Charles Tyler Chapman IV, ICMA-CM 1244 Captain Hendry Drive, LaBelle, Florida 33935 Cell: (863) 234-8983 E Mail: Charles_chapman4@yahoo.com Objective: To obtain the position of City Manager for Naples, Florida. SUMMARY A public administrator with twelve (12) years of executive level local government management experience with expertise in the following areas:   Customer Experience Focused Operations Long term strategic planning    Intergovernmental & Community Relations  Strategic Planning and Operations Analysis Florida Emergency Management Experience Public Works, Transportation and Parks Operations A leader committed to developing innovative and sustainable operations to meet the growing demands of residents and visitors. Achievement, ethics and metrics oriented with foresight; a dedicated team player committed to working with key business, community and governmental stakeholders to address public service needs. Husband for 15 years to my college sweetheart and father to three wonderful kids who enjoy traveling and experiencing the world together. Musician and aspiring culinary adventurer. LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE Hendry County Board of County Commissioners Population: 39,000 Area: 1,190 Square Miles in Southwest Florida (Lake Okeechobee Region) Employees: 170 Operating Budget: $73,000,000 May 2013-Present County Administrator (Chief Administrative Officer) Duties and Responsibilities The County Administrator serves under the direction of the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners and is responsible for the administration and day-to-day operations of all departments under the Board of County Commissioners with exception of the County Attorney’s Office. The County Administrator directs a staff of approximately 170 employees. County departments include: Emergency Management, E-911, Volunteer Fire Departments, Emergency Medical Services, Public Works and Parks, Engineering, Planning and Zoning, Building Licensing, Code Enforcement, Utilities, Airports, County Administration, Human Resources, Purchasing, Veterans Services, Facilities, Management and Budget, Grants, Social Services, Housing/SHIP, and Libraries. Accomplishments:  Revised and streamlined multiple Land Development Codes and Comprehensive Plan Elements to align commission vision, increase efficiency and procedural ease for desired smart development.  Restructured the organization in 2014-15 to improve levels of service, experienced significant decreases in resident complaints and increases in satisfaction ratings over the past 3 years.  Construction of Helms Road bypass ($17 million) a new four-lane roadway connector from State Road 80 to State Road 29 south of LaBelle, Florida (to be completed August 2018).  Advanced the complete streets initiatives of the Transportation Master Plan. Page 1 of 7 Charles Tyler Chapman IV, ICMA-CM Cell: (863) 234-8983          1244 Captain Hendry Drive, LaBelle, Florida 33935 E Mail: Charles_chapman4@yahoo.com Improved the budget process to a two fiscal year planning instrument in 2014 to ensure funding for strategic plan projects that crossed fiscal years. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Finding of No Significant Impact-Record of Decision for the Airglades Airport Privatization Project Environmental Assessment. Restructured the Airglades Airport and LaBelle Airport Advisory Boards. Privatized management of Airglades Airport in 2014. Increased levels of service at LaBelle Airport with the addition of a new $3 million terminal. Established strategic partnerships with Florida Power and Light to increase efficiencies in restoring power post Hurricane Irma. Deployed and managed through partnerships seven points of distribution for food and supplies post Hurricane Irma. Previously, only three locations were provided. Eliminated a general fund deficit in reserves of $3.8 million from FY2013 to FY2016. 2014 NACO County Achievement Award for On-Site Premise Cloud Computing Systems networking that improved day to day operations and customer service interaction. Received refurbishment funds for the historic Hendry County Courthouse totaling approximately $1 million from 2015 to 2017. Residential Permits increased 196.43%, Commercial Permits increased 33.3% from 2012-2017. Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners 2005- 2013 (8 years) Population: 46,000 Area: 529 Square Miles in Northwest Florida (Big Bend Region-Capital City Area) Employees: 210 Operating Budget: $40,000,000 Public Works Director (2010 to 2013) Duties and Responsibilities:  Report Directly to the County Administrator  Direct oversight of day to day operations of the Public Works Department: Paved road, dirt road, right-of-way, and bridge maintenance, fleet management, mosquito control, and various road surfacing and resurfacing and improving traffic patterns centered capital projects.  Management of a $4.8 million annual operating budget and 70 full time employees.  