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County of Monroe
y,4 ' �, "tr, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Michelle Coldiron,District 2
�1 nff `ll Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4
-Ile Florida.Keys Craig Cates,District 1
Eddie Martinez,District 3
w Mike Forster,District 5
County Commission Meeting
September 15, 2021
Agenda Item Number: D.3
Agenda Item Summary #9675
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Tourist Development Council
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Ammie Machan (305) 296-1552
None
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of Ms. Jody Gross (sole applicant) as a "At Large"
appointment to the Tourist Development Council District I Advisory Committee.
ITEM BACKGROUND: This position was advertised due to the resignation of Mr. Pony Charvet
Ms. Gross was the sole applicant.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On September 8, 1999, the Board of County
Commissioners passed Ordinance No. 038-1999 providing for the appointment of"At Large"
members to the TDC District Advisory committees by the Board of County Commissioners.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
AT LARGE APPROVAL MEMO and Application- DAC I
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
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Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
REVIEWED BY:
Maxine Pacini Completed 08/30/2021 10:31 AM
Christine Limbert Completed 08/30/2021 1:10 PM
Liz Yongue Completed 08/30/2021 2:49 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 09/15/2021 9:00 AM
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MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
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DATE: August 30, 2021 0.
TO: Mr. Roman Gastesi, County Administrator
FROM: Laura Hamm, Administrative Secretary
RE: DAC I `AT LARGE' VACANCY
Please bring forward the attached District I Advisory Committee "At Large" applications
to the September 2021 BOCC meeting.
This position was advertised due to the resignation of DAC I Member, Mr. Pony
Charvet.
DISTRICT I - Encompasses the City Limits of Key West
"At Large" representative —Any resident who is not directiv involved in a tourism
business and who shall represent the general public and shall live or work within
the tax collection district for which they are applying. (The operative word within
this description is directiv. This word means someone who is not in business nor
whose business or economic activity are dependent upon tourists).
Applicants are:
• Ms. Jody Gross
Approval of one (1) applicant is requested.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our administrative
office at (305) 296-1552.
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APPLICATION ,,
DISTRIC I ADVISORY COMMITTEE(DAC)
LODGING INDUSTRY - shall be owners or operating/general managers of rrjp ls,hotels
recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax
in the tax collection district for which they are applying
TOURIST-RELATED BUSINESS - shall be persons Involved in business which is
interdependent upon the tourist industry who have demonstrated an interest in tourist development
but who shall not be employed in any position within the lodging industry (motels, hotels„
recreational vehicle parks and other tourist accommodations and whose business is in the tax
collection district for which they are applying)
AT LARGE - Any resident who is not directly involved in a tourism business and
who shall represent the general public and shall live or work within the tax collection district for which
they are applying (The operative word within this description is directly. This word means someone
who is not in business, nor whose business or economic activity are dependent upon tourists).
NAME: Jody Gross
WORK ADDRESS: -1305 Reynolds
Key West, FL 33040
HOME ADDRESS: 1 305 Reynolds St
Key blest FL 33040
WORK PHONE: (561 ) 213-4499 HOME: ( 305 )296-1734
(please select)
FAX NO:: ( XXX ) XXX-XXXX *E-MAIL: lody1442aol.com
Current Employment:
consultant, health care
Registered Nurse
EnnAlo meat History: CL
Interim Director Clinical Trials Office, Mays Cancer Center, University of Texas San Antonio, Texas
Interim Director Home Health and Hospice, Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Services, Gallup, New Mexico
CEO, Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of the Florida Keys
and see resume
Organization/Membership Organization/Membership Affiliab2p-s
Leadership Monroe County Class XX and member„ Hoard of Directors
Chair, Monroe County Department of Health„ Community Health Improvement Plan Health Priority Health in All Poldies
Member, Board of Directors, Florida Keys Assisted Care Coaltion
Key West Women's Club, Docent for Hellings House Museum
and see resume
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Brief summaLAL as to your qualifications to serve can this committee:
I have been a resident and/homeowner in Key West since 1990. My positions at VNA and Hospice and my participation with
Leadership Monroe County allowed me to work throughout the Keys. I know that our great quality of fife-- restaurants, shops,
heater, culture, attractions--are here because of our thriving tourism industry. The tourism industry grows the local population,
as those employed in that sector then need teachers, doctors, nurses, fire-fighters, police, etc, which creates more jobs for
people to serve those workers.
I do also see the challenges that tourism, as the largest and main industry in the Keys, creates:the high cost of housing which
deters many workers from building careers here, a transient work force, and the impact of so many visitors on those who live
here full time. E
Tourism was a positive force of economic change for Key West and Monroe County in the early 20th century, and it remains the 0.
core of our prosperity. I want to serve on the Key West DAC to participate in supporting tourism in the City and the County. It is 0.
hat makes living here so special.
