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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06-23 - CAB Applications - Stephen Christopher EgnatzWELCOME 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 Stephen Christopher Egnatz * Residential Address 1268 Boylan Road Bozeman Mt 59715 * Primary Phone (978) 807-4518 * Current Occupation Architect Store Development Starbucks * Employer Starbucks * Email scegnatz@gmail.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.) 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? Yes Where, how long, and what Board? Bozeman, 2 Years Community Development Board * Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board. I have focused my career on ensuring that everyone can surround themselves in quality cost effective environments. At the onset of my vocation, I designed affordable housing for EAI, following this I designed mixed use housing in Seattle. Recently my career shifted to the “owners’ side” where I now work with developers as a tenancy for their projects. The diversity of my experience provides the board with a holistic perspective of the built world and helps balance aspiration with reality. * 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 have been foundational throughout my profession and personal life. Current I am employed by Starbucks whose mission and values are rooted in DEI. As a store dev. manger our cafes represent the physical manifestation of these values and ensure that every customer, barista, and community have a place for connection. Starbucks hosts an annual offsite for DEI training, promotes minority and female owned companies through procurement, and recently converted all restrooms to gender neutral. Page | 1 References Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. * Reference #1 Full Name Marlene Sadaj * Phone (406) 600-7590 * Email marlene@seamt.com * Reference #2 Full Name Sara Angus * Phone (206) 391-1260 * Email sangus@starbucks.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? i am currently on the advisory board and my term limit will expire Dec. 31. I would like to extend my service to the board and the community through this application. fillin Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? No Additional information needed at this point. 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