas of Yosemite National Park over the past 25+
years. These projects include:
• Yosemite Valley Welcome Center and Plaza Exhibits and Orientation
• Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Exhibits
• Bridalveil Fall Trail Orientation and Waysides
• Tenaya Lake Orientation and Waysides
• Glacier Point Orientation and Waysides
• Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias and Welcome Plaza Orientation & Exhibits
• Yosemite Museum Entry and Store
• Indian Village of Ahwahnee Interpretive Signage
• Lower Yosemite Fall Trail Orientation, Wayfinding and Interpretation
• Park-Wide Orientation and Wayside Exhibits
• Yosemite Valley Lodge Planning and Orientation
• Curry Village Parking Planning
• Yosemite Village Parking Planning, Orientation and Wayfinding
• Tunnel View Interpretive Signage & Exhibits
• Olmstead Point Interpretive Signage & Exhibits
• Half Dome Overlook Interpretive Signage & Exhibits
• Happy Isles Nature Center Exhibits and Waysides
• Yosemite Valley Wilderness Center Exhibits
Marin County Parks
LSA worked with park planners to develop a park-wide signage system for orientation at
open space trailheads, trail markers, regulatory signage, and special identity signage.
Planning efforts included the design of new entries and gates to open space properties
and county parks.
Leslie Stone Associates learning landscapes | exhibit design | environmental graphics
RESUME FOR LESLIE STONE 3
Oakland Museum of California
Along with Caltrans planners, the MTA, and Oakland Museum staff and stakeholders,
LSA helped to plan and develop exhibits that were on display at the Museum during the
period of the opening and dedication of the Eastern Span of the Oakland/San Francisco
Bay Bridge. The exhibits for the opening ceremonies at the “Sawtooth Building” at the
toll plaza were the backdrop for the bridge celebrations, dedications and media events.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
The National Park Service, Presidio Trust and Parks Conservancy staff worked with LSA
to plan and develop exhibits and signage at various places in the park system including
Muir Woods, Muir Beach, Hawk Hill, Crissy Field and Center, and the Korean War
Memorial at the Presidio.
City of Malibu – Legacy Park
With RHAA Landscape Architects, LSA worked with the City of Malibu to plan and design
interpretive installations in a 15-acre park to filter storm-water runoff to prevent further
pollution of the Santa Monica Bay. Landscape elements include signage, murals, donor
recognition, and dynamic larger-than-life mosaic animals representing six different
habitats in the area.
Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties
LSA worked on several projects in the Santa Cruz County / Monterey County area.
Planning and design projects include:
• Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail – planning, design standards manual, and
interpretive planning with Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz State Parks, City of
Santa Cruz, NOAA and other stakeholders.
• Carmel River Parkway - planning and design standards for orientation,
interpretive signage, and trail identity with the Big Sur Land Trust and Monterey
County Parks
• Memorial to David Packard – installation design with the Monterey Parks Dept,
Monterey Aquarium and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
• Harbor Beach Plaza - planning and design of in-ground interpretive and seating
elements along with Santa Cruz Port District, Port Commissioners, and the
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
• East Cliff Drive Parkway – planning and design of Pleasure Point Park interpretive
seating with the City of Santa Cruz and NOAA
• Wilder Ranch State Park – planning and design of exhibits in an interpretive
center with Santa Cruz State Parks and the Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks.
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Contact Information / Información del contacto
First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Matthew Landry
Address / Dirección
City / Ciudad San Rafael
State / estado CA
ZIP/Postal Code / Código postal 94901
Email Address / Dirección de correo electrónico
Phone Number / Número de teléfono
Q2
What district do you currently live in?¿En qué distrito vive
actualmente?
District 2/Western / Distrito 2/Oeste
Q3
How long have you lived in San Rafael?
9 years
Q4
Business Information
Respondent skipped this question
Q5
How did you hear about this vacant position?
City Manager's Newsletter,
Other (please specify):
Marin IJ
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Q6
What Board would you like to apply to?¿A c uál te gus taría
aplicar?
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee,
Planning Com missi on
Q10
Do you partic ipate in any c iv ic ac tivities? If s o, what are they?
Farmers mark ets, downtown San Rafael s treet fairs, Gerstle Park Porc hf est
Q11
Lis t any civ ic organizations of which y ou are a m ember:
None
Q12
Education:
Bachelors of Electric al Engineering
Q13
Why are you interested in s erving on a board or c om m iss ion?
I travel to many cities and count ries for work, and every time I return to San Rafael, I am gratef ul for our c ommunity and its beautiful
loc ation. I’ve felt a desire f or s ome time to contribute to its operations. My wife rec ently opened a s mall busines s on 4t h St, and has
been ov erwhelmed by the welc oming support of the nearby c ommunity. I t’s the nudge I needed to make an effort to s eek ways to
part icipat e in the future of our c it y.
Q14
Describe pos sible areas in whic h you may have a conflict of interest with the City:
None
Q15
Upload your resume.
