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Katherine F. Kem, AICP
Associate
BRR Architecture
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Bio: A certified planner (AICP) with more than 15 years of Land Use Planning experience in both the public and private sector. Currently working in a private consulting firm that specializes in helping communities realize their vision, while exceeding client expectations with exceptional service and commitment to time and budget. Extensive experience with entitlement processes across the nation includes facilitating public meetings and coordination between clients and jurisdictions for review and approval processes. This national exposure provides an in-depth knowledge and experience in short-range land use planning, architectural design standards and preparation of comprehensive plans. Have provided leadership for numerous project teams on public and private projects.
Education: Bachelor of Busines Administration, University of Texas, December 1982 Masters of Public Administration, Troy State University, June 1988 DBA (Doctorate of Business Administration)- Currently Enrolled at Walden University, with a Leadership focus. LEED AP Certification, 2009
Key Publications: 'Form-Based Codes'-Book Review, Private Practice Perspectives Summer Newsletter, 2011.
Past Assignments: "Stand Out as a Planner-Establish Your Brand Using Social Media and Other Techniques", National American Planning Association Conference, Panel Session, New Orleans, 2010. "Public Private Partnerships", National American Planning Association Conference, Panel Session, Las Vegas, 2008. "Getting More from your Citizen Participation Plan", National American Planning Association Conference, Poster Session, Philadelphia, PA, 2007.
Shane E. Burkhardt, AICP
RW Armstrong
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Bio: Shane Burkhardt is Planning Manager and a Principal Planner with RW Armstrong. RW Armstrong is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. RW Armstrong recently merged with CHA out of Albany, NY. The combined company has offices thoughout the continental US, Canada, Guam, and the Middle East. Shane is responsible for staffing, project direction, management and support including client management, scheduling, field reconnaissance, meeting facilitation, recommendation development, graphic and exhibit presentation, and report authoring, editing, and publication. Shane is a versatile certified urban planner with over 15 years of experience with specific expertise in urban economics, economic development and urban redevelopment. Shane has held numerous leadership positions during his career. He was the Associate Director of the Center for Economic and Community Development at Ball State University (now Building Better Communities). During his tenure at BSU he also directed the Indiana Economic Development Basic Course and also was an adjunct instructor of urban planning. Shane also served at the Hudson Institute as a Research Fellow and Regional Economist focusing on applied economic and workforce development research. As a private sector planner, Shane has led many successful award winning redevelopment projects including the redevelopment of the area around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the redevelopment of the City of Whiting’s Lake Michigan waterfront.
Education: BUPD, Urban Planning and Development, Ball State University, Muncie, IN BS Environmental Design and Political Science, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Frank S. Fish, FAICP
Principal
BFJ Planning
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Bio: Principal,BFJ Planning Mr. Fish manages much of the firm's comprehensive planning and zoning work and has done so since the firms'founding in 1980. The firm is a mid-size planning group with 16 professionals.
Education: B.A. Political Science, Boston College; Masters in City Planning, Pratt Institute
Key Publications: Contributor to Working with Planning Consultants" a PAS report editied by Eric Damien Kelly
Past Assignments: National APA Conference: The Master Plan of Hanoi, 2012 New York Planning Federation:the ZBA, 2012
Richard K. Carlisle, AICP
President
Carlisle/Wortman Associates
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Bio: Currently President of Carlisle/Wortman Associates a community planning and municipal consulting firm located in Ann Arbor MI serving over 70 communities in Michigan. Past President of Michigan Association of Planning- 2000-2001. Michigan Municipal League local official trainer- 2007-present.
Education: BS, Miami University / MS, The Ohio State University
Key Publications: "Open Space Preservation: Creating Green Infrastructure" MAP Smart Growth Tactics, No.4, 2004 / "Leadership Perspectives" Michigan Planner 2001-2002/
Other Publications: Coauthor"Oaland County Technology Planning Toolkit" Oakland County , MI, 2009
Past Assignments: "Placemaking and an Aging Society" Michigan Association of Planning 2012 Spring Insitute/ "Economic Gardening and Placemaking" Michigan Municipal League 2012 Elected Officials Advanced Training /
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