Podcasts

Join Building Design+Construction publisher Dean Horowitz as he interviews Level One sponsors of the “High-Performance School of the Future, Today” demonstration project @ Greenbuild 2008.

You will learn:
- An overview of each participating company
- Insights into the products involved in the “High-Performance School of the Future, Today” project
- How the company’s product(s) assist in the delivery of LEED
- About their company’s commitment to sustainability
- The best ways to connect with the sponsor’s company




Acuity Brands

Cheryl English
VP Market & Industry Development
Acuity Brands Lighting

Email: Cheryl.English@AcuityBrands.com

Bio:
Cheryl is responsible for energy and sustainability programs, industry and government relations, education and marketing research. She has obtained her lighting certification from the National Council on Qualifications of the Lighting Professions (NCQLP). Cheryl also serves on the GreenBuild Exhibitor Advisory Council. Cheryl completed her Masters of Business Administration degree in the Georgia State University Executive MBA program. Cheryl earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Architectural Engineering with an option in Illumination and Electrical Systems at the University of Colorado.




BASF/Honeywell

Michael J. Sievers
Marketing Manager
BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC

email: michael.sievers@basf.com

Bio:
To come…





PPG

James Bogdan, QEP, LEED-AP
Manager of Sustainable Design & Green Building Initiatives
PPG Industries, Inc.

Email: Bogdan@ppg.com

Bio:
In his role as Manager-Green Building Initiatives for PPG, James works as a liaison between sustainable design practitioners and PPG’s Performance Glazings, Architectural Coatings and Industrial Coatings businesses. He is also a key contributor and advises multiple sub-committees on PPG’s Energy Security & Climate Change Task Force.

His primary responsibility is to increase PPG’s value as a resource for sustainable design professionals by identifying new trends and opportunities, and translating them into new products and services for green construction and design.

A 17-year environmental, health and safety veteran, James has extensive experience in environmental project management, marketing and sales, and safety product management for companies such as L. Robert Kimball & Associates, Inc. and Draeger Safety, Inc. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in environmental science and environmental management, respectively. James is also a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) through the Institute of Professional Environmental Practice (IPEP).




USG

Jeremy Verstraete
Product Management
USG Ceilings Div

Email: JVerstraete@usg.com

Bio: Jeremy A. Verstraete is product manager for the United States Gypsum Company’s acoustical ceilings product line. He joined United States Gypsum Company in August 2005. Prior to his current role, Verstraete served as FIBEROCK Product Manager and Tile & Flooring Segment Marketing Manager in the Chicago office. In this position, Verstraete is responsible for portfolio management, coordination of activities between research and manufacturing, and providing technical support and training for the acoustical ceilings product line.




Vaproshield

Dave Hales
National Sales Manager
VaproShield LLC

Email: daveh@vaproshield.com

Bio: Dave Hales is National Sales Manager for VaproShield LLC.  He has over 18 years of experience in the vapor permeable building membrane industry.  He has worked with United States, Canadian and UK testing agencies in the areas of breathable membrane technology, air barriers and code change.

As National Sales Manager Dave’s primary responsibility is to coordinate with over 40 reps throughout the United States and educate architects on the importance of breathable buildings.  




YKK AP

Mike Turner
Vice President of Marketing
YKK AP

Email: MikeTurner@ykk-api.com

Bio:
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