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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18-23 - CAB Applications - Tyler CrainWELCOME 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 Tyler Crain * Residential Address 503 Staudaher St Bozeman MT 59715 * Primary Phone (404) 944-7194 * Current Occupation Consultant * Employer Charter Communications * Email tyler.h.crain@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? Economic Vitality Board Do you live in 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 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 worked in corporate strategy and product development roles in the telecommunications space for the majority of my career, but have also been a consultant to the CDC. My expertise is with developing business models and making executive recommendations for courses of action. I am passionate about delivering connectivity to underserved communities and believe bringing these services to all citizens will promote economic opportunity. * The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of DEI. The best way to understand others and their perspectives is to get involved and build relationships. I get involved by volunteering within the communities where I live. In Bozeman, I have been a community coach at Bozeman Baseball and Gallatin Elite soccer. I have also volunteered to support construction and cleanup projects locally. Building relationships with individuals across the Bozeman community promotes DEI by breaking the siloed cliques, often limited by socioeconomic disparities. Page | 1 References Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. * Reference #1 Full Name Clete Seyle * Phone (432) 250-4984 * Email cleteseyle@yahoo.com * Reference #2 Full Name Chris Manthey * Phone (917) 763-8854 * Email chrismanthey@me.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? City website Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? **SKIPPED** 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