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Office of the Governor United States Virgin islands 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 21/a 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 Word 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 2$ P age NOMINEE’S NAME: SECTION I: BIOGRAPHICAl. DATA 1. NAME: (Last) (First) (Middle) (Other) Cartwright Lester Damian Marco 2. SOCIAL SECURITY: 59561 2895 3. ADDRESS: Mailing: PC Box 8269 Christiansted, VI 00823 Residential: 7-I Bonne Esperance, Christiansted, VI 00820 Business: E-Mail: dcarright@buiIdteceng.com Phone Number(s) — (340) 513-6918 (Cell) (Home) 4. Length of Residence in the Virgin Islands: 10 years 5. Date of Birth: 12/02/1979 6. Place of Birth: 7. Marital Status: .X.Married SingIe Divorced 8. Full Name of Spouse: Monet Cartwright Mailing & Residential Address: P0 Box 6269 Christiansted, VI 00823 Business, Name & Address: Buildtec, LLC 7-1 Bonne_Esperance,_Christiansted,_VI_00820 9. EDUCATION Institution Dates Attended Degree Received Date Received Certifications Florida International University AUG 1996- DEC 1997 Transferred University of Florida JAN 1998- DEC 2000 83 Civil Engineering DEC 2000 Engineer in Training Cert Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Agencies, Boards & Commissions 3$ Page 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 Buildtec. LLC JUN 2021- Present Managing 7-1 Bonne Esperance Principal Christiansted, VI 00820 VI Port Authority JUL 2017- MAY 2021 Assitant Executive 8074 Lindbergh Bay Canton Dowe Director I Director st. Thomas, VI of Engineering 00802 (340) 774-1629 — VI Port Authority FEB 2017- JUN 2017 Acting Director 8074 Lindbergh Bay David Mapp of Engineering St. Thomas, VI 00802 (340) 774-1629 VI Port Authority AUG2014- JAN 2017 Senior Engineer 8074 Lindbergh Bay Dale Gregory St. Croix St. Thomas, VI 00802 (340) 774-1629 Craven Thompson SEP2007MAY2013 Senior Engineer 3563 NWS3rd St. Patrick Gibney, P.E. Fort Lauderdale, FL & Associates, Inc. 33309 (954) 739-6400 Manager Miami, FL EAC Consulting, Inc. JAN 2005- AUG 2007 Senior Project 5959 BlUe Lagoon Michael Adeife, P.2. 33126 (305) 265- 5400 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 Port Authority Employee from August 2014- May 2021. Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Agencies, Boards & Commissions 4Page 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. fAttach additional sheet(s), if necessary, and reference this question number] jBuUdtec, LLC J J 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 extensive experience in civil engineering, leadership roles, and community engagement uniquely qualify me to serve the People of the Virgin Islands in the nominated position. With over two decades in project management, I have orchestrated diverse initiatives, fostering effective collaboration and tangible results. My commitment to transparency and ethical conduct aligns seamlessly with the needs of our community. Through strategic planning and innovative solutions, I am dedicated to advancing the well-being of the Virgin Islands. SECTION II: HONORS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS 14. MEMBERSHIPS: scholarly, civic, charitable, List all memberships and offices held in professional, fraternal, 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. [iiVl Board of Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors. 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 51 Page NOMINEE’S NAME: pnors Graduate from the Univy of Florida. Lyford Cay Foundation Scholarship Recipient 17. PUBLISHED other published N/A WRITINGS: List all titles, publishers and dates of books, articles, reports, or materials you have written. SECTION III: 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 X NO 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 violations? YES Xj’4O If yes, please explain with details including offense, date of additional sheet(s), if necessary, and reference this question location and disposition. [Attach nu m be ri for any offense, including traffic Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Agencies, Boards & Commissions 6 Page NOMINEE’S NAME: 20. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor? YES XNO If yes, please explain with details including offense, date, location, and current status. [Attach additional sheet(s), if necessary, and reference this question numbel 21. Is there now or has there ever been a judgment entered against you? _YES XNO 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! 22. 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 XNO 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 numberl r Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Agencies, Boards & Commissions 7) Page NOMINEE’S NAME: 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 ..X...NO 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 NO 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 l 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 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. fiilict of Interest refers to situations where personal interests could interfere with the objectiv decision-making process of an individual in a professional role. In my nominated position, it means avoiding situations where my personal interests could influence my actions or decisions, ensuring that the public’s best interests are upheld. 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 X NO 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] H Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Agencies, Boards & Commissions 9JPage NOMINEE’S NAME: 29. Does any close relative or spouse have a business or real estate interest(s) as described in question 25? VES XNO 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. In my envisioned role, I am fervently committed to fortifying the boards purpose and elevating its service delivery standards. In the short term, my top priority is to establish transparent communication channels across all levels, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to innovation. Concurrently, I will institute comprehensive performance assessments to identify and address operational bottlenecks promptly. Looking ahead, my long-term objectives are equally ambitious. I aspire to spearhead the implementation of advanced data analytics, enabling data- driven decision-making and resource optimization. simultaneously, I aim to forge strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders to enhance the board’s reach and impact. Moreover, I envision cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, bolstered by comprehensive training initiative. Ultimately, my strategic alignment of short-term transparency initiatives and long-term data-driven transformation aims to amplify the entity’s effectiveness, streamline operations, and amplify positive outcomes for the people of the virgin Islands. 31. Is there any additional information that you believe would assist the Committee on Rules and the Judiciary in processing your nomination expeditiously? My experience, as outlined in my resume, demonstrates my dedication to advancing infrastructure, promoting safety, and adhering to ethical standards. My diverse project portfolio showcases adaptability and leadership. I am committed to leveraging my expertise for the betterment of the Virgin Islands, ensuring sustainable growth and enhanced quality of life for its residents. Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Agencies, Boards & Commissions 10 P a g e NOMINEE’S NAME: CERTlFlCATlON 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 ater 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. Signed this /O Lester Damian Marco Cartwright 4- Nominee’s Name [Print Clearly) Signature of Nominee Sworn and sub this /a day of______________ [seal] 2O? - .. - — -:- — My IL ITHLANE DEBBIE HENRY My Commission N: NP-545-22 s: August 31, 2026 St. Croix, tJSVI Office of the Governor Questionnaire for Nominees to Departments, Agencies, Boards & Commissions 11 P a g C NOMINEE’S NAME: SIGNATURE1 CERTIFICATIØN ANo AUTI-IQBJ# 1ic’4 FOR RELEASE OF IQRhWATION Please read the following very carefully before you sign this document. 1. I understand that the information given in this Questionnaire will be investigated under all applicable laws. 2. I understand that any false statement on any part of this Questionnaire can be grounds for rejecting the confirmation of my nomination. 3. I hereby consent and authorize the release of information on my character, background, ability, financial indebtedness and fitness to serve the residents of the United States Virgin Islands by all government departments and agencies, especially 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, if applicable, employers, schools, all law enforcement agencies, and all other individuals and organizations, which may be deemed necessary, to authorized Committee on Rules and the Judiciary investigators, its staff and any other authorized employees of the Virgin Islands Government as may be required. 4. CERTIFICATION: This is to certify and affirm that all the statements contained herein and in any supporting document 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. Signed this __________ y ________ Lester Damian Marco Cartwright 4.— ‘——--“n4pt Nominee’s Name [Print Clearly] Signature of Nominee / day of JJM/a..& ‘ [seat] ... Sworn and subser My commission ITHiJS4E DEBBIE HENRY y Commission N: NP-545-22 Expires: August 31, 2026 St. Croix, USV%