ISEA Staff & Board of Directors
Staff
Michelle Hickey
Program Coordinator
Michelle joined the ISEA in November 2009. Her responsibilities include program development
and management, overall administrative services, website and database management, membership services,
recruiting and supervising volunteers and interns, providing support to committees, and collaborating with the Board.
The ISEA has 6 Board positions to fill in the December 2012 election to serve a two year term, January 2013 - January 2015. We are looking for Directors who represent various aspects of the solar, wind and other renewable energy fields, as well as individuals in potentially impacted industries, such as real estate, legal, finance, education, environment, transportation and manufacturing. It is also desired that as diverse a range of people as possible make up the Board.
Candidates should have innate leadership, management and interpersonal skills, patience and good humor, and the ability to participate in and sustain collaborative group efforts. All Candidates are required to be active ISEA members, either as an individual or business, for one (1) year prior to running for election.
All interested parties are invited to submit their candidacy announcement to contactisea@illinoissolar.org by December 8, 2012. Please read the BOD position description for details.
Board of Directors - Officers
Mark Burger,
President
Serving since 2002, term ends January 2013
Mark is Principal Consultant at Kestrel Development Company, providing consulting services on renewable energy policy, technology and market development. He has over 25 years experience in renewable energy and building energy applications. Previously, Mark was a Sales and Marketing Manager at Spire Solar, a firm manufacturing solar electric panels and designing systems. He also worked for the U.S. Department of Energy, last heading the Strategic Assistance Team for the Chicago Regional Office. He is a Life Member of the American Solar Energy Society, the ISEA and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, as well as a member of the Illinois Wind Working Group. Mark holds a BS in Alternative Energy from Jordan College of Cedar Springs, Michigan and an MA in Environmental Studies and Urban Geography from the University of Illinois, Chicago.
Walter Knake, Vice-President
Fundraising Committee Board Liaison
Serving since 2005, term ends January 2013
Walt has 35 years of experience in Marketing, Sales and Strategic Planning. He currently provides consulting services through Fountainhead Development to environmental service, traditional oil & gas and renewable energy companies. He was the CEO for Caribbean Petroleum Corporation in San Juan Puerto Rico, Director of Business Development at Green Mountain Energy in Austin, Texas, and CEO for Amoxxo Convenience Retail in Mexico City. He worked at British Petroleum and Amoco Oil for more than 33 years, which included four years in developing and implementing their renewable energy business. He has worked with large Midwestern utilities to develop "Green/Sustainable" marketing products and programs.
Gl
enn Reed,
Treasurer
Serving since 2010, term ends January 2014
A member since 2003, Glenn has attended solar and wind workshops, and volunteered for the Illinois Solar Tour and other events. Glenn is a principal at Green CPA, co-founder of Northwest Suburban Green Drinks, and Treasurer of Mt. Prospect Toastmasters. With management and biology degrees from Purdue, he brings over 10 years of accounting experience. Glenn is also a member of the AICPA, ICPAS, ASES, USGBC, and Fox Valley Electric Auto Association. His vision is to help the ISEA continue to grow by strengthening its financial base, through enhanced reporting and fundraising efforts.
Board of Directors
Kelly Jon Andereck
Serving since 2012, term ends January 2014
Mr. Andereck has over 20 years of experience in the environmental, technical architecture and design field. A specialist in sustainability, building performance, daylighting, photovoltaics and the environmental marketplace, he has served as Environmental Architect/Coordinator for Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP where he established environmental teams and studios worldwide, conducted LEED Seminars and changed partnership goals and business strategies. Mr. Andereck is a founding member of the USGBC National and the USGBC-Chicago Chapter, and served as a committee and board member.
Shannon Fulton
Serving since 2011, term ends January 2013
Shannon is a Licensed Professional Geologist in Illinois with an M.S. in Geohydrology and 18 years of experience as an environmental consultant. She has been a contributing member of ISEA since 2004 and has earned NABCEP Entry Level Solar PV Certification while completing a degree in Renewable Energy at Illinois State University.
