RICHARD LERNER |
Candidate for Glen Eagle Board of Directors |
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45 “Board years” of experience on 10 different Boards &
Commissions serving public, private, non-profit and HOA communities.
Ø Served on a City Council performing policy and oversight for a city of 85,000 with a $100MM budget, named Best City to Live in Michigan by Money Magazine.
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12 Years in Fortune 100 in New York, Connecticut and Michigan.
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Co-founded and led 4 small businesses over 30 years.
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B.A. degree in Economics from Syracuse University.
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I offer our Master HOA Board of Directors a wealth of
experience in bringing diverse individuals together into cohesive, highly
functional groups, with respect for each other and their constituencies. The
Glen Eagle Board can and should work together and deliberate in meaningful
ways, being able to disagree without being disagreeable, and arriving at
solutions that best serve our residents while providing the best possible work
environment for our amazing, diligent GE staff. I have extensive experience conducting
public meetings under Roberts Rules of Order and the Open Meetings Act (similar
to Florida’s HOA Statute 720). I believe communities are stronger when members are
heard and have the opportunity to provide input early in the planning stages of
projects, long before items are brought to a vote. I am independent, and not
running as part of any slate or alliance. I aim to bring civility and
professionalism back to our Board of Directors, and ask for your support.
President, The
Source Companies
Over a 30-year career, led the
efforts to start and operate 4 diverse business units which were part of a
privately held company. The areas of focus were Digital Marketing and IT
Services, Bundled Voice and Data Services, Project and Process Management
Training and Consulting, and Publishing Paper Distribution and Logistics.
Councilmember,
Mayor Pro-Tem, Commissioner, City of Farmington Hills,
Michigan
Served two 4-year terms on the
City Council, twice elected Mayor Pro-Tem by fellow
Councilmembers, and two 4-year terms as a Special Services Commissioner.
Responsible for policy and oversight of a municipality spanning 34 square miles
with a population of 85,000, over 500 employees (320 FTE), more than 350 miles
of roads, and an annual budget over $100MM. Farmington Hills was named
“Michigan's Best City to Live In” by Money Magazine during my tenure, and consistently
ranked as one of the safest cities in the country by the four rating agencies.
Board of
Directors, Zieger Health Care Corporation
Served on the Board of
Directors of the parent company to Botsford Hospital, Botsford Commons Senior
Living and ParaStar Ambulance. Responsible for policy
and oversight of a healthcare holding company with $640MM in revenues and 5,300
employees. Oversaw a $165MM expansion of Botsford Hospital, doubling the number
of single-patient rooms, operating suites, emergency room capacity, increased
ICU & CCU beds, and achieved certification as a Level II Trauma Center
during my tenure.
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Interim President, Farmington Area Goodfellows
Currently serving as Chairman of the Board and Interim President for an 80-year old non-profit (501c3) public charity with over 200 volunteer staff. The Goodfellows provide food, books, diapers, toys and financial assistance to at-risk children, families, seniors and developmentally challenged adults, as well as support for several local food bank operations. Responsible for strategic direction, fundraising, operations, marketing, people development and P&L.
Board
of Directors, C.A.R.E.S.
Co-founded a food pantry and clothing closet which opened in 2017. The CARES “Campus of Hope” now serves over 600 people each month and is home to offices for Rebuilding Together, American Legion Veteran’s Services, Michigan Women, Infants & Children (WIC), Another Day Resource Center, Corewell Health Pre-Natal Care and Sanctum House.
Board
of Directors, Eight Mile Boulevard Association
Served on the Board of Directors for Eight Mile Boulevard Association (8MBA), a conduit for socio-economic change in Southeast Michigan. 8MBA works with businesses, governments, block groups, chambers of commerce, non-profits and others in 13 communities to revitalize and promote the Eight Mile corridor over a 27-mile span as a link for regional prosperity along the borders of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties in Michigan, home to over 3.9MM people.
Board
of Directors, Past President, Xemplar Foundation
Immediate Past President and currently serving on the Board of Directors for a Charitable Foundation. Each year the Foundation supports over 30 non-profit and public charities in Southeast Michigan providing aid to at-risk families, seniors and youth living below the Federal poverty guidelines.
Board
of Directors, Farmington/Farmington Hills Optimist Club
Served on the Board of Directors and helped build the largest youth community service group in the nation for the Optimist International organization, with over 250 K-12 students working on local Community Service projects. Known as the world's most dynamic coalition of youth volunteers, the Junior Optimist program facilitates opportunities for children to be active in community service.
Board
of Directors, Past President, Quaker Valley Farms Homeowners Association
Over an 11-year tenure, served in various capacities for a suburban Detroit homeowner’s association including President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Board Member.
Municipal
Finance Committee, Michigan Municipal League
Served on a team that represented 1,773 municipal governments in Michigan, analyzed proposed State legislation with appropriations attached, determined the impact on municipalities, made recommendations as to whether they should support, oppose or remain neutral, worked with state-level officials to form legislative or administrative action or policy.
Vice
President, Inter-Agency Council
Served as Vice President of an organization that facilitated sharing of grants, information, data, best practices and personnel among non-profit community service organizations, public charities and foundations in Southeast Michigan.
Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce Community
Citizen Award
“The
Community Citizen Award recognizes an individual seen as the most socially
responsible and community-oriented.”
Neighborhood House Richard L. Tupper Community Service
Award
“Given to
the individual who best exemplifies the spirit of giving to others less
fortunate.”
Commission on Children, Youth & Families, City of
Farmington Hills Volunteer Family of the Year
“A tribute
to members of the community for outstanding volunteer efforts.”
Special Olympics of Michigan Special Friend Award
“For
long-time dedication and commitment to people with developmental disabilities
and other exceptionalities.”
Farmington-Farmington Hills Optimist Club Optimist of the
Year Award
“Given to an
individual to recognize excellence in service and leadership, and demonstrated
personal demeanor that is in keeping with the philosophy of Optimist International”