Item L4 0( BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe �� , #�? Mayor David Rice, District 4
The Florida Keys , Za Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
Danny L. Kolhage, District 1
George Neugent, District 2
Heather Carruthers, District 3
County Commission Meeting
September 19, 2018
Agenda Item Summary #4735
ADD ON DAY OF MEETING: IF ADDED, WILL BE COMMISSIONER'S;ITE NTL
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 3
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Carol Schreck (305) 292 -3430
no
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Appointment of Tom Coward to the Planning Commission,
fulfilling the term of Teri Johnston, who resigned effective August 23, 2018.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT /AGREEMENT CHANGES:
n/a
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
Tom Coward appt contact form
Tom Coward resume
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
NONE
REVIEWED BY:
Heather Carruthers Completed 09/17/2018 11:25 AM
Bob Shillinger Completed 09/17/2018 11:27 AM
Kathy Peters Completed 09/17/2018 11:43 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 09/19/2018 9:00 AM
Monroe County Boards and Committees
Appointment Information
Board or Committee: Monroe County Planning Commission
Commissioner Appointing Member: Heather Carruthers / District 3
Name of Member: Tom Coward
Address: 3334 Riviera Drive
Key West, FL 33040
Mailing Address: 3334 Riviera Drive
Key West, FL 33040
Phone Numbers: Home: 305 - 949 -1180
Work:
Fax:
Email: keywestcows(@gmail.com
Date of Appointment: 9/19/18
(The date of this BOCC agenda item)
Is this a Reappointment? Yes No X
New Term Expiration Date: 02/19/2021
Name of Person Being Replaced: n/a
Fulfilling Term of: Teri Johnston
CAD Form/09 /06/12
Thomas G. Coward Jr.
3334 Riviera Drive, Key West, FL 33040
305 - 849 -1180
kevwestcows
Work Experience
2003 -2017 Andrews Inn & Garden Cottages Key West, FL
1998 -2005 Seascape Tropical Inn
Owner /Innkeeper
Responsible for all aspects of both bed and breakfasts. Key
West leader in Florida Green Lodging Program with Two Palm
status. Consistent 90 %+ occupancy and top -10 TripAdvisor
and Booking.com rankings.
1994 -1998 GE, Electrical Distribution & Control Plainville, CT
Manager, Components Marketing
Managed a twelve - person team responsible for development
and implementation of marketing and pricing strategies.
Accountable for $500M external sales, $1.3M base cost, and
$1M in program expense.
1992 -1994 Asea Brown Boveri, Inc. Stamford, CT
Strategy and Planning Manager
Performed internal consulting for the CEO of the $7B Americas
region. Diagnosed operational issues and recommended
solutions to improve earnings.
1988 -1991 GE Industrial & Power Systems Schenectady, NY
Marketed and sold steam turbines. Targeted customers,
developed marketing strategies, prepared financial feasibility
studies, and conducted sales presentations.
Community Service
2018- Present Be The One Foundation, Executive Board Member
Vice President for a non - profit charitable foundation that serves
at risk youths through empowerment and educational
programs.
2015 - Present Key West High School Varsity Soccer, Assistant Coach
2009 -2015 Southernmost Soccer Association, Regional Commissioner
2004 -2016 AYSO Coach, Referee, and Board Member
As Regional Commissioner was responsible for all aspects of
Key West's largest youth sports league, including solicitation of
volunteers and sponsors, scheduling, and government
interface. Developed keywestsoccer.com website. Increased
participation from 550 — 720 kids. Highlights include organizing
cultural exchange with Cuba, resulting in first American youth
sports team to visit Cuba since the 1950s. Two -year program in
which over 100 Key West kids participated in the Cuban Youth
Olympics. Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015.
2012 -2017 Friends of Higgs Beach, Board Member
As Athletic Activities chairperson, led efforts to develop and
install Fitness Trail on north side of park and coordinated with
all sports concierge activities.
2015 The Havana Challenge, Board Member
Participated in effort to establish first government- sanctioned
Key West -Cuban Sailing Race. Assisted with permitting
process and group dynamics to facilitate a smooth cultural
exchange.
1999 -2012 Key West Innkeepers Association, Board Member
Held numerous positions, including Treasurer and Vice
President. Participated in special projects including phantom
unit calculation study, Lighted Holiday Inn tour, marketing
initiatives, and fantasy fest float development.
1995 -1997 Greater Hartford Chapter of Elfun Society, President
GE's local volunteer organization. Highlights include organizing
5K runs, toy drives, and creating a teen basketball league.
Education
1991 -1993 Columbia Business School
MBA — Marketing and International Business. Dean's List.
Lehigh University
BS Cum Laude, Mechanical Engineering. Awarded General
•
Motors Scholarship for Excellence in Engineering. Tau Beta Pi.
Additional Worldwide travel experience. Enjoy hiking, boating, golf
Information and spending quality time with family.