2009 Fetcher i� ' CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH Print Form
r ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT APPLICATION
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Thank you for your interest in serving on a City advisory board and for taking the time to fill out this form.
Please print or type all answers clearly. If interest is expressed in appointment to more than one board, selections must be
prioritized. If instructions are not followed or the application is not filled out in its entirety,the form will be returned for clarification.
Name 'Gary Fechter
Address 'Current: 7776 Great Oak Drive (As of 12/1 -8051 Emerald Winds Circle, Boynton Beach, FL 33473-we are moving)
City 'Lake Worth State FL Zip Code 133467 Phone Number) (561)714-7651
E-mail Address Igmfechter@mac.com
Current occupation or, if retired, prior occupation'South Florida Director- Romano's Macaroni Grill
Education IBSBA- Finance, University of Florida 1989, Graduate Courses- Florida International University
Are you a registered voter? (:Yes C No
Do you reside within the Boynton Beach City limits? (:Yes (' NotA
Do you own/manage a business within City limits? 1'Yes t: No o
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Are you currently serving on a City board? ('Yes (i No =r
Have you served on a City board in the past? ('Yes (: No -
If so,which board(s)and when?'
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Have you ever been convicted of a crime? 'Yes (: No
If so,when? I Where?
You may serve on only one board. Please indicate which advisory board(s)you are seeking appointment AND whether
as a regular member,alternate,or no preference.Prioritize up to three choices with number 1 being the most desired and 3 being the least
preferable.For board listing,requirements,responsibilities and meeting times and dates,see pages 3 and 4 below.
Arts Commission Education and Youth Advisory Board Planning& Development Board
Building Board of Adjustment&Appeals Employees' Pension Board Police Officers'Retirement Trust Fund
Cemetery Board Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Recreation& Parks Board
Code Compliance Board Golf Course Advisory Committee Senior Advisory Board
Community Relations Board Library Board Veterans Advisory Commission*
Board Preferences:
1st choice (Education and Youth Advisory Board member type I No preference
2nd choice (optional) 'Community Relations Board member type I No preference
3rd choice (optional) 'please select a board... member type 'please select...
*If Veterans Advisory Commission, list Branch of Military Service or Organization:
What personal qualifications do you possess (i.e., profession, previous experience, branch of military service or organization)which
you feel would make you a good candidate for this board? Please be specific.
My address currently is Lake Worth. I am moving back to Boynton Beach at the end of November when my
new home is ready.
In my personal life, I have 2 children, 6 years and 4 years and I believe that we have an important obligation as
First Choice: residents and citizens to provide all children the opportunity to have a safe environment, opportunities to
contribute as citizens and chances to succeed with their educations and personal growth.
In my professional life, I have worked for many years with teenagers and young adults, and I believe this is a
great way to further impact the youth and leaders of tomorrow to give them the best chance at success.
The Community Relations Advisory Board is a great way to further expand on the services available to all in the
Second Choice:City. There are so many great things about our city that many are unaware of. I believe it is a great opportunity
to further the education of all residents about what is great about Boynton Beach.
Third Choice:
Feel free to attach an extra sheet or resume. Return the completed form to:
City Clerk's Office, 100 East Boynton Beach Boulevard, City Hall. Mailing address: P.O. Box 310, Boynton Beach, FL 33425-0310
FAX to: (561)742-6090
It will be placed in the City's Talent Bank, a file to which Commissioners may turn for candidates when board openings occur.
I hereby certify that the statements and answers provided herein are true and accurate. I understand that, if appointed, any false
statements may be cause for removal from a board.
Signature: INS ib1116. ` S. ,, \ Date: 10 ' DGS
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GARY M. FECHTER
7776 Great Oak Drive Phone: 561.714.7651
Lake Worth, Florida 33467 Fax: 561.649.3371
E-mail:gmfechteramac.com
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Self-directed, goal-driven Regional Director of Operations with a track record of
accomplishments as a multi unit manager. Highly effective in leading teams to identify, leverage,
and optimize sales opportunities with businesses in new and established areas. Demonstrates
exceptional organizational, business development, and relationship management skills. Highly
effective strategist capable of developing and executing targeted business initiatives that drive
customer growth, achieve sales goals, and enhance bottom-line profitability. Leadership qualities
are the following:
• TEAM • BUDGET MANAGEMENT • P&L ACCOUNTABILITY
BUILDING/LEADERSHIP
• STAFF TRAINING AND • SALES/REVENUE GROWTH • STRATEGIC SALES
DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES PLANNING
• OPERATIONAL • PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT • FRANCHISEE RELATIONS
MANAGEMENT
• COST CONTROL MEASURES • ACCOUNT&VENDOR • MARKET PENETRATION
MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MAC ACQUISTION,LLC., South Florida 2008—Present
Area Director
Responsible for 8 Romano's Macaroni Grill restaurants throughout South Florida, with annual revenues
of$30MM.
