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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDDA Memo and Resumes 2014-09-11IIIMIAMIDDA DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Memorandum To: Todd Hannon, City Clerk City of Miami From: Madelyne S. Raybourn — Miami DDA Board Secretary Date: August 6, 2014 Subject: September 11, 2014 City Commission Agenda Appointment of Board Members to the Miami Downtown Development Attached please find Miami DDA Resolution No. 24/2014 passed and adopted at the July 18, 2014 DDA Board Meeting nominating the following individuals to the DDA Board of Directors: Jose Goyanes, Re -Appointment Alan Ojeda, Re -Appointment Kim Stone, Re -Appointment Al West, Re- Appointment Neisen Kasdin, Pending Re -appointment by the Governor's Cabinet As you know, the City Commission must confirm all nominees. Please include these items on the September 11, 2014 City Commission Agenda pursuant to Code Guidelines. Attachment cc: Commissioner Marc D. Sarnoff (via email) Victoria Mendez, City Attorney (via email) Nicole Ewan, Assistant City Clerk (via email) Miami Downtown Development Authority 200 S. Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2929 Wachovia Financial Center Miami, Florida 33131 Tel: 305.579.6675 Fax: 305.371.2423 Web: www.miamidda.com RESOLUTION NO. 24/2014 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIAMI DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ("DDA") OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION NOMINATING CANDIDATES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; SAID NOMINEES TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION FOR CONFIRMATION AS REQUIRED. WHEREAS, the DDA Board of Directors amended and the City Commission approved Rules of Procedures (By -Laws) on June 12, 2007 setting forth guidelines and procedures for appointments to the DDA Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, pursuant to said Rules of Procedures (By -Laws), the DDA Board of Directors formed a Nominating Committee to identify and consider qualified candidates for possible appointment to the DDA Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, upon completion of the nominating process, the Nominating Committee recommended candidates/nominees to the DDA Board for consideration; and WHEREAS, the DDA Board accepts the recommendation of the Nominating Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority of the City of Miami, Florida. Section 1. The recitals are true and correct and are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The DDA Board of Directors hereby accepts the recommendation of the Nominating Committee and nominates the following candidates to the Miami Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors: JOSE GOYANES, RE -APPOINTMENT ALAN OJEDA, RE -APPOINTMENT KIM STONE, RE -APPOINTMENT AL WEST, RE -APPOINTMENT NEISEN KASDIN, PENDING RE -APPOINTMENT BY GOVERNOR'S CABINET Section 3. The names of said nominees shall be submitted for confirmation to the Miami City Commission as required. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th daN-Julyt204 i , Executive Director AJST: %f�i�r? Madelyne SZKayboum Secretary to the Board of Directors I3M: 7/18/2014 Reso #24/2104 ALAN OJEDA Alan Ojeda was born in Barcelona, Spain in 1953. He moved to the United States of America in 1981 and since then has served as CEO of Rilea Group, a full real estate development company that has developed several real estate projects in South Florida including rental apartments, condominiums, office buildings, shopping centers, and single family homes. Mr. Ojeda currently serves on the board of the Miami Downtown Development Authority, Miami Children Hospital Foundation, Carrfour Supportive Housing, a non for profit entity dedicated to creating homes for the homeless, and Colonial Bank of South Florida, where he serves as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Ojeda is a graduate from the Madrid School of Law and the Madrid School of Economics. Alan Ojeda is married with three children. I •1 Jose A. Goyanes 1615 Micanopy Avenue Miami, Florida 33133 Personal 46 Years Old 2 Children: Anthony Joseph & Isabella Education Florida State University - Bachelors in Science 1991 Miami -Dade Community College - Associate in Arts 1989 Hialeah Miami Lakes High School - 1985 Business Metro Beauty Center (2 Locations in Downtown Miami) 3 Palms Enterprises, LLC (2 Commercial Buildings in Downtown Miami) Tre Italian Bistro (Downtown Miami) Churchill's Barber Shop (Downtown Miami) 2638 Silver Bluff (Commercial Building located at 2638 SW 28 Lane, City of Miami) Goyanes Investments (Commercial Building located at 8275 NW 36 Street, City of Doral) Organizations Downtown Development Authority -Board of Directors 2008-Current Historical Museum of Southern Florida - Board of Trustees 2006-2008 - Board of Trustees 2005-2006 C) rri Organizations (Cont) Dade