*I usually don't succumb to peer pressure, but Ed Frank (my friend), has an important role with the ENTS and I respect that. My left leg is in pain, so I don't want Ed to twist my left arm any further. As long as I'm a member, I promise to be nice to all ENTS except Ed. *
*I am a District Manager for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Division of State Parks and Recreation. The Ethics Commission classifies the position as a major policy making decision position. I manage the North Berkshire District team located in the West Region. The team provides resource protection and maintenance for 8 facilities. These facilities include 16 satellite areas encompassing 59,000 acres in 23 communities, 170 miles of trails, and 105 miles of forest roads. I manage the shared use of equipment and personnel to maximize productivity and meet customer service needs. I enhance public and employee safety by providing proper supervision, accountability, coordinated efforts for effective decision making, and improved communication. As a town planner (elected position) for twenty years, I administer efficient land use development and management. I have statutory responsibilities to make a conscious attempt to solve problems and direct the course of events when dealing with land use, open space and recreation, economic development and housing. As a delegate (elected position) to the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission for ten years, I study the problems, needs and resources of the region and make recommendations for physical, social, governmental, and economic improvements in the Berkshires. I've been a Forest and Park Supervisor and Visitor Services Supervisor at most of the facilities I manage in the district. I was the Regional Program Coordinator for Interpretive Services, and I represent the region on the Statewide Safety Committee. I worked for the United States Forest Service stationed in Colorado, Wyoming, and California. I was responsible for assessing fire size, personnel safety, planning attack strategies, and forecasting fire behavior. Performed forest improvement work which consisted of timber cruises, timber stand improvement, fuel wood sales, erosion control, and trail construction. Trained and supervised forestry technicians as well as developed and facilitated weekly team reviews designed to ensure ongoing intensive crew development and quality control. A few other background interests are in Art History, Building Construction, Social Psychology, Political Science, and Photojournalism. My favorite publication was in American Photographer, published by CBS Inc. FEB 1986* --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Eastern Native Tree Society http://www.nativetreesociety.org Send email to [email protected] Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/entstrees?hl=en To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
