Speaker Biographies

Buildex Chicago will offer an excellent educational program of seminars and technical presentations for building owners, property manages, facility managers, building engineers, and other real estate operations professionals.  The speakers will focus on a wide range of issues and best practices for the operation, renovation, retrofit, maintenance and management of all types of buildings.

The Buildex Chicago conference program contains leading experts in their field of building codes and legal and regulatory issues, energy efficient building and technology, asset management, building envelope, and professional development.

 

Keynote Address

Richard Monocchio
Commissioner, Department of Buildings

Tuesday, May 10
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Trends in Regulatory Policy: A Future Perspective

Richard Monocchio was appointed Commissioner of the Department of Buildings by Mayor Richard M. Daley on December 5, 2008. He had been serving as Acting Commissioner since April 2008, and previously served as First Deputy of Buildings and the city’s Department of Construction and Permits.

During his tenure as First Deputy of Buildings, his focus was re-engineering the inspection process to make it more efficient and transparent, expanding the green permit program and compelling recalcitrant owners to maintain their vacant buildings or face fines and penalties. It was during this period that the department established online scheduling of appointments and paying for permits.

As Commissioner, he has already taken steps to make the department more efficient and transparent, including the creating the Annual Inspection Certification program and the central dispatch system for new construction inspections. He has also focused resources on combating vacant and abandoned properties.

 

Expert Speaker Line-Up

 

Sachin Anand
Adjunct Professor
Illinois Institute of Technology's College of Architecture

BXT08: Greening Your Aging Mechnical Systems: Smart Things to Do in an Older Building

Sachin Anand has designed, commissioned and managed projects from commercial, residential and healthcare to industrial and award-winning sustainable. Sachin is a LEED™ accredited professional and brings several years of experience to the team. He runs the team with uncompromising quality checks at each design phase and strives to maintain the clients goals with a creative design solution. In 2007, Christy Webber Landscape’s New Office, his design, was the only building in Illinois to receive the Federal $1.80/sf credit for achieving 50% energy reduction over ASHRAE 90.1. Several of his projects have been featured in national and local publications including the Chicago Tribune.

He is an Adjunct Professor at Illinois Institute of Technology's College of Architecture. Active in ASHRAE, Sachin frequently presents on topics of sustainability for a multitude of audiences. He has spoken on topics like ASHRAE 90.1, Energy Conservation Codes, Energy Modeling, LEED, Integrated Design, etc. He has been a reviewer for projects which apply for the Green Permit Program in the City of Chicago. He has also served as a commissioning agent on several LEED projects and performed code reviews for the City of Chicago under their Developer Services program.

 

Jose Aparicio
Building Inspector
City of Chicago Department of Buildings

BXT01: Update on City of Chicago Regulatory and Approval Process: Facades and Life Safety Issues, Elevator Inspections, Green Permit Process

Jose Aparicio has coordinated the façade inspection and life-safety evaluation programs since their inceptions. Jose's background includes a degree in architecture and experience in high-rise design from the perspective of architectural offices.

Shaun Dentice
Senior Project Manager
Resource Solutions Group

BXT03: Navigating Incentive Programs: How to Secure Funds for Your Energy Projects: ENVIRON, ComEd, Nicor, Blue Star Energy, SEDAC

For the past six years, Shaun has worked on energy efficiency, resource conservation and green building in the residential and commercial sectors. His demonstrated expertise in the area of energy efficiency and green building for the residential and commercial new construction sectors gave rise to his green building policy experience, working with both local and state government to promote sustainable energy practices, smart growth principles and green building initiatives. Shaun also has extensive experience in energy policy, program design and implementation, and has launched and managed a variety of projects in California and the Midwest. In his position as senior project manager with Resource Solutions Group, Shaun leads creative development of a wide variety of program design and implementation approaches aimed at shifting behavior towards more energy efficiency practices – for downstream, midstream and upstream stakeholders.