Heritage Trust - Board of Trustees & 2"d Vice President 2006-2008 - Board of Trustees 2004-2006 - Membership Committee Downtown Miami Partnership, Inc (DMP) - DMP Board of Directors 2000-08 -Special Events Committee -Membership Committee References for Jose A. Goyanes Becky Roper Matkov, Director of Dade Heritage Trust (305) 358-9572 Scott Silverman, Retired Circuit Judge (305) 349-7039 County Commissioner Jose Pepe Diaz (305) 599-1200 Josie Correa, Florida Retail Federation (305) 632-1014 Robert Mallow, Esq, (305) 607-3711 Deborah Weiss-Goodstone, Esq, Boies, Schiller & Flexner, LLP (305) 539-8400 John Shubin, Esq, Shubin & Bass (305) 381-6060 Sergio Rok, Rok Enterprises (305) 377-492 i 0 CS CI I�i •, Jose A. Goyanes 4504 Alhambra Circle Coral Gables, Florida 33146 July 5, 2006 Nominating Committee c/o Sandra Hernandez Miami Downtown Development Authority 200 S. South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2929 Miami, Florida 33131 Dear Nominating Committee, My name is Jose A. Goyanes; I am submitting my nomination to the Miami Downtown Development Authority Nominating Committee for consideration. I am a downtowner by all means of the word: I'm a property owner and business owner. I have been in downtown Miami for over 14 years operating several businesses on NE 1 Street, East Flagler Street, West Flagler Street and South Miami Avenue. I operate 3 retail stores, an upscale men's barbershop and a restaurant in the central business district. I feel that I bring a unique view to the DDA as a downtown business owner -operator that can only enhance the diversity and perspective of the current board. I have attached a personal bio & references. Sincerely, Jose A. Goyanes Alvin L. West Chief Financial Officer & Sr. Vice President of AdmihiStration Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau As CFO & Senior Vice President of Administration for the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), Mr. West has the responsibility for establishing and coordinating the financial affairs and policies of the organization. As such, he is responsible for the divisions of Financial Services, Human Resources, Administration and Information Technologies. Over the past 18 years, Mr. West has exercised his financial talents and skills, as well as his considerable operations management knowledge earned as an MBA graduate from the University of Chicago. Mr. West has had a significant impact in a variety of areas that have been integral to the GMCVB's success in the hospitality and tourism industry in Greater Miami. As a senior executive of the GMCVB, Mr. West has been exemplary in demonstrating his vision and exercising his fiduciary responsibility for the financial and business affairs of the organization. He has been steadfast in establishing and maintaining a high ethical standard which ultimately affects the financial reputation and viability of the Bureau. As a business leader in our community, Mr. West has provided the leadership that was responsible for raising in excess of $1 million for scholarships for young adults entering the hospitality and tourism field. Among his many civic duties, Mr. West is currently involved with many of Miami's most prominent civic organizations that are actively raising capital, developing business relationships and creating educational opportunities that make Miami one of the premier tourist and convention destinations in the world. Mr. West is the Board Treasurer for the Downtown Development Authority and Board Treasurer for the Miami -Dade Chamber of Commerce. Mr. West is also Chairman of the South Florida Workforce Investment Board. Mr. West serves as a board member for the Black Hospitality Initiative of Greater Miami, The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. In 2009, Mr. West was recognized as the South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year. Mr. West was the recip ent of the 2012 Community Pillar Award. Mr. West continually plays a key role in developing and mentoring young adults in their quest to achieve their personal and professional goals. He strongly believes that the nature of the human spirit combined with the right leadership can lead people to accomplish extraordinary things. In his role as the Bureau's Executive Officer for the Black Hospitality Initiative of Greater Miami, (formerly known as the Visitor Industry Council) he has served as the Tournament Director of the non -profit's annual 'Hospitality Open Golf Tournament (H.O.T. Challenge) since 1993. This highly successful annual fundraising event has been a key funding source for support of the 202 scholarships awarded to -date to exceptional students pursuing professional careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. Prior to joining the GMCVB, Mr. West was Chief Financial Officer for the Chicago Region of the American Red Cross. Mr. West also held senior management positions with St. Mary s Hospital and First Bank Systems in the twin cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. 