2002 RESNET Conference
Presenters' Bios
 March 4-6, 2002
Florida Solar Energy Center
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Cocoa, Florida
Steve Baden
Executive Director
Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
Steve Baden has worked in the residential energy efficiency field for
over twenty five years, including eighteen years with home energy ratings
and energy mortgages on both the state and national levels, and ten years
administering a state energy office. Mr. Baden initiated the "Warm Homes for
Alaskans Initiative" which received the "1993 National Award for the Most
Outstanding State Housing Program" from the National Council of State
Housing Agencies. Steve was also awarded a "Lifetime Achievement Award" from
the U.S. Department of Energy.
Mike Barcik
Director, Technical Services
Southface Energy Institute
Mike Barcik is a senior research engineer and the director of Technical
Services at Southface Energy Institute. His areas of expertise include
energy performance modeling, design reviews and building diagnostics. A
graduate from Georgia Tech with a masters degree in mechanical engineering,
he has conducted research in high-performance mechanical systems and has
conducted over 100 workshops and charrettes on high-performance commercial
buildings. He also manages the Commercial Buildings Energy Code Initiative
and is a LEED™ certified professional.
Brian Binash
President
Emerald Homes
Brian Binash, President of Emerald Homes, is a 23 year veteran homebuilder,
beginning his career with General Homes in Houston in 1979 and shortly
thereafter becoming their top-producing manager for the region. He helped
start-up the company which is Emerald Homes today in September of '87 and
led the company to achieve over 200 closings the first full year of it's
operations. Binash has been the recipient of numerous awards during his
career from most productive Construction Manager to Marketing Director of
the Year. More importantly, as one of its principals, he has led Emerald
Homes to achieve high level standards in construction, including its
position as the energy efficiency leader in Houston. The company has been
named Builder of the Year three times and has received the prestigious
national Energy Value Housing Award twice. Binash is active both
professionally and charitably, serving on the boards of directors for
numerous organizations including the Greater Houston Builders Association,
Houston Proud, the Community Associations Institute, the Greater Houston
Partnership, and Habitat for Humanity. He graduated from Marquette
University in 1978 with a Bachelors in Sociology and Urban Affairs.
Lindsay Chism
Manager, Building America Partner Program
Home Builders Association of Central New Mexico
Lindsay Chism graduated from the
University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Art's Degree in Communication.
She has worked for the Home Builders Association of Central New Mexico (HBA
of CNM), where she administered and managed several of their community
service programs. In her capacity as Director of Community Relations, Chism
was the administrator of the Building America Partner Program that the
association established in January of 2001. Lindsay became an independent
consultant in September 2001, and is still administering the Building
America Partner Program for the HBA of CNM while simultaneously owning and
operating a partnership company called
Building Solutions, focusing
on building science consulting and certified Home Energy Rating. She is also
the Director of the Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA)
Institute for Construction Technology.
Barbara Collins
Western Regional Manager
Energy Rated Homes of America
Barbara Collins is the Western Regional Manager of Energy Rated Homes of
America. Ms. Collins is a dynamic professional speaker and trainer on
marketing, home energy ratings, and energy mortgage topics. Featured on the
nationally broadcast television program, "Today's Environment", her work has
also been honored by the U.S. Department of Energy with its "1994 National
Energy Award", and by the "1995 Renew America National Award: in 2000, the
Mortgage Bankers Association of America featured Ms. Collins in its "Market
Trends" series speaking on energy. Ms. Collins in 2001 received the
prestigious "RESNET Lifetime Achievement Award" for her contribution to the
home energy rating industry.
Dennis Creech
Executive Director
Southface Energy Institute
Dennis Creech is the Executive Director of the Southface Energy
Institute, a nonprofit organization offering technical assistance on
sustainable buildings and communities. Mr. Creech directed the development
of the EarthCraft House program in Atlanta and the Southface Energy and
Environmental Resource Center, a building that houses the institute and
features over 100 sustainable technologies. Dennis commutes in a total
electric Toyota RAV4.
Michelle Desiderio
Senior Product Developer
Fannie Mae
Michelle Desiderio is a Senior Product Developer for Fannie Mae's
National Housing and Impact Division. In that role she is responsible for a
number of programs including Fannie Mae's Energy and Environment Initiative,
a residential emissions trading pilot, and the Smart Commute SM Mortgage.
