Bio of Tim Nance
June 21st, 2012
A couple of weeks ago, I went out for breakfast with Tim
Nance. I have known Tim for some time now through the GGEACA meetings,
but had yet to get inside his head and learn more about him and his
ambitions with our community. So I invited him out to breakfast and I am
very glad I did. I was not only impressed with Tim and the work he has
accomplished with Gargulio, but his very impressive background in
education, business and charity work.
We talked for hours and hit on every aspect of our community that came to mind. Just for my own self and for those who do read my blogs, I felt knowing more about Tim was very important since he is running for Commissioner in our district. Many people see his signs everywhere and may catch of glimpse of him out and about, but do they really know anything about him? Well, I plan to lay that all out for you today.
Here goes:
Tim Nance
A Native Floridian, Tim grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where his father, L. Clayton Nance, served as the first Public Defender in the S.E. United States and later as a Broward County Circuit Judge. Tim attended the University of Florida, receiving two Bachelor's degrees, one in Political Science and a second in Agriculture. He is also a graduate of the UF Certificate Program in Environmental Studies. Following graduation in 1982, Tim and his wife Gayle decided to move permanently to Collier County.
Tim spent the majority of his professional career as a manager with Gargiulo, Inc., one of the largest growers and marketers of fresh market tomatoes in the world, and one of Collier Counties largest employers. There he served in a variety of capacities including Manager of Greenhouse and Ornamental Operations and Director of Operations for the Eastern United States.
In total, Tim has worked in agribusiness management for over 35 years with a variety of intensively cultivated and high value crops as both an operations manager an as a private consultant. He has worked developing management systems for the production of fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, and flowering crops. His knowledge and skill in horticulture, coupled with his extraordinary ability to effectively communicate, enabled Tim to help manage and build successful businesses in regions throughout Florida, the eastern U.S., California, the Caribbean, Mexico, and the Middle East.
Actively involved with environmental issues and food safety management, Tim participated professionally with the University of Florida Vegetable Advisory Committee, the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, the Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association, and The Produce Marketing Association.
Tim and his wife Gayle, a 35 year school teacher, live on 14 acres in eastern Collier County. A strong proponent of private and community involvement, Tim has been active in a variety of civic and service organizations and community charities. Tim has been recognized as a leader by many. His passion for open government and personal freedoms, together with a rare ability to build consensus, has led to his selection to serve on numerous volunteer and appointed advisory committees to Collier County local government and the Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Collier County and Community Involvement:
A. Civic and Service Organizations:
Golden Gate Estates Area Civic Association
-President 2007/08, 2008/09, BOD Member, current Secretary
Frangipani Ag Community Civic Association
-Founding President 2003, four term President, currently Vice President
Golden Gate Estates Area Civic Association - Citizen of the Year Honoree 2009
Rotary International - Immokalee, FL
B. Local Government and Agency Committee Service:
East of CR 951 Infrastructure and Services Horizon Study Committee - 2006 to 2008
-Committee member appointed by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners
Rural Lands Stewardship 5 Year Review Committee- 2008 to 2009
-Committee member appointed by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners
Citizen's Advisory Committee to the Collier County MPO- 2007 to 2011
-Committee member appointed by the Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization. Chairman, three terms
Collier Area Transit Review Committee - 2010
-Committee member
Estates Area Community Wildfire Protection Plan Committee - 2010 to present
-Florida Division of Forestry / Golden Gate Fire and Rescue District
Committee member
C. Charity and Volunteerism:
"Laces of Love"- Children's Charity / Shoes for Children - 2005 to 2010
Annual Orchid Show / Joint Charity Benefit - Naples Orchid Society & Naples Rotary
NOS Life Member, three term NOS President, 5 time Annual Orchid Show Chairman
Golden Gate Frontier Days Festival - 2006 to present
-Civic Association Scholarship Carnival
Board member, Volunteer, GGEACA representative
Collier District Schools- 2008 to present
-Annual "Project Graduation" event Volunteer
Collier Supervisor of Elections - 2007 to present
-"Adopt a Poll" - Volunteer Poll Worker
South Florida Water Management District / Big Cypress Basin - 2009 to present
-Water Symposium of Florida - Education and Resource Conservation Outreach
Board member, Sponsor, Speaker, and Volunteer
Florida United Methodist Children's Home - Nance Family charity
Enterprise, Florida
Sergeant Linda Pierre Memorial Scholarship, Inc. - Founding Administrator / Treasurer
In speaking with Tim that day, he also gave me a better idea of how he feels about his commitments and what he stands for in his own words.
Tim Nance stands for open, ethical government. The whole truth. Providing complete information to the public during discussion of complex issues. Ending selective disclosure and back room dealing.
Making Collier County competitive again to revitalize our economy and
re-establishing a business friendly environment to allow businesses to thrive and create jobs.
Eliminating excessive impact fees, ordinances, regulations, and process. I believe prosperity is the product of a free market economy and a minimum of government regulations.
Honor our commitment to current residents, taxpayers, and communities.
A government that is citizen and community driven and responsive to community needs.
An end to top-down agendas that benefit special interests. I believe that planning for the future is essential, but the needs of our current citizens should always come first.
Better business management in local government. Reforming our out of control culture of tax and borrow and spend. Government that is smarter and more efficient. Government with more business discipline regarding spending, fixed costs, and debt. Management that delivers results and good value to the people.
Elevating our standards of conduct. My personal and professional accountability
treating citizens with respect. Higher ethics standards for county employees, vendors, and consultants with potential conflicts of interest. Public service based on honesty, integrity, and service above self.
Term Limits for all elected officials. I personally pledge to serve no more than 2 terms in office.
