Center for Sustainability Advisory Board
G. Deon Bradley
President and CEO, Bradley and Associates Consulting
3108 Eastover Ridge Dr., Charlotte, NC28211
Office:704.604.8244
Mr. Bradley heads his own consultingpracticeproviding business development, strategic planning, sales,and marketing services to companies in a variety of industries including energy, finance, technologyand government. His experience includes leading a local non-profit and headingregional and national sales organizations at three Fortune 100 companies. He has worked with numerous environmental groups as both a consultant and volunteer, including Green for All, the NC Sustainable Energy Association, the City of Charlotte Environment Committee, the Center for Commerce and The Environment and the national Chamber of Sustainability. He is knowledgeable in areas of sustainable energy such as solar power, wind power, biomass, bio-fuels, and geothermal. He is active in the community and has been a member of the President's Council at CPCC since 2007.
Beth Anne Clark
Environmental Services Manager, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
2122 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28266
Office: (704) 208-6265,
Beth Clark is leading the sustainability efforts of Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont which includes 18 counties and 20 retail store operations. She also manages Goodwill Builders, an energy efficiency and green construction business enterprise, and the E-Waste and recycling divisions to maximize commodity volume, profitability and operations efficiency. Beth is a business development specialist with20 years experience in the environmental industry. She has worked as a consultant providing sustainability coaching, assessments and training to businesses andhas worked with the Sierra Club at the national level to develop policy, programs, financing and awareness of clean energy solutions.She is the formerExecutive Director of the Carolinas EcoCrescent and has worked as a program developer for the Catawba Lands Conservancy. Her unique blend of expertise in business, finance, and non-profit gives her insight into the broad range of perspectives of each stakeholder involved in the sustainability dialogue.
Rich Deming
Partner, Calor Energy Consulting
1930 Abbott St., Suite 304, Charlotte, NC 28203
Cell: 980-226-8750, Office: 704-926-9937
Rich Deming is a partner at Calor Energy, where he heads up the Government Affairs practice. Rich works primarily in macro issues in solar and biofuels--pro formas, financing, etc. --and in obtaining and administering government funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Rich is the co-leader of Slow Food-Charlotte, where he started the Community Garden Collaborative, a board member and founder of Metrolina Biofuels, and a core stakeholder at the Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition. Rich was named a 2008 NC Sustainability Champion by the NC Business Council, the 2009 Green Entrepreneurial Effort of the Year by the Charlotte Business Journal, and one of "25 Geniuses Whose Ideas will Change Charlotte" by Charlotte Magazine. Rich has beeneagerly involvedat CPCC, including teaching classes and working on programs involved in biofuels,the Ecobox project, and energy efficiency programs run by the facilities department. http://www.calorenergy.com/index.htm
Michael E. Dodson
Director of Corporate Development & Sustainability, LEED Accredited Professional, PowerWorks Electric, Inc.
160 Gasoline Alley,Mooresville, NC 28117
Office: 704-235-3252 Cell: 704-258-4243
With an extensive background in project design and construction, Mr. Dodson is one of the most experienced minds in the green building industry. He has worked on projects throughout the country with experience in implementing LEED for New Construction, Core and Shell, Commercial Interior, Existing Building, as well as the pilot program for Neighborhood Development and Homes.
Kavita Gupta
SVP, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Office: 980-388-2075 Cell: 704-290-6061
Ms. Gupta is a results-driven strategist with fifteen years of multi-disciplinary experience Green Buildings, Urban Design, Marketing strategy, Branding, Community engagement and Client Relationship management, including building relationships with the corporate and divisional executives, institutional organizations, community leaders and local media. She has demonstrated success driving multi-million dollar revenue growth while providing visionary leadership in highly competitive markets. She is an ardent advocate of the Environment and Education and continuously strives to support and strengthen the efforts of Charlotte's environmental community to make our city a national leader.