Work with collective bargaining units (unions) to ensure fair and equitable working relationships. Accomplishments:  Widening and resurfacing of various County roads via grants ($13 million of improvements in two years; completed in 2013-14).  Reduced expenses in 2010-2011 by approximately $508,000 and $180,000 in 2011-2012.  Built Transportation Reserve budget from $800,000 in 2010 to $2 million in 2013.  Reduced amount of resident complaints/work orders by 36% in 2011 and maintained a 35% reduction in 2012.  Received the In-House Maintenance/Enhancement Award from the Big Bend Branch of the American Public Works Association in 2013.  Implemented the subscription curbside solid waste option with Waste Pro USA and closed rural waste sites resulting in approximately $250,000 in annual savings to the County. Page 2 of 7 Charles Tyler Chapman IV, ICMA-CM Cell: (863) 234-8983 1244 Captain Hendry Drive, LaBelle, Florida 33935 E Mail: Charles_chapman4@yahoo.com Administrative Coordinator (2008-2010) Duties and Responsibilities:  Report Directly to the County Administrator.  Serve as Interim Public Works Director (September 3, 2010 to December 7, 2010).  Direct oversight responsibility for the following functions: Information Technology Department, Parks and Recreation Department, County Administration Department, Solid Waste Department, Animal Control Division, Public Information Office and Intergovernmental Affairs/Relations.  Assist the County Administrator in implementing Commission directed policy, identifying and resolving long range issues, and developing the County’s operating and capital budgets.  Negotiate with public and private sector entities on a variety of issues ranging from economic development to community services contracts.  Represent the County Administrator as required. Accomplishments:  Successfully sought after and was awarded $2.5 million for transportation improvements through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  Redeveloped the technical support work order system and improved customer satisfaction and accountability by 15%, reduced cell phone expenses by $5,000 annually, and cut mobile internet communications costs by $12,000 annually in 2009-2010.  Awarded a $500,000 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program for the historical renovation of a train depot in Greensboro, Florida. Parks and Recreation Director/Assistant to the County Administrator (2005-2008) Duties and Responsibilities:  Oversight responsibility of 13 park properties and an operating budget of $150,000 and capital budget of $400,000 annually.  Served as Assistant to the County Administrator for nine months. This position was eliminated due to budget cuts in fiscal year 2008 by Commission direction.  Develop long term vision for park property development to maximize the use of public lands. Accomplishments:  Created and established the Parks and Recreation Department previously administered by the Fire Department (Hired and trained 2 full time and 10 part time employees).  Revised County’s Open Space Land Use Code requirement to include land donation for recreational development for large scale subdivisions.  Developed the long term Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Element of the Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Board in 2007.  Successfully awarded over $800,000 in Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program grants: Renovated and developed 5 park properties in 3 years.  Successfully negotiated a seven year operational contract with the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Bend to provide after school and summer camp programs for two locations.  Improved the County’s 4-H program summer camps by intra-governmental partnership: Attendance improved from 700 children annually to 3,000 children annually. Page 3 of 7 Charles Tyler Chapman IV, ICMA-CM Cell: (863) 234-8983 1244 Captain Hendry Drive, LaBelle, Florida 33935 E Mail: Charles_chapman4@yahoo.com EDUCATION The Florida State University Masters of Science Education Dual emphasis in administration of government operated recreation and leisure services and general public administration operations. The Florida State University Bachelors of Science Education Majored in Recreation and Leisure Services Administration and minored in Public Administration. Leadership Florida, Class 33 Continuing Education A year-long leadership program administered and developed as an affiliate of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. (www.leadershipflorida.org) National Incident Management System/Incident Command System (ICS) Certified in ICS 100, 200, 300, 700, and 800 PROFESSIONAL AND SERVICE AFFILIATIONS      International City/County Manager’s Association Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM). Florida City/County Manager’s Association, member since 2009 (2016-18; 2018-2020 District VI Director, 2018-19 Host Committee Chair; 2016-2018 Membership Committee Chairperson, 2015-16 Membership Committee Member, 2009 Emerging Leader Award Recipient). Florida Association of County Managers (2018-19 President, 2017-18 President-Elect, 2016-17 Secretary, 