HomeMy WebLinkAboutB. Franks - RE_References Feedback to send to commissionersFrom:Becky Franks
To:Deanna Campbell; Mike Maas
Subject:RE: [EXTERNAL]References Feedback to send to commissioners
Date:Friday, July 25, 2025 6:39:06 PM
Thank you Deanna.
I reached out to the following with mixed results on this Friday.
For Andrew Thomas, I reached out to Adel F. Dimian at the phone number he provided and the
number has been disconnected.
For Working Ventures, I reached out to two of the references and was not able to speak with
them on this Friday.
Given Deanna’s ability to speak with one reference for each one and the timeline, I am
comfortable sending out her report. I think Fridays in the summer are hard.
Thank you
Becky
Becky Franks, MA
Bozeman Study Commissioner
Becky Franks | LinkedIn
From: Deanna Campbell <campbell4citystudy@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2025 5:00 PM
To: Mike Maas <MMaas@BOZEMAN.NET>; Becky Franks <bfranks@BOZEMAN.NET>
Subject: [EXTERNAL]References Feedback to send to commissioners
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Becky and I agreed on a set of five questions to ask of each reference.
1. Brief description of project(s) candidate worked on.
2. Ability to stay focused on goals
3.Ability to meet timelines.
4.Responsiveness to feedback
5. Quality of end product.
We divided the 6 references between us. I took two of Andrew's and one of Working
Ventures. We agreed to contact them by phone. I was unable to locate a phone number
for Nicholas Lovrich, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Washington State University and did not
receive a reply to my email.
As expected, the candidates listed references that held them in high regard.
Regarding Andrew Thomas, David Pearl, PhD Professor Olympic College, rated Andrew
high on all five questions and noted his strong background in data collection and
analysis. in regard to successful engagement tactics he pointed to his work in Lewis and
Clark county on land use policy and referenced that his published work was recognized
for its readability. He also noted his work with the legislature in writing bills as relevant to
the position he was applying for.
Regarding Working Ventures, Miranda Swafford was out of the office but her colleague,
Tyler Lanz, recieved my voicemail and responded with Ms Swaffordd's permission. She
referenced Working Ventures work re-launching the Healthcare Sector Board. She rated
the firm high on all five questions. In addition she noted that Working Ventures was easy
to work with and skilled in the area of bringing the industry (healthcare) leaders and
employers together.
In a search of Facebook and Linkedin, I found no negative postings by or about either
candidate.
Respectfully submitted,
Deanna Campbell