GBI Board of Directors

The Green Building Initiative (GBI) is governed by a multi-stakeholder board of directors featuring representatives from industry, NGOs, construction companies, architectural firms, and academic institutions. Each board member has one vote, so no single entity or individual has more control than any other. Our board members are industry leaders who provide direction for the Green Building Initiative and its staff, but these board members have no influence over the certifications themselves as the certifications are derived from the consensus-based ANSI process.

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If you would like to nominate someone to be considered for GBI’s Board of Directors, let us know by completing the below nomination form, and if you are interested in joining GBI’s Board of Directors, please complete the Board Application to share your interest areas and expertise.

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Sumayyah Theron

CEO and Founder

Avant-garde Sustainable Solutions

CHAIR

Sumayyah Theron is a sustainability expert with 20+ years of experience in sustainable building design, project management and green building certifications, Sumayyah Theron oversees the development and execution of comprehensive carbon reduction strategies and counsels clients on sustainable practices, green building certifications and emerging trends. She was named to Engineered Systems’ “20 to Watch: Women […]

Randy Mortensen

Sr. Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing

Leviton

CHAIR ELECT

Randy Mortensen began his career in Tinley Park, IL at Panduit Corp. as a new product engineer designing cable ties. From there, moved on to roles in product management and general management in their Network Systems division in the Chicago Area. He represented Panduit in the standards bodies at the TIA/EIA as well as the […]

Luis Perez-Soto

VP Treasurer

Lennar Financial Services

Treasurer

Luis Perez-Soto graduated from the University of Miami and he is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Treasury Professional with significant experience in corporate finance, structure financing, SEC regulations, corporate accounting, and public accounting. Prior to his current role at Lennar Corp. as Vice President and Treasurer for the mortgage operations (Lennar Mortgage), Luis worked […]

Dain Hansen

Executive Vice President, Government Relations

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)

Secretary

Dain Hansen is the Executive Vice President, Government Relations at the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) where he oversees international, federal legislative, and state policy initiatives impacting the plumbing industry in the U.S. and abroad. Dain also serves on the executive management of IAPMO’s nonprofit arm, the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene […]

Vincent Bataoel

Senior Partner

Above Green

Vincent is Senior Partner at Above Green, a built environment consulting company where he is responsible for mergers & acquisitions, technology development, and strategic growth, and leads a team of talented project managers, architects, and engineers in fulfillment of work orders for end-users including the Department of Defense, Amazon, and Microsoft. He has completed prior […]

Charline Cormier

Director of Sustainability

EastPoint

Charline brings over 33 years of extensive experience in architecture and construction to her role as EastPoint’s Director of Sustainability. Her career encompasses a diverse array of facility types, including healthcare, education, municipal, military, commercial, industrial, redevelopment, and housing projects. A distinguished leader in the field, Charline served on the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) […]

Keely Felton

Chief Sustainability Officer

Nova Group, GBC

Keely Felton is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Nova Group, GBC. Keely has over 12 years of experience in the energy efficiency and sustainability field, with a focus on commercial real estate. In her role at Nova, she directs Nova’s Strategic Energy Group. The team supports debt clients with due diligence services that meet requirements […]

Consolato Gattuso

VP of Engineering

Piedmont Office Realty Trust

Consolato (Cons) Gattuso has over 30 years’ experience in engineering, design, and operations and brings extensive leadership in real estate, commercial property, and technical consulting industries to the GBI Board. In his current role, he is responsible for developing, implementing, and enhancing engineering standards. Prior to joining Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Cons served as Senior […]

Marcus Hassen

SVP – Mission Critical Services

Truist

Marcus Hassen is a seasoned technology leader with more than 25 years of experience spanning management, engineering, construction, and operations with a focus on data centers and advanced technology sectors. He has led various programs for planning, designing, expanding, upgrading, and operating data centers, with an emphasis on innovation, sustainability, constructability, and operational excellence. Marcus […]

Alison Hoagland

Principal

Mackenzie

Immediate Past Chair

Alison Hoagland, an Architect and Principal at Mackenzie, has designed and delivered projects in a variety of markets, including retail, commercial, hospitality, educational, industrial, and public safety facilities. Alison is passionate about sustainable architecture, and has led many of Mackenzie’s LEED projects, and worked to develop Mackenzie’s Building Science Committee. She is a Green Globes […]

Phill Lawson-Shanks

Chief Innovation Officer

Aligned Data Centers

With over 30 years of industry experience, Phill has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of data center infrastructure, network architecture, and cloud solutions worldwide. As Chief Innovation Officer at Aligned Data Centers, Phill spearheads the identification of emerging trends and technologies, strategically leveraging them to shape Aligned’s innovation roadmap. He’s instrumental in […]

Karen Petersburg

Senior Vice President, Data Center Design & Engineering

American Real Estate Partners

Karen Petersburg is Senior Vice President, Data Center Design & Engineering at American Real Estate Partners and a recognized sustainability leader in the industry. She continues her service on the Data Center Frontier Advisory Board and serves on the Board of the Green Building Initiative. Named to Data Centre Magazine’s Top 100 Women list, Karen […]

Meagan Sykes

Energy Manager

Sobeys

Growing up near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee, Meagan relocated to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in 2016. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Statistics from Maryville College. Meagan has sustainability and project management experience in both governmental and higher education settings. Her experience in both the […]

Simon Turner

Founder

Building Cognition

In 1987 Simon Turner joined Healthy Buildings – a small consulting firm which specialized in indoor air quality. The firm grew to be a pioneer and leader in the field, helping commercial real estate owners and managers become leaders of their own in the field of indoor environmental performance. Simon earned a LEED AP credential […]

Laura Unrein

Sustainability Project Manager

Group14 Engineering

Laura Unrein has over 15 years of experience in the building industry including 10 years at Group14 Engineering where she currently works as a sustainability project manager. Laura has her bachelor’s in environmental science from Indiana University and her master’s in construction management from Colorado State University making her a valuable resource for design & […]

Julie Wojnowski

Principal, ESG & Sustainability

Citatdel EHS

Julie Wojnowski is a dedicated professional with over a decade of diverse experience in healthcare, mergers and acquisitions, environmental and human sustainability, and business operations. Currently, she leads the ESG and Sustainability Practice at Citadel EHS, where she supports and enables clients to achieve goals and milestones that demonstrate their building, organizational, environmental, and human […]

Tim Thiel

Global Circular Economy Manager

Covestro

Emeritus Director

Tim Thiel currently works in Sustainability Transformation and the Circular Economy at Covestro. In this role, his focus is to help achieve the corporate mission of making Covestro truly sustainable & fully circular. He focuses on the implementation of Covestro’s strategy towards a Circular and Climate-neutral Economy. As of 2024, he is a 25-year veteran […]

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