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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBruce ComerFrom:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date:Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:33:17 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:09/30/2021 3:33 PM Response #:84 Submitter ID:44231 IP address:174.45.66.158 Time to complete:45 min. , 1 sec. Survey Details Page 1 WELCOME Thank you for your interest in joining a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the decision-making process and encourage all interested members of our community to apply. As set forth in Resolution 5323, the City is committed to building Advisory Boards that advance the City’s goals of increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Because of this goal, the City is actively working to achieve membership that reflects, at the least, the demographics of our community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. CONTACT INFORMATION The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's Office if your email address changes for any reason. The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's Office if your email address changes for any reason. Please note that your application will become public information. All required fields are marked with a red asterisk *. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Each official and employee serving on a multimember agency is expected to devote the time and effort necessary to ensure the successful functioning of such agency (Bozeman Municipal Code, Section 2.03.490.C.). Additional standards of conduct and norms are included in Resolution 5323. Applicant Information First Name Bruce Last Name Comer Physical Address 401 S. 3rd Avenue PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (406) 600-1857 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Finance Employer Ocean Park Advisors Email bruce@oceanpk.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Sustainability Board Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 1-5 years Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) No Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board. For over the past 15 years, my professional career has been focused on advising renewable fuel companies and, more recently, food and ag companies on strategies to lower carbon footprints, etc. I have advised American Airlines on their sustainable aviation fuel strategy. We have advised an agtech company on creating nitrogen credits for their product that reduced the use of synthetic fertilizer. We are currently working with a company that is growing camelina in Montana for use in renewable diesel. I would appreciate the opportunity to contribute my experience to the Bozeman community. Given my experience over several decades, I can bring realism to assessing goals and projects. Unfortunately, some of these projects and technologies do not work, so it's important to ask the right questions upfront. The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of DEI. DEI is an important aspect of public service (and private industry). While I've had formal training in diversity at a prior job, I would say that seeking and respecting diversity has always been part of my life. I am married to an ethnic minority, so our family reflects diversity but also have awareness as part of our daily life. For about a decade and a half, I served on the board of a cultural exchange institution that organized and facilitated student and graduate internships throughout Asia - both in large cities and rural communities. Also, living in Asia for about 4 years of my life broadened my perspectives on cultural and socioeconomic differences. Regarding sustainability, some of these options are expensive and not available to everyone. Less so in Bozeman, but elsewhere there are keen issues around environmental justice such as access to clean air, water, parks, etc. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Ben Alexander ben.alexgoog@gmail.com 406-599-1615 Reference 2 John Dudas 406-599-6283 johndudas@bozemanaccounting.com John is a professor of accounting at MSU. He founded the Huffing for the Stuffing run. We coached Bozeman Baseball together last season. The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics training? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? Daily Chronicle Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I feel that it is increasingly important to contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle. We witnessed this summer how the effects of climate change thousands of miles away can affect our health here in Bozeman. It is important that all of us find ways to contribute to a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren. I believe there are lots of small ways to affect climate change. Some of them are not expensive. It will take a collective effort to make a meaningful difference. If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically archived and available to the public. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email.