HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-12-23 - CAB Applications - Heather FordWELCOME
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
Heather Ford
* Residential Address
31 Brave Heart Loop
Bozeman MT 59718
* Primary Phone
(202) 257-9135
* Current Occupation
Human Resources
* Employer
CFR Engineering
* Email
heatherfordhome@yahoo.com
Which position are you applying for?
Bozeman Downtown Business Improvement District 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?
6-10 years
* 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.
Studied Business at Cornell University with a Hospitality focus. Worked for 13 yrs for Marriott in a variety of positions including operations management, Catering Event
Sales and Planning, Group Sales, Director of Sales, then spent my last 7 yrs in sales leadership roles managing teams of 7-10 ppl with 26 million in goals across 13 hotels.
The past 10 years worked in HR. Additionally I have held PTA President roles, have lead committees, and have planned multiple successful fundraisers.
* 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 training has held a multitude of names through the years but has always been a focus in Marriott, at my current company, and in any jobs I have held.
References
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Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
Lona Voigt
* Phone
(406) 599-5661
* Email
voigtlona@gmail.com
* Reference #2 Full Name
Dawn Lewis
* Phone
(406) 599-1837
* Email
dawnallingerlewis@gmail.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?
Email
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
I have a strong love of Bozeman and want it to help it continue to be an amazing place to live, work, and visit. We have such an amazing community and I just want to be
part of it on another level that I feel these roles would offer. I am open to one that would be a good fit for someone who lives in Bozeman but just outside city limits.
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.
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