U S Green Building Council

Committees

  COMMITTEES
  Education / Research
Emerging Green Builders
Finance
Governance
Membership
Programs
PR (Public Relations)
Residential Green Building
Special Events
State & Local Government
Suburban Committee - Fox Valley
Suburban Committee - North Cook / Lake
Suburban Committee - South
Suburban Committee - West Cook / East DuPage
 
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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COMMITTEE TOOLS
 
Education / Research Committee
Description: Plans and implements a variety of green building educational programs including LEED Extra Credit, the regional speaker's bureau, Green Building Nuts & Bolts for Contractors, and regional green building case studies.
Next Meeting: Monday, March 17th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM at Leopardo, 333 West Wacker, 2nd Floor.  Contact co-chair for more information
Current Committee Chairs:   Current Committee Members:
Helen Kessler, HJKessler Associates (Board Liaison)
George Tuhowski, Leopardo Construction
Past Committee Chairs:

Ava Kuo, 2002*Founding Chair
Elaine Lockwood Bean. 2003-2004
Lynn Hollenberg, 2005-2006

Jessica Mondo, 2007

Emerging Green Builders Committee
Description: Plans programs especially designed for college students and young design professionals including the annual Natural Talent Design Competition.
Next Meeting: Contact Karin Barden for more information.
Current Committee Chairs:   Current Committee Members:
Andrea Love, OWP/P
Dario Medina, OneStep Properties
Past Committee Chairs:
John Mlade, 2004 *Founding Chair
Marcus Hale , 2004-2006
Kris Neurauter, 2006-2007
Finance Committee
Description: dues, sponsorship, fundraising
Next Meeting: Contact chair for more information
Current Committee Chairs:   Current Committee Members:
Dan Bulley, Mechanical Contractors Association
(Board Treasurer / Board Liaison)
Past Committee Chairs:
2005 - Leon LaJeunesse
2006 - Ujjval Vyas
Governance Committee
Description:
Next Meeting: Contact chair for more information
Current Committee Chairs:   Current Committee Members:
Christopher Philbrick, ComEd  
Past Committee Chairs:
 
Membership Committee
Description: Plans regular membership development programs, offers the monthly LEED AP Study Sessions, and manages the Chapter's membership directory.
Next Meeting: The 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Shaw Showroom, 222 West Merchandise Mart, #10-167.  Contact co-chair for more information.
Current Committee Chairs:   Current Committee Members:
John Albrecht, Knight Engineers & Architects
Kendra Sauer, Shaw Contract Group / Shaw Industries
Past Committee Chairs:
John Albrecht, 2003-2004
Jim Saxton, 2005
Chris Hewitt, 2006
Programs Committee
Description: Plans Chapter meetings, green building tours for members, and coordinates monthly LEED workshops.  The committee also plans the Chapter's two major social events each year: a summer boat cruise and a holiday party.
Next Meeting: The second Monday of the month, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM, IA-Interior Architects, 205 West Wacker, #1500.  Contact co-chair for more information
Current Committee Chairs:   Current Committee Members:
Victor Garces, Steelcase
John Hopkins, IA - Interior Architects
Past Committee Chairs:
2004-2005 Kim Lombardozzi
PR Committee formerly the Marketing Committee
Description: Coordinates public relations opportunities for the Chapter.  The committee also assists in the design of Chapter print and electronic media.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 1st, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, 224 South Michigan, #1000.  Please RSVP to Matt Staublin so that you will be listed on the security roster to get into the building.

Current Committee Chairs: Current Committee Members:
Christa Carroll, Outlook Marketing Services
Speakgreen Marketing
Sarah Wortman, VOA
Vice President, Director of Marketing and Communications

Past Committee Chairs:
Laureen Blissard, 2003-2007*Founding Chair
Lois Vitt Sale, 2003-2004*Founding Chair
John Rockwell, 2005-2006
Michelle Murosky, 2006-2007
Georgy Oliveri, 2007

Past Greenbytes Editors:
Kelly Andereck, 2003
Lois Vitt Sale, 2003-2004
Sarah Kooiker, 2004-2007

Residential Green Building Committee
Description: Develops programs and advocacy-related initiatives specifically for the residential building market and homeowners.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 22nd, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (energy star program), @ the Chicago Center for Green Technology
Tuesday, May 20th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (insulation program), @ the Chicago Center for Green Technology

Contact Laureen Blissard , USGBC-CC Residential Green Building Advocate for additional information.

Current Committee Chairs:   Current Committee Members:
Pending Board Approval
 
 Special Events Committee
Description: Plans the Chapter's two annual fundraising and networking events: the Emerald Gala - the region's premiere green building black-tie event and the Natural Leaders Luncheon - a formal business luncheon featuring a prominent national speaker in the field of sustainable design and green business
Next Meeting: Thursday, March 27th, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, at location yet to be determined.  Contact co-chair for more information.
Current Committee Chairs:   Current Committee Members:
Melissa Ling, AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc.
Wendi Wolmer, Bulley & Andrews
State and Local Government Committee
Description: Offers programs and events specifically for local and regional governments and policymakers.  Also tracks local/state green building related legislation/policies and conducts green building related presentations for local governments.
Next Meeting: Thursday, March 20th, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Much Shelist, 191 North Wacker, #1800.  Contact co-chair for more information
Current Committee Chairs:   Current Committee Members:
Catherine Allen, Blue Moon Enterprises
Selena Worster, Mechanical Inc.
Past Committee Chairs:

2006 Erik Olsen, City co-chair

2007 Elise Zelechowski, City co-chair

Suburban Committee - Fox Valley
Description: The USGBC - Chicago Chapter's membership is spread throughout the Chicagoland region. Accordingly, the Chapter is looking for ways to further develop and offer green building related programs in the suburbs and surrounding areas. This committee will coordinate Chapter events and programs in the Fox River Valley service region.
Next Meeting: Monday, April 21st, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, at Interiors for Business, 409 North River in Batavia, Illinois 60510
Steering Committee Contacts:   Current Committee Members:
Laureen Blissard, Interim Contact

John Rockwell, Board Liaison

Suburban Committee - North Cook / Lake
Description: The USGBC - Chicago Chapter's membership is spread throughout the Chicagoland region. Accordingly, the Chapter is looking for ways to further develop and offer green building related programs in the suburbs and surrounding areas. This committee will coordinate Chapter events and programs in the north and northwest suburban service region.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 26th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM at location yet to be determined.  Contact co-chair for more information.
Steering Committee Contacts:   Current Committee Members:
Karin Barden, Interim Contact
Doug Widener, Interim Contact

George Tuhowski, Board Liaison

Suburban Committee - South
Description: The USGBC - Chicago Chapter's membership is spread throughout the Chicagoland region. Accordingly, the Chapter is looking for ways to further develop and offer green building related programs in the suburbs and surrounding areas. This committee will coordinate Chapter events and programs in the south and southwest suburban service region.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 12th 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM location to be determined
Steering Committee Contacts:   Current Committee Members:
Karin Barden, Interim Contact
Doug Widener, Interim Contact

Jim Saxton, Board Liaison

 
 Suburban Committee - West Cook / East DuPage
Description: The USGBC - Chicago Chapter's membership is spread throughout the Chicagoland region. Accordingly, the Chapter is looking for ways to further develop and offer green building related programs in the suburbs and surrounding areas. This committee will coordinate Chapter events and programs in west Cook and DuPage counties.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 4th 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM CB Richard Ellis 20 North Martingale Road Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
Steering Committee Contacts:   Current Committee Members:
Karin Barden, Interim Contact
Doug Widener, Interim Contact

Board Liaison TBD

 
 
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