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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD STANDING COMMITTEES - 05082017 - Internal Ops Cte Ag Pkt INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE May 8, 2017 1:00 P.M. 651 Pine Street, Room 101, Martinez Supervisor Candace Andersen, Chair Supervisor Diane Burgis, Vice Chair Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the Committee 1.Introductions 2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes). 3. RECEIVE and APPROVE the Record of Action for the April 10, 2017 IOC meeting. (Julie DiMaggio Enea, IOC Staff) 4. INTERVIEW candidates for the pending vacant seats on the Retirement Board and determine recommendations for Board of Supervisors consideration on June 6. (Julie DiMaggio Enea, County Administrator's Office) 5. INTERVIEW candidates for the pending vacant seat on the East Bay Regional Parks District Park Advisory Committee and determine recommendation for Board of Supervisors consideration on May 23. (Julie DiMaggio Enea, County Administrator's Office) 6.The next meeting is currently scheduled for June 12, 2017. 7.Adjourn The Internal Operations Committee will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend Internal Operations Committee meetings. Contact the staff person listed below at least 72 hours before the meeting. Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the County to a majority of members of the Internal Operations Committee less than 96 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at 651 Pine Street, 10th floor, during normal business hours. Staff reports related to items on the agenda are also accessible on line at www.co.contra-costa.ca.us. Public comment may be submitted via electronic mail on agenda items at least one full work day 1 prior to the published meeting time. For Additional Information Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea, Committee Staff Phone (925) 335-1077, Fax (925) 646-1353 julie.enea@cao.cccounty.us 2 INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 3. Meeting Date:05/08/2017 Subject:RECORD OF ACTION FOR THE APRIL 10, 2017 IOC MEETING Submitted For: David Twa, County Administrator Department:County Administrator Referral No.: N/A Referral Name: RECORD OF ACTION Presenter: Julie DiMaggio Enea, IOC Staff Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea (925) 335-1077 Referral History: County Ordinance requires that each County body keep a record of its meetings. Though the record need not be verbatim, it must accurately reflect the agenda and the decisions made in the meeting. Referral Update: Attached is the Record of Action for the April 10, 2017 IOC meeting. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE and APPROVE the Record of Action for the April 10, 2017 IOC meeting. Fiscal Impact (if any): None. Attachments DRAFT Record of Action for 4-10-2017 IOC Meeting 3 INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE RECORD OF ACTION FOR April 10, 2017 Supervisor Candace Andersen, Chair Supervisor Diane Burgis, Vice Chair Present: Candace Andersen, Chair Diane Burgis, Vice Chair Staff Present:Julie DiMaggio Enea, Staff Attendees: Allison Picard, Chief Asst CAO Maureen Parkes, DCD Jami Napier, Sr Deputy CAO, Clerk of the Board 1.Introductions Chair Andersen convened the meeting at 1:00 p.m. 2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes). No members of the public asked to speak during the Public Comment period. AYE: Chair Candace Andersen, Vice Chair Diane Burgis Passed 3.RECEIVE and APPROVE the Record of Action for the March 13, 2017 IOC meeting. The Committee approved the Record of Action for the March 13, 2017 IOC meeting as presented. AYE: Chair Candace Andersen, Vice Chair Diane Burgis Passed 4. ACCEPT the SBE and Outreach Programs Report, reflecting departmental program data for the period July 1 through December 31, 2016. The Committee accepted the report as presented and directed staff to forward the report to the Board of Supervisors. AYE: Chair Candace Andersen, Vice Chair Diane Burgis DRAFT 4 Passed 5.APPROVE recommendations from the Fish & Wildlife Committee for the allocation of 2017 Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund grant funds for 16 projects totaling $102,185. DRAFT 5 The Committee approved the recommended allocations and directed staff to forward the recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. AYE: Chair Candace Andersen, Vice Chair Diane Burgis Passed 6.CONSIDER recommendation of the Animal Services Director to update the current Dog Barking Ordinance to authorize administrative penalties for animal noise violations, and DETERMINE action to be taken. The Committee directed staff to work with County Counsel to bifurcate the proposed ASD ordinance to permit the barking dog portion of the ordinance to advance to the Board of Supervisors. AYE: Chair Candace Andersen, Vice Chair Diane Burgis Passed 7.The next meeting is currently scheduled for May 8, 2017. 8.Adjourn Chair Andersen adjourned the meeting at 1:16 p.m. For Additional Information Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea, Committee Staff Phone (925) 335-1077, Fax (925) 646-1353 julie.enea@cao.cccounty.usDRAFT 6 INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 4. Meeting Date:05/08/2017 Subject:INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR THREE VACANCIES ON THE RETIREMENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Submitted For: David Twa, County Administrator Department:County Administrator Referral No.: 17/5 Referral Name: ADVISORY BODY RECRUITMENT Presenter: Julie DiMaggio Enea, IOC Staff Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea 925.335.1077 Referral History: ↵On December 12, 2000, the Board of Supervisors approved a policy on the process for recruiting applicants for selected advisory bodies of the Board. This policy requires an open recruitment for all vacancies to At Large seats appointed by the Board. The Board also directed that the IOC personally conduct interviews of applicants for At Large seats on several boards, committees, and commissions including the County Retirement Board. Referral Update: The Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association (CCCERA) is administered by the Board of Retirement, an independent public entity responsible for general management of the association. With assistance from qualified professionals in the pension industry, the Board adopts regulations, policies and procedures that are relevant to CCCERA, for the purpose of benefiting the members. CCCERA is also governed by the California Constitution and the regulations, procedures and policies adopted by CCCERA’s Board. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors may also adopt resolutions which affect member benefits, as permitted by the County Employees’ Retirement Law of 1937. On June 30, 2017, the terms for seats #5, #9, and the Alternate for seats 4, 5, 6, and 9 on the County Retirement Board, will expire, creating three vacancies. (The term for seat #6 will also expire on June 30, 2017 but the Board of Supervisors already re-appointed Supervisor Candace Andersen to seat.) At the direction of the Internal Operations Committee, staff initiated a six-week recruitment by issuing a press release (attached) on March 3rd advertising the vacancies with an application deadline of April 7th. For advisory body vacancies, our standard advertising includes: Posting a notice in the News Flash section of the homepage for the duration of the nomination period. 7 Promoting with a recruitment announcement on CCTV’s CountyNet bulletin board Emailing to area print/online publications, plus KCBS Radio and KKDV Radio. The recruitment garnered ten applications; however, one applicant was ineligible, leaving nine candidates for the Committee's consideration. The term of office for the vacant Board of Supervisors appointees seats is July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): INTERVIEW candidates for the pending vacant seats on the Retirement Board and determine recommendations for Board of Supervisors consideration on June 6. Group 1 @ 1:00 p.m.: Debora Allen, (Incumbent, Appointee #5 seat), Clayton James Agrusa, Alamo Mark Cordone, Alamo Group 2 @ 1:20 p.m.: Frank Darling, Orinda Jerry Holcombe (Incumbent, Alternate to Members 4, 5, 6, & 9 seat), Walnut Creek Jay Kwon, Danville Group 3 @ 1:40 p.m.: John Phillips (Incumbent, Appointee #9 seat), Moraga Dennis Reigle, Alamo Kurt Schneider*, Richmond *Note that Kurt Schneider is a former employee and current non-vested member of CCCERA. Mr. Schneider understands that he would be required to, and he has agreed to, withdraw his contributions and forfeit all rights of membership in CCCERA (Gov. Code Section 31629.5) as a condition of appointment to the Retirement Board. Fiscal Impact (if any): None to the County. Retirement Board Trustees receive a stipend of $100 per meeting, plus mileage reimbursement, paid by CCCERA. Attachments Press Publication_County Retirement Board CCCERA Candidate Matrix Candidate Application_James Agrusa_CCCERA Candidate Application_Debora Allen_CCCERA Candidate Application_Mark Cordone_CCCERA Candidate Application_Frank Darling_CCCERA Candidate Application_Jerry Holcombe_CCCERA Candidate Application_Jay Kwon_CCCERA Resume_Jay Kwon_CCCERA Candidate Application_John Phillips_CCCERA Resume_John Phillips_CCCERA Candidate Application_Dennis Reigle_CCCERA Candidate Application_Kurt Schneider_CCCERA 8 Resume_Kurt Schneider_CCCERA 9 Contra Costa County County Administrator’s Office • 651 Pine Street • Martinez, CA 94553 • www.co.contra-costa.ca.us Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea Friday, March 3, 2017 Phone: (925) 335-1077 Email: julie.enea@cao.cccounty.us WOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE ON THE RETIREMENT BOARD? The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking individuals with a sound business background, experience in pension fund investment or administration, or in equity investments or banking, to serve on the Contra Costa County Employees’ Retirement Association Board of Trustees. To be considered, candidates must be County residents, must not be Retirement System members or retirees, and may not market any investment, consulting, or related service to the Contra Costa County Retirement Board or any other 1937 Act Retirement Board. Regular meetings of the Retirement Board are held the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month beginning at 9:00 a.m. and sometimes extending into the afternoon. There may also be additional meetings on special topics that arise from time to time. Members of the Retirement Board receive $100 per meeting up to a monthly maximum of $500, plus reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses. The County is seeking to fill two regular seats and one alternate seat. The appointments will be for full three-year terms beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2020. Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 335-1900 or by visiting the County website at www.co.contra-costa.ca.us. Applications should be returned to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Room 106, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2017. Applicants should plan to be available for public interviews on Monday, May 8, 2017. Further information about the Retirement Board can be obtained by calling CCCERA CEO Gail Strohl at (925) 521-3960 or by visiting the website www.cccera.org. # # # # 10 NAME DISTRICT CITY EDUCATION CURRENT EMPLOYER CURRENT TITLE/POSITION VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY EXPERIENCE FIDUCIARY EXPERTISE Agrusa, James II Alamo BA with graduate training: -BA in Biology, Clark Univ -Certified Fund Specialist designation in Investments, Inst. Of Bus & Finance -Chartered Retirement Planning Since 2001, Ameriprise Financial, Walnut Creek Financial Advisor None listed. Consulting with individuals, businesses and organizations about money management and investing. None listed. Allen, Debora A.IV Clayton BS with graduate training: -BS in Business/Accounting from Cal State Univ Sacramento -24 semester units in Taxation from Golden Gate Univ - inactive CPA license -Wharton Bus School certificate W.E. Lyons Construction,Walnut Creek Since 2016, elected member of BART Board Chief Financial Officer/ Shareholder CCCERA board member since 2012; served on multiple non-profit boards Management/administration of finance, accounting, HR, IT, risk management, operational workflow, and marketing; CPA consulting CCCERA board member since 2012 Cordone, Mark II Alamo High School Diploma Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Series 7 and Series 6 licenses (to sell securities) Since 2012, Journeyman Capital Mgmt, San Francisco President and Co-founder None listed. Investment advisor, including 401K; sales and service of institutional retirement plans; pension fund administration Journeyman managed assets Darling, Frank II Orinda BS & MBA: -BS Bus Admin from Cal State Univ Sacramento -MBA in Business from Pepperdine Univ -Ceritification in Mgmt/Leadership from Univ of Washington -CA Investment Series 6 & 63 license Retired from Georgia Pacific, Atlanta GA, 31 years VP, GM, Printing/Publishing CCC Grand Jury, Boy Scouts, Orinda Parks & Rec, Orinda Rotary Club, Acalanes School District, etc. Led $ 1B business with 8 paper mills: labor negotiations and business admin. Rotary Club of Orinda, led board which managed endowment fund Holcombe, Jerry ? Walnut Creek BS in Biological Sciences from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Retired from Delta Dental Plan of CA, SF Senior Vice President, Gen Services CCCERA Board Alternate since 2008 Administrative oversight ov HR, corporate communications, PR, advertising, claims, processing, IT and legal CCCERA board alternate since 2008; chair of corporate 401K committee Kwon, Jay II Danville BA, MA & MBA: -BA in Economics from Stanford Univ -MA in Economics from Cal State Hayward -MBA in Business from Univ of Oxford -Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designations Since 2014, City of San Jose, Office of Retirement Services Investment Officer None listed. External investment management, investment portfolio management, trading Investment officer for City of San Jose Office of Retirement Phillips, John II Moraga BS, MBAs: -BS, University of California, Berkeley -1966 MBA, University of California, Berkeley -1972 MBA (taxation), Golden Gate University CPA/CA Enrolled Actuary Since 2007, John B. Phillips, CPA Owner/Investor/Consultant None listed. Employee benefits admin, pension actuary and consultant, American Academy of Actuaries, investment portfolio management CCCERA board member since 2011; investment portfolio management at Cal CPA Health Reigle, Dennis II Alamo BA/MBA: -BA in Psychology from Univ of Cincinnati -MBA in Business from Harvard Univ Retired in 2001 from Arthur Andersen LLP Managing Partner, Partner Matters and HR, North America Many philanthropic organizations in the area of education Managing Partner at Arthur Andersen, investment committee, trustee on fellowship foundation, non-profit education sector Chaired investment committee for pension and profit sharing plans at Arthur Anderson Schneider, Kurt I Richmond BA, MA: -BA in Mathematics from UC Berkeley -MA in Mathematics from UC San Diego -3 Professional certifications as an actuary Since 2016, CalPERS Senior Pension Actuary Professional pension actuary, former deputy chief executive officer for CCCERA Former deputy chief executive officer for CCCERA 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Submit Date: Apr 07, 2017 Status: submitted First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Home Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Primary Phone Employer Job Title Occupation Contra Costa County Boards & Commissions Application Form Profile This application is used for all boards and commissions Do you, or a business in which you have a financial interest, have a contract with Contra Costa Co.? Yes No Is a member of your family (or step-family) employed by Contra Costa Co.? Yes No Interests & Experiences Which Boards would you like to apply for? Contra Costa County Employees Retirement Association (CCCERA) Jay Kwon Danville CA 94526 Home: City of San Jose Investment Officer External Investment Manager Jay Kwon Page 1 of 4 33 Upload a Resume Dates (Month, Day, Year) From - To Hours per Week Worked? Please describe your interest in serving as a member of the board(s) you have selected and if applicable which seat you are applying for. I am applying for an Appointed Seat on the CCCERA Retirement Board. I am currently an Investment Officer at the Office of Retirement Services for the City of San Jose, and have a deep-seated professional interest in the management of public pension systems. Additionally, as a Contra Costa County resident, I have a vested interest in the health and viability of CCCERA. I feel that I can provide a unique perspective informed by my professional experience working with (and for) public pensions for nearly 15 years. Have you previously served on a government or non-profit board or committee? No Please describe how your education, work experience, or other activities have prepared you to serve on the board or commission you have selected. I work as an Investment Officer at the Office of Retirement Services for the City of San Jose. I am part of a team that manages a combined $5B in assets for the City’s two defined benefit pension plans. Most of what I do as a part of the investment team is analogous to the role that CCCERA’s investment staff performs; my daily professional responsibilities provide directly applicable insights to the issues confronting the CCCERA Board. Additionally, much of my prior work experience involved structuring custom investment solutions for public pensions, which should aid my ability to evaluate the complex issues facing the CCCERA Board. My professional experience, in combination with educational credentials (BA Economics, MA Economics, MBA, CFA and CAIA charter holder), would aid my ability to complete my fiduciary duties as a Board member, and could add value to the existing Board. Work History Please provide information on your last three positions, including your current one if you are working. 1st (Most Recent) Jay_Kwon_--_resume.docx 9/2/14 - present 60 Jay Kwon Page 2 of 4 34 Position Title Dates (Month, Day, Year) From - To Hours per Week Worked? Position Title Volunteer Work? Yes No Employer's Name and Address 1737 North First Street, 6th Floor, San José CA 95112 Duties Performed Manage the Public Equity allocation of the City’s pension plans to maximize plan level risk-adjusted returns 2nd Volunteer Work? Yes No Employer's Name and Address Bank of New York Mellon Beta and Transition Management 50 Fremont, Ste 1600, San Francisco, CA 94105 Duties Performed Lead PM for a product line of derivatives-based hedging and overlay solutions. 3rd Investment Officer 9/1/08 - 9/1/14 60 Senior Portfolio Manager Jay Kwon Page 3 of 4 35 Dates (Month, Day, Year) From - To Hours per Week Worked? Position Title Volunteer Work? Yes No Employer's Name and Address Mellon Transition Management Services; San Francisco, CA 50 Fremont, Ste 1600, San Francisco, CA 94105 Duties Performed Managed fixed income portfolio transitions. 9/1/03 - 9/1/07 60 Portfolio Manager / Trader Jay Kwon Page 4 of 4 36 JAY KWON, CFA CAIA 2014-Present: Investment Officer, Public Equities Office of Retirement Services, City of San Jose; San Jose, CA Manage the Public Equity allocation of the City’s pension plans to maximize plan level risk-adjusted returns. - Create and implement an allocation structure consistent with the Plans’ investment outlook - Oversee the City’s externally managed Public Equity investments; advise the CIO and Board on hiring, resizing, and terminating external investment managers - Recommend and implement a public equity tactical asset allocation to the CIO and Board Relevant projects: - Implemented a passive currency overlay to partially hedge the Plans’ non-USD exposure - Recommended funding the City’s first risk premium-based equity strategy - Utilized the Plans’ derivatives overlay to synthetically rebalance equity exposures - Initiated the Plans’ quantitative risk assessment of the Public Equity allocation 2008-2014: Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager Bank of New York Mellon Beta and Transition Management; San Francisco, CA Lead PM for a product line of derivatives-based hedging and overlay solutions. - Served as the product expert for prospects, clients and investment consultants - Executed client hedges; developed and maintained appropriate models to calculate trades and rebalances - Designed and executed trade and rebalancing processes, and managed collateral margining 2003-2007: Fixed Income Portfolio Manager / Trader Mellon Transition Management Services; San Francisco, CA Managed fixed income portfolio transitions. 1999-2003: Financial Analyst Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco; San Francisco, CA Analyzed risks of the FHLBSF interest rate swap portfolio. 1998-1999: Research Analyst Energy and Environmental Economics, San Francisco, CA EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS 2008: MBA, University of Oxford, Said Business School 2003: MA Economics, CSU Hayward 1998: BA Economics (minor Mathematics), Stanford University CFA charter holder, CAIA charter holder 37 Submit Date: Mar 18, 2017 Status: submitted First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Home Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Primary Phone Employer Job Title Occupation Contra Costa County Boards & Commissions Application Form Profile This application is used for all boards and commissions Do you, or a business in which you have a financial interest, have a contract with Contra Costa Co.? Yes No Is a member of your family (or step-family) employed by Contra Costa Co.? Yes No Interests & Experiences Which Boards would you like to apply for? Contra Costa County Employees Retirement Association (CCCERA) JOHN B.PHILLIPS Moraga CA 94556 Home: John B. Phillips, CPA Owner Investor/consultant JOHN B. PHILLIPS Page 1 of 4 38 Upload a Resume Dates (Month, Day, Year) From - To Hours per Week Worked? Please describe your interest in serving as a member of the board(s) you have selected. My interest is to continue to serve the community/county in which I live by using the actuarial, accounting and managerial skills and experience I have developed over a long professional career. If selected for a third appointed term, I believe that my background and current CCCERA Board experience, including serving as Chair for the current and prior fiscal years, will continue to allow me to remain an effective member of the Board of Retirement. Have you previously served on a government or non-profit board or committee? I have served as a board member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Educational Foundation for approximately the past ten (10) years. This non-profit foundation provides scholarships for qualifying members and supports various educational and leadership programs. Please describe how your education, work experience, or other activities have prepared you to serve on the board or commission you have selected. My first career, spanning 31 years, was primarily spent in the employee benefits field where I practiced as a pension actuary and consultant while taking the lead role in building and leading a large actuarial and consulting practice. Consequently, I have a long standing and active interest in the design and operation of pension plans. I am a member of the American Academy of Actuaries and a CPA with an active California license. As the first CEO of a health insurance company now known as CalCPA Health (and formerly known as California CPA ProtectPlus), I established and managed its investment portfolio during my employment tenure and continue to sit on its oversight board finance committee. Finally, my undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley was in finance and, together with MBAs from Cal (emphasis accounting) and Golden Gate University (taxation), my educational background is very aligned with performing the duties of a CCCERA trustee. Work History Please provide information on your last three positions, including your current one if you are working. 