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THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR GOVERNMENT HOUSE Charlotte Amalie, V.I. 00802 340-774-0001 August 1, 2025 VIA HAND-DELIVERY Honorable Milton E. Potter Senate President Thirty-Sixth Legislature of the Virgin Islands Capitol Building St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802 Re: Nomination of Ms. Joan P. Foy– Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority Dear Mr. President: In accordance with the provisions of Title 30, Chapter 5 § 103 of the Virgin Islands Code, I hereby nominate Ms. Joan P. Foy to serve as a WAPA Governing Board member and representative of the District of St. Thomas-St. John. In her capacities as Director of Pricing, Rates, and Strategic Planning, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Special Assistant to the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, and Financial Analysis Manager under the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA), Ms. Foy has firsthand knowledge of WAPA’s strengths and challenges. Additionally, she has over 30 years of experience in finance and operations under WAPA. Accordingly, it is my pleasure to ask for the advice and consent of the Thirty-Sixth Legislature of the Virgin Islands on the nomination of Ms. Joan P. Foy. When Ms. Foy is confirmed by the Legislature, she will replace Ms. Juanita Young and serve as Ms. Young’s successor. Her resume and questionnaire are enclosed for your review. I respectfully urge the Legislature to take timely action to advance this nomination to prevent any delays in the official functions of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority. Your prompt and favorable confirmation will enhance the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority to meet its demanding operations and the continued work to serve the people of the United States Virgin Islands. Sincerely, Albert Bryan Jr. Governor Enclosure Cc: Senator Carla J. Joseph Chair, Committee on Rules and Judiciary JOAN PATRICIA FOY EDUCATION Muter of Basioess Administration Katz Graduate School of Business University of Pittsburgh Concentration: Finance and Management Information Systems (3.4/4.0 GPA) Muter of Sdeace ia Social Admi■iatratioa Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH P. 0. Box 304211 St. Tbomu, VI 00803 (340)777-4047 (340) 642-71 SOC Joanfoy@lin.com July 1990 May 1983 Specialization: Administration, Planning, Development & Organization (3.614.0 GPA) Concentration: Health & The Family and the Child (Advance courses in Electronic Data Analysis) Aecoa■dn1 Coanes 1984-1995 University of the Virgin Islands Earned 27 credits in Accounting (3.7/4.0 GPA) Bachelor of Arts Clark-Atlanta University Major: Social Welfare/Sociology (3.S/4.0 GPA) May 1981 Recipient of federal grant to observe and analyze the Social Welfare Departments at live Universities, HUD, and HEW. EXPERIENCE lnterl1a Chief Administrative Officer Vl,sln bla■d1 Water and Power Authority March 2021 - Jan 2022 Perfonn high level administrative. technical and professional work in directing 1he day-10-day operation of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer division (Purchasing Department. Oflice & facilities Management. Insurance and the Security and Safety departments. Detem,inc specific needs of programs and provides for plans and statements of policy for the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer division. Direct ell purchasing activities to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations and purchase of lhe best available services., supplies and equipment. Monitor and assess all ofTicc and facilities management activities to ensure that the workplact: meets the needs of the employees and complies with all OSHA mies and regulations pertaining to oflicc spaces. Evaluate overall production of the Office of the Chief Admini˭rativc Officer division and revise procedures to improve efficiency of the division. Prepare and recommend long-range plans for the division and develops specific proposals for action on current and future division needs. • Secure and administer the Aut11ority's liability insurance policy and its insurance covering all the Authority's equipment and property. Manage the development and administration of the annual budget for the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer: revenue and expenditure forecasts of funds needed for staffing. equipment, materials and supplies: direct and approve expenditures: and direct the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments as necessary. ally dhmadstsposed Establish plans and procedures to promote an orderly flow of wori.. between the various dcpanments to maintain efficiency of operations and ensure that an effective and inclusive system for intemal communication exists between the Otlice·or the Chief Administrative Officer division and other divisions and departments of the Authority. Review the work perfonnance of the managers and other personnel of the various activities assigned to the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer division. Responsible for hiring. directing, developing and disciplining employees. Director Prklag, Rates and Strategic Pla■oin1 Virgin Islands Water and Power Autllorify Aug 2018 -Nov 2022 Create, maintain, administer