Tim
We congratulate you. You've definitely set the gold standard for
background information. I bet Ed is ecstatic. He hasn't gotten this
much background information on any other Ent- ever.
If Don should come back for a visit to MA, we'll have to all get
together. You and Don would have a lot to explore together.
Bob
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On Oct 23, 2009, at 9:34 PM, Timothy Zelazo <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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
>
> >
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