HomeMy WebLinkAboutB. Franks - Share your decision this weekend pleaseFrom:Becky Franks
To:Carson Taylor; Jan Strout; Deanna Campbell; Barb Cestero
Cc:Mike Maas
Subject:Share your decision this weekend please
Date:Friday, July 25, 2025 6:47:59 PM
Hello Study Commissioners,
In regard to the Communication Strategist, the deadline for public comment has come to a
close. You can review the public comment you have received as part of your decision-making
process.
In terms of the references, we had mixed ability to reach folks given the Friday in Summer
scheduling, and two of Andrew Thomas’s references did not have an adequate phone number.
Given that, Deanna has provided the following information (thank you Deanna):
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, received 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.
With that, please provide your input on which candidate fits the needs of our Communication
Strategist no later than Monday at 9:00am.
Please remember to include the following points, as all emails are public record:
We want to hear from you:
Strengths and insights around the RFP criteria only (Section 9 and it is attached
here)
We do NOT want
Pro and con dynamics
Any attributes outside of the RFP criteria
Thank you,
Becky
Becky Franks, MA
Bozeman Study Commissioner
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