1st (Most Recent) CURRICULUM_VITAE_- _Phillips_2015.rtf 1/1/2007 - Present 25 JOHN B. PHILLIPS Page 2 of 4 39 Position Title Dates (Month, Day, Year) From - To Hours per Week Worked? Position Title Volunteer Work? Yes No Employer's Name and Address John B. Phillips, CPA Moraga, CA 94556 Duties Performed I operate a number of partnerships and trusts, invest a substantial amount of money for family and friends, serve on both local and national non-profit boards, serve as a board member for CalCPA Health and, for the last six (6) years, have served as a CCCERA board member, the last two (2) as its Chair. 2nd Volunteer Work? Yes No Employer's Name and Address CalCPA Health (formerly California CPA ProtectPlus) 1800 Gateway Drive, Suite 201 San Mateo, CA 94404 Duties Performed Chief Executive for a health insurance company serving the small and medium sized CPA firm community. 3rd Owner/Investor/Consultant 10/1/1997 - 12/31/2006 50 Chief Executive Officer JOHN B. PHILLIPS Page 3 of 4 40 Dates (Month, Day, Year) From - To Hours per Week Worked? Position Title Volunteer Work? Yes No Employer's Name and Address PwC (formerly PricewaterhouseCoopers) San Francisco, CA Duties Performed West Region Managing Partner for the Human Resources Advisory Group of Coopers & Lybrand (I retired just prior to the merger of Coopers & Lybrand with Price Waterhouse), with approximately 200 employees in practice groups in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. 9/1/1966 - 9/30/1997 50 Regional Managing Partner JOHN B. PHILLIPS Page 4 of 4 41 CURRICULUM VITAE Name: John B. Phillips Reason for Desiring to Serve as a Trustee: In my two previous careers I served as both an employee benefits consultant and as the first executive director of the Group Insurance Trust. I believe that both of those long term roles, together with my accounting, actuarial and tax background have been, and will continue to be, of significant value in my meeting my responsibilities as a member of the Board of Trustees. Professional Experience: 2007-Present Consultant/Investor 2011-Present Member of the Board of Trustees (and current Chair 1974 – 1997 Regional Managing Partner, Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers), West Region, Human Resource Advisory Group 1966 – 1974 Professional Staff, Coopers & Lybrand Professional Affiliations: 1972 – Present Board of Trustees of the Group Insurance Trust (and the predecessor Administrative Committee of the Group Insurance Trust) 1968 – Present California Society of CPAs 1970 – 2006 Western Pension and Benefits Conference 1976 – Present American Academy of Actuaries 1998 – 2006 California Association of Small Employer Health Plans 1998 – 2006 The Association Healthcare Coalition 1997 – 2006 Self-Insurance Institute of America Education: 1962 BS, University of California, Berkeley 1966 MBA, University of California, Berkeley 1972 MBA (taxation), Golden Gate University 1963 Professional Licenses: 1967 Certified Public Accountant - California 1976 Enrolled Actuary 1968 42 43 44 45 46 Submit Date: Mar 23, 2017 Status: submitted First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Home Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Primary Phone Employer Job Title Occupation Contra Costa County Boards & Commissions Application Form Profile This application is used for all boards and commissions Do you, or a business in which you have a financial interest, have a contract with Contra Costa Co.? Yes No Is a member of your family (or step-family) employed by Contra Costa Co.? Yes No Interests & Experiences Which Boards would you like to apply for? Contra Costa County Employees Retirement Association (CCCERA) Kurt Schneider Richmond CA 94803 Mobile: CalPERS Senior Pension Actuary Pension Actuary Kurt Schneider Page 1 of 5 47 Please describe your interest in serving as a member of the board(s) you have selected. I am interested in serving on the Board of the Contra Costa County Employees’ Retirement Association (CCCERA), because I believe its mission is important to the welfare and retirement security of the County’s employees and to the economic health of the County itself as well as of the County’s residents and taxpayers. CCCERA’s mission is to deliver retirement benefits to members and their beneficiaries through prudent asset management and effective administration, in accordance with all plan provisions. By statute, the management of CCCERA is vested in the Board, and it is only through responsible management and oversight by the Board that CCCERA can hope to fulfill its mission in a cost effective way. Defined benefit plans such as CCCERA are complex, costly and fraught with risks, which are difficult for a layperson to understand, let alone manage. I believe my knowledge of and experience in the public sector pension field would be an asset to the Board, CCCERA members, and plan sponsors such as the County. Have you previously served on a government or non-profit board or committee? No, however I am very familiar with the proceedings of retirement boards, having presented to retirement boards in three states including a number of California counties. For the CCCERA Board, in particular, I have prepared and presented numerous agenda items in both open and closed session, and I have a good working knowledge of the Brown Act, which governs open meetings for local government bodies such as the CCCERA Board. Kurt Schneider Page 2 of 5 48 Upload a Resume Dates (Month, Day, Year) From - To Please describe how your education, work experience, or other activities have prepared you to serve on the board or commission you have selected. After receiving a master’s degree in mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley, I began an actuarial career with a consulting firm. I continued my education through the actuarial exam process and am currently a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries, an Associate of the Society of Actuaries, and a Fellow of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries. At my first actuarial job I worked mainly on pension plans for corporate and multiemployer clients. From 2007 through 2012, while at Segal, I worked exclusively on public sector retirement plans including several California county systems such as Orange CERS, Alameda CERA and even CCCERA. I performed and reviewed actuarial valuations, experience studies and a variety of cost studies. I also projected the effects of changes in plan provisions, asset smoothing methods and amortization policies. In 2012 I was appointed Deputy CEO of CCCERA where I served until 2015. Over various periods I oversaw the benefits, member services and accounting divisions, and while the CEO position was vacant in 2014, I oversaw all three. During this time I became extremely familiar with the day to day operations of these divisions and how they interact with one another. As the Deputy CEO I also played a lead role in implementing the 2013 statewide pension reform, PEPRA. Implementing PEPRA required educating CCCERA plan sponsors and members on new rules related to working after retirement, programming new benefit tiers in the pension administration system and developing a variety of new policies and procedures. During my time at CCCERA I also maintained a good working relationship with plan sponsors, consultants and service providers. I am currently a senior pension actuary with CalPERS, the nation’s largest public pension fund. In that capacity I review actuarial and accounting valuations for over a hundred plans within CalPERS. I am currently working on the experience study to develop new economic and demographic assumptions for all of CalPERS and its affiliate funds. As a member of the actuarial special projects team I work on a wide variety of projects such as analyzing the impact of proposed legislation and developing board policies like the contribution allocation policy. I also represent the actuarial office within CalPERS by serving on the Strategic Measures Team and the Asset Liability Management Team where I provide both quantitative and qualitative input. I believe my education and work experience have prepared me to serve on the CCCERA Board. My actuarial experience has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of virtually every issue currently facing governmental defined benefit plans, and my work at CCCERA and CalPERS has given me a healthy appreciation of the complexities of administering such a system. Work History Please provide information on your last three positions, including your current one if you are working. 1st (Most Recent) KURT_SCHNEIDER.pdf 4/25/2016 - Present Kurt Schneider Page 3 of 5 49 Hours per Week Worked? Position Title Dates (Month, Day, Year) From - To Hours per Week Worked? Position Title Volunteer Work? Yes No Employer's Name and Address CalPERS 400 Q Street Sacramento, CA 95811 Duties Performed • Assist in developing and updating actuarial policies, procedures and directives • Review, analyze and provide actuarial cost implications of proposed pension legislation • Perform and review actuarial valuations to establish rates for participating employers • Perform and review accounting valuations to provide financial disclosure information to CalPERS and to participating employers • Perform experience investigations and produce demographic and economic studies upon which to base actuarial assumptions • Provide information to CalPERS departments, the State, participating agencies and members on actuarial issues 2nd Volunteer Work? Yes No Employer's Name and Address CCCERA 1355 Willow Way, Suite 221 Concord, CA 94520 40 Senior Pension Actuary 1/17/2012 - 9/28/2015 40 Deputy Retirement Chief Executive Officer Kurt Schneider Page 4 of 5 50 Dates (Month, Day, Year) From - To Hours per Week Worked? Position Title Duties Performed • Assisted the CEO in representing the Board of Retirement on matters concerning retirement • Directed and oversaw the activities of the benefits and accounting divisions and provided policy guidance as it relates to the processing of retirement benefits • Managed changes required due to legislative and regulatory changes including the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 • Collaborated with the Board's actuary in conducting annual valuations, experience studies and ad hoc reports • Identified operational and administrative problems and systems inefficiencies; developed and implement solutions to include facilitating compliance with regulatory statutes • Evaluated and monitored work performance of managers and staff • Interviewed job candidates and assisted in the evaluation process 3rd Volunteer Work? Yes No Employer's Name and Address Segal Consulting 100 Montgomery Street, 5th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104 Duties Performed • Managing actuary for two large statewide PERS plans (Nevada and North Dakota) and reviewing actuary for several