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The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
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James K.Scholl,District 3
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County Commission Meeting
February 15, 2023
Agenda Item Number: L.8
Agenda Item Summary #11751
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: County Administrator
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Arabi Luke 3052923440
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to appoint Matthew P. Babich to the Parks and
Recreation Board for a term ending February 15, 2027.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
DOCUMENTATION:
Matt Babich Appointment Nomination Form
Matt Babich Resume
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
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Total Cost to County:
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Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
REVIEWED BY:
Bob Shillinger Completed 02/07/2023 9:44 AM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 02/07/2023 10:11 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 02/15/2023 9:00 AM
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Monroe County Boards and Committees
Appointment Information
Board or Committee: Monroe County Board of Parks and
Recreation
Commissioner Appointing Member: Commissioner .lames K. ""Jim" Scholl
Name of Member: Matthew P. Babich
Address: 21 Allamanda Terrace
Key West, FL 33040
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Date of Appointment: February 15th, 2023
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Date Term Expires: February 15th, 2027
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Name of Person Being Replaced: Gayle Glover
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21 Allamanda Terrace,Key West,FL 33040
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Profile: General Manager for 25 years of the award-winning Southernmost Hotel Collection in Key West, Florida.The
261-room property consists of two hotels,two guesthouses, and a restaurant, and has grown from a $4 million to a$30
million operation since 1988.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Revenue/Financial Management
• Prepared and monitored the hotel and restaurant budget,totaling$30 million
• Led all revenue and sales efforts for rooms and food & beverage operations
• Approved and oversaw all major allocations for capital improvements and expenses
• Conducted research continuously on the position of the hotel in the marketplace to ensure the organization's
success
Leadership
• Managed 241 employees using a hands-on management style through which employees felt valued and were
held accountable
• Created an Exceptional Customer Service program that has placed the organization in the top rankings of Trip
Advisor and other social media sites
• Transformed a failing restaurant into one of Key West's premiere ocean front dining establishments
• Cultivated a team of managers that has longevity and excels in leadership
• Promoted continuous growth in programs and amenities to ensure that the hotel was consistently placed at the
top of the market
Capital Improvements
• Directed and managed$78 million in land and building improvements,fixtures and furniture
• Oversaw the demolition and rebuilding of a new 80-room, luxury addition to the hotel
• Liaised with designers, architects and contractors to continuously monitor all development projects and ensure
their compliance with land and development regulations
Food and Beverage
• Oversaw three bars and a 150-seat restaurant that generated $7 million annually
• Created a Food and Beverage operation that has been a focal point of the guest experience
• Maintained quality assurance to ensure that the hotel was meeting all food and service standards
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
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• Chairman of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council
• President of the Key West Sunrise Rotary a
• Board member of the Florida Hotel and Motel Association and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
• Member of the Key West Affordable Housing Task Force, and the City of Key West Economic Development
Committee
• Board of Directors of the Key West Chamber of Commerce
• Tourism Segment Coordinator for Leadership Monroe County
AWARDS
• Conde Nast Gold List Award for the World's Best Places to Stay
• Forbes 4 Diamond Award
• Rating by Conde Nast as one in the top 20 hotels in Florida
• B&B Diamond Collection Award
• Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award
• USA Today:#1 out of 10 Top Ten Hotels in Key West, FL
• Expedia Insider Select Hotel
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Management,Albion College,Albion, Michigan, 1981
• Certified Hotel Administrator, Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Motel Association, 1988