HomeMy WebLinkAboutHenrickson, Ron - ResumeRONALD D. HENRICKSON
817 Ivy Lane, Eagan, Minnesota 55123
Cell: (651) 775-7799 Email: rdhenrickson@hotmail.com
CAREER PROFILE
Seasoned leader with extensive background and proven success in city and county administration with expertise in the following areas:
Organizational Leadership
Public Communication
Land Use Planning
Financial Operations and Budget
Community and Economic Development
Fostering Innovative and Effective Solutions
My strengths include rebuilding organizations, hiring exceptional personnel, and developing an achievement oriented team focused on customer service within sustainable budgets based
on priorities established by the elected officials.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
San Juan County, Washington 2005 - 2009
Community Development & Planning Director
County Administrator Pro-Tem
San Juan County is a unique island community experiencing rapid growth. In the summer months, in addition to an influx of tourists, the population doubles to over 30,000. Prior to my
employment, there had been six Directors in six years and the department was dysfunctional with many vacant positions.
Duties and responsibilities:
Supervised twenty-two staff positions in the areas of planning, building permitting, and code compliance
Oversaw the Marine Resources Committee and Salmon Recovery Program
Served as County Administrator Pro-Tem
Achievements:
Over a two year period hired half of the department staff and built a team of dedicated skilled professionals that accomplished a backlog of planning projects
Reduced building permitting time from nearly four months to four weeks
Orchestrated county compliance with the Washington State Growth Management Act, ending over ten years of non-compliance
Implemented a new fee schedule over a two year period which eliminated the need for general fund subsidy of the planning and building divisions
Served with the County Administrator and Auditor as a budget committee which developed balanced, sustainable county budgets in an environment of constrained revenues.
Mason County, Washington
County Administrator 2002 - 2005
Director of Community Development 2001 - 2005
Mason County is a steadily growing rural county of 50,000 citizens with a staff of about 350 employees, an operating budget of 22 million dollars and a total annual budget of nearly
70 million dollars.
Duties and responsibilities:
As County Administrator I managed eight departments and oversaw the day to day activities of the county
Prepared the Commission Agendas
Prepared the annual budget for Commission approval and monitored expenditures
Maintained communication with Commissioners
Directly supervised the Community Development Department
Developed relationships with community leaders and groups regarding county business
Achievements:
Prepared balanced budgets for Commissioner approval by reducing staff and raising fees without degrading service delivery
Reduced building permitting time from 13 weeks to less than 3 weeks
Oversaw successful negotiations leading to a new 3 year union contract
Orchestrated revised regulations to meet Washington State’s Growth Management Act, thus ending eight years of invalidity and non-compliance
Developed and administered a blue print for improving internal management, communication and accountability
Hired several new department directors and established goal oriented annual work plans based on Commissioner priorities
Improved relationships with community groups, organizations and citizens.
Initialed a multi-year county-wide training program to increase customer service and annual employee appreciation events to foster better morale
City of Blaine, Minnesota
Community Development Director and Assistant Executive Director of the EDA 1997 - 2001
Director of Planning and Economic Development 1988 - 1996
Economic Development/HRA Administrator 1986 - 1987
Assistant Director of Community Development 1983 - 1986
The City of Blaine is a rapidly growing suburban community approaching 50,000 residents. Blaine is home of the National Sports Center, the largest soccer complex in North America; Jane’s
Field, one of seven Metropolitan Area Reliever Airports; and the Tournament Players Club (TPC) Golf Course of the Twin Cities, scene of the Senior Classic.
Duties and Responsibilities:
I held progressively responsible positions directing and managing the areas of Planning, Economic Development, Building Permitting, Code Compliance, Housing, Fire Inspection, Forestry
and Engineering
Hired and directed a staff of 27 with an annual budget of 1.6 million dollars
Initiated, managed and directed the Housing and Redevelopment/Economic Development Authorities (HRA/EDA) projects for 17 years
Served as the City member of the Metropolitan Airports Commission’s Reliever Airport Committee
Achievements:
Planned the residential, commercial and industrial growth of the City from 28,000 to nearly 50,000 over 17 years based on the adopted comprehensive plan which encompassed review and
processing of nearly 2,000 planning case files
Hired and served as coach and mentor to an exceptional staff, three of whom became successful Community Development Directors
Supervised the formulation of the 1990 and 2000 long-term City Comprehensive Plans which employed an innovative neighborhood planning program
Implemented a unique two-year study of long term growth in a nine square mile rural area in conjunction with the University of Minnesota and the Metropolitan Council
Initiated and managed the activities of the HRA/EDA over 17 years yielding a net worth in excess of 20 million dollars
Established over 20 Tax Increment Financing Districts encompassing more than 40 projects totaling over 100 million dollars in development
Administered over 31 million dollars in industrial revenue bond financing for local business and orchestrated issuance of 33 million dollars in TIF/GO bonds
Oversaw the Blaine Area Development Company’s 17-year revolving lending program of nearly two million dollars to more than 40 companies generating almost 15 million dollars in new investment
for small business development
Developed, constructed and operated two senior housing buildings at a cost of 12 million dollars with 157 units that provided affordable housing for senior residents
Finalized plans for construction of The Village, a 550,000-square foot retail center on 70 acres of EDA-owned property, which received the Minnesota Commercial Real Estate Project of
the Year 2002 Award.
Initiated Town Square, a 40-acre mixed-use development on EDA-owned property, anchored by a Village Green and a new 15 million dollar City Hall.
Other Professional Experience:
Franklin County, Kansas
Franklin County, Kansas, is located thirty miles southwest of the Kansas City area and over the past decade has experienced increasing growth and development. I briefly served in 2005
as the County’s first Administrator reporting to five part time Commissioners. My duties included supervision of eleven departments, directing a county staff under my office of 140,
and administering an annual operating budget of 22 million dollars.
City of Faribault, Minnesota
As Economic Development Director for the City of Faribault, Minnesota, 1981-1983, I was responsible for promoting and assisting business development and implementing programs such as
the Star City Program, CDBG grants, 503 Development Company and Tax Increment Financing Plan. I also provided staff assistance to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Local
Development Company.
Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
In the position of Vice President of Business Development from 1980-1981, I supervised three business analysts, administered a 2.5 million dollar loan and guarantee portfolio, and implemented
a business development program.
Safemark Toys, Palmerston North, New Zealand
In June of 1977 I immigrated to New Zealand and subsequently entered into a partnership producing and distributing toys. I had joint responsibility for management of the firm with specific
responsibility for suppliers, training of sales staff and direct sales. I sold my interest in April 1979 and thereafter returned to the United States.
Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA), Minneapolis, Minnesota
I served for four and one half years as Vice President from 1972-1977. MEDA is a management consulting organization providing assistance to small businesses in the area of accounting,
legal aid, project feasibility and analysis, loan packaging and marketing. I directed 12 staff, managed the loan portfolio and provided client consulting.
Previously, I served as a Business Development Specialist for HELP Development Corporation, St. Paul, Minnesota; and as Economic Officer for the Jacksonville Urban League, Jacksonville,
Florida.
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Arts - Economics