Service Training

JOHN C. WYVILL

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Lincoln, NE ***26

402-***-****(h) 501-***-****(c) *******@**********.***

PROFILE

Strong Leader with proven record of success in Health and Human Services, State Government and Private

Law Practice seeking a position as Executive Director of a non-profit organization or a leadership position

in Regulatory / Legislative / Public Affairs. Extensive experience in government serving as Counsel to

Governor, heading various state agencies and serving on a national board. Key strengths / qualifications include:

Fundraising

Strategic Planning

Budget Control

Streamlining processes

Drafting legislation

Governmental relations

Advisor to two successful gubernatorial campaigns

Leadership of government agencies

Making a difference in people’s lives

Strength of will to achieve goal

EDUCATION

Juris Doctorate, University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1991.

Bachelor of Arts, political science (with distinction in major), Hendrix College, Conway, Arkansas, 1988.

EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Professor, Kaplan University, Kaplan Higher Education Campus, Lincoln NE 2009-present

Teach courses in Medical Law and Bioethics.

Public Member, United States Access Board, Washington DC 2006-present

(Appointed by the President of the United States)

Develop and maintain accessibility guidelines and standards under several different federal laws, including the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Help set disability design requirements for facilities in the private and public sectors, transportation vehicles,

telecommunications equipment, and federal electronic and information technology.

Served as Vice Chairman of Board, Chair of Budget Committee.

Current Chair of Airport Terminal Access ad hoc committee.

Director, Nebraska HHS Division of Developmental Disabilities, Lincoln, NE 2007 –

2009

Responsibilities:

Oversaw a staff of 980 employees and managed a budget of $150 million. Responsible for certification,

technical assistance, regulatory compliance and provider payment of community-based developmental

disability services. Lead operation of a 24 hour, intermediate care developmental center.

Accomplishments:

Reorganized and consolidated agency personnel. Selected interim management team.

Developed person-centered approach, encompassing best and promising practices to improve services,

training and oversight.

Secured additional $32 million in State funding in a challenging budget climate.

Director, Arkansas Department of Workforce Education, Little Rock, AR 2005 - 2007

Responsibilities:

Directed a state agency that provides leadership and contributes resources to serve the diverse and changing

workforce training needs of youth and adults in Arkansas through partnerships with other state agencies,

universities, community colleges, federal programs, local school districts, and business and industry.

Agency programs and services include postsecondary technical institutes, secondary career and technical

education programs, adult education, workforce training services, and Arkansas Rehabilitation Services.

Represented the agency with the General Assembly, other state officials, and Arkansas’ congressional

delegation.

Served as a member of the governor's Cabinet.

Accomplishments:

Enhanced communications and agency outreach.

Addressed security measures within the agency.

Initiated an employee appreciation program.

Developing strategic planning process to address future needs in workforce education and the agency.

General Counsel, Dignity Geropsych, Inc. Maumelle, AR 2001-2006

Responsibilities

Provided legal advice and support for company that provided exemplary services to senior adults in

Arkansas.

Participated in strategic planning for new business development with senior management.

Assisted in review of company policies and procedures.

Assisted in assessing market potential, competition, regulatory climate, and licensure requirements.

Accomplishments

Assisted and supported senior management’s building of solid reputation in Arkansas

medical community.

Instrumental in securing company’s second inpatient contract resulting in 50%

increase in company’s annual revenues.

Conducted due diligence in lucrative sale of company to competitor.

Commissioner, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, Little Rock, AR 1999 - 2005

Responsibilities:

Managed the overall operation of the agency, which included 19 offices statewide. The agency provides

vocational and independent living services that enable people with physical, sensory, and mental

disabilities to become productive, independent members of society. It also operates a comprehensive

rehabilitation facility and hospital that offers personal and vocational evaluation, residential

accommodations, vocational training in 17 job fields, employability services, and job placement

assistance.

Oversaw a staff of 530 employees and a budget of $48 million.

Represented the agency with the disability community, the public, General Assembly, other state officials, and

Arkansas’ congressional delegation.

Accomplishments:

Reorganized and streamlined direct client service delivery by reducing middle management by 50 percent and

utilizing $268,000 in savings to create an in-house quality control team.

Secured more than $1.3 million in federal funds for an innovative transportation program for people with

disabilities in the Delta region .

Obtained the release of more than $1.5 million in general improvement funds from the General Assembly and

the governor for renovations at the Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center.

Met or exceeded all federal primary performance indicators while successfully placing approximately 15,000

clients in employment.

Created a leadership training academy to address an impending turnover in senior staff due to retirement.

Created, cultivated, and fostered a positive work environment that enabled women and minorities to advance

into leadership positions.