As the manager of RSG’s Chicago office, he is currently a member of the USGBC and AIA COTE, and served as a member of the California Public Utility Commission’s Strategic Planning Standardization Sub-Committee, PIER Single Building Green House Gas Protocol Working Group, the California Sustainability Alliance Green Buildings Committee, and the EEC Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Task Force Committees.

Kevin Dick
Certifications Programs Director
Delta Institute

BXW15: Best Practices for a Strategic Energy Plan: Steps to Save Money in Your Building

Kevin is the Certifications Programs manager, a portfolio that encompasses LEED EB O&M and C&I certifications, along with developing manufacturing and industrial certification programs. With over ten years of experience managing and implementing energy efficiency and green building projects, Kevin has a wide experience in many aspects of building and operations. Previous to his current role, Kevin also founded and directed the Delta Institute Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Program, and managed over 4 million square feet of LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance certified projects for the Delta Institute, including Silver Certification of NBC Tower and Gold Certification of Prudential Plaza in Chicago, Illinois. Kevin has presented on, published, and provided trainings on a variety of topics, including energy efficiency and weatherization, green cleaning, native landscaping, stormwater best management practices, urban forest diversity, and endangered species management.

Thomas Dobrinska
Training Director
Anderson Pest Solutions

BXT04: The Bed Bug Pandemic: How to Use Integrated Pest Management Practices to
Eradicate the Problem

Tom has been active in structural pest control for sixteen years. Tom has helped in writing and administering the company standards for pest control for all types of commercial and residential accounts. He conducts educational workshops for Public Health Officials and Pest Management Professionals, for children at Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview, IL, and for all levels of technical and safety training for Anderson.

Tom holds a B.S. Degree in Entomology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. The Entomological Society of America recognizes Tom as a Board Certified Entomologist (BCE) who has fulfilled the qualifications for Urban and Industrial Entomology. He is certified by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

 

Brian Dolan, LEED® AP BD+C, CNU-A
Sustainable Design Technician
HOK

BXT12: Green for All - The Chicago Housing Authority Greens Operations Through Engagement and Assessment

As a Sustainable Design Technician, Brian is a part of the HOK Chicago Sustainable Design Group, Advance Strategies Group and HOK Chicago Interiors Group. With his interest in all facets and scales of environmental sustainability he is able to participate in a wide range of projects including coordinating the portfolio-wide green property assessment of the Chicago Housing Authority.

As a Living Building Challenge Ambassador, Brian leads the HOK Chicago Office Living Building Challenge Incentive. Also, Brian is Congress for New Urbanism Accredited and a regular speaker and former volunteer at the Chicago Center for Green Technology.

 

 

John Eaton,
Director of Marketing
Building Technology Associates

BXW17: Thinking Outside Your “Box”: Understanding Roof Systems Performance, Maintenance, Repair, Restoration and Replacement

John is the Director of Marketing and Sales for Building Technology Associates, a premier roof management consultant to the commercial, education and government sectors. He joined BTA in 2010, and comes to the building and facility services industry with over 20 years of automotive and aerospace marketing, research, consulting and product development for companies including Johnson Controls, IHS Global Insight and Northrop Grumman.

For over 50 years, BTA has provided a world-class suite of total roof asset management services, from condition inspection and assessment to design and construction management. BTA's proprietary assessment software and database yields recommendations for strategic investment in roof repair and restoration that can significantly extend the life-cycle of any roofing system and defer capital expense. BTA has managed over 1 billion square feet of roofing for clients including Ford Motor Company, General Motors, DTE, Hillsborough County School District in Tampa, Florida and the US Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Agency.

 

 

Kami Farahmandpour, PE, FRCI, RRC, RWC, CSI, CCS, CCCA
Principal and Founder
Building Technology Consultants, PC

BXW21: Cost-Effective Strategies and Solutions for Dealing With Aging Building Exteriors

Kami Farahmandpour is the Principal of Building Technology Consultants, PC, a forensic consulting firm specializing in the evaluation and repair of building exteriors. Mr. Farahmandpour has been involved in the evaluation, testing and repair of construction materials and building envelope performance since 1984. He has managed over 400 projects, many which have involved multiple disciplines and complex building envelope issues. His professional experience includes investigation of deterioration, water and air leakage issues, assessments of building performance, code compliance, and repair alternatives.

