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Marlin Addison

M.S. Addison and Associates

Principal of M.S. Addison and Associates, Tempe, AZ and Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Building Energy Simulation Lab at Arizona State University's College of Design. Mr. Addison is recognized nationally as a leading expert in the practice of energy efficient building design and the professional use of detailed building energy use simulation. During his career, he has provided the simulation design services for some of the nation's most notable sustainable building projects including, the National Audubon Society Headquarters in New York City, the headquarters of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington, D.C., and the Natural Resources Defense Council office in Santa Monica, CA. In 2005 and 2006, two of Mr. Addison's simulation consulting projects were recognized by receiving the AIA's COTE "Top Ten" award. Mr. Addison has also devoted much of his professional focus assisting in the development of detailed whole-building energy simulation software, including PowerDOE and eQUEST.

Marge Anderson

Associate Director, Energy Center of Wisconsin

Marge directs the Energy Center's Building Performance practice and is responsible for over $2M in annual budgets for programs that improve the energy, environmental and human performance of commercial and residential buildings. This includes directing a balanced portfolio of research, education, outreach, program design and implementation, and product development.

Marge also directs the development and implementation of the Energy Center's award-winning education programs. These programs target energy professionals in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors, training over 7,000 people annually.

Marge has expertise in working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders on complex projects. She has a strong background in effective adult learning methodology. Her responsibilities include strategic planning, financial management, curriculum development, and staff supervision. Marge serves on the International Board of Directors for Meeting Professionals International. She has a B.A. from Mount Holyoke College.

James R. Benya

P.E., FIES, FIALD, LC, Benya Lighting Design

Jim Benya is one of the world's best teachers of lighting design and applications. He started teaching lighting in 1974 and in 34 years has become recognized worldwide as a practical environmentalist and passionate designer. He is a certified professor of environmental design at the University of California at Davis, an AIA professional development education provider, a certified ASID/IIDA interior design continuing education provider, and one of the top public speakers in the field. A former adjunct professor of architecture and design at California College of Art, the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Michigan, and Lawrence Institute of Technology, Jim has taught over 400 CEU programs, 300 college classes, and given over 200 speeches about lighting at LightFair, NeoCon, Designers Saturday, and other gatherings of the trade.

Steven Carlson

P.E., CDH Energy Corporation

Steve is the founding principle of CDH Energy Corporation. He analyzes building system designs to determine their energy impact. Steve performs LEED rating analysis for both retrofit and new construction projects.

Catherine Cruickshank

Senior Architectural Designer, Hoffman

At the age of 7, Catherine decided she would like to "draw houses" when she grew up. She studied architecture and planning in her native country of Ghana and at Cambridge University. She then taught architecture in Ghana for four years, during which time her research focus was the interaction between the physical environment, the culture of a people, and the architecture that results from that interaction. Her desire to understand people and their culture better led her to pursue a master's degree in anthropology after she moved to the United States. All these years later, Catherine has realized her childhood dream of "drawing houses," along with schools and other buildings. Her goal is always to work closely with her clients to design functional, affordable, beautiful, and sustainable environments which will enhance the occupants' ability to perform their daily activities. This fits in perfectly with the mission of Hoffman to "provide creative ideas and responsible solutions."

Lee DeBaillie

P.E., LEED AP, Technical Director, Energy Center of Wisconsin

Lee's facility with energy modeling and life cycle cost analyses provides fundamental information on the energy impacts of buildings. At the Energy Center, Lee conducts building system analyses and energy modeling for a number of utility-sponsored new construction programs. He also provides technical assistance, program design, and project management for the Energy Center's energy-efficient new commercial construction initiatives and is a resource for commercial building design professionals, contractors, building operators, and owners on the energy components of high performance buildings. Lee has BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois. He is also a registered Professional Engineer, a LEED Accredited Professional and a Certified Energy Manager.

Donald Fournier

Chair, Building Research Council, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Donald Fournier is the Chair and a Senior Researcher at the School of Architecture's Building Research Council. He is also the program manager of the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC). He also performs research and consults in the areas of sustainable design and development, green building, environmental sustainability based on risk assessment due to urban development pressures, strategic sustainability assessment, strategic energy planning and energy security, tribal energy, energy efficiency, and energy management. Don is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts (BSEE & MSME) and has more than thirty years of experience in the energy and environmental areas. He is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Illinois in Urban and Regional Planning (Sustainable Development).

Kevin Grabner

P.E., Research & Planning Director, Energy Center of Wisconsin

Kevin's more than 19 years of experience in energy program consulting and energy engineering spans the heydays of utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs and their evolution to market-based approaches. At the Energy Center, Kevin leads projects encompassing program development, education and outreach, energy research, and technology evaluation for commercial and industrial markets. Kevin has a Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and is a registered Professional Engineer.