Previously, Michelle served as NAHB's expert on endangered species,
essential fish habitat, clean air, and construction waste policy. In that
role she analyzed regulatory and legislative policies, provided compliance
advice to builders and developers, and educated members on the federal
regulations governing land development. Michelle started her career as a New
York City Urban Fellow at the NYC Department of City Planning. She served in
a number of positions developing citywide land use and environmental policy.
Richard Faesy
Senior Energy Analyst
Vermont Energy Investment Corp.
Richard currently works as part of the Consulting Team at the Vermont
Energy Investment Corporation in Burlington, Vermont. He specializes in
residential buildings and technology, with a focus on new construction,
green building, home energy ratings and energy efficiency financing. Prior
to 2000, he was responsible for the administrative and developmental
functions of Energy Rated Homes of Vermont and Vermont's Energy Mortgage (EM)
Programs since their inception in 1986. He has been active nationally in
many Home Energy Rating System (HERS®)/EM efforts including U.S. Department
of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, RESNET, the Northeast HERS
Alliance, the HERS Council, and the National Collaborative on Home Energy
Ratings and Energy Efficient Mortgages. Richard was featured on the
nationally broadcast television program Dateline NBC and is the 2001-2002
President of Energy Rated Homes of America. In 2001 he received the
prestigious "RESNET Lifetime Achievement Award" for his contribution to the
home energy rating industry.
Philip Fairey
Deputy Director
Florida Solar Energy Center
Philip Fairey is the Deputy Director of the Florida Solar Energy Center
(FSEC) and President of Building Consultants Group, Inc., a consulting firm
specializing in building failures related to moisture control, pressure and
air flow control; and building design and construction. Mr, Fairey graduated
from Clemson University with a BA in Architecture in 1969 and a Master's
degree in City and Regional Planning in 1975. In 1980, Mr. Fairey initiated
the building science research program for FSEC. Since then, he has had
primary responsibility for 25 major building science research contracts
totaling more than $10 million. Philip has extensive experimental and
analytical expertise in the fields of moisture transport and control,
pressure and air flow control, indoor air quality, building envelope
systems, cooling and dehumidification systems, natural ventilation systems,
energy efficient building design, industrialized housing systems, utility
demand side management, home energy rating systems, and computer simulation
and modeling. Mr. Fairey was the keynote speaker at the 2001 RESNET
Conference and the 2001 EEBA Excellence in Building Conference.
Ken Fonorow
President
Florida HERO
Ken Fonorow, president of Florida HERO, has been involved in building
science and energy conservation for over 25 years as an energy analyst,
consultant, problem solver, and is experienced in residential mechanical
systems design and installation. Mr. Fonorow's diverse background includes
pioneering work in the development of software for energy auditing,
blower-door technology and "Green" construction codes. In addition to being
guest speaker, Ken teaches Continuing Education courses in energy
conservation at Santa Fe Community College. He is the vice-chair of the
Gainesville Energy Advisory Committee, serves on the Board of Directors of
the Gainesville Builders Association, and past president of the National
Energy Raters Association. Mr. Fonorow has won awards for his contributions
to building science and energy efficiency at the local, state, and national
levels including the 1999, 2000, and 2001 "Florida Rater of the Year", the
1999 EPA ENERGY STAR "Ally of the Year". Ken is a member of the Habitat for
Humanity "Green Team".
Rick Gerardi
Director
Residential Energy Affordability New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority
Rick Gerardi is the Director of the Residential Energy Affordability
Program (REAP) at the New York State Energy Research and Development
Authority (NYSERDA). For more than a decade, NYSERDA has been funding
critical research to improve New York's residential energy efficiency. Over
the last 4 years, REAP has become the logical extension of that commitment.
Designed to improve both energy efficiency and affordability in the
residential and consumer sectors, especially for the state's low-income
citizens, REAP focuses Public Benefit resources to create innovative
strategies for improved building performance and greater access to energy
efficient products. Market-based initiatives range from increasing consumer
awareness of and demand for energy efficiency as a consumer value through an
Energy Star labeling effort, to the support and enhancement of a competent
infrastructure of building performance contractors and home builders to
assure quality work. REAP's marketing initiatives have won numerous awards
and the New York marketplace has responded with increased market share for
energy efficient products and services. Mr. Gerardi was the director for New
York's Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program for 14 years where he
managed over a half a billion dollars in efficiency work and instituted a
number of innovative practices. He is a Dartmouth College graduate and has
been in the building trade for over 20 years, having built solar, energy
efficient homes prior to his tenure with the state.