She was recognized for two prestigious awards from the Charlotte Business Journal. First, she was awarded the “2009 Outstanding Women in Business Achievement” award in the Charlotte area for her significant business accomplishments. Additionally, each year, the Business Journal identifies and honors 40 people under the age of 40 who are “making major strides in their careers and impacting their communities.” They recognized Kavita as the city's most promising young business leaders with the “2009 40-under-40” award. Ms. Gupta is a graduate of Leadership Charlotte. Her major contribution and legacy to this program includes the addition of a new program day called “Sustainable Charlotte” to increase the dialogue around sustainability amongst the city’s leadership. Ms. Gupta currently also serves on the Charlotte’s Tree Advisory Commission.
Jessica L. Halvorsen
Vice President Corporate Workplace, Environmental Manager, Bank of America
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523 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28255
Office: 704-388-2957 BoFA Environmental Team
Ms. Halvorsen’s responsibilities include supporting environmental initiatives throughout Bank of America’s 90 million square-foot domestic real estate portfolio, such as green building, recycling, internal green reporting, and the Hybrid Vehicle Reimbursement Program.Having recently finished graduate school, she can provide insight into the needs of current students and job searchers.
Mark Helms
Dean, Student Life and Service-Learning, Central Piedmont Community College
Central Campus, Overcash Building, Charlotte, NC 28235
Office: 704-330-6127 CPCC Student Life
Mr. Helms is responsible for multiple CPCC programs and initiatives designed to promote student leadership and civic engagement.He is a former member of the Mecklenburg Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) stakeholders group, which recommended stream protection measures that were implemented by the County Commission. He is a member of Central Piedmont Sierra Club group and Clean Air Carolinas.
Kati Hynes
Vice President, Economic Development, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
330 S. Tryon Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28210
Office: 704-378-1371
Kati Hynes is an Economic Developer with nine years of experience in direct recruitment, expansions and retention of industries and business in Charlotte, creating new jobs and capital investment. She works all types of projects from office to industrial but focuses heavily on energy/power generation and financial services industry projects. She is a member of the North Carolina Economic Developers Association, Charlotte Region Commercial Board of Realtors and Commercial Real Estate Women. She received the Charlotte Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award (2002) and is a Charlotte Business Journal Women In Business Mentee Alumni.
Erik Lensch
Owner/President, Argand Energy Solutions
2725 Westinghouse Blvd. Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28273
Office: (866) 856-9819 Argand Energy
Mr. Lensch’ responsibilities range from business development, strategic planning, marketing & management to customer site visits, project feasibility, project finance analysis and coordination of the installation process for solar power systems. His range of services includes solar PV, solar thermal and wind system design, installation, site planning, financing solutions.
Betsy Magdall
Sustainability Manager, Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
1000 Lowe’s Blvd, 5WBS, Mooresville, NC 28117
Office:
Ms. Magdall has 20 years of experience working with Fortune 50 companies in program development, project management and business process improvement. She is currently assigned to Lowe’s Sustainability Program, where she is helping to craft Lowe’s internal and external approaches to sustainability, balancing the needs of shareholders, customers and employees. This includes working with teams across the business to implement projects which deliver business value and environmental benefits, and establishing metrics by which to evaluate progress towards sustainability. She has an MBA and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, which gives her analytical approach to solving business problems. Betsy is also certified in Photovoltaic Systems and Small Wind Turbines and is a Master Composter. She brings these skills and a passion for sustainability and renewable energy.
Gary D. Marshall
Natural Resource Specialist, Nature Preserves and Natural Resources Division, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department
6300 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
Office: 704-948-8025 Cell: 980-722-2107 http://www.parkandrec.com/
Mr. Marshall’s responsibilities include natural resource management in Mecklenburg County Parks and nature preserves and equipment purchasing, maintenance and repair. He is a member of NC Chapter of the Wildlife Society. He has a strong interest in alternative fuels and alternative energy.
Daria K. Milburn
Community Energy Conservation Coordinator, City of Charlotte, Neighborhood and Business Services Division
600 East Trade Street, Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28202
Office: 704-336-2929
Daria Milburn is an environmental professional who has been in the field for over fifteen years. She has worked with municipalities, regulatory agencies, non-profit organizations, business and industry on a wide spectrum of environmental topics ranging from assessment and remediation to environmental risk management and corporate sustainability programs. Most recently, she was Executive Director of the United States Green Building Council – Charlotte Region, where her work addressed corporate environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices.