county, city and university systems ranging from $2 billion to $50 billion in liabilities. Included scheduling and budgeting the work, working directly with analysts to ensure the work is completed on time and in accordance with company quality control procedures, and working with senior consultants to finalize work • Reviewed valuations, experience studies and cost studies for public sector retirement systems • Projected the effects of changes in plan provisions, asset smoothing methods, and amortization policies • Discussed and presented valuation results and projections with administrators and retirement boards • Managed 415(b) compliance for public sector clients 6/4/2007 - 1/13/2012 40 Associate Actuary Kurt Schneider Page 5 of 5 51 KURT SCHNEIDER, ASA, FCA, MAAA Richmond, CA 94803  C:  W:  OBJECTIVE An appointment to the Board of Retirement PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Senior Pension Actuary Sacramento, CA — April 2016 to Present Duties Include  Assist in developing and updating actuarial policies, procedures and directives  Review, analyze and provide actuarial cost implications of proposed pension legislation  Perform and review actuarial valuations to establish rates for participating employers  Perform and review accounting valuations to provide financial disclosure information to CalPERS and to participating employers  Perform experience investigations and produce demographic and economic studies upon which to base actuarial assumptions  Provide information to CalPERS departments, the State, participating agencies and members on actuarial issues Contra Costa County Employees’ Retirement Association (CCCERA) Deputy Chief Executive Officer Concord, CA — January 2012 to September 2015 Duties performed  Assisted the CEO in representing the Board of Retirement on matters concerning retirement  Directed and oversaw the activities of the benefits and accounting divisions and provided policy guidance as it relates to the processing of retirement benefits  Managed changes required due to legislative and regulatory changes including the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013  Collaborated with the Board's actuary in conducting annual valuations, experience studies and ad hoc reports  Identified operational and administrative problems and systems inefficiencies; developed and implement solutions to include facilitating compliance with regulatory statutes  Evaluated and monitored work performance of managers and staff  Interviewed job candidates and assisted in the evaluation process 52 Segal Consulting Associate Actuary San Francisco, CA — June 2007 to January 2012 Duties performed  Managing actuary for two large statewide PERS plans (Nevada and North Dakota) and reviewing actuary for several county, city and university systems ranging from $2 billion to $50 billion in liabilities. Included scheduling and budgeting the work, working directly with analysts to ensure the work is completed on time and in accordance with company quality control procedures, and working with senior consultants to finalize work  Reviewed valuations, experience studies and cost studies for public sector retirement systems  Projected the effects of changes in plan provisions, asset smoothing methods, and amortization policies  Discussed and presented valuation results and projections with administrators and retirement boards  Managed 415(b) compliance for public sector clients Milliman Associate Actuary San Francisco, CA — August 1998 to June 2007 Duties performed  Performed valuations including pension funding valuations for single employer and multiemployer plans, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) variable rate premium valuations, FAS 87 and FAS 106 valuations, SOP 92-6 valuations, and distressed termination valuations for the PBGC  Projected cash funding requirements and accounting expense  Projected the effect of plan changes and various funding strategies  Performed retiree medical cost studies and experience studies  Discussed valuation results and projections with plan sponsors EDUCATION University of California, Berkeley Master of Arts, Mathematics May 1998 University of California, San Diego Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, magna cum laude June 1996 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Associate of the Society of Actuaries, June 2003 Member of the American Academy of Actuaries, June 2003 Fellow of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries, November 2016 53 INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 5. Meeting Date:05/08/2017 Subject:INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR ONE VACANCY ON THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARKS DISTRICT PARK ADVISORY CTE Submitted For: David Twa, County Administrator Department:County Administrator Referral No.: 17/5 Referral Name: ADVISORY BODY RECRUITMENT Presenter: Julie DiMaggio Enea, IOC Staff Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea 925.335.1077 Referral History: ↵On December 12, 2000, the Board of Supervisors approved a policy on the process for recruiting applicants for selected advisory bodies of the Board. This policy requires an open recruitment for all vacancies to At Large seats appointed by the Board. The Board also directed that the IOC personally conduct interviews of applicants for At Large seats on several boards, committees, and commissions including the East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) Park Advisory Committee (PAC). Referral Update: East Bay Regional Parks District Park Advisory Committee The Park Advisory Committee (PAC) is a 21-member citizens' advisory group appointed by the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors. Candidates are nominated by individual Park District Board members and a variety of other public entities, such as the Mayors' Conference, Board of Supervisors, and Special District Chapters of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. The PAC studies issues and makes recommendations and comments on a spectrum of policy issues, such as grazing, dogs, horses and bikes in parks, the Park District budget, naming park facilities, park land use plans, new concessions, and more. Members are appointed for two-year terms and may serve a total of four consecutive terms, or eight years. Meetings are held monthly in Oakland. The Board of Supervisors Appointee seat was recently vacated when incumbent Colin Coffey was appointed to the EBRPD Board of Directors. The current term of office will expire on December 31, 2018. Staff initiated recruitment with the attached press release, issued on March 10th with an application deadline of April 7th. The recruitment garnered two applications: Bruce Brubaker Neil Tsutsui 54 Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): INTERVIEW candidates for the pending vacant seat on the East Bay Regional Parks District Park Advisory Committee and determine recommendation for Board of Supervisors consideration on May 23. Fiscal Impact (if any): None. EBRPD Park Advisory Committee members are not compensated. Attachments Press Publication_EBRPD PAC Candidate Application_Bruce Brubaker_EBRPDPAC Resume_Bruce Brubaker_EBRPDPAC Candidate Application_Neil Tsutsui_EBRPDPAC Resume_Neil Tsutsui_EPRPDPAC 55 Contra Costa County County Administrator’s Office • 651 Pine Street • Martinez, CA 94553 • www.co.contra-costa.ca.us Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea Friday, March 10, 2017 Phone: (925) 335-1077 Email: julie.enea@cao.cccounty.us WOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE ON THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARKS DISTRICT PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE? The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking an individual who is interested in park land use represent the County on the East Bay Regional Parks District Park Advisory Committee (PAC). The PAC is a 21-member citizens' advisory group that studies issues and makes recommendations and comments on a spectrum of policy issues, such as grazing, dogs, horses and bikes in parks, the Park District budget, naming park facilities, park land use plans, new concessions, and more. Members are appointed for two-year terms and may serve a total of four consecutive terms, or eight years. Service is voluntary and members receive no compensation. Meetings are held in the evenings on the fourth Monday of each month at the Park District Headquarters in Oakland. Application forms for the Contra Costa County seat can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 335-1900, or the application can be completed on line by visiting the County website at www.co.contra-costa.ca.us. Applications should be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Room 106, County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2017. Applicants should plan to be available for public interviews on Monday, May 8, 2017. Further information about the Park Advisory Committee can be obtained by calling Erich Pfuehler at the East Bay Regional Parks District at (510) 544- 2006. # # # # 56 Submit Date: Mar 21, 2017 Status: submitted First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Home Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Primary Phone Employer Job Title Occupation Contra Costa County Boards & Commissions Application Form Profile This application is used for all boards and commissions Do you, or a business in which you have a financial interest, have a contract with Contra Costa Co.? Yes No Is a member of your family (or step-family) employed by Contra Costa Co.? Yes No Interests & Experiences Which Boards would you like to apply for? East Bay Regional Park District's Park Advisory Committee - BOS Appointee Bruce R Brubaker Richmond CA 94801 Mobile: PlaceWorks Associate Principal Architect and Urban Designer Bruce R Brubaker Page 1 of 4 57 Upload a Resume Dates (Month, Day, Year) From - To Hours per Week Worked? Position Title Please describe your interest in serving as a member of the board(s) you have selected. I have a long standing interest in serving to make Contra Costa's parks and open spaces more accessible to all community members. I am a frequent user of EBRPD regional parks in CC County, including Wildcat Canyon, Point Pinole, Carquinez Regional Shoreline, and Black Diamond Mines Regional Reserve as well as other parks in the system. I have a particular interest in Shoreline parks throughout the County. Have you previously served on a government or non-profit board or committee? I am the Vice-chair of TRAC, the Trails for Richmond Action Committee. In the 12 years of serving on this committee I have helped Richmond further it's vision of completing the Bay Trail on the shoreline of the City. Please describe how your education, work experience, or other activities have prepared you to serve on the board or commission you have selected. I am trained as an Architect and Urban Designer. In my professional career i have focused on larger scale community improvements such as neighborhood plans and specific plans. Most of my planning efforts involve working with community members on behalf of municipalities or agencies. I have a good understanding of land use, CEQA, and community facilitation. Work History Please provide information on your last three positions, including your current one if you are working. 1st (Most Recent) Volunteer Work? Yes No Brubaker_Resume_2016.doc 1/9/2006 - present 40 Associate Principal Bruce R Brubaker Page 2 of 4 58 Dates (Month, Day, Year) From - To Hours per Week Worked? Position Title Dates (Month, Day, Year) From - To Hours per Week Worked? Employer's Name and Address 1625 Shattuck Ave, Suite 300 Duties Performed Manage urban design practice in northern california office of PlaceWorks. Includes managing staff and directing projects. 