Pattie W. Glenn
President/CEO
GreenSmart
- President/CEO of GreenSmart consulting in
green sales, marketing and lending, and development.
- Senior Vice President of Bosshardt
Realty's Research and Development Division specializing in start-up
development of market-driven high performance communities.
- Member of NAHB's Institute of Residential
Marketing.
- NAHB Instructor for IRM & CSP courses.
- 2001 Energy Value Housing Awards judge.
- EPA ENERGY STAR 2000 Ally of Year Special
Recognition Award
- Founding Director, National Energy Raters
Foundation
- Founding Director, Florida Green Building
Coalition
Thomas Hamilton
Executive Director
California Home Energy Efficiency Rating System (CHEERS)
Thomas Hamilton is responsible for the overall leadership and direction
of a state-wide non-profit home energy rating organization encompassing its
administration, technical, and training departments. Mr. Hamilton developed
the CHEERS strategic business plan in order to become financially
self-sufficient. Thomas oversees all fiscal activities including the
operating annual budget of $1 million and the ongoing marketing and
implementing new business development throughout the state. Prior to joining
CHEERS, Thomas Hamilton worked in the mortgage industry serving as Senior
Vice President of the Western League of Savings Institutions, Vice President
of FarWest Savings & Loan, and the Secondary Marketing Manager of Westco
Savings Bank.
Bruce Harley
Technical Director of Residential Services
Conservation Services Group
Bruce Harley has a degree in Electrical Engineering and has been working
in energy efficient construction since 1990. His hands-on experience
includes troubleshooting and remediation of building and duct leakage,
indoor air quality, HVAC systems, combustion safety, and geothermal heat
pumps. He has done direct designs and project consulting on a wide variety
of new buildings and mechanical systems. Since 1997, he has conducted over
100 training sessions and seminars on energy efficient residential
construction, energy codes, building science, and mechanical systems for
builders, architects, building officials, trades people, students and energy
efficiency specialists. He currently lives in Stamford, Vermont in an
efficient, comfortable solar-electric house which he designed and built.
Michael J. Holtz,
AIA
President
Architectural Energy Corporation
Michael Holtz has been engaged in energy research, development, and
design since 1972, and has been involved in the research, development, and
implementation of home energy rating systems since 1979. Mr. Holtz has
participated in all national home energy rating planning efforts, including
the National League of Savings Association, the HUD/DOE Collaborative on
Home Energy Ratings, the HERS Council, and the NASEO/RESNET initiatives; and
a number of state home energy rating initiatives. Architectural Energy
Corporation has developed the REM/Rate and REM/Design residential energy
analysis, code compliance, and rating software, widely used throughout the
U.S. by HERS providers, weatherization agencies, energy consultants,
utilities, and others. AEC continues to develop and enhance the REM/Rate
software in response to and in support of HERS Provider and rater needs for
easy to use, accurate home energy rating software.
Kathy Howard
President
Energy Sense Systems
Kathy Howard is President of Energy Sense, Houston based consulting and
inspection firm. She is a both a Master Certified rater for the
Engineered for Life Program and Environment for Living Programs, and a
Certified Energy Star rater providing analysis and testing for
residential new construction homes. Previously Kathy was responsible of the
Operations and Marketing for the first Rating Provider in Texas. As a
Ratings Provider, Energy Sense is working with David Weekley, Emerald
Builders, Hammonds Homes, Newmark Homes, MHI and Partners In Building, along
with some local Custom Builders. Kathy spent 20 year in Marketing with
Reliant Energy HL&P in the Residential Sector. Accomplishments included the
development and implementation of programs targeted at the residential
consumer. Kathy's experience spans from Business planning and
implementation, to contract negotiations for programs including Energy
Experts, Economic Development and Good Cents program (an energy efficiency
new homes construction program targeted at Builders). Her last
accomplishment with Reliant was to develop and implement an Energy Star
Pilot in Houston Texas and is now helping to transform this to a market
driven program in the Texas market. The market has grown from the Pilot of
500 homes to 8000 homes under contract for 2002.
Don Michael Jones
Residential Building Analysis
Don has over 25 years of experience in the energy and building science
field, and has held positions with the Ohio Weatherization Training Center,
the Housing Resource Center and is a charter member of the Building
Performance Group and the Home Energy Ratings of Ohio organization. Over the
past eight years, Residential Building Analysis has provided building
performance consulting, correction, energy rating and training services to
non-profit housing groups, utilities, builders, the HVAC and insulation
trades, code officials, the building design community and individual
homeowners throughout Ohio and the Midwest.
David F. Lee
Director
Residential Branch Environmental Protection Agency
David Lee currently is the director for the Residential Branch of the
EPA, overseeing the ENERGY STAR new and existing homes programs. Prior to
the ENERGY STAR Program, David was the branch chief responsible for the
regulatory program to phase out the use of ozone depleting chemicals. A
former Peace Corps volunteer, Mr. Lee has degrees from Oberlin College and
the University of Michigan.
Randy L. Martin
Principal
R. L. Martin and Associates
Randy Martin has operated his own web development business as R. L.
Martin and Associates since August of 1996 specializing in web sites for
energy and environmental organizations and companies. He currently maintains
over 90 web sites including RESNET's. Prior to going into business for
himself he served as Director of Energy Efficiency Services for the Iowa
Association of Municipal Utilities. In this position he created a new home
construction program for municipal utilities called Comfort Plus Homes. He
also wrote an Energy Efficient Mortgage Manual for Lenders. Prior to working
for IAMU, he worked for 3 years on residential and transportation efficiency
programs for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in the Denver Regional
Support Office. Before moving to Denver in 1992 he worked for the state
energy office in Iowa for nine years. There he ran the Energy Hotline
writing publications and answering all types of energy questions. He is a
1979 graduate of Iowa State University with a B.A. in Distributed Studies
(Architecture, Environmental Studies, Journalism).
Marci Milligan
Senior Deputy Director
Fannie Mae Utah Partnership Office
Marci Milligan is the Senior Deputy Director of Fannie Mae's Utah
Partnership Office. The Utah Partnership Office is one of 50 plus offices in
the nation to help increase affordable rental and homeownership
opportunities for low-, moderate-, and middle-income families and first-time
home buyers. In her role as Senior Deputy Director, Ms. Milligan is
responsible for implementing initiatives with state and local housing
leaders and community partners which promote both single- and multi-family
affordable housing opportunities as part of Fannie Mae's "House Utah" plan
to invest $7 billion over the next five years. The financing will provide
housing for more than 66,000 low- and moderate-income families throughout
Utah. Ms. Milligan is a member of Fannie Mae's South Western Regional Team
working on location and energy efficient mortgage initiatives , currently
leads the Utah Green Built Task Force, works closely with the Utah Energy
Conservation Coalition to establish home builder partnerships and has most
recently assisted in writing information on available financial tools for a
new Energy Chapter to be included in Envision Utah's (The Coalition for
Utah's Future) municipal tool box kit. Prior to joining Fannie Mae, Ms.
Milligan spent twelve years in senior housing property management and
development in both the private and non-profit sectors in the Rocky Mountain
Region and four years in community development banking at American Express
Centurion Bank in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ms. Milligan received a bachelor's
degree in social work from the University of Wyoming, master's certificate
in gerontology from the University of Utah and a master's degree in business
administration from the University of Phoenix.
Edward Minch
President
Energy Services Group
Mr. Minch has been president of Energy Services Group since its start in
1981. Energy Services Group specializes in residential energy conservation,
using the Princeton House Doctor Approach of total systems analysis and
cost-effective repair. They offer programs that address problems in existing
homes, in new homes, and in multi-family and light commercial buildings.
Energy Services Group can treat buildings at many levels, from solving
specific energy problems and complaints, to guaranteeing utility bills. In
1997 they began including the Energy Star along with their established air
sealing programs and to date have delivered over 1900 certification. All of
these homes have been brought up to Energy Star standards without government
or utility rebates or incentives.