2014 AUG 12 AN 7: L Q OFFICE t_ CITY OF Kim Stone Executive Vice President & General Manager, AmericanAirlines Arena The HEAT Group A veteran of the dynamic South Florida sports market for more than two decades, Kim Stone's experience spans almost every functional area of a professional sports team. She has been an integral part of building the HEAT's success by developing and implementing sound business strategies and management practices. In the summer of 2009, Stone was honored by the South Florida Business Journal in its inaugural class of Influential Business Women and in the summer of 2013, she received the Women of Influence award from Venues Today. Promoted to her current position of Executive Vice President & General Manager of AmericanAirlines Arena in 2006, Stone is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Arena and she is also responsible for delivering exceptional customer service and retaining the HEAT's multi -million dollar season ticket holder base. Since taking over this area, the department has set team records for most seats and revenue renewed and consistently ranks among the best in the NBA in retention with innovative and customer -eccentric programs that are often cited as a best practice among league teams. This spring, the HEAT achieved its highest Season Ticket renewal rate since 2000. Additionally, in the spring of 2003, the 10-year old facility became the first existing Arena in the United States to earn the prestigious LEED certification from the US Green Building Council. LEED is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings and recognizes AA Arena's approach to sustainability in the key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. The facility has hosted world -renown, sold -out events including recent shows such as Beyonce, Justin Beiber, Marc Anthony, Latin artist Alejandro Sanz, Spanish rock band Mana, Madonna, Britney Spears and U2, just to name a few. It has also been home to the MTV Video Music Awards, Latin award show Premio Lo Nuestro, Disney on Ice and RBB & B Circus. Over the past 15 years, Stone has risen through the ranks of the HEAT organization. Hired initially into the Sports Media Relations department in 1996, she worked directly with players such as HEAT All Stars Tim Hardaway and Alonzo Mourning as well as Coach Pat Riley and his staff on a daily basis. She coordinated the media operations during the HEAT' s playoff runs from 1996-1999. She worked several NBA All -Star Weekends, including the league's star-studded 50th Anniversary celebration in 1997. In 1996, she handled the media relations duties for the men's and women's basketball competitions at the Atlanta Olympic Games. And most recently, she coordinated the 20012 and 2013 Miami HEAT championship celebration and parade. On July 16, 1999, she was tabbed by the HEAT to lead the company's efforts to start a WNBA team and was named the Senior Director of Operations. She played a key role in all facets of the startup of the expansion franchise from building awareness and developing the brand to basketball issues such as hiring of the coaching staff. Later, she was charged with overseeing every area from marketing and promotions to the basketball operations. Stone's responsibilities changed in 2003 when she became Chief of Staff to HEAT President, Business Operations, and Eric Woolworth. She helped develop and implement sound business strategies and management practices that remain among the best in the league. She helped develop the current version of the service department that is based on an innovative approach to providing superior customer service through a balance of technology and personal touch. Prior to joining the HEAT, Stone was the Sports Publicity Director for the University of Texas women's athletics department from 1992-94. She came to South Florida in 1990 as an assistant in the University of Miami's sports information office, where she worked with many sports including the 1991 National Champion football squad. Stone's publicity efforts for the women's basketball team helped Miami claim National Coach of the Year and Sports Illustrated Player of the Year honors in 1992. Stone's career began at the University of North Carolina, where she assisted in the sports information office while completing her degree in journalism and public relations. In December of 2003, she graduated with honors from the University of Miami with a master's degree in international business administration. She is formerly an adjunct professor in the St. Thomas University masters of sports administration program and serves as a board member of UM's Alumni Association, the Miami Downtown Development Authority, Save Dade, Miami Recognition Dinner and is the current President of the Florida Facility Manager's Association.