and refine short- and long-range financial forecasting models. Develop appropriate rate sttuctures and rate policies Monitor Public Service Commission (PSC) rulings Monitor competing utilities rate filings, publish an annual comparison to other utilities, Develop the corporate budget; administer the budget preparation process and develop annual projected rates and charges for the Authority Developing programs that lead to the reduction of energy usage and peak demand. Guide the organizational planning, decision making and budgeting processes Analyze and interpn:t data about an organization, prepare economic and strategic assessments, identify corporate issues requiring attention and provide information pertaining to executive deliberations. Function in a consultative manner and propose options and courses of action to improve organizational efficiency Interim Chief Financial omcer Aug 2016- June 2017 Vlr&i• Islands Water and Power A■tlllority Responsible for the management and supervision of the finance Department. including Budget and Cash, Pricing and Rates, Accounting, Meter Reading, Purchasing, and Customer Services Manage the cash and budgetary process Approving of payments for all expenditures and forecast cash collections and payments Presented financial statements to the Governing Board • Manage customer relationship and revenue collection Manage contracts for hedging, OPED, and fuel payments Speelal Assistant to the Executive Director aad Chief Financial Officer Virgin hlands Water and Power Aut•ority Responsible for Rate Design and Cost of Service Study Responsible for annual Capital Expansion analysis 2003 -Aug 2018 • Responsible for Corporate Strategic Planning and the identification and measurement of goals and objectives Coordinated and manage the delivery of the Management Audit Responsible for the analysis and documentation of fuel cost • Assist in the development of strategies for bond financing and market analysis Manager, Budget & Cuh Management Virgin hinds Water and Power Authority Prepared financial planning documents; forecast revenue and cash 1999-2003 EEd oetadddooofyf ffffe aaena.gg ed torsesse talockford Office of the Governor United States Virgin Islands QUESTIONNAIRE FOR GOVERNOR'S NOMINEE FOR DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU COMPLETE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE. 1) ALL questions must be fully and correctly answered and returned to the Office of Legal Counsel within seven (7) business days of your receipt of the Questionnaire. 2) Do not submit a resume instead of this Questionnaire. 3) If more than the allotted space on this form is required for a complete and full answer, please attach as many additional 8½ x 11 sheets as may be needed. At the top of each additional sheet put your name, "Office of the Governor, Office of Legal Counsel", and then reference the question number before each answer. 4) The Questionnaire is in PDF Format. Please complete all responses clearly in black font color. Responses are NOT to be handwritten. 5) Please do not hesitate to call the Office of Legal Counsel at Government House at (340) 774-0001 if you have any questions concerning this Questionnaire. Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Agencies, Boards & Commissions 21Pag e NOMINEE'S NAME: SECTION I: BIOGRAPHICAL DATA 1. NAME: {Last) {First) {Middle) FOY JUAI\I PATRICIA 2. SOCIAL SECURITY: XXX-XX-6737 3. ADDRESS: Mailing: P. 0. Box 304211 St. Thomas, VI 00803 Residential: 4B-11 Estate Santa Maria Business: E-Mail: joanfoy@live.com Phone Number(s)- (340) 642-7150 4. Length of Residence in the Virgin Islands: 33 5. Date of Birth: April 18, 1959 6. Place of Birth: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 7. Marital Status: Married I X Single 8. Full Name of Spouse: Mailing & Residential Address: P. 0. Box 304211 Business, Name & Address: (Cell) (340) 777-4047 I Widowed St. Thomas, VI 00803 9. EDUCATION I Institution Dates Attended Degree Received Date Received University of Pittsburgh 9/1989-8/1990 Master in Business Administration August 1990 MBA - Finance & MIS University of the Virgin Islands 9/1991-5/1994 32 Accounting Credits Case Western Reserve University 8/1981 -5/1983 Master of Science in Social Administration May 1983 MSSA Clark Atlanta University 1 /1978-5/1981 Bachelor of Science in Social v\lork May 1981 BSW {Other) (Home) Divorced Certifications EEsssff oe.ee settee oo_tt tls__ootssoll _eeettettsosss_s Tss stss_e ss_sasm stsec cs.se Escalate Jooths a concefleassetter Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Agencies, Boards & Commissions 3IPag e NOMINEE'S NAME: 10. EMPLOYMENT RECORD: Please list, in chronological order, your complete employment record for the past ten (10) years, beginning with the present or most recent position. [Attach additional sheet(s}, if necessary, and reference this question number] Employer Dates of Position Address/Phone # Supervisor Employment VI Water and Power Authority 8/2018-11/2022 Director bf.Rates and 9720 Estate Thomas Mr. Lawrence Kupfer Strategic Planning St. Thomas, VI 00802 VI Water and Power Authority 3/2021-1 /2022 lnterium Chief 9720 Estate Thomas Mr. Lawrence Kupfer Administrative St. Thomas, VI 00802 Officer VI Water and Power Authority 8/2016-6/2017 Acting Chief 9720 Estate Thomas Mr. Julio Rhymer Financial Officer/ Interim Chief Financial Officer St. Thomas, VI 00802 VI Water and Power Authority 2003-8/2018 Special Asst. to 9720 Estate Thomas Mr. Alberto Bruno-Vega CEO and CFO St. Thomas, VI 00802 Hugo Hodge and Julio Rhymer .... 11. GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE: A. List all federal, state, territorial or local government services, giving dates and type of service such as employee, boards, commissions, executive, legislative or judicial branches, consultant, voluntary service, part-time or honorary. [Attach additional sheet(s}, if necessary, and reference this question number] B. List and attach a copy of all service contracts you have held independently or been a party to with the Government of the Virgin Islands. Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority 7/15/1991 - 11/30/2022 - Em,Olc)IE!e Department of Health -9/1983 - 7/1989 • Employee Department of Social Service - 6/1981- 8/1981 - Employee Legislature of the Virgin Islands - Summer 1979- 1983 Employee . ... . . .. ... . . Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Agencies, Boards & Commissions 41Pag e NOMINEE'S NAME: 12. BUSINESSES AND FINANCIAL INTEREST: List all businesses (for profit or not for profit), real estate and trusts in which you have at least a 10% interest or control of assets or serve as an officer or member of a board with voting rights. [Attach additional sheet{s), if necessary, and reference this question number] LASOROC CONSUL TING, INC. 13. QUALIFICATIONS: What in your opinion qualifies you to serve the People of the Virgin Islands in the position which the Governor has nominated you? My education and vast career experience provide the impetus to offer my advisory service to various Boards. My sorority's motto - "Service Before Mankind" has always been the framework of my existence. I have the time and the financial knowledge to provide need fiduciary responsibilities to the WAPA Governing Board. I have served as the Board Secretary for the St Thomas- St John Federal Credit Union. I have completed all required NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION (NCUA) educational certification. I have experience through my roles as Manager of Budget and Cash, CFO and CAO for the Virgin Islands VVater and Power Authority. SECTION II: HONORS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS 14. MEMBERSHIPS: List all memberships and offices held in professional, fraternal, scholarly, civic, charitable, and other organizations. 15. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, TRUSTS, ETC.: List all government or private sector boards, trusts, or fiduciary responsible positions on which you have served or are now serving. I have served as the Board Secretary for the St Thomas¬ St. John Federal Credit Union. I have served on the University of the Virgin Islands Institutional Review Board. 16. HONORS AND AWARDS: List all scholarships, fellowships, honorary degrees, honor society memberships, and any other special recognition for outstanding service or achievement. Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Agencies, Boards & Commissions SI Pag e NOMINEE'S NAME: Joan Foy Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 17. PUBLISHED WRITINGS: List all titles, publ!shers and dates of books, articles, reports, or other published materials you have written. SECTION Ill: CHARACTER 18. Have you ever been the subject of a grand jury, police, and department of justice or any legally constituted government authority, investigation anywhere or at anytime? _YES TNO If your answer is yes, please explain with details including date and location. [Attach additional sheet(s}, if necessary, and reference this question number] 19. Have you ever been arrested in any geographical location for any offense, including traffic violations? _YES _NO If yes, please explain with details including offense, date of location and disposition. [Attach additional sheet(s}, if necessary, and reference this question number] Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Agencies, Boards & Commissions GI Pag e NOMINEE'S NAME: 20. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor? _YES ....L_NO 21. 22. If yes, please explain with details including offense, date, location, and current status. [Attach additional sheet(s), if necessary, and reference this question number] Is there now or has there ever been a judgment entered against you? __ YES 2._NO If the answer is yes, please explain with details on date, location and disposition or current status. [Attach additional sheet(s), if necessary, and reference this question number] Have you ever been a respondent in any labor dispute or discrimination proceeding? YES X NO If the answer is yes, please explain with details on date, location and disposition or current status. [Attach additional sheet(s), if necessary, and reference this question number] 23. Have you ever been named as a party in any hearing, administrative, civil, and criminal, including Equal Employment Opportunity or sexual harassment? _YES PNO If yes, please explain in detail, giving date, venue, agency, and the names of the other parties and the disposition. [Attach additional sheet(s), if necessary, and reference this question number] Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Agencies, Boards & Commissions 71Pag e NOMINEE'S NAME: JOAN FOY 24. Have you now or have you ever been a member of an organization or an associate of an individual advocating terrorism, overthrow of a government by force or the advocacy or subordination of any ethnic group or individuals? __ YES ENO If the answer is yes, please give details of dates, names of organizations, names of individuals and all pertinent circumstances. [Attach additional sheet(s}, if necessary, and reference this question number] 25. Do you know of any individual, organization or group, which can be expected to oppose your nomination? _YES FNO If the answer is yes, please list the individuals, organizations or groups by name and give the details of your belief for their opposition. [Attach additional sheet(s}, if necessary, and reference this question number] 26. Do you have any outstanding and delinquent monetary obligations to the Government of the Virgin Islands or any other public or private entity, including but not limited to, personal income taxes, business taxes, real property taxes (commercial or residential), business license renewals, trade name renewals, annual reporting fees, professional organization dues, child support, judgments, debt Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Agencies, Boards & Commissions SI Page NOMINEE'S NAME: Government of the Virgin Islands, includes but is not limited to the following departments, agencies and instrumentalities: the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Tax Assessor, Department of Justice Division of Paternity and Child Support, Board of Education, Economic Development Authority, U. S. Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center, Police Department, Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs, the Water and Power Authority, the Waste Management Authority, Department of Health, Department of Human Services ___ YES _x __ NO If the answer is yes, please attach a detailed explanation of what outstanding and delinquent monetary obligations are owed, the reason for the delinquency, and the intended plan to bring the matter current. SECTION IV: CONFLICT OF INTEREST 27. Please explain your understanding of "Conflict of Interest" as it applies to the position to which you have been nominated to serve the People of the Virgin Islands. My understanding of "Conflict of Interest" as it applies to any position is that one cannot have any personal interest in any agency that are regulated. One cannot have any quick pro-quo in any decision made. 28. Do you own a business or real estate, or are you a partner or shareholder or affiliated in any way to sell or provide goods or services to the Virgin Islands Government? __ YES _LNO If the answer is yes, please explain and give the name and location of these interest(s) and how you promise to remove yourself from any possible conflict. [Attach additional sheet(s}, if necessary, and reference this question number] Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Agencies, Boards & Commissions 9IPag e NOMINEE'S NAME: 29. Does any close relative or spouse have a business or real estate interest{s) as described in question 25? _YES _X_NO If the answer is yes, please explain and give the name and location of these interest(s) and how you propose to remove yourself from any possible conflict (Attach additional sheet(s}, if necessary.) . .. . . . SECTION V: JOB PERFORMANCE 30. In no more than 150 words, please outline in priority order your four (4) specific short-term and four (4) specific long-term goals and objectives you would employ to achieve the entity's purpose and improve its service delivery system if your nomination is confirmed for this position. Streamline the Authority personnel staff to keep pace with declining kwh sales revenues ··· ·· · Assist with determining the most efficient use of the limited production equipment available Require a Cost Benefit Analysis be done on all projects cost over $1,000,000 Reduce cost cover run on project by requiring monthly project updates on projects approved by the Board (_::j c,-.. .... .. ...... 31. Is there any additional information that you believe would assist the Committee on Rules and the Judiciary in processing your nomination expeditiously? Board members should be very knowledgeable of production and utilt Reduce the rental property expense associated with having multiply service locations Obtain property to begin construction of Authority’s own Administration building Make it mandatory to have board members physically present for at least 75% of meetings Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Agencies, Boards & Commissions 10 IP ag e NOMINEE'S NAME: JOAN FOY CERTIFICATION: This is to certify and affirm that all the statements contained herein and in any supporting documents or schedules or other such supporting documents or schedules executed at a later date as a part or addendum to this document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith. Nominee's Name [Print Cle$rly] Sworn and subscribed before me this vtd czJt:t5--=::2s =:> Notary Public of the U.S. Virgin Islands My commission expires,Q\,o,,,.  - ,20.13 [seal] · - NicolM. ,Aubai NOTARY PUBLIC -- St Tbomas;-0 S Virgi)l Is1an .§ : 0:<P:J 6-: iI -· , -. My Commission Eipires .._ At the Pleasure ofthe L·-t G"'- -" .... vemor