Project Management

Mark R. Ogles

**** *** ****** ****** **, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34212

Phone 941-***-**** Email acp72c@r.postjobfree.com

OVERVIEW

Over twenty years of professional experience and accomplishment in project management and governmental affairs in the areas of environment, facilities, hydrology and project approvals/management. I was recently a finalist to be the Director of the Water Management District and I currently consult to them. A former Legislator for three SW FL Counties that served as Chairman of the Business Regulation and Consumer Affairs Committee and the recipient of many environmental awards and author of environmental legislation. Excellent skills in approvals and administration. Top tier contacts in local, state and federal government in both parties. Master Degree in Environmental Planning (Hydrology Minor) and B.S. in Geology – professional skills have been used at every level from Oak Ridge National Lab to industry and government. I am also a commercial Realtor of 20 years with extensive transactions of up to 3500 acres. Large scale sales of energy and water/wastewater contracts to government and industry. Specialize in bid response and advocacy.

Environmental Relations and Business Development: 2009- present

SFA/EcoAssetSolutions/Ygrene: part of consulting team for local government institutional and program consulting in the areas of economy, environment, water resources recreation, insurance and disaster preparedness. Lead on Governmental Coordination with Executive and Legislative branches and twenty Local Governments MOL across the State for PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) water conservation/protection program and WMD Sustainability Plan, lead on Sport Facilities Advisory for passive area protection and head consultant for Green Energy Products International for institutional programs. Lead for Florida Sister Cities International Program. Tangent sale of energy and water/wastewater systems for Water Equipment Services (WES)/Green Energy Products Intl and 2G.

Intergovernmental Coordination/Environmental Project Management: 2001-2008

Responsible for all aspects of project and property approval and environmental and hydrological permitting including DRI and Corp of Eng. Permits. Management of existing and ongoing properties including: Spring Forest Office and Medical Park; East Glen Daycare Center; County Creek Residential Community, etc. Projects ranged from 5,000-100,000 sf. Buildings and staff of up to 15 persons.

State Representative/Delegation Chair/Chairman (Sarasota/Manatee/Hillsborough) 1992-2001

Chairman, Florida House of Representatives Business Regulation and Consumer Affairs Committee - Chairman of County Legislative Delegation. Responsible for consumer affairs initiatives and programs relating to elder protection, care and needs. Regulation and oversight of Professions including Real Estate, Geology, Construction. Responsible for all grants and oversight for state funded help to County

Governmental/Non-Profit Consulting, Enviro & Control Systems, Inc. 1995-1999

Consulting and compliance efforts associated with public building facilities such as school and parks and non-profits such as senior care, YMCA’s. Recommendations and implementation of ADA Compliance, OSHA, DOH, hydrological and soil analysis and grant writing activities.

Environmental Planning Manager, Manatee School Board 1989-1995

Established private giving (dedication) of school sites and improvements at no cost to School Board

Helped to establish and start the Manatee Education Foundation for private donors

Conducted capital project budgeting and oversight of $25 million a year

Led intergovernmental coordination efforts and served as school liaison for multiple project approvals including a myriad of staff in different areas

Geologist/Comprehensive Planner, Manatee County Government: 1987-1989

Responsible for authorship of the Water Related Components of the Comprehensive Plan Element

Developed Guidelines for Inter-local Agreements between County and other parties

Responsible for Framework for Joint Use and Non Profit Agreements with the County

Hydrologist/Research Analyst, Oak Ridge, TN 1985-1987

Oak Ridge National Lab

*Part of impact analysis team for Army’s Chemical Weapons Disposal Project

*Co-conflict resolution, research/analysis, development of land use strategies, and governmental coordination

*Other projects: Corp of Engineers Dam Safety/Risk Analysis and HUD’s Weatherization Assistance Program

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Geologist Planning Consultant, Grand Cayman BWI 1987

Little Cayman/Cayman Brac

*Directed site survey, formulated land development alternatives and conducted infrastructure analysis for Technical Study/Comprehensive Plan.

EDUCATION

Master of Science Graduate Non-Profit Management Certification University of Florida 2012 Anticipated

Master of Science University of Tennessee 1987 Environmental Planning - Hydrology Minor

Bachelor of Science Furman University, SC 1984 Geology

AWARDS

Point of Light from the President for Big Brothers/Big Sisters work

Governor’s Hurricane Conference Outstanding Effort for Protection of Seniors and Vulnerable Population

County Champions” Florida League of Cities

American Planning Association

Florida Emergency Preparedness Association

“County Champions” Florida League of Cities

American Planning Association

Florida Solar Energy Association

Florida Sheriffs Association

Florida League of Conservation Voters

INTERESTS

Volunteer for YMCA aquatic programs. AAU and USTAF coordination of senior, master and youth programs for events and activities. Currently hold a number of certifications such as CPR, First Aid, Training, Lifeguard, Real Estate, etc. Volunteer Coordination for Sister Cities International. Social media for website GEPI. All American Status Master Track and Field

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