Kami is a Licensed Professional Engineer, a Registered Roof Consultant, a Registered Waterproofing Consultant, a Certified Construction Specifier and a Certified Construction Contract Administrator.

Among his many professional activities, Kami is a fellow of RCI, Inc., the past Chair of the Education Committee and past Chair of the Building Envelope Committee at RCI, Inc., past secretary and founding member of the Building Envelope Institute (BEI), and the past President and Charter Member of the Chicago Area Chapter of RCI, Inc. (CAC‐RCI). He is also a past Associate Director of the Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute).

 

Daniel Frey
Managing Member
Rely Energy, LLC

BXW15: Best Practices for a Strategic Energy Plan: Steps to Save Money in Your Building

Daniel Frey has more than twenty-five years of energy marketing and trading business experience. Prior to founding Rely Energy, he was Executive Vice President of Market Development for Seminole Energy Services, LLC. Prior to Seminole, Daniel held executive positions with El Paso Energy and Samson Resources Company, a large independent producer. Daniel has managed natural gas marketing and trading operations with a consistent track record of performance, growth, and customer service.

During a five year period starting in 2002, Frey was also a senior executive and managing member for Seminole’s Retail Electric Provider in Texas. Throughout the past twenty-five years, Frey has gained broad energy experience working with large and small energy clients to implement successful strategies for effectively managing and procuring energy.

 

Sandra Goeken Miles
President
Borealis Lighting by Polybrite International

BXT07: New and Innovative Green Products: An Update on the Latest
Technologies and Systems

A 32-year veteran of the telecommunications industry, Sandra Goeken Miles currently serves as President of the Goeken Group of Companies, headquartered in Naperville, Illinois. The Goeken Group comprises two wholly-owned subsidiaries – Global MEDNET, Inc. and PolyBrite International, Inc.

Throughout her career, Sandra crossed cultural barriers to provide air-to-ground telecommunications services to foreign countries. As the past chairman and CEO of In-Flight Phone International, and President of Airfone, Inc., Sandra helped lead the way in the air-to-ground industry.

In 1992, President George H. W. Bush appointed Sandra to the Federal Communication Commission’s Small Business Advisory Committee, where she was elected Chair of the New Technology subcommittee. Her committee’s reports were instrumental in shaping the spectrum auctioning for Personal Communications Services (PCS). In 1993, she founded Women of Wireless (WOW), a non-profit association to ensure women’s representation at the auction table for spectrum.

 

Susan Hagberg
President
Wild Goose Chase, Inc./
Canine Detection & Inspection Services, LLC

 

BXT04: The Bed Bug Pandemic: How to Use Integrated Pest Management Practices to
Eradicate the Problem

Sue’s career has been in commercial landscape management. During those years, she experienced inadequate solutions to the increasing Canada goose problems in the Chicagoland area. Sue began researching the biology of the goose and finding successful solutions to managing their populations. She launched Wild Goose Chase, Inc. and has been successfully managing Canada Goose related issues primarily with trained Border collies since 1998.

In 2007, a hotel client for nuisance bird issues stated he had heard using canines for scent detection of bed bugs. Bed bugs are a growing issue not only for the hospitality industry but also the apartment, retail and commercial office industries. With a dog team in place it was just a matter of training for this new skill. So Sue “spread her wings” and started a new business, Canine Detection and Inspection Services, LLC in 2008. Today she has four trained PCOs and six dogs trained in the scent detection of bed bugs ready to assist in bed bug detection wherever they may be.

 

Susan Hammer, LEED AP
General Manager
Prime Group Realty Trust

BXT19: An Update on the BOMA 360 Performance Program: Setting Your Property Apart

 

Susan Hammer has over 25 years of high-rise commercial property and asset management experience and currently is General Manager for Prime Group Realty Trust’s 330 North Wabash, a 1.5 million square foot mixed use building. 330 North Wabash was the first building in Chicago and in the State of Illinois to receive the BOMA 360 Performance Program designation. Additional results of her leadership at the building include a LEED EB O+M Silver Certification and a BOMA Chicago and North Central Region Outstanding Building of the Year Award.

Susan holds the Real Property Administrator designation and a Green Advantage Environmental Certification, and is a LEED Accredited Professional.

 

Chris Happ,
CEO
Goby LLC

BXW16: Develop a Sustainability Plan for Your Building: How to Engage Your Tenants and Investors?

As CEO of green building operations and sustainability expert Goby, LLC, Chris has worked on more than 30 million square feet of green building projects across a broad range of areas including Franklin Center, the tallest green building operated in the country; the sustainable re-development of Block 37; LEED tenant spaces in Rockefeller Center, the sustainability of the Radisson Blu concept located in the Aqua building, and a green parking garage. Chris has also worked on numerous energy efficiency retrofits, building portfolio sustainability strategies, and financing programs to drive operational savings, market recognition, and strategic value from sustainability. Chris also oversees the sustainability strategy consulting team for Goby, helping fortune 500 companies develop and implement sustainability in their business. Prior to Goby, Chris co-founded and sold blueSolutions, a supply chain strategy and consulting firm focused on multi-year international projects for fortune 50 companies. He is currently the co-chair for the Membership Committee of the USGBC-Illinois Chapter driving membership to the largest chapter in the country, on the associate board of Chicago Gateway Green, and sits on USGBC commercial real estate committees across chapters throughout the Great Lakes Region. Chris holds a BS in Economics from Miami University and is also a LEED Accredited Professional.

 

Helee Hillman,
Senior Project Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle

BXT11: Case Studies of Leading Edge Green Retrofits for Older Buildings: What Can You Practically Do?

Helee is a LEED Accredited Professional and is qualified to successfully manage projects attaining LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. She recently completed LEED EB Platinum McDonald’s World Headquarters in Oakbrook, IL, as well as LEED CI Gold Cisco Field Sales office. In 2009, Helee facilitated certification of the first LEED EB (Existing Building) Platinum multi-tenant building in the world, located at 550 West Washington for Beacon Capital Partners. In 2008, Helee managed over 20 LEED EB, NC, CS, CI projects achieving certification at the Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels. Helee is currently working on other LEED EB, NC, CS, CI, and other sustainability projects for Sargent & Lundy, MasterCard, LaSalle Investment Management, Diageo, JP Morgan, Manulife Financial, Bank of America, Aviva, and Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company. Helee is a member of Jones Lang LaSalle’s Energy and Sustainability Services Global Board which supports the firm’s LEED and sustainability projects worldwide and she also assists with internal sustainability education efforts for accreditation and successful projects for Jones Lang LaSalle project managers.

 

Arthur Holloway, AIA
Project Manager
Chicago Housing Authority

BXT12: Green for All - The Chicago Housing Authority Greens Operations Through Engagement and Assessment

Arthur Holloway is currently a Project Manager at the Chicago Housing Authority where he has worked in different capacities on a variety of projects. Presently he is involved with the Operation Virtual Shield security camera installation project as well as the Green Buildings Assessment project in conjunction with HOK Architects.

Arthur is a licensed Architect registered in the State of Illinois. He is also a member of the American Institute of Architects and serves as a Board Member for the New Age Services Corporation located on Chicago’s west side.

 

Stephen K. Izzo
President
Zonatherm Products, Inc.

BXT09: Aging Buildings & Shrinking Operational Dollars: How Do You Sell Your Asset Manager/CFO on Your CAPEX Budget?

Stephen K. Izzo has been working in the HVAC field for 40 years. Currently Stephen is president of Zonatherm Products, Inc..

 

Phil Krone
President
Productive Strategies

BXT09: Aging Buildings & Shrinking Operational Dollars: How Do You Sell Your Asset Manager/CFO on Your CAPEX Budget?

Philip Krone has been an active marketing professional for manufacturing, service and professional firms since 1972. He is President of Productive Strategies Inc., a management and marketing consulting firm located in Northfield, Illinois that helps companies and associations define and reach their growth objectives.

He has developed the FOCIS Selling Training program, developed presentations for corporate clients, coached hundreds of sales people, and has overseen the expansion of the practice area into 30 different services. Phil has been a contributor to various trade publications and business magazines over the course of his career and is currently writing a book containing case histories of sales success. He is the recipient of the Gullo and Trieber award for marketing excellence; and the Austin C. Lilligren award for service to manufacturers.

 

Kevin Lust
International Speaker & Trainer
Lust Development Group

W13: Powerful Persuasion & Negotiating Techniques: The Keys to Success

W20: Managing Multiple Priorities, Projects and Deadlines Effectively

Over the past ten years, Kevin Lust has proven to be one of the most popular speakers at the Show, providing valuable insights and advice on personal skills and professional development for individuals and executives across the entire industry.

Through more than 2600 presentations in 16 countries on four continents, Kevin has effectively engaged audiences. He has a commanding presence, but his real gift for reaching people is rooted in a keen understanding of the human experience. He knows if there’s a hard way, there’s also a smart way. In today’s chaotic environment, a day or even a few hours with Kevin Lust is simply time well spent.

 

Wyllys Mann
Director
Green Business Development Center

BXT03: Navigating Incentive Programs: How to Secure Funds for Your Energy Projects: ENVIRON, ComEd, Nicor, Blue Star Energy, SEDAC

Wyllys Mann is a LEED AP and Director of the Green Business Development Center, which supports green entrepreneurs and provides resources, technical assistance and hands-on consulting to small and medium sized businesses. He manages the Cook County Efficiency Program to provide technical assistance, grants, and loans to commercial and industrial facilities under-going retro-fits. Prior to joining Delta Wyllys was a project manager for East Lake Management & Development Corp. where he was responsible for the redevelopment of the historic Washington Park YMCA into a LEED-Gold residential supportive housing facility.

 

Sophie Marie Martinez LEED AP, Assoc. AIA
Green Permit Program
City of Chicago Department of Buildings

BXT01: Update on City of Chicago Regulatory and Approval Process: Facades and Life Safety Issues, Elevator Inspections, Green Permit Process

Sophie Marie Martinez serves as the current Program Manager for the City of Chicago Department of Buildings Green Permit Program. In this position she is responsible for educating the public on the Green Permit Program, scheduling meetings for all participants, tracking permit progress of all green projects, working with plan examiners to ensure code reviews are completed in the expected time frame, reviewing all project documentation to confirm program eligibility and issuing permits by the target goal date.

She is also a LEED Accredited Professional and member of the United States Green Building Council.

 

Bill McHugh
Executive Director
Chicago Roofing Contractors Association

BXT10: Renewable and Solar Energy Applications for Your Roof: Why These Are Feasible Options for Building Owners & Managers to Implement?

Bill McHugh has been the Executive Director of the Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) since 2004. At CRCA, Bill has been involved in the all aspects of CRCA's outreach to the local and national roofing code, standards, architectural, specifier, roof consultant, building owner and managers, and legislative sectors. He has spoken on behalf of CRCA at International Code Council International Building Code hearings, and ASTM and other standards development organizations, and regional/local audiences who influence roofing decisions.

Bill is active at ASTM on the E05 & E 06 Committees, and UL's Standards Technical Panel. Additionally, he participates in the Building Code Development process at NFPA as a member of the Fire Protection Features Committee, participates at the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials code development process and more.

Avraham Mendall Mor IALD, LEED AP, MIES
Partner
Lightswitch Architectural

BXW18: Indoor Lighting Trends: The Impact of LED, Daylighting and Other Emerging Technologies on Your Future Retrofits

Avraham Mor is a leading architectural and theatrical lighting designer with over ten years of experience in a variety of applications, locations, and clientele. Avi’s work spans commercial, hospitality, educational, and residential projects—ranging from business interiors, hotels, restaurants, and outdoor events to educational institutions, museums, condominiums and private residences. Key design credits include: The Wit Hotel – Chicago, Chicago Model City – Chicago Architecture Foundation; The Fairfield Hotel – Chicago; Ancient Americas at The Field Museum – Chicago; Joe’s Seafood Prime Steak and Stone Crab - Las Vegas; and an extensive renovation of the Polar Play Zone and the Oceanarium at the John G. Shedd Aquarium - Chicago.

Avi joined Lightswitch in 2004 and was instrumental in forming Lightswitch Architectural in 2009 as a directing partner. He has been recognized by The U. S. Department of Energy, where he serves as a committee member and forum reviewer for The Next Generation Lighting Industry Alliance, as well as speaking at several conferences on the future of Solid State Lighting (SSL) and luminaire technology. Avi also has his thoughts and work published in magizines arround the globe.

 

Matthew O’Hara
Regional Manager
Anderson Pest Solutions

BXT04: The Bed Bug Pandemic: How to Use Integrated Pest Management Practices to
Eradicate the Problem

Matthew began his career at Anderson as summer help to pay for college. After 3 years in the Fund of Funds Tax Department of Arthur Anderson as a Tax Attorney, Matt returned to Anderson. Matt has served as a route Technician, as a Service Manager for the northern suburbs and Chicago Loop area, been a District Manager for three different offices and most recently served as Regional Sales Manager.

Matt has helped in writing and administering the company standards for pest control for all types of commercial and residential accounts. he has served as President of the Greater Chicago Pest Management Alliance and a Board Member for Illinois Pest Control Association. Matt has been certified by Illinois, Missouri, Indiana and Wisconsin for Pest Control.

Andrew Sheaffer, PE, CEM
Manager
ENVIRON Corp.

BXT03: Navigating Incentive Programs: How to Secure Funds for Your Energy Projects: ENVIRON, ComEd, Nicor, Blue Star Energy, SEDAC

Andrew Sheaffer has more than 10 years of experience advising clients in the industrial, commercial and institutional market sectors on carbon and energy management strategies. Focusing on cost savings and risk mitigation through energy efficiency, he has helped hundreds of clients identify, analyze and implement energy and carbon reduction opportunities within complex industrial and building systems. He has helped guide several building project through the LEED certification process and is proficient in a number of energy modeling software platforms.

Elizabeth Scanlan,
Director of Code Development
City of Chicago Department of Buildings

BXT01: Update on City of Chicago Regulatory and Approval Process: Facades and Life Safety Issues, Elevator Inspections, Green Permit Process

Elizabeth Scanlan, licensed architect, LEEP AP, has been involved in the development and implementation of the Annual Inspection Certification (AIC) over the last two years. She has worked in several capacities within the Department of Buildings including project management, program development, and code regulation.

Scott Shellburg,
Director Of Lighting & Sustainability
Evergreen Oak Electric / Crest Lighting Studios

BXW18: Indoor Lighting Trends: The Impact of LED, Daylighting and Other Emerging Technologies on Your Future Retrofits

Scott Shellburg has been working in the lighting and electrical supply business for 22 years. He is currently the Director of Lighting and Sustainability for Evergreen Oak Electric Supply and Crest Lighting Studios.

Scott heads up the green lighting initiative for Evergreen Oak. He heads up a department that offers design services, energy audits, logistical services, and technical lighting solutions for the company. He is a past board member of the IES and is a current member of Sylvania Lightings showroom advisory board.

 

Aliza Skolnik, LEED AP, GGP
Associate – Systems Engineer
Environmental Systems Design, Inc.

BXT12: Green for All - The Chicago Housing Authority Greens Operations Through Engagement and Assessment

Aliza Skolnik joined Environmental Systems Design, Inc. in 2006.  Her experience includes Systems Science Engineering and operations research at Washington University in St. Louis. She has extensive knowledge in all LEED rating systems, Energy Modeling, Energy Star, and CFD modeling.  Her responsibilities include Commissioning Agent, Mechanical Designer, Modeler, and Consultant.

 

Aubrey Swift
Director of Design Integration
dbHMS

BXT08: Greening Your Aging Mechnical Systems: Smart Things to Do in an Older Building

As Director of Design Integration Aubrey Swift combines over 25 years as a technical architect with proven LEED and sustainable design skills to guide the integration of engineering and architectural designs to optimal solutions. A licensed architect and LEED accredited professional with demonstrated project management skills and a strong engineering interest, Aubrey brings a true generalist’s knowledge to implementing green techniques and strategies. Aubrey directs the efforts of dbHMS in Sustainable Consulting and Project Commissioning. In addition he contributes to the quality control and building science program at dbHMS. Aubrey believes that to be “green” a building must be, first of all, well built. In his career he has always sought a higher quality of detailing and documentation across a wide range of complex institutional and commercial projects. Prior to joining dbHMS, Aubrey guided the LEED services at OKW Architects, Inc. in Chicago, managing LEED strategy on half a dozen projects.

 

Michael J. Stanch
Energy Solutions Manager for Smart Energy Design Assistance Center
360 Energy Group

BXT03: Navigating Incentive Programs: How to Secure Funds for Your Energy Projects: ENVIRON, ComEd, Nicor, Blue Star Energy, SEDAC

Mike has over 17 years of experience in the lighting energy efficiency field and has worked in almost every type of building from hospitals to retail to office space as well as schools and universities. He is a Design Assistance Expert with SEDAC as well as a trade ally to the Com Ed, Ameren and SEDAC energy efficiency programs.

Mike’s role as Energy Solutions Manager is to provide outreach services, technical support and implementation coordination for SEDAC customers looking to implement SEDAC recommendations. He is also involved in helping SEDAC customers access available financial resources like utility and government incentives and financing.

 

Michael Taylor
Outreach Professional
KEMA, Inc.

BXT03: Navigating Incentive Programs: How to Secure Funds for Your Energy Projects: ENVIRON, ComEd, Nicor, Blue Star Energy, SEDAC

Michael Taylor joins KEMA as a proven sales & marketing expert. He has over 20 years of technical sales experience in the television broadcast industry selling through channel partners and directly to broadcasting clients throughout the United States & Europe. He earned a Bachelors of Science in Television Technology & Communications from Southern Illinois University with a minor in Electronics and Computers. He has conducted hundreds of technical presentations and training seminars during his career. As both a National and Regional Sales Manager he has managed personnel, budgets, and provided market trends, expectations, and analysis reports to assist in company strategic planning. Now as the Outreach Professional for KEMA Services, Inc., Michael is one of the marketing & sales team leaders responsible for the promotion and implementation of the ComEd Smart Ideas Program.

KEMA (a Dutch based Company) is a global company specializing in strategic & technical energy consulting, operational support, measurements & inspection, and testing & certification. KEMA is actively involved in helping clients address climate change issues through innovative technologies, strategies and solutions. In the Northern Illinois area, KEMA is the contract implementation company for the ComEd Smart Ideas Energy Efficiency Program. KEMA evaluates the applications, performs the onsite inspections, and administers the funds for the Smart Ideas Program.

 

Tom Weber
Vice President of Sales
Freedom Personal Development

BXW23: Generate Income and Reduce Stress by Discovering Your Memory Power and Reading Smart

Tom’s sales career started as soon as he learned to talk. This natural sales ability didn’t help him get out of the chores growing up on an Iowa farm, but he did learn the value of a hard days work.

When it comes to speaking or instructing, Tom finds a way to connect to any audience in a way that turns the presentation into a conversation. Drawing upon the 12,000+ sales presentations he has delivered over the last 14 years, (eight with FPD), he is able to teach others based on actual experience and insight, rather than theory, which enables his workshops to be interactive and “hands-on”. He has won the “Speaker of the Year” and the “Instructor of the Year” awards, and many of the thousands of students he has personally taught have said that Tom’s blend of personality, humor, and knowledge rank him as one of the greatest speakers they have ever seen.