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Paul Vrooman has been an active community member for more than 20 years. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, Mayor Vrooman’s brother Peter; sister-in-law Carol; and niece Hannah still reside in North Carolina. He received a Bachelor of Science in economics from Florida State University, where he made the dean’s list and was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.
Mayor Vrooman moved to Cutler Bay in 1993. He was the marketing director of Chamber South for 10 years and is now the marketing director for Miami Metrozoo. Mayor Vrooman started the Downtown Kendall charrette movement while at Chamber South. He was asked to speak to the South Florida chapter of the Congress for New Urbanism in 2004 and the Urban Environment League in 2006. Mayor Vrooman also led the call for more design charrettes while a member of Community Council 15. He also was chairman of the Cutler Ridge (Bay) charrette process.
In his spare time, Mayor Vrooman enjoys sailing, camping, snorkeling and spending time with his two dogs. He has also worked on more than 15 political campaigns and participated in lobbying trips to Tallahassee five times.
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