Marla Thalheimer

Senior Director, Business Engagement at Institute for Market Transformation
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Shea (Shafaq) Jameel

Working with Marla is great. She is incredibly knowledgeable about sustainability in commercial real estate. She has good and implementable ideas for how properties across asset classes can improve their performance and save money. She can effectively make a business case for sustainability and communicates well to all levels of an organization. In addition, she has great attention to detail and is dedicated to her work. A great asset for any organization looking to be more sustainable!

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Experience

    • United States
    • Public Policy Offices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Director, Business Engagement
      • Oct 2022 - Present

  • RE Tech Advisors
    • Falls Church, VA / Nashville, TN
    • Senior Manager
      • Apr 2018 - Oct 2022

       Project manager and consultant in the development and implementation of utility cost reduction and sustainability programs of client owned portfolios, with a focus on the senior living sector  Identifies and implements utility savings potential and opportunities across a portfolio of properties  Develops program design, including identification, analysis and selection of appropriate energy efficiency and sustainability measures, and develops of effective delivery strategies … Show more  Project manager and consultant in the development and implementation of utility cost reduction and sustainability programs of client owned portfolios, with a focus on the senior living sector  Identifies and implements utility savings potential and opportunities across a portfolio of properties  Develops program design, including identification, analysis and selection of appropriate energy efficiency and sustainability measures, and develops of effective delivery strategies  Leads program implementation, including development and execution of detailed and effective implementation and management plans, and program evaluation.  Provides quality control and budget accountability  Builds and maintains key customer relationships to create opportunities for both short and long-term growth  Actively engages in strategic analysis, planning and execution on key market development activities  Manages all aspects of consulting contracts and proposals, including marketing, scope development, proposal writing and budgeting, project execution, budget tracking and supervising of staff  Assists senior management in developing new consulting offerings (models and service areas) in line with the market requirements, with a specific focus on the senior living market Show less  Project manager and consultant in the development and implementation of utility cost reduction and sustainability programs of client owned portfolios, with a focus on the senior living sector  Identifies and implements utility savings potential and opportunities across a portfolio of properties  Develops program design, including identification, analysis and selection of appropriate energy efficiency and sustainability measures, and develops of effective delivery strategies … Show more  Project manager and consultant in the development and implementation of utility cost reduction and sustainability programs of client owned portfolios, with a focus on the senior living sector  Identifies and implements utility savings potential and opportunities across a portfolio of properties  Develops program design, including identification, analysis and selection of appropriate energy efficiency and sustainability measures, and develops of effective delivery strategies  Leads program implementation, including development and execution of detailed and effective implementation and management plans, and program evaluation.  Provides quality control and budget accountability  Builds and maintains key customer relationships to create opportunities for both short and long-term growth  Actively engages in strategic analysis, planning and execution on key market development activities  Manages all aspects of consulting contracts and proposals, including marketing, scope development, proposal writing and budgeting, project execution, budget tracking and supervising of staff  Assists senior management in developing new consulting offerings (models and service areas) in line with the market requirements, with a specific focus on the senior living market Show less

