Robert Bosch North America- Thermotechnology

Bosch Thermotechnology is a leading source of high quality water heating and comfort heating systems in North America. The company offers Bosch tankless, point-of-use water heaters, Buderus and Bosch wall-hung and floor standing boilers, Bosch and FHP geothermal heat pumps as well as controls and accessories for every product line. Bosch Thermotechnology is committed to reinventing energy efficiency by offering smart products that work together as integrated systems, which enhance quality of life in an ultra-efficient and environmentally friendly manner.

IBM

The future of power generation holds sophisticated malware enabling attacks of hostile intent that can seize control of systems, change system parameters, hold hostage or destroy industrial systems. Today’s traditional approaches to industrial cyber security are unstainable as air gapping, disconnected point products and services don’t provide the comprehensive solutions for required for industrial security and its evolving threat landscape. That’s why IBM is helping clients develop an integrated and intelligent industrial security immune system to detect, respond and recover from attacks today and for tomorrow.

Texas Wesleyan University

Jimmy is a Higher Education Facilities professional with broad experience including complex technical leadership, in planning, managing, coordinating, supervising and overseeing facilities areas of operations, maintenance, grounds and contract services. His specialties include facilities management, energy management, staffing and staff management, budgeting, master planning, construction management, contract management, safety, scheduling, drafting, surveying and HAZMAT.

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

Andee directs Sustainability Programs for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, overseeing efforts to develop and manage programs that improve environmental sustainability, including administration of the TPWD 2020 Sustainability Plan. She has led the installation of more than 600kW of solar PV across 20 state facilities and continues to find innovative ways to help TPWD remain a leader in sustainability. She worked to secure the first 100% renewable energy utility contract for a State of Texas agency and helped earn TPWD Platinum designation as a City of Austin Green Business Leader. She holds a Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (focusing on Environmental Science, Sociology, and Public Administration) from the University of North Texas and is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Project Management Professional (PMP) and an accredited LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Associate.

Lockheed Martin

Kurtis’s 30 plus year career with Lockheed Martin started as an anti-satelite missile technician moving into manufacturing engineering then into test operations and then into operations. Including Progam Sr. management with emphasis on International Program management. A recent role was oversight of the Systems Engineering Test organization at WSMR and Redstone Arsenal. Currently serving as Director of Facilities and ESH for MFC Business Area

University of North Texas

David directs facilities and physical plant activities supporting the academic, research and community support mission of the University of North Texas and its 37,900 students. Leads a 300+ person team in the procurement, maintenance, repair, renovation and operations of over 900 acres of grounds and approximately 175 buildings comprising 7 million+ square feet. Responsible for activities including energy management, grounds maintenance, cleaning of campus facilities, solid waste and recycling management, automotive services and capital improvements.

University of Texas

Juan is responsible for directing the maintenance and operation a 22 million square foot campus consisting of over 150 buildings through the Utilities and Energy Management and Facilities Management departments. Budget responsibility is around $100 million annually and personnel involved around 900.The campus also self-produces 100% of the electrical, steam and cooling energy needs for the main campus. This entails a 135 MW power plant, 1.2 million lbs/hr steam plant and 54,000 tons of cooling.

Bell Helicopter, Textron

Craig drives Sustainability Programs at Bell including Vision 20/15 goals to achieve 20% intensity reduction in Waste, Energy and GHG versus Bell 2009 baseline. In addition to these corporate goals, Bell is also adopting targeted water reductions on an absolute basis. He also plans employee engagement activities on these topics and executes Kaizens across the Bell enterprise to achieve these goals.

Bellevue Hospital Center

Michael serves as the hospital’s Chief Operating Officer in charge of the day-to-day management. He has more than 20 years of experience in facilities management and health care, and most recently served as the Senior Associate Executive Director of Facilities Management at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue. He led the team responsible for the operations and maintenance of the hospital’s physical plant, and directly managed all planning, design, construction, environmental services, fire safety, emergency management, language services and telecommunications.

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Joseph is currently serving as the Vice President, Facilities Management for NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. In this role, he is responsible for all facilities operations, design and construction management functions at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan, NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester and NewYork-Presbyterian/Ambulatory Care Network Off-site locations.

PNC Financial

For over 150 years, PNC has grown into one of America’s most respected banks, because we’re committed to helping customers and employees reach their goals. You can depend on PNC to provide the training you need, along with an inclusive culture that recognizes your talent, values diversity and cares about social responsibility.

Teva Pharmaceuticals

Elizabeth is an outstanding communicator uniquely combining engineering, global operations and deep environmental knowledge. Strong track record of business benefit through excellent environmental and socially responsible choices. Powerful strategist with ability to integrate sustainability into business vision and translate into executable plans.