Charles Royer Partner - The Royer Group

Charles Royer is President of the Institute for Community Change (ICC) and National Program Director for The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Urban Health Initiative. He is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Washington with appointments in the School of Public Health and Community Medicine and in the School of Public Affairs.    From 1990 until 1994, Mr. Royer served as Director of the Institute of Politics at Harvard University and as Lecturer at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government.  Prior to his appointment at the Institute of Politics, Charles Royer served as Mayor of Seattle for twelve years.  He was elected Mayor in 1977 following a career in newspaper and television journalism.  During his three terms as Mayor, Royer became a national spokesman for American cities in housing, the arts, health care, energy, civil liberties, and the needs of children and youth.  He served as President of the National League of Cities in 1983 and was named one of the top 20 American Mayors in 1988 by U. S. News and World Report.  In 1989, Seattle was named one of the ten best-managed cities in the nation by Business Month Magazine and Mr. Royer received the 1989 Distinguished Urban Mayor Award from the National Urban Coalition.   During his tenure as Mayor, Charles Royer was instrumental in bringing new investment to Seattle while maintaining the city's high quality of life.  Seattle was named the nation's "Most Livable City" in 1989 by Places Rated Almanac.  While Mayor, Royer led efforts to streamline city government; craft an international treaty with Canada for sustainable and low-cost electric power; develop low-income and affordable housing; create a community health-clinic system; establish the nation's most successful residential recycling program; and strengthen Seattle's neighborhoods with new land-use policies and zoning.   Royer was a member of the Democratic National Committee and a member of the Democratic Party's Platform Committee in 1988.  He served on the US Conference of Mayor's Advisory Board and was for seven years President of the American delegation to the Japan-American Conference of Mayors and Chamber of Commerce Presidents, which recently named him a life member.  Mr. Royer also chaired the National Advisory Committee to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Health Care for the Homeless Initiative, served on the National Commission on State and Local Public Service, the President's Commission on White House Fellows, and is a Trustee of Partners for Livable Communities.

David Moseley Partner - The Royer Group

2006 to Present Vice President, Institute for Community Change, Seattle, Washington.  Serve as chief financial and operating officer of private, non-profit organization dedicated to helping foundations, governments and non-profit organizations implement project initiatives. Examples of Institute work include: management of multi-city, large scale community change initiative to improve the health and safety of children; conducting site assessment and readiness for multi-city integrated services in school initiative; and comprehensive health and human services site assessment and organizational capacity.  Manages internal fiscal and operating procedures, maintenance of financial record systems and operating reporting requirements.     1999 to 2006 City Manager, City of Federal Way, Washington.  Chief Executive Officer of seventh largest city in Washington State.  Responsible for administration of all city personnel, services and departments including: public safety, community and economic development, parks and recreation, street improvement and maintenance, surface water utility, planning and permitting, financial management, capital projects funding and management, intergovernmental relations and regional coordination.  Major accomplishments include: obtained over $50 million dollars in federal and state grants for infrastructure improvements and other community capital projects; purchase and renovation of office building for new City Hall; planning and development of new $20 million multi-purpose community center; established funding plan for $170 million capital investments over six years; successful financial management resulting in bond rating upgrade.  Total annual budget of $79 million with regular staff of 315.   1995 to 1999             City Manager, City of Ellensburg, Washington.  Chief Executive Officer of full-service municipality.  Responsible for administration of all city personnel, programs and activities including: four City-owned utilities, community and economic development, police and fire services, parks and recreation, planning and permitting, financial management, capital projects funding and management, library and conference facilities, and coordination with other public and private agencies including other jurisdictions, the business community and a major higher educational institution.  Major accomplishments include: completed and implemented comprehensive plan; developed comprehensive financial plan; improved City financial condition; increased economic development activities; improved electric and natural gas utility services.  Total annual budget of $44.5 million with full and part time staff of 223.   1992 to 1995             Town Administrator, Town of Steilacoom, Washington.  Chief Administrative Officer of full-service municipality.  Responsible for all personnel, programs and activities including: supervision of five Town-operated utilities, management of police and fire services, planning, community and economic development services, parks, capital projects and finances.  Major accomplishments include: funding and redevelopment of regional saltwater park; improved Town financial position from deficit to surplus; developed capital improvement program and funding to improve electric utility; improved roadway system and developed comprehensive financial plan.  Total annual budget of $12 million with full and part time staff of 75.   1990 to 1991             Staff Director, Speaker's Office, House of Representatives, Olympia, Washington.  Responsible for management of Speaker's Office including: coordination of public policy and legislative development, community and constituent relations, and political and legislative strategy.   1984 to 1990 Director, Department of Community Development, City of Seattle, Washington.  Responsible for administration of all department personnel, projects, programs and services including: economic development, housing planning and development, historic preservation, neighborhood planning, and grant development and administration. Major accomplishments include: developed nationally recognized affordable housing program; managed all major development projects; crafted downtown and neighborhood development plans resulting in substantial redevelopment; helped small businesses receive low interest loans; preserved historic buildings including Franklin High School and Admiral Theater.  Total annual budget of $24 million and staff of 110.   1982 to 1984             Director of College Relations, Seattle Central Community College, Seattle, Washington.  Responsible for directing planning, fund development and community relations for the college.   1979 to 1981             Director, Division of Youth Services, City of Seattle, Washington.  Responsible for administration of youth service programs including juvenile justice, employment and training, and education.   1974 to 1978            Project Manager, Community Accountability Program, City of Seattle, Washington.  Responsible for innovative juvenile justice program.   1970 to 1974             Director, Telegraph Avenue Community Center, Oakland, California.  Responsible for agency providing nine social service programs.   EDUCATION 1986 Certificate, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, Massachusetts   1972   Masters of Divinity, Golden Gate Theological Seminary, Mill Valley, California   1969   Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon   APPOINTMENTS/PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES 1998 to 2000 Member, Board of Directors, Association of Washington Cities 1996 to 2001 President, Vice President, and Board Member, Washington City Management Association   1995 to 1998 Member, State Land Use Study Commission, Governor Appointee   1979 to 1981 Member, National Advisory Committee for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Presidential Appointee

