RESUME
R. Marc Elliott (CEcD & AICP)
5303 Rolling Rock Court, Suite 204
Louisville, Kentucky 40241
270-438-2482
elliott.marc@gmail.com
Career Emphasis - Conceiving, planning, and managing public-private development projects.
Areas of Experience - Urban planning, economic development, urban redevelopment, downtown development, business park development, housing development, grant management, property management, & city management,
Education - Master of Public Administration from Ball State University (1973) & Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning from Ball State University (1970), 17 hours of real estate studies at Eastern Kentucky University.
Professional Certifications - Certified Planner (AICP), American Institute of Certified Planners (since 1978), Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) American Economic Development Council (since 1991), Certified Community Development Grant Manager, Indiana Department of Commerce (1994 -2008). Certified Community Development Block Grant Manager, Kentucky Department of Local Government (Current).
Employment Summary – Vice President for Property Development & Public Policy, Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, Bowling Green, Kentucky (2008 – 2012); Executive Director, River Ridge Development Authority, Clark County, Indiana (2000 - 2008); Director, Terre Haute Redevelopment Department, Terre Haute, Indiana (1980 -2000); Acting Director of Terre Haute Housing Authority (1982); Part-time Adjunct Instructor, Master of Public Administration Program, Indiana State University (1990 - 1995); Project Manager, GRW Engineers, Inc, Lexington, Kentucky (1977 - 1980); Regional Planner, Bluegrass Area Development District, Lexington, Kentucky (1976-1977); Assistant Director, Jefferson County Community Development Office (1975 -1976); Land Planner, Louisville - Jefferson County Planning Commission (1972 - 1975), Assistant Planner, Richmond, Indiana Plan Commission (1971), Assistant Planner, Lake County, Indiana Plan Commission (1970 - 1971).
Civic Board Service - Warren County, KY Metro Planning Organization member, Warren county, KY Comprehensive Plan Task Force (2007 – 2008), Terre Haute Sanitary District (served as President from 1988 - 2000); Terre Haute Board of Public Works & Safety (served as President from 1994 – 1999); Terre Haute Habitat for Humanity (Board Member); Terre Haute Alliance for Growth & Progress (Board Member), Terre Haute Police - Community Relations Committee (Board Member), Vigo County Workforce Development Council (Secretary & Board Member); Indiana Association of Housing & Community Development Officials (Secretary & Board Member), Southern Indiana Economic Development Council (Board Member), Indiana Economic Development Association (Board Member), Howard Steamboat Museum (Board Member).
Infrastructure Development Experience - Developed new public infrastructure for the River Ridge Commerce Center (former Army ammunition plant) in Clark County, Indiana. Developed new infrastructure for Terre Haute’s Fort Harrison Industrial Park, Vigo County Industrial Park, Riverside Industrial District, & Southwest Industrial Corridor. Redeveloped 539 blocks of deteriorated streets, curbs, sidewalks, gutters, & storm drains in Terre Haute. Directed the renovation of 8 Terre Haute city parks.
Downtown Development Experience - Improved downtown Terre Haute by developing a 450 space public parking garage, planned and financed a 600 space parking garage, developed the Crossroads Civic Plaza, the Center City Project (50,000 sq. ft. city-owned mixed-use building that contains residential, office, & retail uses), and 44 apartment units in the upper floors of downtown buildings.
Economic Development Experience - Sold sites in Terre Haute’s Fort Harrison Industrial Park to private companies such as Sony & Ampacet. Participated in economic development trade missions to Germany, Japan, South Korea, Great Britain, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Canada. Obtained approval of development incentive for businesses in Clark County, Indiana and Terre Haute Indiana, such as, Urban Enterprise Zones, Urban Renewal Districts, & Tax Increment Finance Districts.
Housing Development Experience - Directed the renovation of over 300 housing units in Terre Haute. Directed the development of 68 new single-family homes in Terre Haute & 20 new single-family homes in Cumberland, Kentucky. Served as consultant to the developer of the 76-unit Anthony Square senior housing development in Terre Haute. Served as Site Selection Committee Chair for Terre Haute Habitat for Humanity. Prepared 3 successful applications for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits in Terre Haute.