2015-16 Treasurer and 2014-15 Founding Board Member-Small County Representative) Leadership Florida Southwest Regional Council Member (2014-2018) 2015 Gulfshore Business Daily Forty under 40 award recipient. Page 4 of 7 Charles Tyler Chapman IV, ICMA-CM Cell: (863) 234-8983 1244 Captain Hendry Drive, LaBelle, Florida 33935 E Mail: Charles_chapman4@yahoo.com REFERENCES IN DETAIL Commissioner Michael Swindle, District 4 Hendry County Board of County Commissioners 863-228-0145 mswindle@hotmail.com I have had the pleasure of working with Commissioner Swindle over the past five years with Hendry County. For two of those years, Commissioner Swindle served as Chairman of the Board. Together we have worked closely to advocate for infrastructure improvements and vocational training opportunities in Hendry County. Leo Ochs, Jr., County Manager Collier County Board of County Commissioners 239-252-8383 leoochs@colliergov.net Mr. Ochs and I have developed a wonderful working relationship since I relocated to southwest Florida. We have worked together to address regional issues through the Southwest Florida Regional Summit and state wide issues through the Florida Association of County Managers. Superintendent Kamela Patton Collier County Public Schools 239-377-0212 patton@collierschools.com It has been a pleasure to get to know Superintendent Patton over the past few years. She and I have a working relationship centered on mutual interest in higher education and vocation attainment as it relates to improving communities. Dr. Robert (Bob) Lee Executive Director, Center for Florida Local Government Excellence Assistant Professor, Florida Gulf Coast University Former City Manager of Naples, Florida 239-777-1013 relee@cflge.org Dr. Lee and I have been collaborating together since 2009. We have worked together in my prior jurisdiction of Gadsden County, Florida conducting strategic planning. We have most recently been focusing on hosting trainings targeting the next generation of public administrators and providing continuing education classes for current public administrators in southwest Florida through the Florida City/County Manager’s Association. Page 5 of 7 Charles Tyler Chapman IV, ICMA-CM Cell: (863) 234-8983 1244 Captain Hendry Drive, LaBelle, Florida 33935 E Mail: Charles_chapman4@yahoo.com Terry Stewart, City Manager Arcadia, Florida (formerly City Manager of Fort Myers Beach and Cape Coral) 863-494-4114 tstewart@arcadia-fl.gov I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Terry over the past five years in southwest Florida. Terry has served as a professional coach, mentor and friend. Jennifer Davis, Deputy County Administrator Hendry County Board of County Commissioners 863-675-5220 jdavis@hendryfla.net Mrs. Davis and I have worked together on the Executive Team of Hendry County for the past 5 plus years. Mrs. Davis has served Hendry County in a variety of roles for 17 years, most of which was served in the capacity of Management and Budget Director. With the reorganization, Mrs. Davis was promoted to Deputy Administrator in 2017. Tuesday Tritt Sr. Vice President of First Bank of Clewiston President of Hendry County Economic Development Council 863-228-4182 ttritt@first1bank.com Mrs. Tritt is a community partner of mine focusing on improving Hendry County’s economic development competitiveness. We have worked together since 2013 to build collaborative solutions to Hendry County’s economic issues including multiple revisions to the comprehensive plan and land development code, seeking grants and building cohorts to improve key business districts. Sarah Owen, President and CEO Southwest Florida Community Foundation 239-274-5900 sowen@floridacommunity.com I have worked with Ms. Owen over the past five years as a partner in the Future Makers Coalition. We have collaborated to seek federal funds as well as leverage local influence and capital to improve post secondary education achievement in Hendry County. We have also worked together to recover Hendry County residents from the impacts of Hurricane Irma. Page 6 of 7 Charles Tyler Chapman IV, ICMA-CM Cell: (863) 234-8983 1244 Captain Hendry Drive, LaBelle, Florida 33935 E Mail: Charles_chapman4@yahoo.com REFERENCES AT A GLANCE Commissioner Michael Swindle, District 4 Hendry County Board of County Commissioners 863-228-0145 mswindle@hotmail.com Leo Ochs, County Manager Collier County Board of County Commissioners 239-252-8383 leoochs@colliergov.net Superintendent Kamela Patton Collier County Public Schools 239-377-0212 patton@collierschools.com Terry Stewart, City Manager City of Arcadia 863-494-4114 tstewart@arcadia-fl.gov Tuesday Tritt, President Hendry County Economic Development Council 863-228-4182 ttritt@first1bank.com Jennifer Davis, Deputy County Administrator Hendry County Government 863-675-5220 jdavis@hendryfla.net Dr. Robert (Bob) Lee, Executive Director Cntr. for Fla. Local Government Excellence 239-777-1013 relee@cflge.org Sarah Owen, President and CEO Southwest Florida Community Foundation 239-274-5900 sowen@floridacommunity.com Page 7 of 7