Item O11
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: Wed. Aug. 20, 2008
Division: BOCe
Bulk item: Yes
No XX
Department: Mayor Di Gennaro. District 4
Staff Contact Person: Tamara Lundstrom
(305 289-6000)
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to appoint Steven Grasley to the Green Ribbon Task Force.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Mr. Grasley was one of the founding team members of GLEE (Green
Living & Energy Education), which began in 2001. As the Principal of Solaria Design and
Consulting, he designed the technical systems for "off~grid" homes in Marathon area, as well as
the systems and improvements for a number of homes on No Name Key aod Cook Island. He is
currently working with Keys Energy Systems for design of first grid-tied solar system.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: The BOCC adopted Resolution #177-2008 creating
the task force to evaluate and recommend green building techniques for possible inclusion in a
local technical amendment to the Florida Building Code.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST:
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes_ No _ AMOUNT PER MONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty _ OMB/Purchasing ~ Risk Management_
DOCUMENTATION:
Included XX
Not Required_
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 2/05
Monroe County Boards and Committees
Appointment Information
Board or Committee: Green Ribbon Task Force
Commissioner Appointing Member: Mario Di Gennaro, (BOCC District 4)
Name of Member:
Steven Grasley
Address:
213 David Lane
Marathon, FL 33050
Mailing Address:
Same
Phone Numbers:
Work: 305289-1105
Home: N/ A
Cell: 305 393-1454
Fax: N/A
E-mail: stevengrasley((V.bellsouth.net
Date of Appointment:
August 20, 2008
Reappointment:
No
Date Term Expires:
August 1, 2009
Name of Person Being Replaced: N/A
Fulfilling Term of:
N/A
Misc. Info: Green Ribbon Task Force created by Resolution #177-2008, July 16,2008
STEVEN S. GRASLEY
213 David Lane
Marathon, FL 33050
Phone: (305) 393-1454
SUMMARY
Senior technical executive with a broad range of high technology background from design engineering to
corporate marketing management and general management, including expatriate assignments in the Asia-
Pacific region. Demonstrated track record of technical expertise, business success, multifunctional
leadership and high impact, business process improvement. Knowledgeabk, high energy, learn leader
with infectious enthusiasm and a unique ability to solve complex problems with a diligent customer
focus.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Solaria Design & Consulting -Marathon, FL
Principal
Strong pull from the local market for various types of engineering led to pursuing design work in a
number of disciplines. Currently focusing on design work for permitting of solar electric, solar water
heating, wind generators and backup power systems for various Keys finns. Provide a range of full
construction design work for commercial & residential projects with a strong focus on green systems &
high efficiency. Execute engineering calculational support (wind, structure, electrical service sizing, etc.)
for a number of design professionals. Strong knowledge in a range of structural design from steel to
concrete but with a personal affinity for wood structure. Experienced in a range of MEP with a knack for
taking on the tricky design problems. Strong at the technical detail & supporting theory. Notable recent
design: modified Cheekee hut construction design for Chappy's Restaurant, Marathon. Dcsign
professional for first grid tied solar systcm on Keys Energy Service system.
2007-Present
Chill Towels International, LLC -Key West, FL
President
2007-2008
Third employee of high risk startup venture for a patent pending, all natural cooling towel that does not
require refrigeration. Successfully stafted company for all sales & administration functions and
established initial North American independent sales representative network of o\'er 60 companies &
individuals. Took company to 3 national trade shows and was elected "Best New Product" at each.
Established sales volume on a $6M annual pace and growing but was insufficient for the two owners to
maintain the business within their investment limits. Owners cut the company staff of 16 to 2 and
actively pursued selling the company.
Marine Bank - Marathon, FL
Proiect Manafler
Temporary special project position created specifically to manage the construction & startup of aU new
bank branches in the Keys and on the west coast of Florida. in a little over a year and a half successfully
managed design, permitting, contracting, construction and startup of 5 new branches and a new 15,000
square foot operations center that included 5 of tbe first affordable housing apartments in new
commercial constnlction in the Keys. Took on two additional renovation projects for office space in
buildings the bank acquired. Was instnlmental in adding significant "green" elements to all projects.
Because of engineering background and experience performed much afthe design work for several of the
projects. Additionally handled all construction inspections for the bank's construction loans, as well as
conducting final reviews on all commercial loan appraisals.
2006-2007
STEVEN S. GRAS LEY
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SALT Service, Inc. - Marathon, FL 2001-2006
Owner/Vice President/General M~anafler
Assumed lead management role of struggling, high tech, product production & retail/service company
heavily burdened by debt. Developed and executed a plan to stabilize and grow the company to service
the debt as we1\ as establish its position as a premiere marine and alternative energy systems company in
the extended local market. In addition to daily management, personally handled advanced technical sales,
marine systems design and design work on all alternative energy systems projects. Designed and began
construction of personal home as a showcase example of off-grid and alternative technologies. Led the
business from a position of heavy debt and annual loss to no debt, 17% net profit and improving, and a
solid future before selling my interest in the business.