Community Planning Experience – Oversaw the preparation of a Master Development Plan by a consultant for the River Ridge Commerce Center in Clark County, Indiana. Directed the drafting of development plans for the Terre Haute Fort Harrison Industrial Park & Vigo County Industrial Park, Downtown Terre Haute, Sanctified Hill, Sawmill Hollow, & Fairview Hill neighborhood of Cumberland, Kentucky. Directed an update of the Terre Haute Comprehensive Plan. Drafted zoning ordinance amendments for Terre Haute, Louisville & Woodford County, Kentucky. Drafted the first planned unit development zoning ordinance for Louisville and Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Property Management Experience - Managed around 1000 apartments and 70 employees while Acting Director of the Terre Haute Housing Authority. Managed the development and marketing of the Vigo County and Fort Harrison Industrial Parks in Terre Haute. Managed the development and marketing of the River Ridge Commerce Center in Clark County, Indiana. Managed a 900 acre business park in Bowling Green, Kentucky known as the Kentucky Transpark.
Public Finance Experience - Developed projects with tax increment finance bonds, sanitary districts bonds, EDA grants, Community Development Block Grants, Affordable Housing Tax Credits, and State of Indiana loans and grants. Requested and obtained approvals of federal transportation funds for road construction in the River Ridge Commerce Center.
Most Recent Experience - While Vice President for Property Development & Public Policy for the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce completed the construction of Kawanishi Way (900 feet of road) in the South Central Kentucky Industrial Park, completed the construction of a 7, 200 feet railroad spur, and completed construction of a 72,000 sq. ft. & a 108,000 sq. ft. shell speculative industrial building. Achieved CSX “Select Site Certification” for a site in the Kentucky Transpark. Extended Commonwealth Boulevard in the Kentucky Transpark 1000 feet. Relocated a storm water retention basin in the Kentucky Transpark.
Professional Memberships - American Planning Association, American Institute of Certified Planners, Kentucky Planning Association, International Economic Development Council, Kentucky Association for Economic Development, Corenet, and the Urban Land Institute.
Project Awards - Center City Project, Terre Haute, Indiana received AIA Ohio Honor Award for newly completed building in 2000. (Architect was from Cincinnati). Adaptive Reuse Award and Public Private Partnership Award received from MainStreet Indiana for downtown Terre Haute upper floor housing project for 1999 and 2000.
5303 Rolling Rock Court, Suite 204
Louisville, Kentucky 40241
270-438-2482
elliott.marc@gmail.com
Career Emphasis - Conceiving, planning, and managing public-private development projects.
Areas of Experience - Urban planning, economic development, urban redevelopment, downtown development, business park development, housing development, grant management, property management, & city management,
Education - Master of Public Administration from Ball State University (1973) & Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning from Ball State University (1970), 17 hours of real estate studies at Eastern Kentucky University.
Professional Certifications - Certified Planner (AICP), American Institute of Certified Planners (since 1978), Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) American Economic Development Council (since 1991), Certified Community Development Grant Manager, Indiana Department of Commerce (1994 -2008). Certified Community Development Block Grant Manager, Kentucky Department of Local Government (Current).
Employment Summary – Vice President for Property Development & Public Policy, Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, Bowling Green, Kentucky (2008 – 2012); Executive Director, River Ridge Development Authority, Clark County, Indiana (2000 - 2008); Director, Terre Haute Redevelopment Department, Terre Haute, Indiana (1980 -2000); Acting Director of Terre Haute Housing Authority (1982); Part-time Adjunct Instructor, Master of Public Administration Program, Indiana State University (1990 - 1995); Project Manager, GRW Engineers, Inc, Lexington, Kentucky (1977 - 1980); Regional Planner, Bluegrass Area Development District, Lexington, Kentucky (1976-1977); Assistant Director, Jefferson County Community Development Office (1975 -1976); Land Planner, Louisville - Jefferson County Planning Commission (1972 - 1975), Assistant Planner, Richmond, Indiana Plan Commission (1971), Assistant Planner, Lake County, Indiana Plan Commission (1970 - 1971).
Civic Board Service - Warren County, KY Metro Planning Organization member, Warren county, KY Comprehensive Plan Task Force (2007 – 2008), Terre Haute Sanitary District (served as President from 1988 - 2000); Terre Haute Board of Public Works & Safety (served as President from 1994 – 1999); Terre Haute Habitat for Humanity (Board Member); Terre Haute Alliance for Growth & Progress (Board Member), Terre Haute Police - Community Relations Committee (Board Member), Vigo County Workforce Development Council (Secretary & Board Member); Indiana Association of Housing & Community Development Officials (Secretary & Board Member), Southern Indiana Economic Development Council (Board Member), Indiana Economic Development Association (Board Member), Howard Steamboat Museum (Board Member).