Ben Harroun
Serving since 2012, term ends January 2014
Ben is a co-founder and Vice President of Angel Wind Energy Inc. located in central Illinois. He is the operations manager, system designer, and project developer for the company with a focus in Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Small Wind, and Commercial Wind projects. He is an ETA certified Photovoltaic Installer, holds certificates of completion for Solar PV, Solar Thermal, and Wind Site Assessment through the MREA, and is working toward NABCEP installer certification in 2012. Ben is an active advocate for renewable energy and energy efficiency in both Illinois and Indiana, and graduated from Illinois State University with two BAs in 2007. He has been active in the Renewable Energy sector since mid 2008.
Chet Kolodziej
Appointed in August 2011, elected for full term 2012 - 2014
Chet is the Executive Director of Freedom Field Renewable Energy, a renewable energy demonstration site, and President of Super Materials, Inc. a products commercialization company focused on science based technologies. He has a background in the financing and operations of start-ups and new ventures, and has done peer review work for the National Science Foundation, The National Academies of Science, The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Development Capital Networks, as well as for a number of private Research & Development Labs. Chet has a MBA from Northern Illinois University and a CPA Certificate (Illinois.)
Lesley McCain
Serving since 2009, term ends January 2013
Lesley is the Midwest Director of Business Development for Community Energy Inc. where she has worked since June 2005. She started as the Residential Program Manager for the award winning City of Naperville Renewable Energy Program, and in January, 2006 added corporate and industrial sales to her responsibilities. Lesley has a BA from Northern Illinois University in Communication Studies.
Stephen Thorn
Appointed in October 2011, term ends January 2013
Steve is the founder and managing partner of Thorn & Associates, a boutique environmental and green law firm. Prior to founding the firm, he was an Associate Regional Counsel at US EPA, Region 5, and in private practice in Chicago. His practice covers all aspects of environmental law and business law for alternative energy and green companies. He received a BS in chemistry from Yale University, an MS in chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, an MS in natural resources from the University of Michigan School of Natural Resource & Environment, and a JD from the University of Michigan Law School. He is also a LEED Accredited Professional.
Matt Tirpak
Serving since 2012, term ends January 2014
Matt is a NEC Supervising Electrician with a NABCEP Certificate of Knowledge and is working towards completing the NABCEP Site Surveyor Certification and Certification for the installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. He has been a member of the ISEA since 2003 and has volunteered for numerous events and promoted Solar and Renewable Energy in local schools whenever possible. His educational experience and training have been ongoing through the National Electrical Contractors Association, The Illinois Solar Energy Association, The Midwest Renewable Energy Association, The South Suburban Renewable Energy Association, Solar Energy International, The Chicago Center for Green Technology along with occupational training through BP Corporate, Cascade Engineering, Fluid Wind Services and Wind Navigator, Inc.
Chuck VonDrehle
Appointed in July 2011, term ends January 2013
Chuck is the V.P. of Sales and Engineering for the Chicago based, solar distributor PVpower LLC. Chuck has been in the solar industry since 2007 and has managed the installation of over 1MW of projects. After working for one of the largest solar installers in the California market, Borrego Solar, he returned to Illinois, to help establish Harnetech as a solar energy installer in Chicago and designed and managed commercial installations for Socore Energy.
Per the ISEA by-laws, the officers are elected each January to serve a 1 year term and about half of the directors are elected every other year to serve 2 year terms. Elections take place in December and New BOD begin in January.
Anti-Discrimination Statement
The Illinois Solar Energy Association does not discriminate against, nor do we condone the discrimination of any persons based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, creed, religion, religious affiliation, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
The Illinois Solar Energy Association does not condone discrimination of persons’ with disabilities. We support and encourage that all architects, contractors, builders, designers, and all others who influence how a building or space is created that it be made accessible to all persons. We encourage all spaces be created with the implementation of the design recommendations based on Title III in the Americans with Disabilities Act in the Standards for Accessible Design.
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