2nd Volunteer Work? Yes No Employer's Name and Address Yellow Studio Sustainable Design 311 East Richmond Avenue Richmond CA 94801 Duties Performed Manage office, practice architecture. 3rd 1/1/1998 - 1/8/2006 40 Sole Proprietor 1/1/1993 - 12/31/1998 40 Bruce R Brubaker Page 3 of 4 59 Position Title Volunteer Work? Yes No Employer's Name and Address Lyndon/Buchanan Associates Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710 Duties Performed Manage architectural projects from design to construction. Associate Bruce R Brubaker Page 4 of 4 60 Professional Experience PlaceWorks, Berkeley, California. Associate Principal. 2005 through present. Head of Urban Design Studio. Principal in charge of a diverse range of urban design projects. Areas of expertise include architecture, site planning, design standards and guidelines, streetscape design, pub- lic participation including management of multiday charrettes, and crea- tion of Transit-oriented Development plans, downtown plans, specific plans and neighborhood plans. Notable projects developed under his direction include the Millbrae Station Area Specific Plan, the Gilroy High Speed Rail Station Area Vision Plan, the San Antonio Precise Plan for the City of Mountain View, the Bergamot Area Plan for the City of Santa Monica, the Point Arena Improvement Plan and the Downtown Santa Rosa Station Area Specific Plan for the City of Santa Rosa, among many others. Yellow Studio Sustainable Design, Point Richmond, California. Founding Principal. 2001 through 2005. Responsible for all aspects of management of an award-winning architecture practice, including con- ceptual and schematic design, document production, permitting and con- struction coordination. Projects included residential and light commercial architectural projects. Promoted sustainable design strategies, including energy efficiency, resource conservation and use of healthy building ma- terials. Lyndon/Buchanan Associates, Berkeley, California. Associate. 1990 through 1998. Project Architect and Project Manager for all phases of architectural and urban design projects, including the Menlo Park Downtown Urban Design Plan, master plan, streetscape and building projects for the Bayer Biotechnology Campus in Berkeley, the Nolo Press Building in Berkeley and the Sea Ranch Village near Gualala CA (with Charles Moore and Lawrence Halprin). Responsibilities included production of concept proposals, client presentations, public workshops, schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction coordination. East Bay Habitat for Humanity, Oakland, California. Project Archi- tect. 1991 through 1995. Responsible for design, construction docu- ments, client coordination, permitting and construction services for Spencer Court, an eight-home volunteer built affordable housing devel- opment in Richmond, California. 61 Education Master of Architecture, University of California, Berkeley. Residential Course, International Laboratory for Architecture and Urban Design, Siena, Italy. Bachelor of Science, Architecture, California Polytechnic State Uni- versity, San Luis Obispo. Highlights of Experience Urban Design - TOD Plans »» Millbrae Station Area Specific Plan, Millbrae CA »» Gilroy High Speed Train Vision Plan, Gilroy CA »» Bergamot Area Plan, Santa Monica CA »» West Downtown Walnut Creek Specific Plan and EIR, Walnut Creek CA »» Ravenswood/Four Corners Specific Plan and EIR, East Palo Alto CA »» Hillsdale Station Area Plan, San Mateo CA »» Upland Downtown Specific Plan, Upland CA »» Bay Fair BART Station Area Improvement Plan, San Leandro CA »» Area Two Concept Plan, Newark CA »» Santa Rosa Downtown Station Area Specific Plan, Santa Rosa CA Urban Design - Downtown Plans »» Ceres Downtown Specific Plan and EIR, Ceres CA »» West Broadway Urban Village Specific Plan, Seaside CA Urban Design - Neighborhood / Area Plans »» Suisun City Development Feasibility Analysis, Suisun City CA »» Kentfield College Avenue Vision Plan, Kentfield CA »» Point Arena Action Plan, Mendocino County CA »» Southwest Chico Neighborhood Plan, Chico CA »» California Avenue Master Plan, Fresno CA »» Laytonville Traffic Calming and Downtown Revitalization, Mendocino County CA Urban Design - Site Planning / Streetscape / Architecture »» Antelope Crossing Transformation Project, Citrus Heights CA »» Calpella Community Design Project, Mendocino County CA »» Waterman Gardens Master Planning, San Bernardino CA »» Santa Rosa Avenue Corridor Plan, Santa Rosa CA »» Onizuka AFS Redevelopment Plan, Sunnyvale CA »» Davis Tools of Engagement/Concept Plans, Davis CA »» Miraflores Housing Development Site Plan and EIR, Richmond CA »» Integrated Site Development Plan, Petaluma CA 62 »» Downtown Infill Conceptual Building Designs, Lafayette CA »» Marinwood Village Master Plan, San Rafael CA »» Urban Farm Design Service, Treasure Island, San Francisco CA Urban Design - Transportation / Bicycle Planning »» Ventura/Kings Canyon Corridor Revitalization Project, Fresno County CA »» Harrison Street Corridor Plan, Oakland CA »» City of Alameda Community-Based Transportation Plan, Alameda CA »» Regional Blueprint Planning Public Involvement and Outreach, Men- docino CA »» Palm Springs Airport Shuttle Demonstration Project, Palm Springs CA Selected Honors and Awards Bay Fair BART Station Area Improvement Plan for BART, Alameda County and the City of San Leandro. Northern California Section APA Focused Issue Planning Award of Merit, 2010 Sacramento Railyards Specific Plan and Design Guidelines for Thomas Enterprises. Sacramento Valley Section APA Award for Com- prehensive Planning by a Large Jurisdiction, 2008. Southwest Chico Neighborhood Plan for the City of Chico. Sacramen- to Valley Section APA Award for Outstanding Neighborhood Planning, 2009. Downtown Santa Rosa Station Area Specific Plan for the City of San- ta Rosa. Northern California Section APA Merit Award for Focused Is- sue Planning, 2008. California Avenue Master Plan for the Fresno Housing Authority. Cali- fornia Statewide APA Award for Outstanding Neighborhood Planning, 2008. Speaking Engagements “Taking it to the Streets: When Communities Take Immediate Action to Improve Their Own Neighborhoods,” 2015 APACA State Conference, Oakland CA “Current Planning Issues in California High Speed Rail,” 2015 APACA State Conference, Oakland CA “Mixed Feelings on Mixed-Use: Revitalizing the Underutilized,” 2014 APACA State Conference, Anaheim CA 63 “Tribal Gaming and the Fabric of Your Community: Emerging Prospects for Communities with Casinos,” 2014 APACA State Conference, Anaheim CA “Not All TODs Are Alike,” 2010 APACA State Conference, Carlsbad CA Teaching Engagements International Laboratory of Architecture and Urban Design, Course for International University Students, Urbino, Italy. Competitions Station Plan for the North Santa Rosa SMART Station, Santa Rosa, California. Award of Merit. St. Vincent's/Silviera Design Competition, San Rafael, California. Second Place. Vietnam Women's Memorial Competition, Washington, D.C. Honora- ble Mention Thomas Church Award, University of California, Berkeley. First Place. Registrations and Certifications California Registered Architect, #C22756 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Profes- sional Affiliations U.S. Green Building Council Urban Land Institute Congress for the New Urbanism Leadership and Community Trails for Richmond Action Committee (TRAC), Vice Chairman Point Molate Community Advisory Committee, Member 64 Submit Date: Mar 28, 2017 Status: submitted First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Home Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Primary Phone Employer Job Title Occupation Contra Costa County Boards & Commissions Application Form Profile This application is used for all boards and commissions Do you, or a business in which you have a financial interest, have a contract with Contra Costa Co.? Yes No Is a member of your family (or step-family) employed by Contra Costa Co.? Yes No Interests & Experiences Which Boards would you like to apply for? East Bay Regional Park District's Park Advisory Committee - BOS Appointee Neil D Tsutsui El Cerrito CA 94530 Mobile: UC Berkeley Professor: Environmental Science, Policy & Management Professor Neil D Tsutsui Page 1 of 4 65 Upload a Resume Dates (Month, Day, Year) From - To Hours per Week Worked? Please describe your interest in serving as a member of the board(s) you have selected and if applicable which seat you are applying for. I am interested in serving on the East Bay Regional Park District's Park Advisory Committee. Have you previously served on a government or non-profit board or committee? I have served on many committees within the University of California system including the: Committee on Ecological Preserve and Open Space committee (UC Irvine), campus-wide Committee on Course of Instruction (UC Berkeley; currently), College of Natural Resources Curriculum committee (UCB; currently), and many others. I have also served on several Research Grant Proposal review committees for the National Science Foundation and the US Dept of Agriculture. I am currently on the editorial board for the scientific journals, Biological Invasions and BMC Ecology. Please describe how your education, work experience, or other activities have prepared you to serve on the board or commission you have selected. I am currently a Full Professor in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management, in the College of Natural Resources at UC Berkeley (since 2007). I have a PhD in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution from UC San Diego, post-doctoral research experience at UC Davis, was previously a Professor of Ecology and Evolution at UC Irvine. I have published 57 peer reviewed research papers, many in the most highly regarded scientific journals. I have broad scientific interest and expertise in the fields of entomology, animal behavior, genetics, genomics, and chemical ecology. I recently served four years as the Vice Chair for Instruction and, since 2007, have held an appointment as Faculty Curator in the UCB Essig Museum of Entomology. Work History Please provide information on your last three positions, including your current one if you are working. 1st (Most Recent) Tsutsui_CV__032817.pdf 7/1/2007-present 40+ Neil D Tsutsui Page 2 of 4 66 Position Title Dates (Month, Day, Year) From - To Hours per Week Worked? Position Title Volunteer Work? Yes No Employer's Name and Address Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management College of Natural Resources 130 Mulford Hall, #3114 UC Berkeley Berkeley CA 94720-3114 Duties Performed Teaching undergraduate and graduate (PhD) courses in Insect Behavior, Environmental Science Forum, Molecular Approaches to Environmental Problem Solving, Conservation & Resource Studies Senior Seminar, and others. Conceived, designed, executed, and published internationally recognized research on honey bee and ant biology. 2nd Volunteer Work? Yes No Employer's Name and Address Dept of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Steinhaus Hall UC Irvine Irvine CA Duties Performed Taught undergraduate courses in Advanced Evolutionary Biology and Social Behavior of Ants, and graduate (PhD) course in Evolutionary Biology. Conceived, designed, executed, and published internationally recognized research on honey bee and ant biology. Professor 7/1/2003-6/31/2007 40+ Assistant Professor Neil D Tsutsui Page 3 of 4 67 Dates (Month, Day, Year) From - To Hours per Week Worked? Position Title 3rd Volunteer Work? Yes No Employer's Name and Address Dept of Evolution and Ecology 1 Shields Ave UC Davis Davis CA Duties Performed Conceived, designed, executed, and published research on ant behavior, ecology, pheromone communication. 