To learn more about Tim, visit his website at www.timnance2012.com,
e-mail at timnance2012@gmail.com, or via phone at (239) 641-5414.
-Thanks Tim!
We talked for hours and hit on every aspect of our community that came to mind. Just for my own self and for those who do read my blogs, I felt knowing more about Tim was very important since he is running for Commissioner in our district. Many people see his signs everywhere and may catch of glimpse of him out and about, but do they really know anything about him? Well, I plan to lay that all out for you today.
Here goes:
Tim Nance
A Native Floridian, Tim grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where his father, L. Clayton Nance, served as the first Public Defender in the S.E. United States and later as a Broward County Circuit Judge. Tim attended the University of Florida, receiving two Bachelor's degrees, one in Political Science and a second in Agriculture. He is also a graduate of the UF Certificate Program in Environmental Studies. Following graduation in 1982, Tim and his wife Gayle decided to move permanently to Collier County.
Tim spent the majority of his professional career as a manager with Gargiulo, Inc., one of the largest growers and marketers of fresh market tomatoes in the world, and one of Collier Counties largest employers. There he served in a variety of capacities including Manager of Greenhouse and Ornamental Operations and Director of Operations for the Eastern United States.
In total, Tim has worked in agribusiness management for over 35 years with a variety of intensively cultivated and high value crops as both an operations manager an as a private consultant. He has worked developing management systems for the production of fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, and flowering crops. His knowledge and skill in horticulture, coupled with his extraordinary ability to effectively communicate, enabled Tim to help manage and build successful businesses in regions throughout Florida, the eastern U.S., California, the Caribbean, Mexico, and the Middle East.
Actively involved with environmental issues and food safety management, Tim participated professionally with the University of Florida Vegetable Advisory Committee, the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, the Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association, and The Produce Marketing Association.
Tim and his wife Gayle, a 35 year school teacher, live on 14 acres in eastern Collier County. A strong proponent of private and community involvement, Tim has been active in a variety of civic and service organizations and community charities. Tim has been recognized as a leader by many. His passion for open government and personal freedoms, together with a rare ability to build consensus, has led to his selection to serve on numerous volunteer and appointed advisory committees to Collier County local government and the Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Collier County and Community Involvement:
A. Civic and Service Organizations:
Golden Gate Estates Area Civic Association
-President 2007/08, 2008/09, BOD Member, current Secretary
Frangipani Ag Community Civic Association
-Founding President 2003, four term President, currently Vice President
Golden Gate Estates Area Civic Association - Citizen of the Year Honoree 2009
Rotary International - Immokalee, FL
B. Local Government and Agency Committee Service:
East of CR 951 Infrastructure and Services Horizon Study Committee - 2006 to 2008
-Committee member appointed by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners
Rural Lands Stewardship 5 Year Review Committee- 2008 to 2009
-Committee member appointed by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners
Citizen's Advisory Committee to the Collier County MPO- 2007 to 2011
-Committee member appointed by the Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization. Chairman, three terms
Collier Area Transit Review Committee - 2010
-Committee member
Estates Area Community Wildfire Protection Plan Committee - 2010 to present
-Florida Division of Forestry / Golden Gate Fire and Rescue District
Committee member
C. Charity and Volunteerism:
"Laces of Love"- Children's Charity / Shoes for Children - 2005 to 2010
Annual Orchid Show / Joint Charity Benefit - Naples Orchid Society & Naples Rotary
NOS Life Member, three term NOS President, 5 time Annual Orchid Show Chairman
Golden Gate Frontier Days Festival - 2006 to present
-Civic Association Scholarship Carnival
Board member, Volunteer, GGEACA representative
Collier District Schools- 2008 to present
-Annual "Project Graduation" event Volunteer
Collier Supervisor of Elections - 2007 to present
-"Adopt a Poll" - Volunteer Poll Worker
South Florida Water Management District / Big Cypress Basin - 2009 to present
-Water Symposium of Florida - Education and Resource Conservation Outreach
Board member, Sponsor, Speaker, and Volunteer
Florida United Methodist Children's Home - Nance Family charity
Enterprise, Florida
Sergeant Linda Pierre Memorial Scholarship, Inc. - Founding Administrator / Treasurer
In speaking with Tim that day, he also gave me a better idea of how he feels about his commitments and what he stands for in his own words.
Tim Nance stands for open, ethical government. The whole truth. Providing complete information to the public during discussion of complex issues. Ending selective disclosure and back room dealing.
Making Collier County competitive again to revitalize our economy and
re-establishing a business friendly environment to allow businesses to thrive and create jobs.
Eliminating excessive impact fees, ordinances, regulations, and process. I believe prosperity is the product of a free market economy and a minimum of government regulations.
Honor our commitment to current residents, taxpayers, and communities.
A government that is citizen and community driven and responsive to community needs.
An end to top-down agendas that benefit special interests. I believe that planning for the future is essential, but the needs of our current citizens should always come first.
Better business management in local government. Reforming our out of control culture of tax and borrow and spend. Government that is smarter and more efficient. Government with more business discipline regarding spending, fixed costs, and debt. Management that delivers results and good value to the people.
Elevating our standards of conduct. My personal and professional accountability
treating citizens with respect. Higher ethics standards for county employees, vendors, and consultants with potential conflicts of interest. Public service based on honesty, integrity, and service above self.
Term Limits for all elected officials. I personally pledge to serve no more than 2 terms in office.
To learn more about Tim, visit his website at www.timnance2012.com,
e-mail at timnance2012@gmail.com, or via phone at (239) 641-5414.
-Thanks Tim!
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