MICHAEL KERSKI PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY ‘Natural leader and skilled negotiator with a commitment to excellence. Dedicated to building communities through partnerships while developing innovative planning and economic development programs. Versatile administrator successful in spearheading and completing comprehensive city projects while maintaining positive relations between government, constituents and private sector, WORK HISTORY 07/2013 to Present Planning and Development Manager City of Greenville — Greenville, South Carolina Took over the Planning Department that had poor morale and poor relations with the community. Within two months, met and exceeded management and community expectations, Implemented a Case Management System to handle the largest project case load in the City’s. history. Processed more than 400 cases in 2014 and more than 440 in 2015. Coordinated city planning efforts and resolved zoning disputes. Fostered a climate of collaboration between the general public, the city manager and members of city council through a number of public workshops to address infill housing. This six month community dialog resulted in the adoption of Greenville’s first Residential Infill Development Guidelines that were updated in January 2016, Reviewed more than $300 million in new development including four major hotels, more than 4,000 units of apartments and oversaw streamlining of processes for Design Review Board, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals. Implemented new processes for subdivisions, minor subdivisions and lot combinations to ensure new parcels met all zoning and engineering regulations. Partner on permit coordination team with Engineering, Building Codes and Fire to review permit issues and resolve problems. ‘Team member for new permitting and plan review software implementation and upgrade. Worked to expedite the development of a 1,200 acre mixed-use community that Includes single family homes, townhouses, hotels, a golf course, retail and office space through monthly public meetings with the master developer and coordination of all plan submissions. Point of contact for approvals on a $87 million mixed use project that includes an 800-car garage, AC Hotel, 200 unit luxury high rise, retail and two office complexes. One of three team leaders working with MKSK on a six manth study of a 350 acre area for a new City park that will also include a Form Base Code and an affordable housing strategy. (02/2009 to 07/2013 Economic Development Manager City of Greenville — Greenville, South Carolina Secured $3 millon in an EDA grant for the Center for Emerging Technologies at Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research. Supervised economic development that included annexations, Downtawn, commercial corridors, marketing, demographics, and mapping,01/2001 to 02/2009 Community Investment Cultivated close working relationships with other organizations including the Chamber of Commerce's NEXT program, Greenville Area Development Corporation, State Department of Commerce and the State's Research Authority (SCRA). Created and developed the annual Capita} Attraction Program including raising $70,000 each year from the community to fund the visits of 11 venture capital firms that resulted in over $40 million in new investment. Competed with 13 other states to attract Proterra, the only 100% electric bus company ln the US. Assisted in raising their $63 million in equity. This resulted in over 200 jobs. Developed a strategy and implemented a plan to construct a $100 milion project iin the heart of Downtown during the recession. Ran an architectural competition and developed a concept for a large public space. Project is complete including new 500-car parking garage, retail, restaurants, 200,000 square feet of office and an Aloft hotel. Successful in attracting and retaining a large number of businesses. Created the Greening of Greenville campaign in cooperation with GE, Duke Power, Hubbell Lighting and Enterprise Car Rental to promote LED lighting and electric vehicle charging stations. sctor City of Flagstaff ~ Flagstaff, Arizona Secured $2 million in EDA grant money for the Northern Arizona Incubator in cooperation with Northern Arizona University. ‘Managed staff and program areas of affordable housing, COBG, long range planning, historic preservation, zoning, urban design, redevelopment, and economic development: Created one of the Nation’s first City-owned Community Land Trusts to ensure long term affordability for workforce housing. Created a revitalization plan for the historic Downtown including ongoing management. Developed revitalization plan for regional mall and created new auto park. Created redevelopment plan for 40-acre brownfield site and negotiated redevelopment plan with property owner and developer. Developed new marketing plan and branding for economic development programs. Team member for reorganization of permit review and case manager implementation, Negotiated two business expansion projects with Joy Cone and Nestle Purina by using complicated state incentives and ownership (GPLET) that resulted in major expansions. 11/1996 to 01/2001. Downtown Manager City of Chandler — Chandler, AZ Co-created the annual budget and submitted to the city council for review and. approval Collaborated with members of the development community, residents, other public agencies and private organizations to achieve the redevelopment of the 1912 historic town center. Developed and implemented a master plan for the vitalization of the area including attracting new retailers and restaurants. Used Community Development Block Grant funding to revitalize the Town Square including storefront rehabilitation and new neighborhood lighting system. Negotiated the development of a new anchor office building and city-owned parking garage, and attracted new office tenants to the Downtown area including a university. Created a new Downtown management organization including receiving 501(c)3 status.EDUCATION ‘Master of Science: Architecture - Urban Design University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Wi Completed NEA-backed thesis project using Pattern Language that created a seven-black nfl project that was ultimately developed Minor in Real Estate Bachelor of Science: Architecture University of Wisconsin » Milwaukee, WI ‘Minor in Historic Preservation Form-Based Code Certification ~ Form-Based Codes Institute ACCOMPLISHMENTS ‘+ Chosen as one of the 50 Most influential People 2012 by Greenville Business Magazine ‘* Board Member of the Small Business Development Center 2011-2013, Received the Greenville City Manager's Team Award for the City's Utility Undergrounding, Program in 2013 DUKE Energy Power Partner of the Year in 2012 Nominated as a Who's Who of Greenville 2014 and 2015 by the Upstate Business Journal Chosen as “One to Watch” for 2015 by the Upstate Business Journal Chosen as one of the 50 Most Influential People in the Upstate 2015 by Greenville Business Magazine ‘© City Manager's Award of Excellence, City of Flagstaff, AZ ‘= Public Servant of the Year, Arizona Dally Sun, Flagstaff, AZ ‘Completed several IEDC certification courses ‘+ Member of American Planning Association, Urban Land Institute, International Economic Development Council and international Council of Shopping Centers