7/1/2000-6/30/2003 40+ Post-doctoral Scholar Neil D Tsutsui Page 4 of 4 68 Tsutsui, Neil D. Curriculum Vitae 1 CURRICULUM VITAE NEIL DURIE TSUTSUI University of California, Berkeley EMAIL: Department of Environmental Science, PH: Policy & Management FAX: 130 Mulford Hall, #3114 WEB: Berkeley CA 94720-3114 EDUCATION Boston University, September 1994 B.A. in Biology, specialization in Marine Science, with honors. University of California, San Diego – Department of Biology Ph. D. in Biology, September 2000 Dr. Ted J. Case – Thesis advisor PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS Professor, 2014-present Associate Professor, 2009-2014 Assistant Professor, 2007-2009 Vice Chair for Instruction, 2010-2012, 2014-2015 Department of Environmental Science, Policy & Management University of California, Berkeley Faculty Curator, 2007-present Essig Museum of Entomology University of California, Berkeley Assistant Professor, 2003-2007 Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology University of California, Irvine Post-doctoral Associate, 2000-2003 Section of Evolution and Ecology, Center for Population Biology University of California, Davis Dr. Richard K. Grosberg – Advisor PUBLICATIONS 58. Cridland, J., N. D. Tsutsui, and S. R. Ramírez. 2017 . The complex demographic history and evolutionary origin of the western honey bee, Apis mellifera. GENOME BIOLOGY & EVOLUTION evx009. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evx009 57. Mathis, K. A. and Tsutsui, N. D. 2016. Dead ant walking: A myrmecophilous beetle predator uses parasitoid host location cues to selective prey on parasitized ants. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON, B 283:20161281. 56. Mathis, K. A. and Tsutsui, N. D. 2016. Cuticular hydrocarbon cues are used for host acceptance by Pseudacteon spp. phorid flies that attack Azteca sericeasur ants. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ECOLOGY 42:286-293. 55. Emery, V. J. and Tsutsui, N. D. 2016. Differential sharing of chemical cues by social parasites versus social mutualists in a three-species symbiosis. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ECOLOGY 42:277-285. 69 Tsutsui, Neil D. Curriculum Vitae 2 54. Torres, C. W. and Tsutsui, N. D. 2016. The effect of social parasitism by Polyergus breviceps on the nestmate recognition system of its host, Formica altipetens. PLOS ONE 11(2): e0147498. 53. Tsutsui, N. D. 2014. Controlling the spread of Argentine ants. VOICE OF THE PCOC. Fall:10-11. 52. Tillberg, C.V, Edmonds, B., Freauff, A., Hanisch, P., Paris, C., Smith, C.R., Tsutsui, N. D., Wills, B.D., Wittman, S.E., and A.V Suarez. 2014. Foraging ecology of the tropical giant hunting ant Dinoponera australis (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) – Evaluating mechanisms for high abundance. BIOTROPICA 46(2):229-237. 51. Tsutsui, N. D. 2013. Dissecting ant recognition systems in the age of genomics. BIOLOGY LETTERS 9:20130416. 50. Lewis V., Moore, S., Tabuchi, R., Sutherland, A., Choe, D.-H. and N. D. Tsutsui 2013. Researchers combat the resurgence of bed bug in behavioral studies and monitor trials. CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE 67:172-178. 49. Simola, D. F., Wissler, L., Donahue, G., Waterhouse, R.M., Helmkampf, M., Roux, J., Nygaard, S., Glastad, K.M., Hagen, D.E., Viljakainen, L., Reese, J.T., Hunt, B.G., Graur, D., Elhaik, E., Kriventseva, E.V., Wen, J., Parker, B.J., Cash, E., Privman, E., Childers, C.P., Muñoz-Torres, M.C., Boomsma, J.J., Bornberg- Bauer, E., Currie, C., Elsik, C.G., Suen, G., Goodisman, M.A.D., Keller, L., Liebig, J., Rawls, A., Reinberg, D., Smith, C.D., Smith, C.R., Tsutsui, N., Wurm, Y., Zdobnov, E.M., Berger, S.L. and J. Gadau. 2013. Social insect genomes exhibit dramatic evolution in gene composition and regulation while preserving regulatory features linked to sociality. GENOME RESEARCH 23:1235-1247. 48. Emery, V. J. and N. D. Tsutsui. 2013. Recognition in a social symbiosis: Chemical phenotypes and nestmate recognition behaviors of Neotropical parabiotic ants. PLOS ONE 8(2): e56492. 47. Choe, D.-H., D. B. Villafuerte and N. D. Tsutsui. 2012. Trail pheromones of the Argentine ant, Linepithema humile (Mayr) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). PLOS ONE 7(9):e45016. 46. Johnson, B. R., E. van Wilgenburg, and N. D. Tsutsui. 2012. Nestmate recognition in social insects is sometimes more complex than an individual based decision to accept or reject (Commentary). BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY AND SOCIOBIOLOGY 66:343-346. 45. Choe, D.-H., S. R. Ramírez and N. D. Tsutsui. 2012. A silica gel-based method for extracting insect surface hydrocarbons. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ECOLOGY. DOI 10.1007/s10886-012-0074-1. 44. Ramírez, S. R., T. Eltz, M. K. Fujiwara, G. Gerlach, B. Goldman-Huertas, N. D. Tsutsui and N. E. Pierce. 2011. Asynchronous diversification in a specialized plant-pollinator mutualism. SCIENCE. 333: 1742-1746. 43. van Wilgenburg, E., A. Felden, D.-H. Choe, R. Sulc, J. Luo, K. J. Shea, M. A. Elgar and N. D. Tsutsui. 2011. Learning and discrimination of cuticular hydrocarbons in a social insect. BIOLOGY LETTERS. 42. Smith, C. R., A. V. Suarez, N. D. Tsutsui, S. E. Wittman, B. Edmonds, A. Freauff, and C. V. Tillberg. 2011. Nutritional asymmetries are related to division of labor in a queen- less ant. PLOS ONE 6:e24011. 41. Johnson, B. R. and N. D. Tsutsui. 2011. Taxonomically restricted genes are associated with the evolution of sociality in the honey bee. BMC GENETICS 12:164. 40. Abbot, P. et al. 2011. Inclusive fitness theory and eusociality. NATURE 466:1057-1062. (Brief communications arising). 39. Suen, G., et al. 2011. The genome sequence of the leaf-cutter ant, Atta cephalotes, reveals insights into its obligate symbiotic lifestyle. PLOS GENETICS 7:e1002007. 70 Tsutsui, Neil D. Curriculum Vitae 3 38. Smith, C. R., et al. 2011. A draft genome of the red harvester ant, Pogonomyrmex barbatus: a model for reproductive division of labor and social complexity. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, USA 108:5667-5672. 37. Smith, C. D., et al. 2011. The draft genome of the globally widespread and invasive Argentine ant (Linepithema humile). PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, USA 108:5673-5678. * N. D. Tsutsui – corresponding author. 36. Johnson, B. R., E. van Wilgenburg, and N. D. Tsutsui. 2011. Nestmate recognition in social insects: overcoming physiological constraints with collective decision making. BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY AND SOCIOBIOLOGY 65:935-944. 35. Franks, S. J., P. D. Pratt, and N. D. Tsutsui. 2010. The genetic consequences of a demographic bottleneck in an introduced biological control insect. CONSERVATION GENETICS 12:201-211. 34. Ramírez, S. R., T. Eltz, F. Fritzsch, R. Pemberton, E. G. Pringle, and N. D. Tsutsui. 2010. Intraspecific geographic variation of fragrances acquired by orchid bees in native and introduced populations. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ECOLOGY 36:873-884. 33. van Wilgenburg, E., R. Sulc, K. J. Shea, and N. D. Tsutsui. 2010. Deciphering the chemical basis of nestmate recognition. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ECOLOGY 36:751-758. 32. Marsico, T. D., J. W. Burt, E. K. Espeland, G. Gilchrist, M. A. Jamieson, L. Lindstrom, S. Swope, G. Roderick, M. Szucs and N. D. Tsutsui. 2010. Underutilized resources for studying the evolution of invasive species during their introduction, establishment and lag phases. EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS 3:203-219. 31. Vanderhoeven, S., C. Brown, C. Tepolt, N. D. Tsutsui, V. Vanparys, S. Atkinson, G. Mahy and A. Monty. 2010. Linking concepts in invasion biology: Network analysis shows what has been studied most and helps identification of knowledge gaps. EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS 3:193-202. 30. van Wilgenburg, E., C. W. Torres and N. D. Tsutsui. 2010. The global expansion of a single ant supercolony. EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS 3:136-143. 29. Suarez, A. V., T. McGlynn and N. D. Tsutsui. 2010. Biogeographic patterns of invasive species. In: Lach, L., C. Parr, and K. Abbott, eds., ANT ECOLOGY, pp. 233-244 (Peer- reviewed book chapter). 28. van Wilgenburg, E., J. Clémencet and N. D. Tsutsui. 2010. Experience influences aggressive behaviour in the Argentine ant. BIOLOGY LETTERS 6:152-155. 27. Brandt, M., E. van Wilgenburg, R. Sulc, K. J. Shea and N. D. Tsutsui. 2009. The scent of supercolonies: The discovery, synthesis and behavioral verification of ant colony recognition cues. BMC BIOLOGY 7:71. 26. Brandt, M., E. van Wilgenburg, and N. D. Tsutsui. 2009. Global-scale analyses of chemical ecology and population genetics in the invasive Argentine ant. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 18:997-1005. 25. Cooper, M. L., K. M. Daane, E. H. Nelson, L. G. Varela, M. C. Battany, N. D. Tsutsui, and M. K. Rust. 2008. Liquid baits manage Argentine ants in coastal vineyards. CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE 62:177-183. (Peer-reviewed extension article). 24. Spagna, J. C., A. I. Vakis, S. N. Patek, X. Zhang, C. Schmidt, N. D. Tsutsui, and A. V. Suarez. 2008. Phylogeny, scaling, and the generation of extreme forces in trap-jaw ants. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 211:2358-2368. 23. Suarez, A. V., D. A. Holway and N. D. Tsutsui. 2008. Genetics and behavior of a colonizing species: The invasive Argentine ant. AMERICAN NATURALIST 172:S72-S84. 22. Calcaterra, L. A., Delgado, A. and N. D. Tsutsui. 2008. Activity patterns and parasitism rates of fire ant decapitating flies (Diptera: Phoridae: Pseudacteon spp.) in their native Argentina. ANNALS OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 101:539-550. 21. Tsutsui, N. D., A. V. Suarez, Spagna, J. C. and J. S. Johnston. 2008. The evolution of genome size in ants. BMC EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 8:64. 20. Suarez, A. V.* and N. D. Tsutsui*. 2008. The evolutionary consequences of biological invasions. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 17:351-360. *these authors contributed equally. 71 Tsutsui, Neil D. Curriculum Vitae 4 19. Torres, C. W.*, M. Brandt and N. D. Tsutsui. 2007. The role of cuticular hydrocarbons as chemical cues for nestmate recognition in the invasive Argentine ant (Linepithema humile). INSECTES SOCIAUX 54:363-373. *undergraduate co-author. 18. Calcaterra, L. A., R. Vander Meer, J. P. Pitts, J. P. Livore, and N. D. Tsutsui. 2007. Survey of Solenopsis fire ants and their parasitoid flies (Diptera: Phoridae: Pseudacteon) in central Chile and central western Argentina. ANNALS OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 100:512-521. 17. Thomas, M. L., C. M. Payne-Makrisa, A. V. Suarez, N. D. Tsutsui, and D. A. Holway. 2007. Contact between supercolonies elevates aggression in Argentine ants. INSECTES SOCIAUX 54: 225-233. 16. Thomas, M., C. M. Payne-Makrisa, A. V. Suarez, N. D. Tsutsui, and D. A. Holway. 2006. When supercolonies collide: Territorial aggression in an invasive and unicolonial social insect. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 15:4303-4315. 15. The Honeybee Genome Sequencing Consortium. 2006. Insights into social insects from the genome of the honeybee Apis mellifera. NATURE 443:931-949. 14. Whitfield, C. W., S. K. Behura, S. H. Berlocher, A. G. Clark, S. Johnston, W. S. Sheppard, D. Smith, A. V. Suarez, D. Weaver, and N. D. Tsutsui. 2006. Thrice out of Africa: Ancient and recent expansions of the honey bee, Apis mellifera. SCIENCE 314:642-645. 13. Thomas, M., N. D. Tsutsui, and D. A. Holway. 