    • Director of Sustainability
      • Jun 2015 - Mar 2018

      * Developed and implemented the sustainability program for Brookdale Senior Living, the largest senior living operator with over 1000 facilities and 90 million SF of real estate across the U.S. *Thought leader for the organization, responsible for the development of strategic energy and sustainability initiatives *Defined, standardized, and tracked progress of company sustainability goals and initiatives, inclusive of benchmarking 100% of Brookdale's communities in ENERGY STAR Portfolio… Show more * Developed and implemented the sustainability program for Brookdale Senior Living, the largest senior living operator with over 1000 facilities and 90 million SF of real estate across the U.S. *Thought leader for the organization, responsible for the development of strategic energy and sustainability initiatives *Defined, standardized, and tracked progress of company sustainability goals and initiatives, inclusive of benchmarking 100% of Brookdale's communities in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager *Executed and managed projects across multiple functions, from large capital projects to no-cost behavioral change initiatives, which led to millions of dollars in utility savings within two years *Led Brookdale's cross-functional Sustainability Leadership Committee *Responsible for the development of Brookdale's annual corporate sustainability report Show less * Developed and implemented the sustainability program for Brookdale Senior Living, the largest senior living operator with over 1000 facilities and 90 million SF of real estate across the U.S. *Thought leader for the organization, responsible for the development of strategic energy and sustainability initiatives *Defined, standardized, and tracked progress of company sustainability goals and initiatives, inclusive of benchmarking 100% of Brookdale's communities in ENERGY STAR Portfolio… Show more * Developed and implemented the sustainability program for Brookdale Senior Living, the largest senior living operator with over 1000 facilities and 90 million SF of real estate across the U.S. *Thought leader for the organization, responsible for the development of strategic energy and sustainability initiatives *Defined, standardized, and tracked progress of company sustainability goals and initiatives, inclusive of benchmarking 100% of Brookdale's communities in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager *Executed and managed projects across multiple functions, from large capital projects to no-cost behavioral change initiatives, which led to millions of dollars in utility savings within two years *Led Brookdale's cross-functional Sustainability Leadership Committee *Responsible for the development of Brookdale's annual corporate sustainability report Show less

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Director of Sustainability
      • Apr 2000 - Jun 2015

      • Led Liberty's corporate sustainability program and integration of sustainable practices throughout the organization • Developed and implemented the strategic plan to continually enhance the company’s sustainability program and operations, while focusing on creating value for the company and its stakeholders • Tracked, benchmarked, and reported all relevant data necessary for corporate investor reporting and relevant awards including GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark)… Show more • Led Liberty's corporate sustainability program and integration of sustainable practices throughout the organization • Developed and implemented the strategic plan to continually enhance the company’s sustainability program and operations, while focusing on creating value for the company and its stakeholders • Tracked, benchmarked, and reported all relevant data necessary for corporate investor reporting and relevant awards including GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) and ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year • Implemented sustainable best practices and projects for company core disciplines of property management, leasing and development. • Managed compliance for mandatory benchmarking and disclosure • Represented company at local and national conferences and functions Selected Accomplishments Include: • Company awards of ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year 2012, 2013, and 2014 Sustained Excellence, and recognition as a 2014 GRESB Green Star • Partnership with PECO Energy as a sub-tier applicant of the Department of Energy’s Smart Grid Investment Grant • Creation of innovative tenant engagement programs such as LEEP (Liberty Energy Efficiency Partnership) and www.LibertyGreenGuide.com Show less • Led Liberty's corporate sustainability program and integration of sustainable practices throughout the organization • Developed and implemented the strategic plan to continually enhance the company’s sustainability program and operations, while focusing on creating value for the company and its stakeholders • Tracked, benchmarked, and reported all relevant data necessary for corporate investor reporting and relevant awards including GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark)… Show more • Led Liberty's corporate sustainability program and integration of sustainable practices throughout the organization • Developed and implemented the strategic plan to continually enhance the company’s sustainability program and operations, while focusing on creating value for the company and its stakeholders • Tracked, benchmarked, and reported all relevant data necessary for corporate investor reporting and relevant awards including GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) and ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year • Implemented sustainable best practices and projects for company core disciplines of property management, leasing and development. • Managed compliance for mandatory benchmarking and disclosure • Represented company at local and national conferences and functions Selected Accomplishments Include: • Company awards of ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year 2012, 2013, and 2014 Sustained Excellence, and recognition as a 2014 GRESB Green Star • Partnership with PECO Energy as a sub-tier applicant of the Department of Energy’s Smart Grid Investment Grant • Creation of innovative tenant engagement programs such as LEEP (Liberty Energy Efficiency Partnership) and www.LibertyGreenGuide.com Show less

Education

  • Harvard University Extension School
    Master's degree, Sustainability and Environmental Management
    2010 - 2014

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