Christopher E. North
Special Projects Director, NC Teaming with Wildlife Coalition Coordinator, North Carolina Wildlife Federation
2155 McClintock Rd., Charlotte, NC 28205
Office: 704-332-5696 www.ncwf.org
Mr. North is Director of the NC Wildlife Federation Wildlife Conservation Project and Coordinator of the NC Teaming with Wildlife Coalition. He is a Master Composter for Mecklenburg County Department of Solid Waste P.L.A.N.T. program specializing in vermicomposting for communty workshops and school programs. He offers extensive
knowledge of fundraising, strategic planning, program development and implementation, coalition building, volunteer coordination and campaign planning and implementation and direct advocacy both on the state and federal level.
Chatham Olive
Commercial Business Development and Community Relations, Argand Energy Solutions
2725 Westinghouse Blvd. Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28273
Office: 704-583-9295 Argand Energy
Chatham concentrates on commercial solar projects and governmental advocacy at Argand. He holds a BA from Duke University, an MA in Communication Arts from Notre Dame, and has completed the Certificate Program in Renewable Energy at NC State. Prior to joining Argand, he served in Charlotte as Conservation Organizer for the Sierra Club, where his duties included developing relationships with government agencies and officials, local businesses and grassroots organizations in order to raise awareness and implement actions that will help move the Charlotte region to a more sustainable, environmentally conscious future. In addition, Chatham is founder and Chairman of Charlotte Clean and Green, which produces the region’s largest environmental learning festival, now in its fourth year. He has made numerous media appearances and speaks regularly to groups on the importance of greenhouse reduction and the critical need for North Carolina to move to a new era of clean energy generation.
Robert J. Phocas
Energy and Sustainability Manager, City of Charlotte, NC
600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Office: 704-336-7558
As the Energy and Sustainability Manager for the City, Mr. Phocas’ main responsibility is the successful implementation of the 17 projects the City chose as part of the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. Mr. Phocas also works across the City on developing the City’s environmental policies. He received his law degree and a master’s in environmental economics and policyfrom Duke University and has worked for the private sector, nonprofits, the US EPA, and now the City of Charlotte.
Richard E. Roti, Esq.
Attorney at Law
7322 Versailles Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277
Office: 704-957-8660
Mr. Roti holds a Bachelor of Science Degree with honors from Florida Atlantic University and a Juris Doctor Degree cum laude from the University of Miami, School of Law. He has been active for many years in the Charlotte region on environmental matters, serving as Conservation Chair for the Sierra Club, also chairing the Charlotte Tree Advisory Commission for six years and now chairs the Charlotte Public Tree Fund. Rick’s legal background includes working as a solo practitioner and with a large law firm as a corporate lawyer focusing on business issues and intellectual property. He also worked as an Adjunct Professor at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida teaching business law.
Cary Saul
Director, Mecklenburg County, Land Use and Environmental Services Agency
700 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Office: 704-336-3725 Charlotte Mecklenburg: LUESA
Mr. Saul is Director of Mecklenburg County Land Use & Environmental Services Agency since 2001. Mr. Saul has 29 years of progressively responsible service with Mecklenburg County dealing with environmental and land use issues and developing and implementing organizational changes resulting in improved effectiveness, efficiencies, customer service.
Tom Warshauer
Community & Commerce Manager, City of Charlotte, Neighborhood & Business Services
600 East Trade Street, Suite 311, Charlotte, NC 28202
Office: 704-336-4522 Charlotte Neighborhood & Business Services
Mr. Warshauer is the Community and Commerce Manager for the City of Charlotteresponsible for Business Corridor and Neighborhood Revitalization, the Neighborhood Symposium, Neighborhood Energy Challenge andthe City's Brownfield Program. He served on the Board of theConservation Council of North Carolina.Tom is also an architect.
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Our Vision: To increase awarenessof the importance of living and working inmanner that enhances the economic, environmental and social well being of our community through education, regional partnerships and community engagement.
As a community leader in environmental education, the primary mission of the Center for Sustainabilityis:
1. To infuse sustainability concepts across the College's curriculum and operations.
2. To develop and conduct workforce training and certification to support a green regional economy.
3. To engage the community through partnerships with educational public and private sectors to foster sustainability.