Bill Shutkin | Founding Partner, Innovation Network for Communities
 A pioneering entrepreneur, attorney and educator, Bill’s work covers an expansive terrain, from sustainability to social innovation, urban planning to economic development, green design to global warming. Bill has lectured and consulted around the world on the ideas and innovations guiding us to a prosperous future and is the author of the award-winning book, The Land That Could Be: Environmentalism and Democracy in the Twenty-First Century, and A Republic of Trees: Field Notes on People, Place, and the Planet. David Brower described Bill as “an environmental visionary creating solutions to today's problems with a passion that would make John Muir and Martin Luther King equally proud.”
Will Toor | Boulder County Commissioner
Will is a recognized community leader for his work and dedication to sustainability. Under his leadership, the County has adopted two resolutions on sustainability and Zero Waste, and is developing numerous programs and policies designed to reduce energy waste and transition to more renewable energy sources.
Blake Jones | President, Namaste Solar
Namaste is an employee-owned company, that has grown from 3 employees to 55 and has installed more than 650 PV systems totaling more 3.5 megawatts in Colorado, more than any other company. Blake was recently chosen to introduce President Barack Obama during his visit to Denver for the signing of the historic economic stimulus bill on Feb. 17, 2009.
Scott Rodwin, AIA, HBA, LEED AP | Principal, Rodwin Architecture
 Scott Rodwin, LEED AP, is the Principal of Rodwin Architecture and President of Skycastle Homes. He was named AIA's 2006 "Young Architect of the Year" for the U.S. Western Mountain Region, Colorado Construction’s 2009 Top 20 Under 40, and a Boulder County Business Report 2009 EcoHero. Scott has been creating deep green homes and communities for nearly two decades. He created a LEED Platinum home here in Boulder, teaches green building workshops and is currently authoring a book on green homes. Scott was President of AIA Colorado North Chapter and received his architectural degree from Cornell University in 1991.
Ron Flax, AIA Assoc., LEED AP | Project manager, Rodwin Architecture
 Ron Flax, LEED AP, is an Associate at Rodwin Architecture and was the Project Manager for their LEED Platinum Edge House. He has a passion for the technical details of high performance green design. Prior to RA, Ron worked for McStain where he helped lead a number of sustainable design initiatives, including energy-efficient HVAC systems, advanced framing, indoor air quality, mold prevention, building durability strategies, and overall construction quality strategies. Ron also performed job site inspections and contractor training for new green building techniques. Ron received a Master of Liberal Studies from St. John's College, and an M. Arch from the University of Colorado in 2006.
Stacy Tellinghuisen | Energy/Water Analyst, Western Resource Advocates
 Stacy Tellinghuisen works on both sides of the energy/water nexus at Western Resource Advocates. Stacy spends much of her time identifying the energy demands of new proposed water supply projects and the energy savings associated with water conservation. She also works with WRA’s energy program to promote renewables and energy efficiency. Prior to working for WRA, Stacy researched the energy and carbon benefits of recycled water in Southern California, and worked on water resource issues for a small town in Utah. Stacy has a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and Management from U.C. Santa Barbara, and a B.A. from Carleton College. Between college and graduate school, Stacy taught environmental education to school groups in parks throughout California and Utah.
Paul Lander | Principal, Dakota Ridge Partnership
Bo DeAngelo | Owner, Automatic Solar Co.
 Bo is the president of Automatic Co, a Boulder-based plumbing &
mechanical firm. Bo has more than 26 years of experience in Plumbing, HVAC,
Solar Thermal, and Hydronics systems. He founded RAD Plumbing & Mechanical
in 2003; then formed its subsidy, the Automatic Company in 2004. He has
been operating Automatic since with an emphasis on energy efficiency &
conservation. Bo is currently an ICC licensed Mechanical Master, and CO
State Master Plumber. Prior to re-entering the plumbing & mechanical
industries, Bo trained & worked as a professional chef.
Bo enjoys mountain biking and road biking, urban farming, cooking, and knife collecting. Bo is married to Nancy DeAngelo, also an Automatic Co
officer. Bo and Nancy have two kids, Hannah (8) & Jackson (7). Their kids
attend Mesa Elementary in South Boulder.
Steve Mannhard | Energy Efficiency Consultant, Standard Renewable Energy
Mark Attard | Principle LEED AP, Renewable Concepts
Clay Dusel | Owner, Dusel Custom Builders
Erin Whitney, Ph.D. | NREL
Howard Branz, Ph.D. | NREL
Ron Shaw | Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, City of Longmont
Jason Acosta | Existing Homes Division Head, Energy Logic
Traci Morin | Owner, Colorado Clean and Green Homes, Former administrator of GEO Solar Rebate Program for CoSEIA
Bill Ewer | Longmont Power and Communication
Patrick Goggin | Longmont Power and Communication
Bill Melvin | Owner, Ecoscape Environmental Design
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