Experience

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  Pride of kinston

  Nov 1987 - Mar 1997

  Executive director

  At Pride of Kinston I worked closely with city and county elected and appointed officials to redevelopthe downtown area. Successes included: $20 million in public and private investment, 60 building renovations, 69 new businesses and a net increase of 181 jobs.

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  Downtown salisbury, inc.

  Sept 1997 - Apr 2013

  Executive director

  As Executive Director I worked with city officials and staff as well as other public agencies and non profits to make Downtown Salisbury one of the most economically vibrant and attractive downtowns of its size in the south. I was blessed to work in a community that was committed to and successful in changing their downtown and to be a part of close $80 million in new investment. At the end of my career in Salisbury I was able to speak at the 2012 National Main Street Conference in Baltimore (Plenary Session/1,000+ attendees) and the 2011 National Preservation Conference in Buffalo where I presented Salisbury’s Master Plans and the story of their long term success in preservation based economic development. Show less

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  City of oxford, nc

  May 2013 - Sept 2015

  City manager

  The City of Oxford is a diverse City of 8,500 in on the I-85 Corridor just above the Research Triangle Park. Governed by a Mayor and 7 member Board of Commissioners, the City has 99 employees and a general operating fund of $8,456,698 and a water fund of $4,946,488. Our mission is to serve and improve our community by providing high quality, affordable services, sound planning for growth and development, and offering the highest possible quality of life - while maintaining the public’s trust through open communication and ethical standards at all times. Our vision is to partner with the community to build upon the charm and character of our historic, vibrant, and walkable city to create an extraordinary quality of life for all. Our Core values are: EQUAL TREATMENT for everyone with DIGNITY, COURTESY, and RESPECTTEAMWORK within our organization and our communityHONESTY in all of our dealings with citizens, fellow workers, and other organizationsINTEGRITY in every action and serviceCOST-EFFECTIVE and QUALITY services for our communityOPEN and TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION with all partiesRESPONSIBILITY for our decisions and actionsEXCELLENCE in every deedThe City is in the process of developing plans, capacity, and partnerships in order to improve the community and grow. A Downtown Master Plan is currently in progress and a Linden Avenue Corridor Plan will be completed in the spring of 2015. Show less

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  City of high point

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2019

  Assistant city manager - community services

  As Assistant City Manager I work with an incredible management team which is changing the culture of the organization and improving the community. Recent successes include: reorganizing the downtown development effort and working with that organization to purchased 11+ acres of land for a catalyst project that is centered around a stadium (opening spring 2019), a hotel, two mixed use buildings and 120 apartments; assisted with the creation of a Downtown Mixed-Use Area Plan and rezoned approximately 130 acres to carve out an area for the creation of a downtown adjacent to the showroom district of the CBD; Ramped up blight reduction efforts thru increased code enforcement, demolitions, home repairs, the formation of the Core City Community Development Corporation, a new nonprofit arm and the construction of new housing thru partnership with Pinnacle that averages 12 house per year. Randy worked with a consultant to analyze Building Inspections processes and policies and structure which has resulted in average permit review times improving from 21 days to 7 days and a program for over the counter permits for minor showroom improvements. His primary areas of responsibility in High Point are: Community Development, Planning, Recreation, Building Inspections, Downtown Development, Theatre and Library. Community Services my responsibilities include core city commercial and housing redevelopment, planning and inspections, recreation, library and theatre. I am looking forward to working with a team committed to improving the community. Show less

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  Town of mooresville nc

  Sept 2019 - Oct 2023

  Town manager

  I am blessed to be serving as Town Manager in Mooresville. We have a fantastic team, a beautiful community and an engaged population that truely cares for the Town.

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  City of oak ridge

  Nov 2023 - now

  City manager