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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-19-23 - CAB Applications - Gary KachadurianWELCOME 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 Clerks' 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 Clerks' 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 * Full Name Gary Kachadurian * Residential Address 809 Yankee Creek Road GALLATIN GATEWAY MT 59730 * Primary Phone (312) 501-0650 * Current Occupation Retired (sort of....) * Employer (self) The Kachadurian Group * Email gary@kach55.com Which position are you applying for? Community Development Board Do you live in City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits, while others do not.) No How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? 11 years or more * Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? No Where, how long, and what Board? **SKIPPED** * Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board. I have a 35 year career in real estate mangement and development. I was a senior partner with a large institutional real estate company. I have planned and developed housing units in multiple U.S. state, most of them multifmaily rental. I was a partner in the recent development o fThe Cannery Flats rental building in Bozeman. * The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of DEI. I have been on the Board of BYEP in Bozeman for 6 years and we strongly encourage and exhibit DEI and train our staff in same. References Page | 1 Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. * Reference #1 Full Name Stephen Schachman * Phone (406) 599-4414 * Email stephen@schachman1.com * Reference #2 Full Name Mark kehke * Phone (406) 539-0984 * Email mkehke@pacv.com * 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? read in email blast Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? We have owned out home in Gallatin Gateway for over 20 years. I am the Treasurer and on the Executive Committee of the Bozeman Symphont, as well as being the Treasurer and on the Executive Committee of BYEP. I am 73 years young and want to continue my semi-retirement to help the City of Bozeman, which my wife (of 49 years) and I love so very much. I am Bozeman daily with meetings and love the vibrancy of the people and culture. I am also a senior consultant to Lone Mountain Land Company. If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 406-582-3232 (TDD 406-582-2301). 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. Page | 2