Experience

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  International Living Future Institute

  • United States
  • Architecture and Planning
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Senior Director, Materials

    • May 2024 - Present

    As Senior Director for the Materials team at the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), I lead the strategy, development and advancement of our programs for regenerative and healthy building materials. ILFI's materials initiatives, including Declare and the Living Product Challenge, are transforming the industry by promoting transparency, optimization, and regenerative benefits in building products. These beneficial attributes are holistically focused on the health of humans, ecosystems, and society, to help create a vibrant and healthy future on Planet Earth.I lead a dynamic team focused on driving market adoption and ensuring program integrity.I develop and execute growth strategies, expanding our reach within the manufacturing and industrial design sectors.I oversee the customer journey, ensuring an exceptional experience for our clients.I manage the Materials team, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.I collaborate extensively with national and global partners to accelerate the adoption of regenerative practices in manufacturing, organizations, and the built environment industry.

  • Director, Materials

    • Sep 2022 - May 2024

    As Director of the Materials Team, my focus is to advance sustainability and the creation of net positive products and processes through the Declare Label and Living Product Challenge. As an integral part of the Impact Team, we seek to inspire, support, and celebrate clients who are pursuing ILFI labels and certifications. The Materials Team, which supports 250+ manufacturers each year, aims to grow market adoption, provide an excellent customer experience, and ensure the integrity of our labels and certifications.

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  3form, Lightart, and EFI

  • Greater Salt Lake City Area

  • Director of Sustainability

    • Sep 2013 - Dec 2021
    • Greater Salt Lake City Area

    Designed and implemented award-winning corporate sustainability platforms for three companies across multiple locations. Reduced climate impacts (GHG emissions), eliminated wastes, created products / packaging for circular economies, enhanced material health and product transparency, bolstered social equity, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), engaged employees, developed net positive products and operational initiatives.• Elevated the brand’s sustainability to national / international industry leadership status• Guest and Keynote Speaker to 500+ client groups, professional organizations, conferences and events• Conducted annual sustainability audits for carbon, water, waste, and related metrics• Managed internal teams, suppliers, and consultants to create public sustainability disclosures• Developed internal / external marketing, communications strategies, ensuring FTC compliance

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  ReDirect Guide

  • Portland, Vancouver, Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Salt Lake & Park City Areas

  • Founder / Chief Sustainability Officer

    • Nov 1999 - Nov 2014
    • Portland, Vancouver, Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Salt Lake & Park City Areas

    Created and developed a multimedia company with a mission to use business as an instrument ofpositive change and empower individuals to make change through everyday purchasing decisions.• Reduced carbon emissions and environmental impacts while enhancing community level sustainability initiatives, focused on the goal of becoming a net-positive corporation.• Created world's first carbon-offsetting VISA credit card backed by community banking systems• Produced 22 state level events, 28 annual regional green guides, virtual / live marketing media• Managed design-to-delivery of products, services, campaigns, and communications• Managed staff in corporate headquarters and remote locations

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  Live Green, Green Frontier, Natural Home & Garden Festivals

  • Greater Salt Lake City Area

  • Executive Producer, Sustainability and Community Events

    • Jan 2004 - May 2014
    • Greater Salt Lake City Area

    Created, produced and managed the largest annual sustainability events in Utah, Colorado and Oregon,collaborating with thousands of attendees, green businesses, governments, and sustainability resources.• Designed / executed all event aspects, including planning, permitting, sales, marketing, on-site activities• Built event infrastructure focused on solar power, zero waste, mass transportation, education• Created marketing and communications strategy and extensively collaborated with local media• Coordinated all vendors, contractors, city officials, event sponsors, and community stakeholders

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  Enzyme Technologies

  • Portland, Oregon Area

  • U.S. West Coast Sales / Bioremediation Projects Manager

    • Mar 1998 - Mar 1999
    • Portland, Oregon Area

    Created and delivered technical presentations and management services to environmental engineeringand remediation firms, to accomplish bioremediation projects in the West Coast regional area.• Managed on-site remediation projects for regulatory compliance and stakeholder goals• Developed strategic relationships within industry to extend professional networks• Analyzed site specific contaminants data to develop recommendations for engineering teams• Scheduled and conducted technical presentations to regional engineering firms

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  Spencer Environmental

  • Portland, Oregon Area

  • Emergency Response Division Manager

    • Jan 1994 - Mar 1998
    • Portland, Oregon Area

    Created and managed a company division providing emergency responses, site investigations andhazardous waste remediation services.• Managed staff, projects, sales, and compliance for division• Developed written reports to regulators and clients with data driven recommendations• Developed marketing campaigns and sales strategies• Authored and presented staff training courses for continued safety and compliance

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  Alpine West

  • Sacramento & Davis, California Area

  • Store Manager

    • Apr 1990 - Apr 1994
    • Sacramento & Davis, California Area

    Managed operations for an outdoor retailer specializing in rock climbing, mountaineering,snow sports, and other expedition / adventure sports.• Managed staff, daily operations, gear sales and store appearance• Assisted in marketing efforts and store merchandising