William Rose

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City: Jacksonville

State: TX

Zip: 75766

Country: USA

Phone: 903-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $77,000

Willing to Relocate

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WILLIAM F. ROSE, III

Jacksonville, TX 75766

903-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Proactive, resourceful Environmental Manager with 25+ years success

protecting/improving Texas State lands, resolving environmental issues and

building harmony between public resource managers and private landowners.

Forester to the President of the United States & 3 Governors and pivotal

leadership resource over 20 years for the Texas Forest Service. As Incident

Commander, practiced humanitarian efficiency when directing area wide

emergency response operations for the Space Shuttle Disaster, Hurricane

Rita, the Houston Flood and the Northeast Texas Ice Storm. Consistently

innovative in resolving issues, such as quelling the fears of a group of

concerned Texas landowners by producing a timber prices and selling

television program. Hold Master's in Forestry & Tree Physiology and 2 BA

degrees. Extensive knowledge of Federal and State regulations.

* Big-picture-thinker with strong execution and consensus building

skills; reputation for readily adapting to new situations, grasping what is

at stake and making the right decisions.

* Continuously seek creative ways to improve operating efficiency,

through the introduction of new procedures, systems and methods.

* "Go to" environmental strategist with track record of protecting

wildlife, habitats and sustainability, as well as promoting clean air &

water and proactively educating people about climate change and

conservation.

* Dedicated team builder and coach, passionate about bringing out the

best in the people. Solid success built on the ability to inspire teamwork

and tap into the expertise of subordinates.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning

Program Management

Emergency Management & Response

Policy Development

Budgeting & Financials

Infrastructure/Capital Improvements

Community Relations/PR

Restructuring/Turnarounds

Customer Service & Support

Partnership Building/Funding

Staff Training & Development

Vendor Sourcing/Management

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Certified Forester

State Certified Incident Commander

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TRINITY MOTHER FRANCIS HOSPITAL, Tyler, TX; 2010 - Present

TRANSPORTER, INTEGRATED SERVICES

Deliver comprehensive non-clinical administrative support, by moving

patients to and from treatments, shifting critical equipment to where it's

needed and collecting regional direct care center medical supplies for

appropriate disposition. Also provide assistance to understaffed floors and

supply vital information to RN's.

TEXAS FOREST SERVICE, Jacksonville/Lufkin, TX; 1978 - 2010

STATE LAND COORDINATOR (2008-2010)

Presided over the Texas State Forests and Government Land Office (GLO)

property, as well as addressing the land needs of other State agencies.

Stepped forward to meet with adjoining landowners to explain land

management objectives and gain buy-in. Managed 150 staff in 23 district

offices over 54 counties.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

* Driving force in devising land management strategies that maximized

revenue, conservation, recreation and sustainability. Used many approaches

to conserve natural resources while protecting landowner interests.

* Stopped continual encroachments and resolved conflicts by resurveying

and marking corners.

* Initiated a monthly consumer protection program on a Farm & Ranch TV

show. Overcame landowner issues and became a trusted conservation resource

by producing a program on timber sales strategies.

* Built reputation as focused, decisive Incident Commander (IC) during

numerous emergencies, such as forest fires, floods, ice storms, hurricanes,

tornadoes, a Space Shuttle disaster and homeland security incidents.

Instrumental in saving human & animal lives while staunchly protecting

property & infrastructure.

* North East Texas Ice Storm: Established a joint command with the Texas

Department of Public Safety and State of Texas, Department of Emergency

Management and then opened & cleared roads, ensured local propane dealers

remained open to deliver to homes without heat, purchased additional

propane from Houston and lifted road restrictions to guarantee delivery.

* The Houston Flood: As IC for the 19-Hospital Texas Medical Center,

expertly supported an exhausted Medical Center Director; led a 21-person

team and relevant organizations to bring aid to 6,000 patients and 8,000

employees with limited or no supplies of food, water and power. Enlisted

the Red Cross to bring in meal vans and the Southern Baptist Men to provide

18,000 meals a day. Restored utilities in 12 hours and full operations in 2

days. Managed $1 billion dollar budget.

CHIEF REGIONAL FORESTER (2003 - 2008)

Spearheaded all emergency response in 54 East Texas counties, directing a

staff from 150 to 400 across 23 offices. Often enlisted outside resources

in emergencies; staff could then increase to 1000's of individuals. Oversaw

land management, tree planting/harvesting and responses to natural

disasters/invasive diseases.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

* Adjusted Agency to changing times by implementing procedures that

flexibly moved staff and equipment to areas of need, instead of tying

resources to fixed locations where they were not utilized.

* Promoted cooperation and "playing to their strengths" among staff,

transforming District into the most productive and innovative in Agency.

Expanded/optimized operations, educational & outreach programs and land

management initiatives. Ensured staff was available 7 days a week to handle

public/contractor needs during key timeframes (tree planting). Had

virtually no turnover during tenure.

* Hurricane Rita: As Incident Commander, moved quickly to establish

Points of Distribution to supply people with food & water and coordinated

crews to open the roads & electrical right of ways. Also ensured rapid

completion of FEMA reimbursement paperwork.

* Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster: As Field Operation Chief and

Arbitrator, put team in position for massive search on 195-mile path 22

minutes after the Shuttle crash. Coordinated Federal & State agencies in

search effort involving 27,000 people, the first incident ever where

Federal Agencies worked under a State Agency's leadership. Set standard for

working together cooperatively; FEMA later adopted this Incident Command

System (ICS) for all emergencies (National Incident Management System -

NIMS).

ASSISTANT CHIEF REGIONAL FORESTER (2002 - 2003)

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

* Principal support for the Chief Regional Forester in shepherding

operations and staff.

* Thoroughly trained City/County leaders on emergency response as well

as rapid FEMA reimbursement.

* Worked diligently to create goodwill between all internal and external

Departments and the Agency.

DEPUTY CHIEF REGIONAL FORESTER (2000-2002)

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

* Led and mentored team charged with both forest management and

emergency response; successfully cultivated a positive work environment and

promoted a spirit of teamwork & idea-sharing.

* Took initiative to develop harmonious relationships with timber

companies, contractors and other agencies.

DISTRICT FORESTER (1980-2000)

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

* Ran highly productive operation governing largest District in State (6

counties) and built empowered staff.

* Planted the most trees in Agency history, through "hot" planting

(planting early) and securing (as a trusted resource, through a handshake)

6 million seedlings/year from International Paper. Successful in following

through on commitment to use all of the seedlings.

* Established and grew largest Forest landowner Association in the

State.

RESEARCH FORESTER (1978-1980)

Conducted extensive research on pests and diseases in Southern forests.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

Weyerhaeuser Company, Arid Reforestation Forester/Drought Specialist

Hermann Hospital/Texas Medical Center, IV Therapist, Surgical Assistant

ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS

Board of Directors, Texas Forestry Association

Society of American Foresters

American Forest Foundation

East Texas Arboretum & Botanical Society

Advisor to State Senator Robert Nichols and

State Representative Chuck Hopson Nichols' Green Foundation for Municipal

Parks Cain Foundation Environmental Advisor

EDUCATION

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX

Master of Forestry, Tree Physiology; McIntyre-Stennis

Scholarship Recipient

Trinity University, San Antonio, TX

B.A., Biology, Minors in Chemistry & Botany

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

B.A., Social Sciences & German

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