Bill Guiney

Program Manager for Renewable Energy Solutions, Johnson Controls, Inc.

Bill Guiney is the Program Manager for Renewable Energy Solutions at Johnson Controls, Inc. His areas of responsibility include both photovoltaics and solar thermal technologies. Bill has 27 years of experience in the solar industry as a contractor, educator, distributor and manufacturer.

Bill has provided renewable energy and energy efficiency training programs and currently is an instructor for solar thermal energy systems at the North Carolina and Florida Solar Energy Centers. Bill is on the solar thermal technical committee of the North American Board of Certified Energy Professionals (NABCEP) and provides the Solar Thermal Exam Preparatory Training for the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC).

Mark E. Hanson

Ph.D., LEED AP, Director of Sustainable Services, Hoffman

Mark works with fellow Hoffman staff to provide sustainable project delivery services for all projects. Hoffman uses the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) guidelines. Mark's work includes integrated daylighting design, lighting, energy modeling, HVAC system review, renewables, construction waste management, and monitoring systems. LEED® registered projects include: Alberici Headquarters (Platinum at 60 points); Northland Pines High School (Gold); Affinity Clinic (Certified), Anheuser-Busch Office Building (Certified); GM Assembly and Administration Buildings (Gold); Centocor/Johnson & Johnson Office Building (LEED®-CI Silver); and Aquascape Office and Distribution Center (Silver).

Randy Johnson

US Lamp

US Lamp has been involved extensively in the lighting retrofit market and sale of energy saving products. The company specializes in energy efficient lighting design, including energy audits, computerized lighting analysis, financial analysis, and comprehensive "Turn-Key" lighting retrofit projects. Randy served as President and Past President on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors, headquartered in Buffalo, NY. He is a former EPA Green Lights Surveyor Ally, a former State of Wisconsin WEI-2 Program Consultant and a State of Wisconsin Licensed Designer of Engineering Systems. Randy has also received his LC (Lighting Certified) designation from the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP). Randy recently served on the Board of directors for the NCQLP.

Michael D. Kroelinger

Ph.D., AIA, FIIDA, LC, University of Nevada Las Vegas

Michael is a Professor and the Director of the School of Architecture at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, Michael teaches architectural lighting and daylighting and directs graduate students. He has been teaching courses for design professionals through the Daylighting Institute and at conferences for many years to encourage greater use of daylighting in building design. Michael is a partner in MK Design Associates in Tempe, AZ and Las Vegas, NV. The firm provides dayighting, energy and architectural lighting consultation and research to architecture, engineering and design firms across the country.

Thom Lowther

Ed.S. , Senior Director, AIA/CES, American Institute of Architects

Thom Lowther is the Continuing Education Systems (CES) Senior Director at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in Washington, D.C. He oversees quality of the continuing professional education program for the AIA/CES Registered Providers and the records of AIA members. He also serves as the Institute's liaison on mandatory continuing education (MCE) related issues with state licensing boards and international professional associations.

Since arriving at the AIA in 1995 Thom has presented or facilitated educational programs at numerous national and international events. Thom is a faculty member for the CES Firm Leadership Summit and the ACEC & AIA/CES Complex & Adaptive Leadership Seminar for A/E/C Professionals. He has taught a variety of leadership, marketing, and educational courses such as Situational Leadership: A change in behavior; A/E Firms: Adjusting to the Shifts; From Instructor to Facilitator; and Effective Use of Case Studies.

Manus McDevitt

P.E., LEED AP, Sustainable Engineering Group LLC

Manus McDevitt has been extensively involved in the sustainable design industry from early in his career. His experience includes the design of geothermal heating and cooling systems, displacement ventilation systems (including raised floors), air-to-air energy recovery systems, natural ventilation and chilled beam systems. Project experience includes hospitals, research laboratories, corporate campuses, schools, government buildings, and art and entertainment complexes. He has been involved extensively in obtaining LEED certification for several buildings and is currently a LEED accredited professional. Manus holds a certified Geothermal designer license and serves as a board member for the Wisconsin Geothermal Association.

Joe Nagan

Home Building Technology Services

Joe Nagan, owner of Home Building Technology Services in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, has been performing construction management and consulting on high performance homes for over 16 years. Joe presents at various local, state and national conferences on various topics but is widely respected and sought after for his knowledge of mechanical ventilation. Joe offers hands-on assistance to builders and contractors, addressing advanced air sealing, design and installation of mechanical ventilation systems and performance testing. He is certified through the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) in the design and installation of ventilation systems. Joe currently serves as the technical director for the Wisconsin ENERGY STAR Homes program. He is a 16-year member of the Energy Efficient Building Association (EEBA) and a past winner of their international design competition for energy efficient housing. Joe also received the 2004 Wisconsin Governor's Commitment to Excellence Award for Exemplary Leadership to Advance the Performance of Residential Buildings.