Mark Newey
EarthCraft House Inspections Coordinator
Southface Energy Institute
Mark Newey is involved in a variety of technical and engineering projects at
the Southface Energy Institute. As the EarthCraft House Inspections
Coordinator, he coordinates all technical services for the program,
including builder training, design reviews, field visits, energy use and
load calculations, testing and verification and updates to the technical
guidelines. Currently he is in the process of developing the guidelines for
the EarthCraft House renovation program. With a B.S. in Aerospace
Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, Mark is proficient in
several computer software tools for energy use analysis, equipment load
sizing, and code compliance. His work also includes regularly meeting with
builders and contractors in the field to provide practical advice on
environmental and energy efficient building.
Kelly Parker, P.E.
Owner and President
Guaranteed Watt Saver Systems - West, Inc.
Kelly Parker, P.E. is the owner and
president of Guaranteed Watt Saver Systems - West, Inc., a national
energy, engineering, consulting and inspection firm. Kelly has over 15 years
experience as a Professional Engineer. He is a certified HERS rater/trainer
and also president of Smart House Consultants in Oklahoma City, OK, an
energy consulting and contracting firm. Clients include municipalities,
insurance companies, builders, architects and numerous private firms and
individuals. He has specialized in inspecting and reporting the physical
condition and cost of repairing residential and commercial buildings for
buyers, sellers, lenders and insurers. For the last thirteen years, he has
specialized in energy efficiency of residential structures addressing HVAC
design and air infiltration testing and control. He is an Environmental
Protection Agency Certified National Energy Star Homes Sales Training Course
Instructor, and an Oklahoma Real Estate Commission continuing education
instructor. Guaranteed Watt Saver recently opened markets in Houston and
Dallas, Texas and has inspected over 3000 homes for the Energy Star Program
in Oklahoma, Texas, N. Carolina and S. Carolina in 2001. Guaranteed Watt
Saver has been recognized as a 2001 EPA Partner of the Year and has helped
builders win four National Association of Home Builders Value Housing Awards
since 1998.
Jonathan Passe
National Partnerships Support Coordinator for ENERGY STAR New Homes
Environmental Protection Agency
Jonathan Passe is the National Partners Support Coordinator for ENERGY STAR
for New Homes Program. In this role, he facilitates ENERGY STAR's support
for builders, home energy raters and providers, utilities, and sponsoring
partners. Jonathan works collaboratively with partners to increase awareness
of the ENERGY STAR label and manages a national team of account management
contractors, who are charged with providing day-to-day implementation
support for program partners. He is also responsible for coordinating ENERGY
STAR home labeling and certification procedures, partner activity reporting,
and partner recognition and award programs. Prior to joining EPA, he was the
Environmental Compliance Coordinator for the U.S. Postal Service's Northern
Virginia District, overseeing all environmental activities at 170 postal
facilities to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local
laws and regulations as well as Postal Service policies and guidelines.
William R. Prindle
Director, Buildings and Utilities Programs
The Alliance to Save Energy
Bill directs the Alliance's work on policies and programs related to
buildings and utilities markets. This includes regulatory advocacy on such
issues as building codes, appliance and equipment standards, and public
benefits funding for market transformation. He also oversees program efforts
in market transformation in such markets as efficient windows, schools,
federal facilities, and green power. In 25 years in the energy field, he has
worked in regional planning, corporate communications, management
consulting, solar building products, and association management. He has
testified before Congress, appeared on radio and TV, and been published
frequently as an expert on energy efficiency in buildings. Bill earned a
B.A. degree in Psychology from Swarthmore College and an M.S. from the
University of Pennsylvania. He serves on the boards of such organizations of
the Energy and Environmental Building Association, the Association of Energy
Services Professionals, and the National Fenestration Rating Council.
Sam Rashkin, R.A.
National Director, ENERGY STAR for Homes
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mr. Rashkin has managed ENERGY STAR for Homes since its launch in
October 1995. Under his leadership, ENERGY STAR for Homes has grown to more
than 1,000 builder and ally partners and over 35,000 completed ENERGY STAR
labeled homes. Mr. Rashkin received his Bachelor of Architecture from
Syracuse University and completed Masters of Urban Planning studies at New
York University. During his 20+ years as a licensed architect, he
specialized in energy efficient residential construction. He also has been
responsible for developing and implementing market development programs at
the California Energy Commission. In addition to designing over 100
residential architectural projects, Sam has prepared numerous articles,
technical papers, reports, and seminars and has appeared on television and
radio covering a wide variety of energy topics.