• Area has the highest sales volume in the company. Was hired to turnaround this important market as
part of the sale of the brand from Brinker International.
• Restaurants under my responsibility are currently trending positive with Guest Counts and Sales, as a
result of improved operational efficiencies, proper recipe execution, guest experience and cleanliness.
• Area is currently ranked in the Top 3, Nationally, which marks an improvement from a ranking of 26
out of 27 upon my arrival.
BLOCKBUSTER,INC., South Florida 2004—2008
Regional Director of Operations
Responsible for overseeing a region of 271 stores covering Miami up through Orlando and Naples up
through Tampa, with annual revenues of$300MM, 17 District Managers and a support staff of 3, which
including an HR Manager, LP Manager and Regional Assistant.
• Stabilized Region in underperforming areas of revenue growth, store profitability, and people
development. Region is currently ranked #1 nationally in Unit volume and Profitability. Region is
ranked in Top 5 for all Sales Metrics,out of 20 Regions.
• Executed a "Back to Basics" program that included all facets of operations, focusing on retraining of
basic operational processes, loss prevention tactics,and revenue building.
• Hired or developed 8 District Managers in the last 18 months and maintained store management
turnover below company and industry standards.
• Consistently achieved goals for revenue generation and controllable expenses throughout store system,
as well as maintaining lowest Regional overhead expenses nationally.
• Cross-utilization of multiple departments to provide outstanding results. Coordinated Operations,
Human Resources, Loss Prevention, Marketing, Facilities,and Finance interaction.
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• Champion of change. Maintained consistently superior results during multiple corporate personnel and
company direction changes.
• Region began as 93 stores and grew to 271 stores due to operational excellence.
NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT GROUP, South Florida 2002—2004
Director of Operations
Responsible for operations of Qdoba Mexican Grill franchise. Development agreement totaling 25
locations in 8 counties. Major focus on food quality and guest experience as Qdoba, a fast-casual Mexican
restaurant, was a new segment in Florida. Duties included Marketing, Human Resources, training, salary
administration, operational procedures, new store openings, store operations, and profitability.
• Successfully developed 7 restaurants. Open locations exceeded initial gross sales and operating profit
expectations, and scored the highest in the Southeast on the initial Restaurant Operations Evaluation
performed by Qdoba Corporate.
• Grassroots local store marketing efforts created brand awareness and drove customer traffic. These
included sponsorships,tastings, and surprise deliveries.
BOSTON MARKET CORPORATION,West Palm Beach, FL 1993—2002
District Manager
Supervised 16 units with annual revenues of$20 million. Coordinated opening of 10 units.
• Created near double-digit sales growth annually. Implemented cost behaviors to establish profit results
3-4% higher than the system. Was one of two regions, nationally, to consistently exceed profit budget.
• Maintained annual management and crew turnover below 5% and 100% respectively, due to a
consistent management approach that values people, yet is strict on results. Management turnover was
0% in 2000 and 2001.
• Pioneered Boston Market University, a 3-store campus management training program, which was later
adopted nationally. Additional responsibilities of training all new District Managers.
• Member of Blue Ribbon Panel, Intranet Web Development Team, and the e-Learning Group. These
were liaison groups of Field Operations representatives who contributed to the development of field
initiatives with the Support Center.
BARNETT BANKS,INC.,West Palm Beach, FL 1989—1993
Office Manager,Lender
Managed branch office with $52 million deposit base and $32 million loan portfolio. Responsible for
business development, corporate, consumer, and mortgage lending. Performed quantitative and
qualitative analysis of financial statements.
• Branch named "Most Profitable"in 1992 and 1993.
EDUCATION
Graduate Courses,Hospitality Management, 1996
Florida International University,Miami,FL
Bachelor of Science,Business Administration—Finance, 1989
University of Florida,Gainesville,FL
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Member, Leadership Palm Beach County,Class of 2010
Member, Various Chambers of Commerce
Member,Palm Beach County Gator Club
Member,University of Florida Alumni Association
Hugh O'Brien Youth Foundation
Junior Achievement
Pam Beach County School Board Cooperative Education Program
Miami Children's Hospital(Children's Miracle Network)
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