Lawrence Hood for Mansfield City Council Place 5

I am a resident looking to make a difference in my community and, more importantly, where I am raising my family.
Experience serving on local, state, national, and international boards/committees.
Graduate of Mansfield Muni-versity (Class #1), Mansfield Citizen's Police Academy (Class 31), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and Mansfield Citizen's Fire Academy (Class 14).
Involved in the community through:
- appointment on the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation,
- volunteer with Mansfield Arts Council's Grants Committee,
- mentor and referee for Mansfield Soccer Association and other local groups, and
- administrator in a local high school.
MBA in Leadership with a concentration in Not-For-Profit Management.
Over 15 years of experience in mid- to senior-level management positions in non-governmental organizations and not-for-profit organizations.
Utilized as a presenter/subject matter expert for national, state, and local training programs by more than 75 organizations, with training provided to groups ranging from less than 10 to more than 1,000 individuals.