Position:
Academic Counselor - PhD/HEA Learner at University of Phoenix
Work:
University of Phoenix
- Phoenix, Arizona since Aug 2008
Academic Counselor - PhD/HEA Learner
City of Chandler
- Chandler, Arizona Jan 2006 - Jul 2008
Economic Development Director
City of Mesa
- Mesa, Arizona Aug 1999 - Dec 2005
Economic Development Director / Executive Director, MEGACORP
City of Peoria
- Peoria, Illinois Jul 1995 - Jul 1999
Director of Economic Development
City of Johnson City
- Johnson City, Tennessee Feb 1991 - Jun 1995
Assistant to the City Manager / Director of Community & Economic Development
City of Chandler
- Chandler, Arizona Oct 1983 - Jan 1991
Assistant to the City Manager
Arizona Farm Bureau Federation
- Phoenix, Arizona Jul 1981 - Jul 1982
Field Representative
Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce
- Oshkosh, Wisconsin Jan 1980 - Mar 1981
Executive Assistant
Education:
University of Phoenix 2013 - 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Higher Education Administration
Arizona State University 1982 - 1985
Masters, Public Administration
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 1976 - 1980
Bachelor of Science, Political Science
Skills:
Communication, Conflict Resolution, Team Building, Customer Service, Finance, Managerial, Leadership, Marketing, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Organizational Development, Policy, Project Management, Public/private Partnerships, Administrative Work, Presentations, Consulting, Organizational Structure, Business Development, Economic Development, Administrative, Capital Budgeting, Computer, Conceptual, Customer Relationship Management, Emotional Intelligence, Human, Interpersonal, Operations, Operations Budgeting, Organizational, Presentation, Process Improvement, Professional, Public-Private Partnerships, Strategic Thinking, Supervisory, Technical
Interests:
ASU Sun Devils, biking, genealogy, Green Bay Packers, hiking, Phoenix Suns, piano/trumpet, reading, swimming.
Honor & Awards:
Recognition Award, Mesa Leadership Training & Development Alumni Association, 2004-2006.
Recognition Award, "In Recognition of Your Contributions and Commitment to the Field of Economic Development", International Economic Development Council (IEDC), 1998-2004.
Award Recipient, “Outstanding Chairmanship”, GPEC Economic Development Directors Team, Fiscal Year 2001-2002.
"Best of State", Mid-America Economic Development Council (MAEDC) Development Materials Awards - "Development Profile '95"
Recognition Award, "Presented to Richard K. Mulligan, Department Director, In Appreciation for Outstanding Contributions and Dedicated Service", Johnson City Metropolitan Planning Organization, 1992-1995.
Award Recipient, “40 Under Forty” – A Salute to Emerging Stars of the Business Community (The Business Journal of Northeastern Tennessee/Southwest Virginia), 1993.
Award Recipient, "Outstanding Contributions", Chandler Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee, 1989.
Certifications:
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), International Economic Development Council