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Thank you for considering my application, jg
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*DAC meeting packets will be distributed electronically via email to the address you provided on page 2 of this application. o
Please check the box below to opt out of this process and receive a paper packet in the mail:
If appointed to this position, I choose to opt out of receiving electronic meeting packets, and to receive
paper packets instead
Gross
D gitally signed by Jody Gross
Si nature:Jd y Date:2021 os.zs 10:22:46-04°00' Date: -August 25, 2021
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APPLICATION TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., Friday, August 27, 2(}21
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IMPORTANT: E
Applicant will be notified by phone or email that the application has been received by our office.. If the o
applicant does not receive notification, it is his/her responsibiRy to contact the TDC office to confirm receipt.
MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
1201 White Street,Suite 102
Key West, Florida 33040
(305)296-1552 (telephone)1(305) 296`0788 (fax)
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.IODYGRou 1305 Reynolds Street Key West,FL 33040
C: (561)213-4499 jody144�&aol.conl
Senior Executive with expertise in operational, financial and clinical leadership. Record of success spans the continuum of care
including hospice and home healthcare,ambulatory cancer care, and clinical research in community and academic health systems.
Detail-oriented Problem Solver who excels at creating efficiencies,strengthening operations and optimizing patient care.
Master of Science,Nursing,Yale University School of Nursing,New Haven,CT, 1990.
Bachelor of Arts,Biological Sciences, Bennington College, Bennington,VT, 1976.
Oncology Certified Nurse, 1986-2012.
PROFESSIOAAL F C'PFR1EyN'C
HOSPICE, HOME HEALI.11 cot ONCOLOGY PROGRAM CONSULTING,2012-present Key West, Fl.
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Principal/Consultant
• Interim directorhips for home health, hospice, clinical trials operations. Assist clients in implementing processes to comply with
regulatory requirements for ]ionic health, hospice and ambulatory cancer case. Provide consultation on policies and procedures, �
billing practices,clinical research.
Interim.Director Clinical Trials Office,Mays Cancer Center, University of Texas San Antonio,Texas
Interim Director Home Health and Ilospice, Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Services, Gallup,New Mexico
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HOSPICE OF THE. FLORIDA KEYS& VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION,2010 6 2014 Key West, FI
S.5rrtillion Medicare— I fe(lic(ii(I-c=ei,tifie(l(zgeiic j,it ith?nffices
President,Chief"Executive Officer 2011-2014
• Oversight of all clinical and financial operations, strategic planning, and development for comprehensive home care organization
with census of approximately 300 patients, providing hospice, skilled home health, and private duty care. Established and
obtained donor funding for office and home based palliative care program.
Chief Operating Officer 2010-2011
Directed operations for comprehensive [ionic care organization with census of approximately 300 patients, providing hospice,
skilled home health,and private dray care.
DOUGLAS GARDENS HOSPICE,2005 —2009 Miami, FL
Executive Director
• Oversight of operations,workflow and process,budget,strategic planning,marketing for hospice with average daily census of 65.
• Developed program to provide hospice care to patients who remain ventilator dependent, receiving first place award for Excellence
in Program Innovation by Florida Hospices and Palliative Care.in March 2009
HOSPICE&ONCOLOGY PROGRAM CONSULTING,2004 -2005 Boca Raton, FL
Principal/Consultant
• Interim Chief Operating Officer/Progrann Director, hospice and home care agencies. Oversight of operations, workflow andCL
process,budget,strategic planning,marketing. CL
• Developed growth strategy for stein cell transplant center. Established policies/procedures for new radiation therapy clinic. Uj
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SALICK HEALTH CARE, INC., 1998- 2004 Boca Raton and Miami Beach, FL
Vice President/Executive Director,`99-'04
Boca Raton Comprehensive Cancer Cc met--815 milliorrfireeslandirrg cerrferurrd S25 millimi hospital-basedfacility
• Directed financial,operational and development activities of an ambulatory cancer treatment center with 20,000 visits per year.
• Managed operating/capital budgets and 65 employees providing medical and radiation oncology, infusion, diagnostic imaging,
laboratory,pharmacy and other supportive services. Affiliated with local hospital in 2003. E
Associate Executive Director,'98-'99
Comprehensive Cancer Centers, Inc. Pllttsician practices and outpatient cancer treatment center
• Recruited to manage financial,clinical and expansion activities of 3 physician practices with 4 offices and 30 e€nnployecs.
• Spearheaded S 13.1 million construction of a 30,000-square-foot outpatient cancer treatment center on time and under budget.
• Provided medical and radiation oncology including nursing, laboratory,pharmacy and other supportive care.
HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS/VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, 1990- 1998 Key West, FL
S3 urillion,lfecheare- .Ilecliccaicl-ce)-tifiecicigLnel.€r°ith 3(offices
Director of Clinical Services
• Directed nursing, social services and skilled therapies;provided services for ternnninally ill/homebound patients.
• Established/implemented education and performance improvement initiatives. Obtained JCAHO accreditation in 1996.
