USGBC Announces 2003 Board of Directors

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For Immediate Release

USGBC Announces 2003 Board of Directors

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -/E-Wire/-- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) today announced the election results for its new Board of Directors for the upcoming year. These individuals are leaders in their fields chosen by the membership for their record of achievement and commitment to the issues of interest to USGBC and market transformation.

The newly elected board members include: Lynne Barker, City of Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment; David Eisenberg, Development Center for Appropriate Technology; Jim Goldman, Turner Construction Company; Jim Hartzfeld, Interface Americas, Inc.; Kevin Hydes, Keen Engineering; Tom Paladino, Paladino & Company, Inc.; Thomas Scarola, Tishman Speyer Properties; Joe Van Belleghem, JVB Development; Paul von Paumgartten, Johnson Controls, Inc; and Alex Wilson, BuildingGreen, Inc. Newly-elected members join thirteen other Directors whose terms had not yet expired or who are ex-officio members.

The new Board also elected Officers to serve in 2003. Jim Hartzfeld was elected Chairman; Mary Tucker of City of San Jose and Kath Williams of Montana State University were named Vice Chairs; Paul von Paumgartten was voted Treasurer; and Alex Wilson was elected Secretary. Upon his appointment as Chairman, Hartzfeld said, "With sustainability and green building taking the forefront more and more each day, this dynamic group has the potential to drive change that has a solid and positive impact on the environmental and economic bottom line."

The rich diversity of the 25-member board reflects the building industry and includes building owners, product manufacturers, builders, developers, state and local government, as well as various professional firms. The Board governs on behalf of the membership by fulfilling the mission of the organization, determining its future direction and assuring the organization's fiscal health. "We are very fortunate to have such a talented group of individuals on this Board," said Christine Ervin, President & CEO. "They will play a vital role in helping us tackle new challenges and opportunities stemming from our explosive growth."

The U.S. Green Building Council is the nation's leading coalition for the advancement of buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work. For more information on U.S. Green Building Council and a complete list of the Board of Directors, visit www.usgbc.org.

U.S. Green Building Council

Theresa Peyton, [REDACTED-PHONE],

http://www.usgbc.org

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