2005. Intraspecific competition influences the symmetry and intensity of aggression in the invasive Argentine ant. BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY 16:672-481. 12. Tsutsui, N. D. 2004. Scents of self: The expression component of self/non-self recognition systems. ANNALES ZOOLOGICI FENNICI 41:713-727. 11. Suarez, A. V. and N. D. Tsutsui. 2004. The value of museum collections for research and society. BIOSCIENCE 54:66-74. 10. Tsutsui, N. D., S. N. Kauppinen*, A. F. Oyafuso*, and R. K. Grosberg. 2003b. The distribution and evolutionary history of Wolbachia infection in native and introduced populations of the invasive Argentine ant (Linepithema humile). MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 12:3057-3068. *undergraduate co-author. 9. Tsutsui, N. D. and A. V. Suarez. 2003. The colony structure and population biology of invasive ants. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 17:48-58. 8. Tsutsui, N. D., A. V. Suarez, and R. K. Grosberg. 2003a. Genetic diversity, asymmetrical aggression, and recognition in a widespread invasive species. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, USA 100:1078-1083. 7. Suarez, A. V., D. A. Holway, D. Liang, N. D. Tsutsui, and T. J. Case. 2002. Spatio- temporal patterns of intraspecific aggression in the invasive Argentine ant. ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 64:697-708. 6. Holway, D. A., L. Lach, A. V. Suarez, N. D. Tsutsui, and T. J. Case. 2002. The ecological causes and consequences of ant invasions. ANNUAL REVIEW OF ECOLOGY AND SYSTEMATICS 33:181-233. 5. Suarez, A. V., M. Benard, N. D. Tsutsui, T. A. Blackledge, K. Copren, E. M. Sarnat, A. L. Wild, W. M. Getz, P. T. Starks, K. Will, P. J. Palsboll, M. E. Hauber, C. Moritz, and A. D. Richman. 2002. Conflicts around a study of Mexican crops. NATURE 417:897. (Correspondence). 4. Tsutsui, N. D., A. V. Suarez, D. A. Holway, and T. J. Case. 2001. Relationships among native and introduced populations of the Argentine ant, Linepithema humile and the source of introduced populations. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 10:2151-2161. 3. Tsutsui, N. D. and T. J. Case. 2001. Population genetics and colony structure of the Argentine ant (Linepithema humile) in its native and introduced ranges. EVOLUTION 55:976-985. 2. Tsutsui, N. D., A. V. Suarez, D. A. Holway and T. J. Case. 2000. Reduced genetic variation and the success of an invasive species. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, USA 97:5948-5953. 72 Tsutsui, Neil D. Curriculum Vitae 5 1. Suarez, A. V., N. D. Tsutsui, D. A. Holway and T.J. Case. 1999. Behavioral and genetic differentiation between native and introduced populations of the Argentine ant. BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS 1:43-53. GRANT SUPPORT NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION LONG-TERM RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY (LTREB), (co-PI). “LTREB Collaborative Proposal: Large-scale removal of introduced ants as a test of community reassembly”. 4/1/2017-3/31/2022. $391,313 (Tsutsui share: $177,548). NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, IOS-SDS, (B. Fisher, co-PI), “Collaborative Research: Scents of Self: How Trade-offs Shape Self/Non-self Recognition Cues in a Supercolonial Insect” (ranked #1 in panel). February 2016 – January 2020. $830,933. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, NIFA-AFRI. “Using Functional Genomics to Link Behavior, Chemical Ecology and Chemoreception in a Widespread and Damaging Agricultural Pest” February 2016 – January 2019. $498,083. UC BERKELEY BAKAR FELLOW, “Deploying Insect Pheromones to Control a Widespread and Damaging Insect”, July 2012 – June 2017. $250,000. UCMEXUS, (K. Mathis, co-PI), “Host Selection and Successful Parasitism of the Aggressive Arboreal Ant Azteca instabilis by Decapitating Phorid Flies (Genus: Pseudacteon) in Dynamic Coffee Agroecosystems”, January 2012 – December 2013. $11,852. GORDON AND BETTY MOORE FOUNDATION, “Using Genomics, Isotopes and Pollen to Illuminate the Past and Predict the Future of California Bees”, November 2011 – October 2014. $379,339. CALIFORNIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD, DEPARTMENT OF PESTICIDE REGULATION, “Bedbug detection using airborne pheromone cues“. February 2011 – February 2012. $116,650. DEFINING WISDOM, sponsored by the University of Chicago Arete Initiative and the John Templeton Foundation. “The Wisdom of the Ant: The Role of Experience in Sociality and Aggression”. October 2008 – September 2010. $100,000. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, NRI-CSREES 2008-35302-04680. “An Integrative Analysis of Altered Social Behavior in the Invasive Argentine Ant (Linepithema humile)”. (ranked #8 of 83). September 2008 – August 2011. $425,000. COMMITTEE ON RESEARCH, FACULTY RESEARCH GRANT (UC-BERKELEY), “A preliminary analysis of candidate genes for aggression in the invasive Argentine ant“. 2007 – 2008. $5,000. AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH COUNCIL, “Sociality and a sense of smell: Receptor organ evolution in ants“. (PI: Mark A. Elgar, University of Melbourne). 2008 – 2010. $225,000. STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, “The Role of Genetics and Cuticular Hydrocarbons in Argentine ant Aggression“. (Co- Investigator: Ken Shea, UC-Irvine, Department of Chemistry). September 2005 – August 2008. $312,037. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, NRI-CSREES 2004-35302-14865. “The Genetic and Biochemical Basis of Altered Social Behavior in the Invasive Argentine ant (Linepithema humile)” (ranked #2 of 117). September 2004 – August 2007. $325,000. TEACHING EXPERIENCE, AWARDS & MENTORSHIP GRADUATE STUDENTS ADVISED: Candice Torres (Ph.D.; 2005–2012) Virginia Emery (Ph.D.; 2009–2013) Rebecca Sandidge (Ph.D.; 2008–present) Tara Madsen-Steigmeyer (Ph.D.; 2011–2014) Kaitlyn Mathis (Ph.D.; 2009–2015) Maria Tonione (Ph.D.; 2012–present) Kelsey Scheckel (Ph.D.; 2014–present) Brian Whyte (Ph.D.; 2015–present) 73 Tsutsui, Neil D. Curriculum Vitae 6 POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS ADVISED: Dr. Megan McPhee (2003–2005) Dr. Miriam Brandt (2005–2007) Dr. Johanna Clemencet (2006–2007) Dr. Ellen van Wilgenburg (2006–2010) Dr. Dong-Hwan Choe (2009–2011) Dr. Brian Johnson (2009–2011) Dr. Santiago Ramirez (2008–2013) Dr. Kaustubh Gokhale (2014–2016) Dr. Jan Buellesbach (2016–present) Dr. Elizabeth Cash (2016–present) Dr. Joshua Gibson (2016–present) GRADUATE COMMITTEE MEMBER Valerie Foster (UCI; Ph.D.; 2004–2006), Nan Wang (UCI; M.S.; 2005–2006), Jesse Hollister (UCI; Ph.D.; 2006), Steven Lockton (UCI; Ph.D.; 2004–2007), Diane Livio (UCI; M.S.; 2005–2007), Felipe Barreto (UCI; Ph.D.; 2006–2007), Rosemary Byrne (UCI; Ph.D.; 2006– 2007), June Gwalthney (UCI; Ph.D.; 2006–2007), Shauna Price (UCLA; Ph.D.; orals committee; 2007), Nicole VanderSal (UCB; Ph.D.; 2007–2008), Michael Branstetter (UCD; Ph.D., orals committee; 2007), Alexandra Harmon-Threatt (UCB; Ph.D.; 2009–2011), Cause Hanna (UCB; Ph.D.; Chair–orals committee; 2007–2012), Caroline Lee (UCB, Integrative Biology; Ph.D; 2008, orals committee), Lisa Fernandez (UCB; Ph.D.; 2008–present), Steven Bayes (UCB; Ph.D.; 2008–2014), Julie Hopper (UCB; Ph.D.; 2008–2015), Joseph Sapp (UCSC; Ph.D.; 2009–present), Misha Leong (UCB; Ph.D.; orals committee), Jeremy Anderson (UCB; Ph.D; 2010–present), Traci Grzymala (UCB; Ph.D.; orals committee), Kelly Schiabor (UCB; Ph.D; Molecular & Cell Biology; 2011–2015), Robert Thistle (UCB; Ph.D; Molecular & Cell Biology; 2011–2014), Sara Emery (UCB; Ph.D.; Chair–orals committee; 2012), Samantha Cheung (UCB; Ph.D; Molecular & Cell Biology; 2012–2016), Anne Murray (UCB; Ph.D.; Chair–orals committee; 2012), Kevi Mace (UCB; Ph.D.; Chair–orals committee; 2012), Carolyn Elya (UCB; Ph.D; Molecular & Cell Biology; 2013–present), Ting-ting “Dana” Lin (UCB, Integrative Biology; Ph.D; 2014, orals committee), Allison Quan (UCB; Ph.D; Molecular & Cell Biology; 2014–present), Celia Del Cid (UCB; Ph.D.; orals committee; 2014–15), Ignacio Escalante (UCB; Ph.D.; guiding committee, Chair–orals committee; 2014–present), Maggi Raboin (UCB; guiding committee, Chair–orals committee; 2015–present). UNDERGRADUATES MENTORED: ~100 since 2003. COURSES TAUGHT & TEACHING AWARDS: UC-Berkeley Environmental Science Forum (ESPM 201C), Spring 2008. Insect Behavior (ESPM150, ESPM142), each Fall 2008-2012; 2015, 2016. Genetics and Genomics of Insect Behavior (ESPM290), Spring 2009. Senior Seminar-Conservation & Resource Studies (ESPM194), Spring 2011 (two classes), Spring 2012. Insect Chemoreception and Chemical Ecology (ESPM290), Spring 2014. Advanced Chemical Ecology (ESPM290), Fall 2014, 2016. Molecular Approaches to Environmental Problem Solving (ESPM 192), Spring 2015, 2016. UC-Irvine Graduate Core in Evolution, Winter 2007. Advanced Evolutionary Biology (BS168), Spring 2004, 2005, 2006. Freshman Seminar (BS2B), “Social behavior of ants”, Spring 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. Faculty Appreciation Award – Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) Pre-Medical Honor Society, Spring 2006. GUEST LECTURES: 74 Tsutsui, Neil D. Curriculum Vitae 7 UC-Irvine Graduate Core in Evolution, “Sociality, symbiosis, and the major evolutionary transitions”, Winter 2004, 2005, 2006. UC-Irvine Graduate Core in Ecology, “The ecology and behavior of invasive species”, Spring 2004, 2005. Entomology (BS184), “Cooperation and conflict in social insects”, Spring 2004, Fall 2006. Insect Ecology (ESPM113), “Cooperation, conflict and communication in social insects”, Spring 2008. General Entomology (ESPM140), “Chemical ecology and genetics of social insects”, Spring 2008. INVITED PRESENTATIONS & PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS 1999: Invited speaker – Argentine ant symposium, Palo Alto, CA, May. Speaker – Soc. for the Study of Evolution/American Soc. of Naturalists, Madison, WI. July. Speaker – California Population & Evolutionary Genetics meeting (CALPEG), Bodega Bay, CA. December. 2000: Seminar speaker – Center for Population Biology, Department of Evolution and Ecology, UC-Davis. March. 2001: Speaker – Soc. for the Study of Evolution/American Soc. of Naturalists, Knoxville, TN. June. Invited symposium speaker – Soc. for Conservation Biology, Hilo, HI. Symposium on: “Population biology of invasive species”. July. 2002: Invited speaker – Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, UC-Irvine. February. Invited symposium speaker – International Union for the Study of Social Insects (IUSSI), Sapporo, Japan. Symposium on: “Population Genetics and Genomics”. July/August. Invited speaker – Molecular & Genetic Approaches in Ecology, UC-Davis, CA. October. 2003: Speaker – Soc. for the Study of Evolution/American Soc. of Naturalists, Chico, CA. June. Invited seminar speaker – Moss Landing Marine Laboratory, CA. November. Speaker – California Population & Evolutionary Genetics (CALPEG), Irvine, CA. Dec. 2004: Invited seminar speaker – Department of Biology, UC-Riverside, Riverside, CA. January. Invited symposium speaker – Ecological Society of America, Portland, OR. Symposium on: “Evolution of invasive species”. August. 2005: Invited speaker – Department of Biological Chemistry, UC-Irvine. January. Invited seminar speaker – Behavior, Evolution & Culture Speaker Series, UC–Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. February. Invited seminar speaker – Department of Evolution, Ecology & Organismal Biology, Ohio State University, Ohio. November. 2006: Student-Invited speaker – 19th Annual Michael Duke Memorial Seminar Speaker. Department of Entomology, North Carolina State University. April. Invited symposium speaker – International Union for the Study of Social Insects (IUSSI), Washington, D.C. Symposium on: “Recognition Systems”. August. Invited seminar speaker – Scripps Institute of Oceanography, UC–San Diego. November. Invited seminar speaker – Department of Environmental Science, Policy & Management, UC–Berkeley. November. 