Gary Klein, President of Gary Klein & Associates, Inc. has been intimately involved in energy efficiency and renewable energy since 1974. One sixth of his career was spent in the Kingdom of Lesotho, the rest in the United States. Since the early 1990s he has led the effort to incorporate “hot water as a system” into the core principles of building science. After serving 19 years with the California Energy Commission, he has provided consulting on sustainability since 2008, with an emphasis on the water-energy-carbon-health connection. The benefits of right-sizing premise plumbing and water heating systems are currently at the top of his list. Klein received a BA from Cornell University in 1975 with an Independent Major in Technology and Society with an emphasis on energy conservation and renewable energy.

The International Association of Plumber and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) recognized his efforts in 2014 presenting him their Green Professional of the Year award. In 2015 the Department of Energy awarded him the Jeffrey A. Johnson Award for Excellence in in the Advancement of Building Energy Codes.

Gary Klein, President of Gary Klein & Associates, Inc. has been intimately involved in energy efficiency and renewable energy since 1974. One sixth of his career was spent in the Kingdom of Lesotho, the rest in the United States. Since the early 1990s he has led the effort to incorporate “hot water as a system” into the core principles of building science. After serving 19 years with the California Energy Commission, he has provided consulting on sustainability since 2008, with an emphasis on the water-energy-carbon-health connection. The benefits of right-sizing premise plumbing and water heating systems are currently at the top of his list. Klein received a BA from Cornell University in 1975 with an Independent Major in Technology and Society with an emphasis on energy conservation and renewable energy.

The International Association of Plumber and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) recognized his efforts in 2014 presenting him their Green Professional of the Year award. In 2015 the Department of Energy awarded him the Jeffrey A. Johnson Award for Excellence in in the Advancement of Building Energy Codes.

Jonathan Davis is a co-founder of Davis Studio Architecture + Design. The firm is driven by modern principles and infuses a human and personal approach to modern architecture, balanced with a concern for the environment and sustainability. Their certified projects have achieved One Planet, Built Green 5-Star, and LEED Platinum certifications.

Additionally, Jonathan worked at Frank Gehry and Associates contributing to such projects as the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and the German Utility Building, near Hanover, one of the first green buildings in Europe.

Eliot is the Lead Mechanical Engineer at Green Canopy NODE with over ten years of experience in engineering design and manufacturing. His background is a combination of aerospace automation and construction technologies. He has a passion for affordable housing and finding the balance between form and function.

While studying Environmental Science in college, I realized my passion for green buildings. After gaining hands on construction experience working for Habitat for Humanity, I started working with BEE Consulting. It was while working there that I gained all the green building credentials I currently hold. My goal as a green building verifier with BEE is to try and demystify and simplify green construction for the builders and developers that we work with.

Vulpine Electric is a Latino and minority owned firm, in business since 2020. Daniel provides premium knowledgeable electrical services for commercial and public works projects.

Monica Guevara is the Economic Inclusion Program Manager for Emerald Cities Collaborative. In this role she oversees the delivery of the signature E-Contractor Academy and manages contractor development programming. She is an economic development professional with over 14 years’ experience assisting underserved communities in achieving their small business dreams. Monica’s experience includes implementing and developing educational programs for entrepreneurs as well as underwriting and overseeing small business lending for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). She is bilingual in English and Spanish with an embarrassingly small amount of Portuguese ability. Her interests include dancing ballet, folklórico and salsa, eating baked goods regardless of whether or not she baked them, and exploring her new home in the Pacific Northwest.