AlliedSignal Aerospace
Marketing, Sales & Service - Torrance, CA
Vice President. M arketinf! 1997-1998
Led world wide new market development in $7.4B company, including industry/market demand
forecasting, strategic planning, competitive intelligence, and market research. Led aerospace sector
activities for mergers & acquisitions with successful acquisition of 22 companies including initiation of
the merge with Honeywell. Sector leader of "Customer Excellence" process and the Corporate Marketing
Council.
1991-1998
Vice President. Office of Continuous Imvrovement 1996-/997
Senior leadership position for $1.6B SBU. Directed all business improvement and organizational
enhancement initiatives for global business with over 40 sites worldwide. Exceeded all goals leading to
corporate promotion.
Commercial Avionics Systems - Redmond, WA
Director - Ooerational Excellence 1994-1996
Led deployment of 6a improvement methodologies throughout all business processes and products at six
global locations. Senior leadership position in $500M business unit.
. Reduced primary factory production throughput from 120 days to 19 days.
. Business wide cost savings effort achieved SlOM savings on goal of $16M.
. Applied 6cr methods to engineering processes resulting in 75%+ increase in initial yield on new
product production.
Air Transport Avionics - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Senior Radar Product Line Manal!er 1991-/994
Engineering focused P&L general management position for weather radar business of $llOM. Led
development program for world's first airborne windshear radar. Captured 100% market share for 3
years. Led strategic planning & new business development for the entire commercial, air transport
business.
STEVEN S. GRASLEY
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General Electric Company
Aerospace Electronic Systems Department - Utica, NY
Senior Manafler - Radar Proerams 1990-1991
Program manager for specific segment of GE's airborne radar business. Improved development program
perfonnance from late and over budget to within 5% of plan in eight months. Led development of
several derivative products and capture of initial customers.
1983-1991
General Electric Technical Services Company - Singapore
Director - Business Develooment. SE Asia 1987-1990
Corporate position responsible for market development, strategic business planning and directing
regional sales campaigns for sector's Pacific Rim market. Led development of strategic alliances/JV's
with three regional concerns. Over $IB of contracts won in the region.
Other positions held at GE Aerospace Electronic Systems Department - Utica, NY
Marketinl! Manal!er - Multimode Radar Sv.~tem,~
Radar Project Enl!ineer & Technical Coordinator
Radar Svstems Enl!ineer /984-/985
Dil!ital De~dfm Enl!ineer 1983-/984
RF Desien Enl!ineer 1983
1986-1987
1985-1986
Procter & Gamble Paper Products Division - Green Bay, WI 1980 - 1983
Held positions of increasing responsibility including Electrical and Instrumentation Manager, Quality
Control Engineering Manager, Digital Machine Control Engineer, Process Control Engineer.
EDUCA TlON
MBA Studies, Wharton School of Business, Philadelphia, P A
MSEE, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY - GPA 3.9
BSEE, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI - Cum Laude Graduate, GPA 3.6
SPECIAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Advanced Training: Malcolm Baldridge Quality Program 1997
Certified Champion: Six Sigma Academy 1996
60 Blackbelt: Six Sigma Academy 1995
Design of Experiments for Process Improvement 1994
New York State Professional Engineer 1986 (Lapsed. Pursuing Florida licensure.)
GE Advanced Course in Engineering 1986
GE Edison Engineering Program 1983
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Lundstrom- Tamara
From: Steven Grasley [stevengrasley@bellsouth.net]
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 8:56 AM
To: Lundstrom-Tamara
Subject: RE: Green Building Code Committee
Attachments: 073008 Steven Grasley Resume.pdt
Tamara,
Attached you will find my resume. Although I feel like I have always simply been following my
personal path I have been told I have a depth and background that is very unique for the Keys. I
would have to agree that there are not many here that have had the breadth of corporate
experiences that I have had without being retired. Suffice it to say that I get anxious unless I'm
very busy.
I have been looking forward to serving on this board since Alison first brought it to my attention
about 4-5 months ago. I know there are so many more things that can be done than is typical. It
simply takes looking at the situation from a slightly different angle than we are used to. I'm sure I
can help,
In addition to the information in my resume you might find it interesting to know the following:
I was one of the original team members along with Alison Higgins & Diane Marshall who
started the effort that became GLEE way back in 2001-02
My wife and I are currently finishing up the construction of our home, the only fully off-grid,
self sustainable home in Marathon.
Over the last 7+ years I did most of the systems design work on the two notable "off-grid"
homes in Marathon: East Sister's Rock and Seabird Key.
Most of the homes on No-Name-Key have been upgraded or serviced by me and my previous
company.
Many ot the homes on Cook Island and the other neighboring islands have systems &
improvements I designed.
I have a lot of direct experience with doing green projects for many years. I think it can be made
easier, better, and more prevalent with the efforts of a board like this.
Don't hesitate to call any time.
Regards,
Steven Grasley
Solaria Design & Consulting
213 David Lane
Marathon, FL 33050
305-393-1454
From : Lundstrom-Tamara [mailto: Lundstrom-Ta mara@MonroeCounty-FL.Gov]
7/30/2008