Paul Rimelspach
Owner
Energy Designed Homes
Paul Rimelspach is an independent energy consultant, operates the Energy
Designed Homes Rating Program, and is an original ENERGY STAR Homes Partner.
As a member of the Building Performance Group, he is involved with other
Ohio energy professionals in an "ABCs" training program for architects,
builders, code officials, and consumer groups. His goal is to facilitate a
market transformation to improved building techniques that produce homes
with more comfort, lower utility bills, durability, safety, higher property
values, and lower utility bills...in short Better Homes for Less Money
for Everyone!
David Roberts
Product Manager
Architectural Energy Corporation
David Roberts has been working in the area of energy efficiency in buildings
since 1989. He holds degrees in environmental resources engineering and
building systems engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer in
Colorado. He currently works for Architectural Energy Corporation, a firm
specializing in energy information products and services. Mr. Roberts is the
product manager for the REM/Rate home energy rating software and REM/Design
home energy analysis software.
Marcella
Anderson-Roberts
Senior Deputy Director
Fannie Mae Alabama Partnership Office
Marcella Anderson-Roberts is Senior Deputy Director for Fannie Mae-Alabama
Partnership Office. Mrs. Roberts forms partnerships with local lenders,
Realtors, non-profit housing organizations, and local government officials
to meet the housing needs of underserved communities and promote Fannie
Mae's Housing and Community Development Initiatives.
Mike Rogers
Consultant
EPA Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
Mike Rogers is a consultant providing program development and management
support to the U.S. EPA's Home Performance with Energy Star. He worked for
EPA's indoor air and Energy Star programs for seven years and now consults
on energy-efficiency and public health issues.
Russ Rudy
Program Director
Energy and Environmental Ratings Alliance
Russ Rudy has broad experience in residential and commercial
construction, with over 20 years of experience in residential energy
efficiency. He has built and renovated houses and has been recognized for
excellence in historic preservation. Russ worked as a Community Action
Agency Weatherization Program Director; he worked as the Program Compliance
and Performance Monitor and Training Director for the Kansas Weatherization
Assistance Program. Russ founded and directed the Kansas Energy Raters
Association, which became the Kansas Energy Star program and evolved into
the national Energy and Environmental Ratings Alliance (EERA). He
established and directed the Heart of America Green Builder program with the
Metropolitan Energy Center in Kansas City and developed the Kansas City Home
Builders Association Build Green program. Russ currently works as a trainer
and consultant with the Kansas Building Science Institute (KBSI), and
directs the Energy and Environmental Ratings Alliance.
Robert J. Sahadi
Vice President for Product Development and Technology
Fannie Mae
Robert J. Sahadi is Fannie Mae's vice president for product development
and technology. Mr. Sahadi is responsible for developing innovative products
and technology solutions that meet special housing and financial needs. His
department developed the Home Keeper reverse mortgage and HomeStyle
rehabilitation products and is currently working on a number of new products
ideas that involve energy efficiency, green building, and carbon reduction
credit trading. Mr. Sahadi joined Fannie Mae in July 1987 as vice president
for mortgage-backed securities (MBS) investor marketing, and was responsible
for MBS investor marketing programs for both the domestic and international
investment communities. He assumed his current position in 1991. Prior to
joining Fannie Mae, Mr. Sahadi was chief economist and director of policy at
the Federal Home Loan Bank Board. There, he was responsible for thrift
regulatory policy FSLIC regulation, and financial product research. From
1981 to 1985, he was chief financial planner for the Federal Home Bank
System. Mr. Sahadi also worked for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, the New Communities Development Corporation, and was a
management fellow in the Executive Office of the President of the United
States.
