Candidate Résumé
CANDIDATE’S NAME: Jack Norton
AGE (optional): 61
OCCUPATION (optional): Controller
Statement of Qualifications:
I am seeking your vote because I believe I share the same concerns as the majority within our community about climate change, protection of our environmental and cultural resources, and employment opportunities. I have experience developing policy, collaborating with diverse people, and building effective partnerships.
Employment:
- Controller, Blue Lake Casino Hotel, 2018-present
- Health Plan Director, Blue Lake Rancheria, 2011 to present
- Human Resource Manager, Blue Lake Casino Hotel, 2002-2018
- Interim CEO, Hoopa Forest Industries, 1997-98
- Executive Director, Office of Research & Development, Hoopa Valley Tribe, 1995-2002
- Grant Writer, Planning Department, Hoopa Valley Tribe, 1992-1995
- Assistant General Manager, Hoopa Valley Development Enterprise, 1990-1992
- Buyer/Planner, Network Equipment Technologies, 1988-1989
Boards/Committees:
- Commissioner, Humboldt Del Norte Wrestling Officials Association, 2000-2018
- Board Member, Redwood Empire Wrestling Association, 2002-2014
Director-At-Large, American Indian, California School Boards Association 2000-2002 - Board Member, Klamath-Trinity Wrestling Association, 1991-2001
Board Member, Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District, 1994-2002
Education:
- Masters in Business Administration, Humboldt State, 1998
- Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; minor Economics.
- Member- Division I wrestling team, San Jose State, 1988
- All-American (wrestling), College of the Redwoods, 1981-1982
- Diploma, Eureka High School, 1981