RESUME

Objective

Election to the Ward 7 City Council seat of the city of Corvallis.

Career

2004 to current: Owner, Schroff Insurance Agency, Inc.

Tenured Farmers Insurance Group agent. Directly employ four people.

1985 to 2004: Smith International, Inc., Houston, Texas

Held a multitude of positions and assignments for an international supplier of oil field drilling and production equipment and services. Positions included country manager in Norway, sales manager for southern and western states, and Eastern Hemisphere operations manager.

1980 to 1985: Hughes Tool Company, Houston, Texas

Hired as a trainee to learn the drilling and production equipment business. Worked in manufacturing, engineering, operations, and sales in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Dubai.

Education

B.S. Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas. 1979

I am running for City Council because:

On the nonpartisan City Council, good judgment and common sense are more useful than rigid adherence to a political agenda. If elected, I will listen more than I speak. I will learn from the views of others before making decisions that reflect our shared values.

I am a businessman and widowed father of three. My daughters are honor students and my son is a Marine Corps officer. I own and operate Schroff Insurance Agency, which has been a Corvallis family business for over 20 years. My retired parents live here. Corvallis has been good to my family.

I became interested in local government by serving on the Government Affairs Committee at the Chamber Coalition. My business sense and volunteer leadership experience enable me to provide a balanced approach to service on the Council. I will be the only active employer on the council.

I work with and support community organizations, including Rotary, Boys and Girls Club, Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services, First United Methodist Church, and Linn-Benton Food Share. I helped plan and lead the 2007 “Business is Good Tour” which promoted Corvallis to state leaders and showcased our high-tech workplaces.

My goal as a member of the City Council is to promote a thriving business environment while honoring the exceptional livability of our community. Through responsible stewardship and sustainable business practices we can achieve Prosperity that Fits. Maintaining a vibrant, diverse economic base will support the things we value here: responsive city services, outstanding schools, beautiful parks, and open space.

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magicman wrote on May 6, 2008 10:52 AM: " why is this posted as news? This is a want to be a city councilman resume! ???? "

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