Chair: Brendan Schulte, LEED AP BD+C and ND - Senior Project Manager and Sustainability Coordinator for Pierson Land Works LLC, one of our Founding Sponsors, located in Jackson, WY, where he has worked for the past 8 1/2 years. Brendan came to Wyoming in 2001 after graduating with a Masters Degree in Environmental Management from Cornell University. A founding board member, Brendan has been with the Wyoming Chapter since its creation in 2008 helping grow the chapter from its infancy by leading and motivating our team over the past four years and participating in, or leading, the Programs and Education, Advocacy and Governance committees. He is most proud of leading the team that coordinated the Wyoming Chapter’s first Biennial Conference, at Terra Hotel in the fall of 2010. This event was very successful in bringing over 80 professionals, from across the region to network and participate in the 7 educational session that were approved by both GBCI and AIA for continuing education credits. He continues to volunteer for the chapter as Chair of the organization, Chair of the Governance Committee, and participates in Programs & Education, and Advocacy initiatives while trying to keep up with day to day chapter operations.

Vice-Chair: Jason Dunlop, LEED AP Homes  - Business Development Manager for Big-D Signature based in Jackson, Wyoming.  Jason has been involved in a number of aspects of the construction industry, beginning his career in the field as a carpenter, being promoted to project engineer, project manager, and eventually transitioning into business development.  Jason has been involved in the formation of an owner representation and consulting firm, creation of several development and construction companies, worked as senior manager of an architectural firm, and regularly provides consultation to a number of companies on technology tools and strategies.

Currently Jason is the Vice-Chair and the Communications Committee Chair in Wyoming.  He is also serving as the Membership Seat on the Chapter Steering Committee, a member of the Greenbuild 2012 Special Programs Working Group, and provides Subject Matter Expert services to GBCI and Prometric for LEED exams.  Jason also volunteers his time to help various other non-profit organizations including Team of Jackson Hole, Teton Adaptive Sports, National Ability Center and Habitat for Humanity in both Jackson, WY and Park City, UT.

Treasurer: Michael Foote, MA  - Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Gillette, Wyoming. He has over 25 years experience in the recycling and waste reduction field. Michael owned two recycling businesses in Florida and prior to his position in Gillette was Community Relations Manager for Eco-Cycle, a non-profit environmental organization located in Boulder, Colorado.

He is currently responsible for waste reduction efforts, recycling and composting programs, energy efficiency, and water conservation. These programs are both internal at City facilities and external for the citizens of Gillette.

Michael’s education includes a Bachelor of Science in Oceanographic Technology from Florida Institute of Technology and a Masters degree in Psychology from Naropa University, Boulder, Colorado.

He currently sits on a number of Boards and Committees including: Board of Directors US Green Building Council-Wyoming Chapter, Board of Directors plus Chair and National Liaison for the sustainability committee of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of American Public Works Association, Associate Member in the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, and Conservation Committee of Rocky Mountain Section of American Water Works Association.

Secretary: Scott Isennock, LEED AP BD+C

Board Member: Anthony Denzer, Ph.D., M.Arch., LEED-AP
Tony is Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering at the University of Wyoming. He teaches architectural history, design, and green building. He recently completed a book on the history of early experimental solar houses, which will published by Rizzoli in 2012. He also mentors the USGBC student group at UW.

Board Member: Patrick A. Davis, PE, LEED AP BD+C – Senior Mechanical Engineer, MKK Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Pat is a graduate of the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, and is licensed in both Wyoming and New Mexico. Professional affiliations include USGBC National Membership, USGBC Chapter Membership in both Wyoming and Colorado, previous membership in New Mexico, and is an Associate Member of ASHRAE.

Pat also participates with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), and had early involvement in the National Association of State Facilities Administrators (NASFA) Green Building Performance Metrics Committee. LEED experience includes involvement in 15+ projects as the Project Manager, Project Engineer, or LEED Consultant with certification levels ranging from Certified to Platinum. Additional involvement in sustainable project certification programs includes ENERGY STAR, Green Globes, and the National Green Building Standard.

Board Member: Michael Ziemann