The USGBC-IE is a member-driven organization committed to building a network of individuals, professionals and organizations throughout the Inland Empire Region for the purposes of information exchange, on-going education, and advocacy. It is up to each of us to come together to explore the possibilities and to collaborate for the long-term benefit of the Inland Empire Region and the viability of our Planet. We invite you to come learn with us, to share what you know and to make a difference.
Contact one of the Committee Chairs listed below to Get Involved Today!
Call for Volunteers (see end of page)
Program Committee
The Program Committee is responsible for organizing Membership Meetings, programming LEED Workshops, developing Joint Curriculum
and
EPP Workshops,
planning and organizing Speakers Series, and organizing On-site Tours and Joint Workshops and Events.
Contact: Rick Fochtman, LEED AP, Program Committee Chair, rfochtman@bernards.com
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is responsible for orienting New Members, organizing Networking and Joint Events, recruiting New Members and Chapter Leaders, and participating in Community Outreach activities and events.
Contact: Imran Farooq, Membership Committee Chair, imran@secorporation.com
Marketing & PR Committee
The Marketing & PR Committee is charged with Website and Intranet Group development and maintenance, preparing event programs
and informational materials, broadcasting upcoming events, maintaining Chapter documents and archiving Chapter activities.
Contact: Vincent Battaglia, Marketing & PR Committee Chair, vincent@renova360.com
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is responsible for ensuring organizational fiscal health and adequate funding for Ongoing Educational and Membership
Activities Programming
through Fundraising Initiatives and Sponsorship Development.
Contact: Kevin Varner, LEED AP, Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair, kevin@neighborhoodcreators.com
Residential Green Building Committee
The RGBC is presently collaborating with neighboring Chapters in Southern California and throughout the Pacific Region Council area to build
and outreach infrastructure for information and resource sharing. A "City Sustainability Survey" is presently in development and will serve as a tool for community information exchange and best practices.
Contact: Alesia Tom, Residential Green Building Advocate, altom100@sbcglobal.net
Emerging Green Builders (EGB)
The Emerging Green Builders is a USGBC Committee aimed to integrate students and young professionals into the green building movement
primarily
through its local chapter network. An emerging green builder is anyone from any discipline interested in becoming more involved in
green building. This group is comprised of students and young professionals but EGB also incorporates seasoned professionals who are
new to the green building industry. For USGBC discounts one must be within 5 years of graduation or under 25.
Contact: Mike Peel, EGB Organizing Chair, mpeel@uncommongood.org
Sector-Based Committees and Forums
Commercial Development Committee - Contact: Vincent Battaglia, vincent@renova360.com
Construction & Contractors Committee - Contact: Rick Fochtman, rfochtman@bernards.com
Educational FORUM - Contact: Brain Kermath, brian.kermath@ucr.edu
Municipalities FORUM - Contact: Haviva Shane, Haviva.Shane@bbklaw.com
Professional Organizations FORUM - Contact: Dennis Tanida, dennist@wwcot.com
Tribal Lands Forum - Contact: Irma Flores, irma@floresgrp.com
Utilities FORUM - Call for Leadership
Call for Volunteers
The Chapter has an immediate need for volunteers in the following areas:
General Information - Contact: Bonnie Montoya-May, bmontoya-may@earthlink.net or Haviva Shane, Haviva.Shane@bbklaw.com