MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
Feb
ruary 27, 2024
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of
the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman M endelson:
In accordance with section
2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142;
D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to Mayor’s Order 1983-119, dated May 6, 1983,
and
section 4 of the Historic Landmark and Historic Protection Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979
(D.C. Law 2-144; D.C. Official Code § 6-1103), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Mr.
Bill Marzella
U
Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(Ward 5 )
f
or appointment as an architectural historian member of the Historic Preservation Review B oard, filling
a vacant seat formerly held by Sandra Jowers-Barber, for a term to end July 21, 2026.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel B owser
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at the request
of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
To confirm the appointment
of Mr. Bill Marzella to the Historic Preservation Review Board.
RESOLVED,
BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
resolution may be cited as the "Historic Preservation Review Board Bill Marzella Confirmation
Resolution
of 2024".
Sec.
2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
Mr. Bill Marzella
U Street,
NW
Washington, DC 20001
(Ward 5)
as an architectural historian member
of the Historic Preservation Review Board, established by
Mayor's Order 83-119, dated May
6, 1983, and pursuant to section 4 of the Historic Landmark
and Historic District Protection Act
of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-144; D.C.
Official
Code§ 6-1103), filling a vacant seat formerly held by Sandra Jowers-Barber, for a term
to end July 21, 2026.
Sec. 3. The Council
of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office
of the Mayor.
Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. BILL MARZELLA Curriculum Vitae
EMPLOYMENT
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERV ATION Washington, DC ; 2019 to Present
Program Analyst & Liaison to the Bureau of Land Management
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is an independent federal agency that promotes the
preservation, enhancement, and sustainable use of our nation’s diverse historic resources, and advises the
President and the Congress on national historic preservation policy. In my role as Program Analyst and
Liaison to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), I provide expert technical advice and consultation
assistance for the implementation of the BLM's cultural resource management program, ensuring the agency
meets its statutory and regulatory responsibilities under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
(NHPA), and in support of its multiple use and sustained yield mandate. Responsibilities include:
•Serve as subject matter expert and primary ACHP contact to advise BLM staff on compliance with
Section 106 of the NHPA and its implementing regulations, 36 CFR Part 800, to ensure the BLM i
s
in compliance with these statutory and regulatory mandates;
•Provide technical support to BLM staff on major projects and programmatic initiatives, including
energy and minerals development, major infrastructure projects, recreation, resource managem
ent
planning, grazing, and cultural resource protection;
•Collaborate with BLM staff to engage and consult with its diverse stakeholders, including Sta
te
Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs), Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs), state a
nd
federal agencies, Indian tribes, project proponents, non-profits and advocacy organizations, local
constituents, and others;
•Coordinate with BLM and ACHP staff to provide analysis and briefing materials on pr
oposed
Congressional legislation, agency and Administration priorities, and other significant, complex, a
nd
controversial historic preservation issues to the ACHP leadership and Council, BLM leadership, a
nd
the public; and
•Develop, vet, and offer training programs in support of the BLM's cultural resource management
programs, including focused webinars and workshops and (in-person and virtual) classroom training.
EHT TRACERIES, INC. Washington, DC; 2012 to 2019
Senior Historic Preservation Planner & Project Manager
EHT Traceries is an award- winning, multi-service, women-owned historic preservation consulting firm. In my
role as Senior Preservation Planner, I have successfully overseen the completion of a diversity of project types,
including:
•Interpreting and applying the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic
Properties for historic building and landscape rehabilitations;
•Developing historic district design guidelines and preservation plans;
•Conducting outreach and training programs for a broad array of audiences, including the public, local
municipalities, federal agencies, and historic district staff and commissions;
•Preparing National Register Nominations, National Historic Landmark Nominations, and
Determinations of Eligibility;
•Advising on regulatory entitlements processes for historic building owners, including developers,
private institutions, and state and federal agencies; and
•Conducting NHPA Section 106 compliance reviews for federal planning and construction efforts.
Additional responsibilities as a Project Manager have included oversight of project budgets and deadlines,
development of marketing and proposal materials, and training of junior staff members. BILL MARZELLA Curriculum Vitae
EMPLOYMENT
Continued
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Neptune, NJ; 2011 to 2012
Historic Preservation Specialist
I conducted NHPA and NEPA reviews for disaster recovery grants and prepared Section 106 consultation
packages, National Register Nominations, and Determinations of Eligibility for submission to the New Jersey
and New York State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs). I also worked with local municipalities to scope
disaster recovery projects, communicate federal and state historic preservation mandates, and coordinate with
state agencies to ensure due diligence and timely reviews.
INTERNSHIPS
Yosemite National Park, National Park Service, El Portal, CA; Summer 2011
Hyde Hall National Historic Landmark, C
ooperstown, NY; Summer 2010
Historic American Buildings Survey, N
ational Park Service, Washington, DC; Summer 2009
Architrave, P.C., Architects, W
ashington, DC; Spring and Fall 2008
Richard Henry Behr Architect, P.C., S
carsdale, NY; Spring and Fall 2007
EDUCATION
CORNELL UNIVERSITY Ithaca, NY; Class of 2011
Master of Arts in Historic Preservation Planning, 3.95 GPA
Master’s Thesis: A
Cultural Landscape Report for Hyde Hall National Historic Landmark; Designed to enhance
the maintenance, stewardship, and understanding of the Hyde Hall landscape.
John H. Reps Award for Academic Excellence, Spring 2011
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNAT
I Cincinnati, OH; Class of 2009
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Magna Cum Laude
Historic Preservation Certificate
ENGAGEMENT
SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS
Board Member, Latrobe Chapter Publicity Chair, 2013 to Present
Opler Grant for Emerging Professionals, 2012
Charles E. Peterson Fellowship for the Buildings of the United States, 2011
NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM
Visitor Services Volunteer, 2012 to present
CityVision Youth Education Program 2013, 2014, and 2015 Fall Semesters
ASSOCIATION FOR PRESERVATION TECHNOLOGY
Board Member and Committee Volunteer, Washington Chapter, 2015- 2022
Chapter President, 2020 & Symposium Chair, 2021
APTI International Conference, Local Committee Volunteer, 2021
Meets professional qualification standards for Architectural History as prescribed by the Secretary of the
Interior (36 CFR 61 - Appendix A). Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Bill Marzella
Mr. Marzella has worked in historic preservation for over ten years, including
as a Program Analyst & Liaison to the Bureau of Land Management with the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, a Senior Historic Preservation
Planner & Project Manager with EHT Traceries, Inc., and as a Historic
Preservation Specialist with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Mr. Marzella earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of
Cincinnati and a Master of Arts in historic preservation from Cornell
University. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: February 7, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Bill Marzella, Gabrielle
Miller, Georgeanne Matthews, Patrick Williams, Andrew Aurbach, and Gretchen
Pfaehler as members of the Historic Preservation Review Board
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above- referenced resolutions and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202- 724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
______________________________
Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish