EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President
Lorrie A. Hoefling-Colburn - LAHoefling@aep.com
Lorrie A. Hoefling, LEED Accredited Professional®, Green Advantage Certified Faculty, President of the Oklahoma US Green Building Council and is the Energy Efficiency, Consumer Programs Coodinator for AEP/PSO. The goal of Consumer Programs is to increase energy efficiency to save customers money. As the cost of generating electricity rises, energy efficiency reduced the need for expensive power purchases or building additional resources. In the past Lorrie has been sustainability educator and consultant for the construction industry and she focuse on education of Contractors and Sub-contractors for both Commercial and Residential buildings. Ms. Hoefling is very involved in the construction industry in her community, is currently working on completing her Masters in Construction Engineering Technology and has created “green” curriculum for the Construction Departments of Universities and Technical schools and teaches Green Building OSU in Stillwater . She is currently working on the first residential remodel in
Originally from Sapulpa, OK, Scott Oglesby attend the architecture program at Drury University in Springfield, MO. After receiving his Bachelor of Architecture in 2005, Scott took a full-time position with Springfield-based Butler Rosenbury & Partners. While working at Butler Rosenbury, Scott helped promote the green movement within the firm and became one of the youngest LEED APs in the state of Missouri. At the end of 2006 he moved to Geneva, Switzerland where he lived for six months and worked for a creative boutique architecture firm Bruce Dunning Architecture. Afterwards, Scott returned to Butler Rosenbury as their Asia Project Manager. This position took him to southern China for six months and where he was the sole liaison between his firm, their partners and the clients. At the beginning of 2008, Scott pursued his Masters in at the University of Auckland in Auckland, New Zealand. His thesis, titled “Energy Efficiency in New Zealand Homes: An Analysis and Evaluation of National and International Standards, Codes and Schemes and Their Potential Application to New Zealand Residences”, was completed at the beginning of 2009, with honors, when Scott was awarded his Master of Architecture in Sustainable Design. After graduating, Scott moved back to Oklahoma in hopes to be a part of the budding sustainable design movement in the State where he then became affiliated with the local USGBC chapter and other organizations.
Shekoofah (Shak) Khedhri Geiser brings world class experience as an internationally accredited architect and project manager to GreyHorse Associates. She has over 10 years experience as an architect, development manager and economic development manager on international projects while working at Nakheel, the world’s largest developer and Dubai Economic Development. Her accomplishments include design development for The Palm-Jumierah (5 sq km of mixed use development), Ibn-Battuta Mall (5.4 million Sq.Ft. retail development), The Gardens (220 hectare mixed use development), and many other iconic developments, all in Dubai. She has completed projects in the USA, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, working with consultants from all over the world. Her background in planning positioned her to be a major contributor to the Washington Avenue Revitalization Plan in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Shak has a bachelor of architecture from UAE University. She has a master’s degree in city and regional planning from the University of Pennsylvania with an emphasis in community and economic development. Shak has received extensive planning training from Calthorpe Associates of Berkley, California. She also has a graphic design certificate from the University of Pennsylvania. Shak is a certified LEED Accredited Professional for Building Design and Construction (LEED AP BD +C) through the US Green Building Council. She serves as an executive committee member for the USGBC Oklahoma Chapter. Shak is fluent in 3 languages
Treasurer
Eric Hudson - ehudson@airfieldsystems.com
Eric S. Hudson was born on November 8, 1979 in A third generation Cory Hoffart - greencollared@gmail.com Jen Smith -jsmith@innovar-env.com Ms. Smith is currently a Senior Vice President and COO for Innovar Environmental. She is responsible for Innovar’s day-to-day operations and oversees issues related to marketing, sales, business development, project operations, and personnel. Additionally, she is responsible for overseeing the Environmental Services Business Unit, which includes all environmental services and program development for the Government and Department of Defense (DoD) clients, including U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserves, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Coast Guard. Ms. Smith is an Environmental Program Manager with over 15 years of experience in consulting with the government and more specifically, developing comprehensive environmental programs surrounding natural and cultural resource management, sustainability and green initiatives, Environmental Management Systems (EMS), training, pollution prevention, and regulatory compliance. Ms. Smith currently manages over thirty-five (35) environmental professionals that work on diverse environmental issues and media areas. Ms. Smith provides subject matter expertise, quality assurance/quality control, and mentorship/guidance to all staff. Additionally, Ms. Smith is responsible for business development and oversight of new programs. Ms. Smith is currently working with multiple Government clients to develop comprehensive sustainability programs, which include green building / LEED certification feasibility studies, sustainability planning, multi-media environmental program assessments and program development, and implementation/training of initiatives. Ms. Smith has been involved in the USGBC, Oklahoma Chapter since 2007 and has served on the Oklahoma Chapter Board since 2008. I am currently working at Sunrise Alternative Energy, a Solar-Wind-Geothermal-Sustainability company I co-founded three years ago in My graduate work is in Psychology and Behavioral Science. My interest in The National Park Service, The Todd Stephens - tmsatelier@gmail.com REMOTE PHOTON DYNAMICS, NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY ENDEAVORS: SUSTAINABLE SUSTAINABLE GREEN COUNTRY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
PERSONAL AND EDUCATIONAL: BORN IN 1976 AND RAISED ALTERNATIVELY IN WORK EXPERIENCES INCLUDE: CARPENTERS APPRENTICE WITH FLINTCO, INC., LLOYD AND ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS IN CALLAHAN AND GALLUP, MATRIX ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS, In 2007, Temur is the President and Founding member of the Oklahoma Green Business Alliance, and Board Member of the Oklahoma Renewable Energy Council. His company Centaurus Technologies and Innovations joined national US Green Building Council in 2005. Temur has been member of Oklahoma Chapter of the USGBC from its inception. Temur’s first encounter with sustainable development, renewable energy and innovative construction methods was in late 1980’s, when now former Soviet Union looked aggressively into reforming the economy and innovations were abundant. Throughout his professional career Temur has worked in transitional economy of former Soviet Union and in the United States in management, teaching and support positions for diverse projects from distant learning, marketing, privatization and economic diversification. These projects gave valuable knowledge and experience needed to work on sustainable development. Since late 2004, Temur spoke to various groups from pre-school children to business professionals on green building, sustainable development and energy efficiency matters. His presentations are based on research of sources on green building, sustainable development and innovative products and technologies from around the World in the English and Russian languages. Mr. Bacon has 33 years of mechanical engineering, design, consulting, and building construction experience. This experience encompasses extensive HVAC, plumbing, energy management/temperature control, and fire protection systems design for a variety of commercial, educational, industrial and institutional projects totaling well over $100,000,000 in mechanical system construction costs. In addition, Mr. Bacon specializes in sustainable energy efficient building systems design, analysis and certification. Mike Buchert - mike.buchert@okstate.edu Jason Fisher is the Business Development Manager for BuildBlock Building Systems. He is a Certified Home Energy Rater. Mr. Fisher wrote the technical and training curriculum for BuildBlock’s training program and conducts training in the Regional Rep At Large: OPEN
Ex Officio
Lee Fithian - leefithian@ou.edu
BOARD MEMBERS
Gayle Hough - ghough12345@yahoo.com
Mr. Cory Hoffart has been a dedicated advocate of sustainable living for over a decade, since he first began university studies in renewable energy, energy conservation, and lifestyle change. He has pursued these passions through various business, organizational, and leadership positions.
On a professional front, Cory founded Green Collar Energy, LLC, which is focused on implementing affordable and effective energy saving measures in both homes and businesses. His latest venture is an online start-up business called GreenCollarBusiness.com – which provides a variety of services to both individuals, non-profit groups, and businesses. These services include a green directory, a green job board, a green certification program, green web hosting, green news board, and partnership opportunities.
On an organizational front, Cory has been active with the Tulsa Metro Chamber as the Chair of their Sustainability Crew with the Tulsa Young Professionals, which is nearly 6,000 members strong. Under his leadership, the S-Crew’s endeavors and accomplishments include community education through GreenSpeak lunch lectures, the creation of a Green Your Business Guide for local businesses, a Government Review to record elected officials votes on ‘green’ measures, planning for the first annual Green Gala, and a variety of volunteering and recycling efforts.
After an honorable discharge from the
Terrell Hoagland attended both OU and OSU and works in construction management for Flintco, Inc. based out of Tulsa, OK. He is a LEED-AP, member of the Oklahoma Chapter of the USGBC and is Green Advantage Certified. He is currently working on the Tulsa Technology Center's new $40 million dollar Broken Arrow Campus Expansion. He spearheaded Flintco’s participation as a pilot company in ABC’s Green Contractor Certification Program and consults on all local LEED Certified projects within the company. He teaches an introductory sustainability class through the NCCER and attends the yearly Greenbuild conference as a representative of Flintco.
Temur Akhmedov - okenergysavers@live.com
Temur Akhmedov is an owner of Centaurus Technologies and Innovations, Inc, a Norman, OK based company working in the field of energy efficiency and green building consulting. Temur received his LEED AP designation in 2008. He is also a licensed real estate agent.
Lin Bacon - bacon@phillbac.com
REGIONAL COUNCIL
Regional Rep Leadership
Jason Fisher: jfisher72@cox.net
COMMITTEE's and LEADERSHIP
The Advocacy Committee gets local, state, and federal governments to adopt sustainable design and development through regulation, program incentives, and green projects. The Committee also ensures USGBC Oklahoma is viewed as the authority on green building. The Communications Committee is the highly visible and respected interface with the public. It acts as the face and voice as it informs media sources about breakthroughs in green building, educates non-members about USGBC-OK initiatives, and notifies existing members about Chapter events like meetings, workshops, and holiday parties! A mixture of internal newsletters, constant contacts (email), articles, and brochures are used to reach various external audiences. In addition to overseeing public relations, the Committee facilitates internal communications through an Internet Webmaster which maintains the Chapter’s website and posts current membership lists to the intranet. The Education Committee earns much of the Chapter’s income because it schedules and delivers the actual LEED courses and workshops! Bringing a course together involves working with the National USGBC training coordinator and the OK Board. High demand courses are identified with help from the Board, scheduled with help from National, and promoted with help from the Communications Committee. Guidelines are provided for setting cost and charge for trainings. Education OKC: Jen Born - jborn@gwssi.com The Chapter Development Committee recruits and retains sponsors for the Chapter, including business sponsors, government grants, and individual donations. Sponsorship levels are set and recruiting materials are provided. The Chapter Development Committee identifies potential sponsors, maintains periodic communications with existing sponsors, and outlines fundraising options / projections annually. The Green Schools Committee teaches educational professionals, parish school boards and state education officials on the greening opportunities for building educational buildings. If the Chapter agrees to adopt an The Green Development Committee educates professionals, home / business owners and government representatives on the opportunities for green residential development and to advocate for adoption of green development standards. The Programs Committee develops and delivers programs and events that attract new participants, retain existing participants, and meet the diverse needs of the OK Chapter. In addition to sponsoring or creating an emerging green builders committee, the committee provides a programs event schedule at the beginning of each year and distributes program announcements at least 3 weeks prior to the event. The schedule and announcements are posted at the website for membership viewing. The committee will coordinate programs with the membership committee to expand the Chapter membership.
Advocacy OKC: Billy Mason - wjmason80@aol.com
Advocacy Tulsa:OPEN
Communications OKC:OPEN
Communications Tulsa:OPEN
Education Tulsa: Kim Limbaugh - kiml@scottgoble.com
The Finance Committee controls and protects the monies belonging to the OK Chapter. The Board’s Treasurer is the Finance Committee chairperson and he/she follows the fiscal policies established by the Chapter. Other Committees send budget requests to the Board and Finance Committee for review and approval. The treasurer records financial transactions, presents financial reports at each Board meeting, and allows for an annual audit to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Finance Chair: Eric Hudson - ehudson@airfieldsystems.com
Co-Chair: Kimberly Lenz - kimlenz@cox.net
Development OKC: OPEN
Development Tulsa: OPEN
Green Schools OKC: Jeff Wegner - Jwegener@lwpb.com
Green Schools Tulsa: Les Pace - lespace@icu.net
Green Develop. OKC: Kim Cooper-Hart - kim.cooper-hart@okc.gov
Green Devolop Tulsa: Reid Burton - rrb@gh2.com
Membership OKC: OPEN
Membership Tulsa: OPEN
Programs OKC: Ken Fitzsimons- task@cox.net
Programs Tulsa: Melanie Gilbertson- Melanie_Gilbertson@Nabholtz.com
Future
The By-Laws Committee makes sure the Chapter by-laws and policies are reviewed annually and kept current. The committee presents draft by-laws to the Board for consideration and approval.
