104-24 Exhibits-Economic Development Counsultant - 2024.pdf

Team Qualifications Staffing Plan & Organization The successful completion of multiple economic development and planning services to the Township of West Orange requires a diverse pool of experienced planning professionals capable of performing tass within their area of subject matter expertise. Nishuane Group 6 aware that the success of any plan, initiative or project 6 dependent upon the close collaboration required between our team's staff and project personnel of our clients. The proposed organization of personnel resources outlined in this proposal brings together a team of experienced planning professionals that can focus on project objectives, provide the Township expertise support and engagement as well as respond to unattended circumstances or issues should they arise. Nishuane Group Principal & Managing Partner, Michele S. Delisfort, PP/AICP, will serve to help interace with client management and be involved in the draft and final development of the Strategic Action Plan. She attended the Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy at Rutgers University and eamed a Masters in City & Regional Planning. She is an American Institute Certified Planner (AICP) (Certification # 024640) and is a New Jersey Professional Planner (PP) (License#: 331100615500). Additionally, Senior Associate Zunilda Rodriguez, AICP on the Nishuane Group team wil oversee the overall project team, provide project management support to the client, oversee stakeholder engagement activities and participate in the drafting and finalization development of the Strategic Action Plan as part of the project. She graduated from the Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy at Rutgers University with a Masters in City & Regional Planning. She is also an American Institute Certified Planner (AICP) (Certification#:0210530. On our project team is also Craig Sawyer who is Principal and Managing Partner at Equitable Development Consultants, LLP.. a community economic development consultancy firm, and is Principal and Chief Operating Officer at Urban Development Partners LLC, a boutique real estate development company. Mr. Sawyer will be responsible for the economic analysis work for the Strategic Action Plan. He will provide economic development expertise and contributions to the development of the draft and final Strategic Action Plan. The team qualifications section of this proposal

trategic Action Plan. He will provide economic development expertise and contributions to the development of the draft and final Strategic Action Plan. The team qualifications section of this proposal provides more detailed information including professional biographies for each team member for this proposed project. Mr. Sawyer holds an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) designation, Main Street Downtown Revitalization certification, and approved to sit for the professional certification designation as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from the International Economic Development Council. He also has other professional certifications and licenses from national and state recognized institutions, including a New Jersey real estate agent license. Nishuane Group project team has a wealth of experience in economic development, community revitalization and redevelopment planning. We have licensed New Jersey Professional Planners on our team. The firm has sufficient staffing capacity to meet the requirements requested by the Township. Staff resumes can be found in the Team Qualifications section of this proposal. 19