202401%20-%20Resume-D-Matthew-Landry.pdf (116KB)
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Ethnicity / Raza/etnia:
Q25
To which gender do you most identify?¿Con qué género se
identifica más?
Q26
How old are you?¿Cuántos años tienes?
D Matthew Landry
San Francisco Bay Area
linkedin.com/in/dmlandry
Summary
Inventive, business-minded technologist and product leader. Accomplishments driving hardware and software
product development in IoT, artificial intelligence/machine learning, enterprise networking, bioinformatics, medical
electronics, and semiconductors.
Specializes in articulating market trends and building teams to execute on new opportunities. Drives all aspects of
product: from customer discovery and solution architecture to pitching key customers, forming partnerships, and
iterating the portfolio.
Experience
VP Product Management, Cisco Wireless
Cisco
2022 - Present (2 years)
VP Product Management, Meraki Networking
Cisco Meraki
2021 - Present (3 years)
SVP Product Management
SES-imagotag
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Co-founder & CEO
Argosy Labs (acq.)
2019 - 2019 (less than a year)
VP Product Management
Sama
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
Sama delivers the highest quality training data labeling, image annotation, and data validation services
for AI/ML development. Sama trains and employs a dedicated workforce, primarily in regions of deep
poverty to have the greatest social impact. Clients include startups and Fortune 100 companies in
autonomous driving, aerial drones, satellite mapping, augmented reality, and more.
Lead the Product Management team, responsible for proprietary image annotation technology platform
for computer vision algorithm training data; quality management and sampling pipelines; workforce
management tools to streamline operations planning; machine learning algorithms to augment the
D Matthew Landry - page 1
human workforce; and exploring new product and partnership opportunities in artificial intelligence and
adjacent markets.
Dir Product Management
Plume Design, Inc
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
Plume is a cloud-managed, mobile-app driven residential Wi-Fi company.
Responsible for direct-to-consumer Wi-Fi business and mobile app development for iOS and Android.
Dir Product Management, Wireless
Cisco Meraki
2014 - 2017 (3 years)
CTO & VP Strategy
Geneious
2010 - 2014 (4 years)
Biomatters develops highly integrated, visually intuitive bioinformatics software. The Geneious desktop
application enhances biologist productivity at over 3,000 research institutes globally.
Responsible for operational planning, product management and roadmapping, technology partnerships,
and new business strategy and execution.
VP Engineering & Co-founder
Audiotoniq, Inc.
2009 - 2010 (1 year)
Audiotoniq invented the world’s first Bluetooth-integrated hearing aids, combining cutting-edge signal
processing technologies with an expert smartphone control system.
Chief Editor
IEEE 802.3at Task Force (PoE+)
2005 - 2009 (4 years)
Product Marketing Manager
Silicon Labs
2004 - 2009 (5 years)
Lead design engineer then product manager for Power over Ethernet (PoE) product line.
Analog Design Engineer
Celite Systems Inc.
2002 - 2003 (1 year)
Education
D Matthew Landry - page 2
University of Florida
BSc (Honors), Electrical Engineering, spec. in Comp Sci & Engineering
Skills
Start-ups • Product Development • Product Management • Telecommunications • Semiconductors •
Business Development • Electronics • Business Strategy • Product Marketing • Entrepreneurship
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Contact Information / Información del contacto
First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Raoul McDuff
Address / Dirección
City / Ciudad San Rafael
State / estado CA
ZIP/Postal Code / Código postal 94903-3875
Email Address / Dirección de correo electrónico
Phone Number / Número de teléfono
Q2
What district do you currently live in?¿En qué distrito vive
actualmente?
District 4/Northern / Distrito 4/Norte
Q3
How long have you lived in San Rafael?
23 years
Q4
Business Information
Company Mediation Associates
Address
City/Town San Rafael
ZIP/Postal Code 94903-3875
#84#84
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How did you hear about this vac ant position?
Other (please s pec ify ):
IJ News paper
Q6
What Board would you like to apply to?¿A c uál te gus taría
aplicar?
Board of Library Trustees,
Marin Commission on Aging,
Planning Com missi on
Q18
Do you partic ipate in any c iv ic ac tivities? If s o, what are they?
Alternate on the Marin Grand J ury.
Q19
Lis t any civ ic organizations of which y ou are a m ember:
RGM, a Volunt eer Group c ontributing t o loc al planning activ ities.
Q20
Education:
J uris Doc tor, Law
Q21
Why are you interested in s erving on a board or c om m iss ion?
I wish to be an ass et to my communit y.
Q22
Describe pos sible areas in whic h you may have a conflict of interest with the City:
None
Q23
Upload your resume.
Respondent skipped this question
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Q24
Ethnicity / Raza/etnia:
Q25
To which gender do you most identify?¿Con qué género se
identifica más?
Q26
How old are you?¿Cuántos años tienes?