Hal Calbom Partner - The Royer Group

Areas of Expertise  Writer, producer and consultant with rich experience in the publishing, media, corporate training, adult education, and high tech industries.   Special Experience in assessing new markets and distribution opportunities forging relationships and consensus defining deal structures communicating results   Positions Held Crisp Publications, Inc. Vice President, Strategic Development   - Managed all reseller and partner channels   - Created fifteen new partnerships / alliances   - Led strategic planning and business development process resulting in successful sale of company to a prominent buyer   1 Minute Learning Corporation Founder / Partner   - Executive Producer of 20 e-learning courseware programs   - Led concept development, production and fundraising activity   KING Television – Seattle NBC affiliate News Anchor / Host / Producer   - On-air daily news reporter and anchor   - Hosted weekly public affairs magazine program   - Wrote and produced over 300 news stories and magazine pieces   Skill Sets Marketing Analysis --- successfully guided clients and partners through rapidly evolving market conditions and technical upheavals in media production, corporate communications, digital content adaptation and re-purposing, and new media strategy   Content Conversion --- created and brought to market hundreds of high quality courseware and media products adapted from original print sources into video, audio, CD ROM, and online formats   Presentation and Sales --- represented clients and partners through public relations, product and partnership evangelism, writing, broadcast hosting and interviewing, public speaking and salesmanship   Deal Making --- conceived, negotiated and executed business relationships involving partnerships, intellectual property rights, new distribution channels and market opportunities   Education University of Exeter Devonshire, England Master of Arts in English   Harvard College Cambridge, MA A.B. cum laude in Government, Knox Fellowship   University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA National Merit Scholar, Great Books Scholar, Division One full athletic scholarship   Professional Honors and Affiliations Institute of Management Consultants Member, Pacific Northwest Chapter   National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Seattle Chapter 5 Emmy Awards for Writing and Production   Washington Special Olympics Pro bono media production and fundraising

Gregory Kipp Partner - The Royer Group

Areas of Expertise Public Health: Policy, Planning & Administration Land Use:  Policy, Regulation, Planning & Development Budget & Finance:  Operating Budgets ($35 - 250 million) Criminal Justice: System-wide Planning, Program Development & Evaluation Government and Community Relations:  State, Regional, Local and Neighborhood Management:  Organizational Development, Personnel/HR, Reorganizations, Labor Relations   Positions Held Chief Administrative Officer/Deputy Director Public Health-Seattle & King County ~ 2,400 employees, $250mil Budget Director, Development & Environmental Services Department King County ~ 300 Employees, $35mil Budget Assistant Budget Director, Office of Management & Budget City of Seattle Director, Criminal Justice Planning Department Yakima & Kittitas County Council of Governments    Skill Sets Executive-level Leadership & Management, Policy Development, Regulatory Administration, Legislative Broker Financial Management, Budget & Business Plan Development, Project Management Organizational Development, Organizational Turn Around, Organizational Culture Setting Media Communications, Community Relations, Collaborative Problem Solving Interest-Based Negotiations, Human Resources, Labor relations   Education Harvard University  1983 Masters in Public Administration University of Washington  1973 Bachelors in Urban Planning   Professional & Community Affiliations University of Washington College of Architecture & Urban Planning Professionals Council to the Department of Urban Planning Mentor Program Co-Chair Issaquah Schools Foundation Past President and 10-yr Board Member Current Advisory Committee Member 1998 PGA Championship, Sahalee Golf & Country Club Government Relations Committee Chairman