Secured sizable donation from a nonprofit foundation.

Advised on fund-raising activities, such as an annual golf tournament and silent auction.

Assistant Legal Counsel, Office of the Governor, Little Rock, AR 1996 - 1999

Responsibilities:

Provided legal counsel to the governor of the state of Arkansas.

Gave policy advice on a variety of matters, such as disability issues, employment law, and pending federal

legislation.

Monitored litigation involving the governor and state agencies.

Drafted legislation; helped coordinate governor’s legislative package and agenda.

Interacted with legislators and other elected officials and constituents on behalf of the governor.

Accomplishments:

Drafted legislation to increase penalties and establish a reward fund in church arson cases; worked with

legislators to get the bill passed.

Worked on juvenile justice blended sentencing guidelines.

Facilitated the governor's juvenile justice reform working group.

Attorney, Little Rock, AR 1992 - 1996

Solo practitioner (January 1995-July 1996); civil and criminal practice in state and federal courts.

Legal representative, fund raiser, and advisor for gubernatorial candidate (July 1994-November 1994);

addressed ballot issues.

Associate, Zachary D. Wilson, P.A., general law practice (July 1993-July 1994); represented city electric and

water companies on rate disputes in various arenas, such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Solo practitioner (January 1992-July 1993); civil and criminal practice in state and federal courts.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Technical Institute for the Deaf National Advisory Group, Rochester, New York – Member

(appointed by U.S. Department of Education Secretary); 2004-2008.

Advised administrators of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf on a variety of issues, including funding,

curriculum, strategic planning, financial management, technical training, and general education needs.

National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium – Member, 2005-2007.

Council of State Administrators for Vocational Rehabilitation, Washington, D.C. – Past president, 2004-2005;

president, 2003-2004 (elected position); member, 1996-2005.

Addressed national issues in the field of rehabilitation.

Met in full session at semi-annual meetings.

Served on standing committees and task forces.

Worked closely with the U.S. Department of Education on a variety of issues relating to the public vocational

rehabilitation program.

Enhanced communications; built consensus among the members; followed a shared-governance philosophy.

Restored the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Subcommittee.

Helped coordinate analysis and responses to a multitude of legislative issues relating to the reauthorization of

the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act.

Helped bring back several former members who had left to form their own organization.

National Rehabilitation Association – Member, 1999-2005.

Arkansas Rehabilitation Association – Member, 1999-2005.

National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns – Member, 1999-2005.

Arkansas Bar Association – Chair, Government Practice Section, 2000-2001; chair, Legal Services for the Deaf

Committee, 1997-2000; tenured member, House of Delegates; member, 1991-2007.

Addressed accessibility issues in the courtroom.

Addressed issues involving deaf and hard-of-hearing residents in need of legal services.

Ensured qualified interpreters were available in the courtroom.

Ensured that deaf and hard-of-hearing citizens could serve on juries.

Conducted mock trials for students at the Arkansas School for the Deaf to demonstrate technological

advancements making courtrooms more accessible.

Pulaski County (Arkansas) Bar Association – Member, 1991-2007; director; president, 2002-2003;

secretary/treasurer, two terms.

Accomplishments as president:

Set enrollment record of more than 1,000 members.

Restored financial stability.

Conducted two very successful fund-raising events – a political satire theater production and a doctor/lawyer

dinner at a country club.

Arkansas Trial Lawyers New Lawyers Division – President, New Lawyers Division, 1995-1996

AWARDS

Belle Greve Award – The National Rehabilitation Association presents this award annually for unusual initiative

and creativity in developing and administering a service program for people with disabilities.

“40 under 40” – Arkansas Business magazine each year names 40 of the state's best and brightest political and

business leaders under the age of 40.

Arkansas State Directors Leadership and Public Service Award – The League of United Latin American

Citizens gives this award in recognition of service to the state’s Hispanic community. The award was presented

for advising Hispanic leaders on grass roots advocacy and passage of legislation.

Golden Torch Award – The Arkansas Association of the Deaf presents this award for leadership and advocacy on

behalf of deaf and hard-of-hearing Arkansans. The award was presented for my work in providing training in

effective grass roots lobbying on the state level and working with deaf leaders on public policy issues dealing with

deaf education, funding and advocacy.

President’s Award – The Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association’s presents this award for outstanding service to the

legal profession. The award was presented for my work to improve the quality of legal representation for

Arkansas families, educating citizens about their legal rights, and participating in community service projects.

Outstanding New Member of the Year Award – The Arkansas Trial Lawyers presented this award for my

commitment and work to improve public understanding about the legal system and the role of trial lawyers.

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