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JODYGRoss Page 2 C: (561)213-4499
SALICK HEALTH CARE, INC., 1986- 1989 Miami,FL
Director of Nursing and Clinical Services
Comprehensive Cancer Centers,Inc. -flo,slaital-based oulj)atient cancer treatment centers with 3,000 patient visits per month
Led clinical operations of 4 hospital-based outpatient cancer treatment centers with 40 employees.
• Converted inpatient units to outpatient centers. Managed renovations and startup. Participated in budget processes.
PAPANICOLAOU COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER f UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, 1983 - 1986 Miami,FL
Assistant Director for Clinical Research Services
• Managed research nurses,pharmacists, data coordinators and administrative staff providing support for faculty physicians.
• Directed Institutional Review Board activities for department and investigational drug,control and distribution.
• Established systems and controls for data tracking and follow-up as part of an investigational drug study audit. ,E.,
COMMUNITY HOSPCTAL CANCER PROGRAM, 1982 - 1983 Minneapolis, MN
Oncology Nurse Coordinator
GASTROIN`I`ES`I-INAL TUMOR STUDY GROUP/YALE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, 1980- 1982 New Haven,CT
Project Coordinator l Clinical Nurse Specialist in Oncology
• Directed patient accession,data management and Institutional Review Board activities. Conducted funded research.
• Developed curriculum and coordinated Courses on patient care and administration of chemotherapeutic agents.
OTHER ACTI"TIFS
Chair, Health in All Policies Health Priority. Community l-lealth Improvement Plan, FL Dept of Health Monroe County, '19-present,
Board of Directors, Leadership Monroe County,'12-present, Member, Florida Keys Assisted Living Coalition, '13-present,
Class XX,Leadership Monroe County,2011-2012
Associate Editor,.Seminars in Oncology Xursirrg,'84-'99 Research Committee,Oncology Nursing Society(national),'84-'88,
Florida-Georgia Cancer Information Service Advisory Board, '84-'86.
Board of Trustees,Association of Commumity Cancer Centers,'83-'84; Book Reviews Editor,Oncology Nursing Forum,'80-'94.
Medical Sciences Subcommittee for the Protection of HUrnan Subjects, University of Miami School ofMedicine,'84-'86.
PUBLICATIONS, PR,ESENTATIOAS(harri(r!list)
Ferreira,T, Gross,J,Campos, MA, Pereira, A, Golden,AG,Silver ian, M, Roos, BA, The Use of Mechanical Ventilatory Support in
Hospice Patients. Proceedings, .I nier•ican Geriatric.Society,Abstract 325832,Poster ID A99,2007
Johnson,BE,and Gross,J,eds. Handbook of Oncology,.A'ursing. New York: John Wiley&Sons,'85 -American Journal of.Varying"Book 2
of the Year"All editions a selected reference for Oncology Nurse Certification Exam.
Gross,J,and Johnson,BL,eds. Handbook of Oncology.Nursing,2nd ed. Boston: Jones and Bartlett,'94.
Johnson,BL,and Gross J,eds. Handbook of Oncolog} Xnrsing,3rd ed. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett,'98.
Gross, J, "Cancer Drug Development." Cancer Chernolheraity and Biotheralpy, ,I Reference Orrice, 2nd ed., L Tenebaum, ed.
Philadelphia:JB Saunders,'94. W
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Gross J, ed. "Breast Cancer." .Seminars in Oncolog>,Xursing,7 (3),'91. CL
Gross,J. "Clinical Research in Cancer Chemotherapy." Oncology,Nrn'sing P'ortrnt, 13:59065,'86.
Gross,J,ed. "Nursing Management of Breast Cancer." Seminars in Oncology.Nrrr°sing, l (3),'85. C7
Gross, J, Johnson, BE, and Bertino, JR. "Possible Hazards of Handling Cytotoxic Agents: A Review of the Literature." Oncology
Nursing P,Ortrrn,8(4): 10-12, '81, �
"Planning for the End of Life;Transistions at the End of Life"—Miami-Dade AHEC,2009
"Choosing Care"®The Wellness Community, Miami, FL,2008
"The Hospice 5 Ws"--Miami Jewish Home and Hospital.Annual Meeting, Board of Directors, 2007
"Clinical and Financial Decisions in Hospice" -Visiting Nurse Associations of America Clinical Workshop, 1996.
"Development of a Multi-VNA Immunization Program"-Visiting Nurse Associations of America Annual Meeting, 1995.
"Chemotherapy: The Basic Principles"-Oncology Nursing Society, Pre-Congress Workshop, 1995.
"Professional Nursing Practice in the Outpatient Setting"-Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield,WI, 1991
"Possible Hazards of Handling Antineoplastic Agents" -Indianapolis Chapter of Oncology Nursing Society, 1991.
Johnson,BL,Gross,J,Graham, ML,and Bertino,JR. "An Evahration of the Safety of Handling,Met hotrexate." Proceedings,7th Annual
Congress of the Oncology Nursing Society,p. 78(ABST 131),presented 1982. 4
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