2007: Invited speaker – U.S. Department of Agriculture, Project Directors workshop. February. 75 Tsutsui, Neil D. Curriculum Vitae 8 Invited seminar speaker – Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, UC–Los Angeles. April. Invited seminar speaker – Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Miami (Florida). April. Invited seminar speaker – Quantitative and Systems Biology, UC-Merced. October. Invited symposium speaker – Entomology Society of America, San Diego, CA. Symposium on “Connecting the Colony: Building Social Complexity through Pheromones” December. Poster presentation – U.S. Department of Agriculture, Project Directors workshop. December. 2008: Invited speaker – Entomology Society of America, Pacific Branch, Napa, CA. April. Student-invited speaker – Program in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. April. Invited speaker – Defining Wisdom Symposium, John Templeton Foundation/University of Chicago, IL. August. Invited seminar speaker – ESPM Colloquium, Department of Environmental Science, Policy & Management, UC–Berkeley. September. Invited seminar speaker – Department of Entomology, UC–Davis. November. 2009: Invited speaker – California Structural Pest Control Board, Napa, CA. January. Invited speaker – The Past, Present and Future of Ant Genomics workshop and meeting, Tempe, AZ. January. Invited speaker – Synthesis of the Ecology and Evolution of Invasive Species workshop and meeting, Lake Tahoe, CA. March. Invited speaker – Defining Wisdom Symposium, John Templeton Foundation/University of Chicago, IL. June. Invited symposium speaker – American Associate for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), San Francisco, CA. Symposium on “The Evolution of Cooperation”, August. 2010: Poster presentation – U.S. Department of Agriculture, Project Directors workshop. Washington, D.C. March. Invited seminar speaker –Department of Entomology, UC–Riverside. May. Invited speaker – Defining Wisdom Symposium, John Templeton Foundation/University of Chicago, IL. June. Invited speaker – Pest Control Operators of California, combined district meeting. July. Invited seminar speaker – Collaborative Learning at the Interface of Mathematics & Biology (CLIMB) program, UC–Davis. Sept. Invited speaker – Meeting of the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, PA. Nov. Poster presentation – U.S. Department of Agriculture, Project Directors workshop. San Diego, CA. Dec. 2011: Invited speaker – Plant and Animal Genomes, San Diego, CA. Jan. Invited speaker – Science@Cal, Dept. of Astronomy, UC Berkeley, CA. May. Invited speaker – ESPM Colloquium, UC Berkeley, CA. November. 2012: Invited speaker – California Structural Pest Control Board, Sacramento, CA. April. Invited symposium speaker – Entomology Society of America, Knoxville TN, November. Poster presentation – Entomology Society of America, Knoxville TN, November. 2013: Invited speaker – California Structural Pest Control Board, Sacramento, CA. January. Invited speaker – Entomology Society of America, Pacific Branch, Lake Tahoe, NV. April. Invited seminar speaker – Department of Entomology, Texas A&M University, April. 76 Tsutsui, Neil D. Curriculum Vitae 9 Invited conference speaker – Adapting to Global Change in the Mediterranean Hotspot, Seville, Spain. September. Invited conference speaker –National Pest Management Association, Pestworld 2013. October. 2014: Invited seminar speaker – Department of Entomology, UC–Davis. January. Invited seminar speaker –Essig Brunch, Essig Museum of Entomology, UC Berkeley, April. Invited speaker – Target Speciality Products, San Jose, CA. June. Invited speaker – Target Speciality Products, Sacramento, CA. June. Keynote speaker – PCOC Expo, Las Vegas, NV. June. Invited speaker – Invasion Genetics:The Baker and Stebbins Legacy, Asilomar, CA. August. Invited symposium speaker – Entomology Society of America, Portland, OR, November. 2015: Invited speaker/panelist – Center for Population Biology mini-conference, UC–Davis. February. Invited seminar speaker – PERT Program/Center for Insect Science, U of Arizona. March. Invited speaker – Evolution of Organismality, St. Louis, MO. May. Invited speaker – Target Speciality Products, Sante Fe Springs, CA. June. Invited speaker – Target Speciality Products, San Marcos, CA. June. 2016: Plenary speaker. American Association of IPM Entomologists, Monterey, CA. “The behavior and social structure of ants”, February. Invited symposium speaker – International Congress of Entomology, Orlando, FL, September. SERVICE PANEL MEMBER: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION – IOB Behavioral Systems. 2011, 2013. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION – DEB Phylobiogeography. 2008. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION – Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants. 2007. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – Arthropod & Nematode Biology: Organismal & Population Biology. 2007, 2009. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE – ARS, OSQR: Ants and Termites. 2009. EDITORIAL BOARDS: AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY. Associate Editor, 2007–2012. BMC ECOLOGY. Associate Editor, 2011–present. BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS. Associate Editor, 2011–present. PLOS GENETICS. Guest Editor, 2013. COMMITTEE MEMBER: NATIONAL ECOLOGICAL OBSERVATORY NETWORK (NEON) DESIGN CONSORTIUM, Invasive Species subcommittee. 2004–2005. REVIEWER (manuscripts and grant proposals, excluding panel service above): >150 total from July 2003-present Journals, including: The American Naturalist, Animal Behaviour, Annals of the Entomological Society of America, Behavioral Ecology, Behavioral Ecology & Sociobiology, Biology Letters, BMC Ecology, Conservation Biology, Diversity & Distributions, Ecology, Ecology Letters, Evolution, Evolutionary Applications, Evolutionary Ecology Research, Genetics, Insectes Sociaux, Journal Chemical of Ecology, Naturwissenschaften, Molecular Ecology, Oecologia, PLoS One, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 77 Tsutsui, Neil D. Curriculum Vitae 10 Funding agencies, including: The National Science Foundation, US Department of Agriculture, National Institute for Climate Change Research (US Dept of Energy), Natural Environment Research Council. SERVICE TO UC SYSTEM: Member – Faculty advisory committee, UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP). 2013- present. SERVICE TO CAMPUS: Member – Committee on Courses of Instruction (COCI). 2014–present. • Sciences subcommittee. 2014–2015. • Variances subcommittee. 2015–2016. • Student Information Systems (SIS) advisory committee. 2016–present. Member – Berkeley Institute for Global Change Biology. 2010–present. Member – Ad hoc campus tenure review committee – 2010, 2014. Member – Ecological Preserve and Open Space committee. 2006–2007 (UCI). Member – Phi Beta Kappa nominating committee. 2004–2007 (UCI). SERVICE TO SCHOOL/COLLEGE: Faculty Judge – College of Natural Resources Gradfest Symposium. 2011. Faculty Judge – College of Natural Resources Honor Symposium. 2010, 2015. Member –Biological Sciences Executive Committee. Elected by department; 2006– 2008 (UCI). Member –Crystal Cove Research Cottage committee. 2005–2006 (UCI). SERVICE TO THE DEPARTMENT: Member – Race, Culture, and Environment search committee. 2016. Vice Chair for Instruction. 2010–2012, 2014–2015. Chair – Undergraduate Programs Committee. 2010–2012, 2014–2015. Chair – Ad hoc personnel action committee. 2012, 2016. Member – ESPM Departmental Vision committee. 2012. Member – Molecular Environmental Biology undergraduate advising committee. 2008–present. Member – Graduate student advising committee. 2008–present. Member – Global Change Organismal Biology search committee. 2010. Member – Environmental Science undergraduate major committee. 2008–2010. Member – Environmental Science undergraduate major transition committee. 2010– 2011. Chair – ESPM Safety Committee. 2009. Member – Graduate admissions committee. 2009–2010. Member – Ad hoc tenure and merit review committees – 2 times since 2007. Chair – Graduate student awards committee. 2007–2008. Chair – Molecular Analytical Facility Steering committee. 2006–2007. (UCI) Member – Ecology search committee. 2 positions; 2005–2006. (UCI) Member – Departmental web-page committee. 2003–2007. (UCI) Member – Ad hoc personnel merit review committee – 5 times since 2003. (UCI) MEETING CO-ORGANIZER California Population & Evolutionary Genetics meeting (CALPEG), December 2003. OUTREACH INVITED SCIENTIST: Congressional Education Day on Invasive Species, Washington, D.C. May 2010. SPEAKER: UC–Irvine Minority Biomedical Research Support program. February 2004. California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP) Summer Science Academy (lab tour). July 2004, July 2005. 78 Tsutsui, Neil D. Curriculum Vitae 11 UC–Irvine, Teacher Professional Development program on Science Fair Projects as Tools for Investigation & Experimentation, School of Biological Sciences Outreach Program. August 2004. UC–Irvine, Minority Graduate Research Conference in Biomedical Sciences. November 2005. UC–Irvine, Minority Science Program, Theory & Research Seminar Series. May 2006, May 2007. Girls, Inc., Eureka Day, UC–Irvine. July 2006. NIH-Bridges to the Baccalaureate, UC–Irvine Minority Science Program, "Careers in Biomedical Sciences" (Santa Ana College). Faculty panel. October 2006. UC President’s Post-doctoral Fellowship Program. Led workshop on “Grant writing in the sciences”. October 2009. FACULTY MENTOR: UC–Irvine, High School Science Fair Initiative, School of Biological Sciences Outreach Program (2004–2005). REVIEWER: Southern California Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. 2004, 2006. UC–Irvine, Excellence in Research, Biological Sciences Symposium. 2004–2005. VOLUNTEER: Ask a Scientist Night, Irvine Unified School District, Oct. 2003. PRESS: Magazine: Nature–News and Views (405:519-520), Science–Editor’s Choice (288:1549), New Scientist (166:9), Science News (157:346; 161:245), California Wild (55:4-5), California Agriculture (56:4), Conservation (Jan-Mar 2010), Discover Magazine (March 18, 2014), Wired Magazine (April 10, 2014), many others. Newspaper: The New York Times (1 August 2000, Science Times p. D1), The Los Angeles Times (16 May 2000, p. A1; 15 Sept. 2006, p. B1), The San Francisco Chronicle (15 Sept. 2006; 28 October 2009), The Washington Post, National Geographic News (22 Sept. 2006), The Orange County Register (May 2000; 15 Sept. 2006), The San Diego Union-Tribune (10 Feb. 2003), The Sacramento Bee (26 June 2003, p. A3), Sacramento News and Review (27 Feb. 2003), many others. Television: CNN Headline News, local affiliates of NBC, ABC, and FOX; KQED-Quest, KQED-Deep Look. Radio: National Public Radio (“Radiolab”, “All Things Considered”), BBC World Service (“Science in Action”), Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (“Quirks and Quarks; As It Happens”), Earthwatch Radio, This Week in Science (KVDS). Internet: Reddit (front page), Ars Technica, National Geographic News, Discovery on- line, The Environmental News Network, many others. MEMBERSHIPS MEMBER: Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. 1994–present. Society for the Study of Evolution. 1997–2005. American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. 1998–2000. UC-Irvine, Institute for Genomics and Bioinformatics. 2003–2007. Sigma Xi Honor Society. 2005–present. Entomology Society of America. 2007–present. American Association for the Advancement of Science. 2016-present. 79