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What do I have to offer the City of Centerville? As a relatively long time resident of the City, I have seen it grow nearly double in population and through reading the local papers, attending informational meetings, council meetings, and watching the cable access, have stayed informed on many of the important issues facing Centerville. Through sound experiences in Systems Engineering with 3M and Construction Engineering /Public Affairs with the U.S. Army Reserve, I will be able to provide a measured reasonable response to complex situations as they arise. Many times during the time I've been in Centerville I've been asked by my neighbors to run for City Council and I've always determined that I didn't have the time to give proper justice to the enormous effort required to be a Council Member. My family has stated their full support and after a recent tour in Iraq, I feel now is the time when I can best serve my community and feel that as a Council Member I can give back some ofthe support that has been given me during the two deployments I've served. My Centerville neighbors have been a significant part of the foundation of support that has allowed me to serve our nation overseas without undue hardship. What Experience or Education that would enhance my effectiveness as a Council Member? As a licensed Professional Engineer in Electrical Engineering working as a Systems Engineering Department Technical Manager in Corporate Research at 3M and an Engineer branch lieutenant Colonel Commanding the 364'" Public Affairs Operations Center, Fort Snelling Army Reserve, I feel bring a high degree of professional qualifications to be able to assist the City Council in making sound supported decisions and guidance. The Centerville City Council in my opinion has always tried to make the best decisions for the people of the City. The City Staff have always been outstanding! Courteous and professional, they are certainly the best we could hope to have and I hope that can continue through Council support. As a passionate person with a great degree of patience with dealing people, I feel that I can listen to both sides of an issue and make sound decisions as well as help explore innovative options for new solutions. I have been trained in ISO 9000, Six Sigma, and Military Decision Making Process as techniques for making qualified sound decisions and believe I can bring great value to the Council. Please see the attached resume and military resume for further detail of my experiences.