Scott Pigg

Senior Project Manager, Energy Center of Wisconsin

Scott's obsession with data and technology monitoring has served him well in the field research and statistical analysis projects he leads for the Energy Center. Scott designs and implements studies assessing energy efficiency and renewable energy market opportunities and strategies. He also conducts numerous monitoring studies designed to reveal how well energy efficient equipment functions in the field.

Scott leads the Energy Center's residential building performance research activities. Scott has a Master of Science Degree in Land Resources with a certificate in Energy Analysis and Policy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Bob Ramlow

Solar Thermal Technical Lead, Focus on Energy Program

Bob Ramlow has over 30 years experience with solar energy systems. Bob is a founder of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) and is the solar thermal technical lead for the Focus on Energy Program. He is also the author of Solar Water Heating: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems.

Curt Thiel

Project Superintendent, Hoffman

Curt first joined Hoffman in 1986 as a project superintendent. As the on-site construction manager, Curt is the primary on-site client contact who schedules and coordinates subcontractors, provides quality control and maintains safety guidelines. Curt has been very involved with process improvement at Hoffman and became the safety director in November of 2001. He created a safety committee and implemented a corporate-wide safety program. Curt's duties include the supervision of field operations involving project site visits, review of the project and its delivery with the field project manager, safety audits, and quality control.

Eric Truelove

P.E., LEED AP, Associate AIA, The Renschler Company

Eric is responsible for directing sustainable design services at The Renschler Company. He provides building commissioning services, engineering assessments, lifecycle cost analyses, energy modeling, technical training and daylighting consulting. Eric also provides certification services for the following organizations: United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®); Green Building Initiative (GBI) Green Globes; and United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) ENERGY STAR®. He has participated on 24 projects that are LEED certified or in the certification process.

Tom Tucker

P.E., Principal, Kinergetics LLC

Tom Tucker, a registered Professional Engineer and "Qualified Steam Specialist" with the United States Department of Energy (DOE), is Founder and Principal of Kinergetics LLC. His professional experience includes process optimization, heat recovery system analysis and design, evaluation of renewable energy applications, combined heat and power assessment, and the technical and economic feasibility of new technologies.

He has performed over 200 energy, process and technology assessments in the food/dairy, pulp and paper, chemicals, ceramics and metals industries, and has worked as lead Process Energy Engineer, supporting Wisconsin's Focus on Energy Program. In addition to founding Kinergetics, Mr. Tucker is cofounder and assisted with startup of two energy technology development companies in Wisconsin. He has been an invited speaker at events sponsored by the International Dairy Foods Association, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association and numerous other trade associations.

Abby Vogen Horn

Senior Project Manager, Energy Center of Wisconsin

Abby is the Energy Center's daylighting champion. She led the creation of the Daylighting Collaborative and developed a technical education and design assistance program to bring a more widespread application of daylighting to commercial and school construction in Wisconsin and across the country. Her enthusiasm for showing how buildings can work for people and be energy efficient animates her work.

Abby is responsible for developing technical research, technical education and outreach programs to support and promote high performance building design, construction and operation. She has over fifteen years of experience in daylighting, energy efficient commercial building design, program development, strategic planning, marketing, and public relations and serves on the Board of Directors for AIA Wisconsin and on the Green Globes ANSI Energy Committee. Abby has a Bachelor's degree in Government from Lawrence University.

Tate Walker

AIA, LEED AP, Senior Project Manager, Energy Center of Wisconsin

Tate is passionate about green buildings and sustainable design. As an architect and LEED Accredited Professional, he knows the value of climate-specific, sustainable design that enhances our community and environment. At the Energy Center, Tate provides building design assistance and education for our commercial high performance building initiatives. He is a licensed architect and serves on the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Green Building Alliance as a Regional Representative and an advisor to Emerging Green Builders.

Keith Williams

Owner, Building Services & Consultant LLC

Keith Williams is the owner of Building Services & Consultant LLC, providing home performance evaluations and assessments for existing residential homes for more than five years. Keith has over twenty years experience as an insulation contractor specializing in existing residential buildings, and is a qualified Wisconsin Home Performance Specialist® Certified Home Energy Rater and Outreach Specialist, providing classroom and in-field home performance evaluation trainings.