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HomeMy WebLinkAboutYerena, Carlos - Resume1908 Martin, Phone (956) 433-1820 Kingsville, TX 78363 E-mail: a_yerena@yahoo.com CARLOS YERENA OBJECTIVE To assist the City improve the quality of life for the citizens of Cape Canaveral, through a strategic development plan that focuses on sustainability and takes advantage of the City’s strategic location. EDUCATION The University of Texas at Austin Bachelors of Business Administration, December 1992 Major: Finance The University of Texas Pan American Master’s in Business Administration May 1999 EXPERIENCE Nov. 03 – Present City Manager City of Kingsville Responsible for the creation and incorporation of the Binational Texas-Tamaulipas Economic Alliance, with the purpose of facilitating international trade between the two states and two nations. The Board of Directors is composed of mayors and senators from both states. Nominated for the position of Deputy Secretary of State for the State of Texas in 2007. Nominated to receive the 2005 Texas City Manager of the Year Award. One of six finalists for the award. Appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, the agency is responsible for all of the state and federal funding in the areas of Homeland Security, Community Development Block Grants, Health and Human Services Grants, as well as other state and federal funding. Appointed to the membership of the Border Trade Alliance, a tri-national organization involving the countries of Mexico, United States, and Canada. The mission of the Border Trade Alliance is to increase and improve the flow of trade among the three nations. Initiated the creation of a one-stop development services center that would enhance and expedite the efficiency of the residential and commercial development process. The concept of the one-stop development services involves consolidating existing city departments and expediting and facilitating all phases of residential and commercial development. Led the effort of creating partnerships between the City, the County, and the Water Authority Board. Initiated the development of an inter-local agreement among the three entities that provided the funding mechanism for the utility improvements for a 160-Single Family Residential Subdivision. The Subdivision is currently under construction; approximately 20 homes have already been built. Initiated the submittal of several Texas Capital Fund Grants from the State of Texas for grant funding of utility improvements for the expansion and enticement of several companies that have created employment opportunities for the residents of Kingsville. The City has received over $1.4 million in grant funding for the creation of employment opportunities in the City. Initiated the submission of a grant application to the Office of Rural Community Affairs for a water line replacement program within the city. Facilitated the issuance of $11.6 million in Certificates of Obligation for utility improvements that improved efficiency and productivity in the water and sewer departments. Support the efforts of the Kingsville Naval Air Base in the federal Base Re-Alignment Closure (BRAC) process that is on-going. The City of Kingsville feels very strongly that it was successful in keeping the Naval Air Base out of the list of base closures in 2005 Dec. 00 – Nov. 03 City Manager City of Pecos Initiated the construction of a 96-bed state of the art detention facility, to house United State Marshals inmates. The detention facility has been completed and is providing revenue in excess of $1 million dollars to the City’s general fund. Applied for and received a $2.4 million grant through the United States Criminal Justice Department for the construction of the detention facility. Took over the City of Pecos with a deficit of $600,000 and, in a very short time, created a surplus of $1.8 million dollars. Received an $8.7 million low interest loan from the Texas Water Development Board for the construction of a water field that will provide the city with a water supply of 40 – 50 years. Served as a member of the Pecos Economic Development Corporation May 00 – Dec.00 Executive Director El Paso Empowerment Zone Corporation The El Paso Empowerment Zone Corporation is an economic development presidential initiative that provides a 10 year $100 million designation to the community of El Paso (population of 700,000), by way of the El Paso Empowerment Zone Corporation. Responsible for starting the Corporation from the ground up, including: setting up fiscal and monitoring controls, developing an organizational plan, and developing and evaluating Request for Proposals. Developed and implemented an allocation process that led to the selection and award of over $1.8 million in Empowerment Zone grants in the areas of economic development, human development, and housing development. Oct. 99 - May 00 Chief Program Officer Rio Grande Valley Empowerment Zone Corporation In charge of creating and directing the Southwest Border Regional Resource Center to cover the entire Southwest Border from San Diego, California to Brownsville, Texas. The center focuses on the creation of a Regional Economic Development Corporation, addressing of border-wide infrastructure needs, utilization of information technology, and providing municipalities with technical assistance in economic development, infrastructure, water and sewer rate studies, management studies, and grants. Oversee project development and compliance with federal and state funding guidelines of $40 million dollar grant allocated to the Rio Grande Valley Empowerment Zone. Aug. 97-Oct. 99 City Manager/President-CEO Donna Economic Development Corporation City of Donna, Texas  Successfully organized and implemented innovative ways to encourage economic development, including the adoption of the 4A and 4B sales tax. Successfully applied for and received a total of 19.7 million dollar combination of loan and grant for the construction of a new 4.5 mgd water-plant and the upgrading and expansion of the waste-water treatment plant. Successfully applied for and received a 4.5 million dollar grant from the NADBank for the purpose of installing new water and sewer collection lines, as well as to cover water and sewer debt service. Significantly increased the financial credibility of the City of Donna with outside agencies such as the NADBank and the Texas Water Development Board. Established significant reserves for payroll and accounts payable, something that the City of Donna has never had before Lowered accounts payable from1.6 million dollars to 189,000 paid out on a 30-day period.  As President and CEO of the Donna Economic Development Corporation, which administers both the 4A and 4B sales tax, I am responsible for all areas of economic development for the City of Donna. April 95-Aug. 97 Assistant City Manager/President-CEO Donna Economic Development Corp. City of Donna, Texas  Responsible for overseeing the various departments at City Hall such as Planning, Code Enforcement, Public Works, Urban County, Grants, Community Development, etc.  Responsible for all areas of economic development. Jan. 94-April 95 Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) Economic Development Specialist  Managed all aspects of operations, including personnel, of satellite office located in the City of Harlingen. Assisted the city with their retention and expansion efforts through the creation of business plans, sponsorship of seminars, and other areas of concern to the business community. Jan. 93-Jan.94 Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Director  Responsible for all areas of economic development of the city, including business retention, expansion, and attraction. SKILLS, AWARDS, ETC.  Bilingual – fluent in the Spanish language. During the 2004-2006 Fiscal Years, the City of Kingsville received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Attended the Economic Development Institute (EDI) and am taking steps to take the International Certified Economic Development Exam (CED) to become an International Certified Economic Developer. EDI is accredited by the American Economic Development Council. Nominated to receive the 2005 Texas City Manager of the Year Award. One of six finalists for the award. REFERENCES: Mayor Pro-Tem Gerald Tellez 110 East 6th Street Pecos, Texas 79772 (432) 447-9238 (432) 445-3365 Senator Eddie Lucio 7 North Park Plaza Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 548-0227 P.S. Additional references are available upon request.