Experience |
1996-Current Centaur, LLC - Partner Eau Claire, WI
Created company to manage commercial and residential rental properties and real estate holdings. Manage all aspects of property acquisition, leases and rental code compliance1996-Current Owner/President - Archer Lion, Inc Chippewa Falls, WI Founded and currently run a material supply company serving building and remodeling professionals in 3 states Developed replacement window installation service and walk-in bathtub conversions program Lead Safe Contractor, Lead Safe Company, and Dwelling Contractor Certification 2013-2016 City Council Member Eau Claire, WI Elected by the citizens of Eau Claire WI to represent over 70,000 people. During my term, I exercised every opportunity to keep property taxes from increasing while still providing a strong economy and excellent city services. 1989-1996 Marketing Consultant Eau Claire, WI Provided marketing strategies and account management programs to 2 companies selling native WI agriculture products nationally and in Western Europe/Scandinavia 1978-1996 Northern States Power Eau Claire, WI Designed and surveyed electric overhead transmission lines and residential service Worked directly with individual customers regarding service and emergency issues Analyzed and prepared energy saving conservation programs for PSC rate case filings |
Leadership, Appointments, Community Service |
2017 Appointed as Chairman of NAHB Associate Members Committee
2015-2016 Member, NAHB Budget Committee 2013- 2016 City Council Member, Eau Claire WI Member of NAHB Associate Members Committee 2012 Member, Eau Claire County Land Stewardship Committee Member, Eau Claire Waterways Plan Advisory Group Governor, Certified Graduate Builders Board of Governors Officer, National Association of Home Builders BUILD-PAC 2011 Chairperson, NAHB Associates Advocacy Committee Senior Officer, Wisconsin Builders Association 2010 Associate Advisor to WBA Senior Officers. Wisconsin Builders Assoc 2009 Appointed to Charter Bank Business Advisory Board 2006-Current Member, WI DOC Means of Egress and Accessibility Council National Director, National Association of Home Builders State Director, Wisconsin Builders Association 2006-2011 Chair, Government Affairs Chippewa Valley Home Builders NW Area Vice President, Wisconsin Builders Association 2004-2005 Director, Eau Claire Rod & Gun Club Foundation 1998-2001 Chairperson, Planning Commission Town of Hallie |
Designations, Certifications, Licenses |
2010 - present Lead Safe Renovator
2010 - present Lead Safe Company Certificate 2009 - present WI Dwelling Contractor Certification 2009 - present WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification 2009 - present Certified Aging In Place Specialist 2009 - present Certified Graduate Associate in the housing industry |
Awards & Recognition |
2013 NAHB Associate of the Year
2012 Inducted into NAHB Society of Honored Associates 2009 National Association of Home Builders Bill Polley BUILD-PAC Award 2009 NAHB BUILD-PAC Associate of the Year 2008 Wisconsin Builders Association Associate of the Year 2008 Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association Associate of the Year 2008 Business News Edge Award Nominee 2008 National Association of Home Builders Associate of the Year Nominee 2007 Wisconsin Builders Association Rising Star |
Councils, Affiliations |
UW-La Crosse Continuing Education Speaker on designing accessible housing for seniors and all abilities
Member Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce Member National Remodelers Council Member National Association of Home Builders 50+ Council Member Professional Women In Business |
Special Assignments, Successes |
NAHB:
Recognition for BUILD-PAC fundraising Presentations to Associate Members Committee meetings on Social Media use and BuilderLink Worked with BUILD-PAC to create a program to recognize members actively working to increase PAC involvement STATE (WBA): Worked to create a complete social media program that has now won several awards Worked on team to review and create By-laws and Governance changes LOCAL (CVHBA): Lead Executive Officer Search efforts by gathering “best hiring practices” from around the Federation Created an active Government Affairs Committee that not only works on issues, but generates own funding for continued success |