Infrastructure Development Experience - Developed new public infrastructure for the River Ridge Commerce Center (former Army ammunition plant) in Clark County, Indiana. Developed new infrastructure for Terre Haute’s Fort Harrison Industrial Park, Vigo County Industrial Park, Riverside Industrial District, & Southwest Industrial Corridor. Redeveloped 539 blocks of deteriorated streets, curbs, sidewalks, gutters, & storm drains in Terre Haute. Directed the renovation of 8 Terre Haute city parks.
Downtown Development Experience - Improved downtown Terre Haute by developing a 450 space public parking garage, planned and financed a 600 space parking garage, developed the Crossroads Civic Plaza, the Center City Project (50,000 sq. ft. city-owned mixed-use building that contains residential, office, & retail uses), and 44 apartment units in the upper floors of downtown buildings.
Economic Development Experience - Sold sites in Terre Haute’s Fort Harrison Industrial Park to private companies such as Sony & Ampacet. Participated in economic development trade missions to Germany, Japan, South Korea, Great Britain, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Canada. Obtained approval of development incentive for businesses in Clark County, Indiana and Terre Haute Indiana, such as, Urban Enterprise Zones, Urban Renewal Districts, & Tax Increment Finance Districts.
Housing Development Experience - Directed the renovation of over 300 housing units in Terre Haute. Directed the development of 68 new single-family homes in Terre Haute & 20 new single-family homes in Cumberland, Kentucky. Served as consultant to the developer of the 76-unit Anthony Square senior housing development in Terre Haute. Served as Site Selection Committee Chair for Terre Haute Habitat for Humanity. Prepared 3 successful applications for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits in Terre Haute.
Community Planning Experience – Oversaw the preparation of a Master Development Plan by a consultant for the River Ridge Commerce Center in Clark County, Indiana. Directed the drafting of development plans for the Terre Haute Fort Harrison Industrial Park & Vigo County Industrial Park, Downtown Terre Haute, Sanctified Hill, Sawmill Hollow, & Fairview Hill neighborhood of Cumberland, Kentucky. Directed an update of the Terre Haute Comprehensive Plan. Drafted zoning ordinance amendments for Terre Haute, Louisville & Woodford County, Kentucky. Drafted the first planned unit development zoning ordinance for Louisville and Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Property Management Experience - Managed around 1000 apartments and 70 employees while Acting Director of the Terre Haute Housing Authority. Managed the development and marketing of the Vigo County and Fort Harrison Industrial Parks in Terre Haute. Managed the development and marketing of the River Ridge Commerce Center in Clark County, Indiana. Managed a 900 acre business park in Bowling Green, Kentucky known as the Kentucky Transpark.
Public Finance Experience - Developed projects with tax increment finance bonds, sanitary districts bonds, EDA grants, Community Development Block Grants, Affordable Housing Tax Credits, and State of Indiana loans and grants. Requested and obtained approvals of federal transportation funds for road construction in the River Ridge Commerce Center.
Most Recent Experience - While Vice President for Property Development & Public Policy for the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce completed the construction of Kawanishi Way (900 feet of road) in the South Central Kentucky Industrial Park, completed the construction of a 7, 200 feet railroad spur, and completed construction of a 72,000 sq. ft. & a 108,000 sq. ft. shell speculative industrial building. Achieved CSX “Select Site Certification” for a site in the Kentucky Transpark. Extended Commonwealth Boulevard in the Kentucky Transpark 1000 feet. Relocated a storm water retention basin in the Kentucky Transpark.
Professional Memberships - American Planning Association, American Institute of Certified Planners, Kentucky Planning Association, International Economic Development Council, Kentucky Association for Economic Development, Corenet, and the Urban Land Institute.
Project Awards - Center City Project, Terre Haute, Indiana received AIA Ohio Honor Award for newly completed building in 2000. (Architect was from Cincinnati). Adaptive Reuse Award and Public Private Partnership Award received from MainStreet Indiana for downtown Terre Haute upper floor housing project for 1999 and 2000.