Nancy I. Sharifi
Deputy Director
Fannie Mae Central Florida Partnership Office
Nancy I. Sharifi is the Deputy Director of the Fannie Mae Central
Florida Partnership Office based in Orlando, Florida. As Deputy Director,
Ms. Sharifi manages multiple relationships with housing partners within 13
Central Florida counties, promotes affordable mortgage finance products and
services, and assists with local housing and community development
initiatives. The Central Florida Partnership Office has an $11 billion
investment goal to help 100,000 families in Central Florida. As part of the
investment plan, Ms. Sharifi led the Home Performance Power Mortgage
Initiative, an $8 million energy efficient mortgage pilot for Central
Florida residents who want to purchase homes with energy and utility
savings. Prior to joining the staff at Fannie Mae, Ms. Sharifi was a Senior
Planner at the Orange County Housing and Community Development Division. She
has been appointed to many governmental and community boards including the
University of Central Florida President's Minority Advisory Council and the
Orange County Human Services Council. Ms. Sharifi currently serves on the
Board of the Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corporation and the Executive
Board of the Central Florida Housing Collaborative. In 1992, Ms. Sharifi was
the recipient of the Juan Ponce de Leon Award in recognition for housing
advocacy efforts in the Hispanic community.
Kathy Spigarelli
Education Coordinator
Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
Kathy Spigarelli has been the RESNET education coordinator since 1998.
As the education coordinator, Ms. Spigarelli assists in designing
curriculum, coordinating workshops and delivering training of lenders and
other housing and residential energy efficiency professionals on the market
benefits of residential energy efficiency financing. Kathy has 18 years of
experience in adult education including programs for Tyson Foods, Inc., Levi
Strauss, Campbell Soup, and Vlasic Pickles.
Mark Vanderlinden
Director-Housing and Community Development
Fannie Mae Southwestern Regional Office
Mark has been with Fannie Mae since July 1997, as Deputy Director of the
New Mexico Partnership Office and now as Director of Housing and Community
Development in the Dallas regional office. His current responsibilities
include managing Fannie Mae's efforts to expand homeownership opportunities
to include underserved communities in the 10-state Southwestern Region. He
was involved in the formation of the Alliance for Green development in
Albuquerque and helped Fannie Mae create mortgage products that help qualify
more buyers by recognizing the benefits of energy efficiency and green
building. Current focus is on forming lender and community development
partnerships to reach underserved geographic areas in inner cities, rural
areas and Native American land. Prior to joining Fannie Mae, Mark spent 7
years as Director of Single Family Programs for the New Mexico Mortgage
Finance Authority. Mark has been in mortgage lending for 19 years, holding
positions in secondary marketing, retail and wholesale originations and as
an Economic Analyst with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta. He holds a
B.S. and an M.A. in Economics, has taught Economics and real estate finance
courses.
Robin Vieira
President
Florida Green Building Coalition
Robin Vieira is a program manager at the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)
in Cocoa, FL. Mr. Vieira has over 15 years of experience in hot, humid
climate research. He has been the principal investigator for over 2 million
dollars of contracts and grants from industry, foundations, and state and
federal agencies. He has led research efforts in residential auditing and
field evaluation work, survey and statistical work, and computer simulation
and analysis work. Rob has presented over 40 workshops and seminars on
sustainable development and energy efficient construction to developers,
builders, designers, and others in the energy and environmental and
development fields. He has written papers for diverse audiences, e.g.
Transportation Quarterly, Florida Planning, and ASHRAE Transactions, and was
the primary author of one book, ""Energy-Efficient Florida Homes". Rob leads
FSEC's involvement in providing technical support to Southeastern builders
for EPA's ENERGY STAR Homes Program and has directed the work on the
cost-benefit optimization, improvement analysis and system sizing features
of the State of Florida's residential code and rating software.
Daran Wastchak
President
D.R. Wastchak, L.L.C.
Daran Wastchak is the President of
D.R. Wastchak, L.L.C., a firm based in Tempe, Arizona which specializes in
residential energy efficiency and building science consulting. In addition
to a B.S. in Construction and a Masters in Public Administration from
Arizona State University, his training includes the Principles of Applied
Building Science from Advanced Energy, HERS certification from Energy Rated
Homes of the Southwest, and Air Balance Certification from the National
Comfort Institute. Daran is a guest lecturer at Mesa Community College and
Gateway Community College, an instructor at the Arizona School of Real
Estate, and is the author of several articles on energy efficient building
practices which have appeared in publications such as Home Energy magazine
and the Arizona Journal of Real Estate and Business. |
