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Bryan Cordell
Executive Director
Joined: 2003
His Work: Using his expertise in nonprofit management and sustainability, Bryan has led The Sustainability Institute to become nationally recognized for its work in energy conservation training and for transforming South Carolina's built environment. In addition to directing the operations of The Sustainability Institute, Bryan volunteers his expertise and experience to help build the capacity of organizations focused on community sustainability.
He served as President of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) -- South Carolina Chapter in 2009. He is currently a member of its Board of Directors and also serves on the Southeast Regional Council for the United States Green Building Council (SERC). Bryan also serves on the Board of Directors of 113 Calhoun Street Foundation, A Center for Sustainability. Bryan was recognized with a "40 under 40" award from the Charleston Regional Business Journal in 2009.
Off-Hours: Bryan enjoys exploring Lowcountry beaches, spending time with his rescued dogs, and will soon be occupied with a "green" renovation of a 1930's home in the Park Circle area that he is moving into. |
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Benjamin Leigh
Training Programs Manager, HERS Rater
Joined: 2006
MA Environmental Studies, College of Charleston
His Work: Manages the Institute’s energy audit and consultation services that aim to increase the use of sustainable practices and techniques through a series of workshops; organizes and performs weatherizations; provides trainings for building professionals and works with homeowners to help them make sustainable decisions.
Off Hours: All we know of Ben is that he disappears early on Wednesay to go "sailing" |
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Renee Patey, LEED AP
Green Cities Initiative Program Manager
Joined: 2007
MA Political Science, Colorado State University
Her Work: The GCI works with communities, businesses and government to promote sustainable development and bolster economic, environmental, and community stability. Renee works closely with Mayor Riley’s Charleston Green Committee and the USGBC’s Lowcountry branch of the Green Schools Advocacy Committee, the G.R.E.E.N.S Fund, and acts as the volunteer coordinator.
Off Hours: A native of Charleston, Renee enjoys the luxuries of the coast – a good day at the beach, a barefoot lifestyle and great seafood cuisine. |
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Jay Bell
Program Manager, Energy Conservation Corp
Joined: 2009
BA Journalism, College of Charleston 1997
His Work: Through the Energy Conservation Corp he is helping young Americans to help their communities: hands-on experience in the green building field by providing energy efficient improvements for deserving homes. Jay learned to love the roar of power tools and sustainable/smart building practices - his experience ranges from solar installations to rainwater harvesting systems - many years ago. He is also co-owner of Solar Hot Water…Works! and Elemental Design Group, LLC.
Off Hours: Jay and his wife are living proof that almost anyone can be urban chicken farmers. |
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Maggie Burghoff
Office Manager
Joined: 2009
BA Accounting, Northeast Missouri State University
Her Work: Maggie works as the Institute's office manager and bookkeeper. She also plays an integral role in grant management and reporting.
Off Hours: Maggie enjoys time with her dog, Gracie, playing tennis and the great weather in Charleston. Although a native of St. Louis, she has called Charleston home for the past 20 years.
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Laura Addis
Web Design Consultant
Joined: 2007
Marketing & Design, Caribbean Restaurant Concepts, Inc.
BA Political Science, College of Charleston 2005
Her Work: Laura works as a freelance web/graphic designer specializing in design solutions that create less waste, less negative impact on the environment and that are of more value to the stakeholders.
Off Hours: Like our ED, Laura finds herself working off hours (boo!), drinking Coast beer (yeah!!) and searching out a good music venue
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Conan Gibson
VISTA Outreach Coordinator
Joined: 2009
BA Urban Planning, DAAP, University of Cincinnati 2009
His Work: He is the VISTA Outreach Coordinator working with the North Charleston community to create more efficient homes and reduce energy costs. Conan has worked in the field of Urban Planning as a consultant, specializing in Urban Design, Innovative Coding and Geographic Information Systems.
Off Hours: Conan enjoys fishing and taking his dog to the beach’ and when time allows-escaping to the mountains to hike and camp.
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Lawrence Bratton
"Green" Job Coach for the Pathways to a Green Economy program
Joined: 2010
His Work: Larry is the "Green" Job Coach for the Pathways to a Green Economy program; a Department of Labor program between The Sustainability Institute, Trident Technical College, and Trident One Stop. Larry hopes to offer pathways to economic self sufficiency for disadvantaged populations through effective recruitment, training and job placement services in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. Previously, Larry served as Director of Development for the Low Country Civic Justice Corps (LCJC), a prisoner re-entry program whose purpose was to impact recidivism. For LCJC, Larry promoted life-long changes by incorporating job training and personal development skills that created a more stable foundation for ex-offenders when released into society. Larry is actively involved in community organizations such Breaking Down Barriers and Assedi inc. He Serves as volunteer chaplain in the Charleston County Detention center and serves as Chaplain at the Lieber correction facility (exodus weekend). Larry is also a member of the Greater Charleston Area Hospitals for Pastoral Care and serves as a Pastor of Bibleway Baptist church. Larry mentors youths in the Charleston area and was formerly Known as "Dr. Toys" to "Happy Days and Special Times" organization for children with disabilities. He is involved with outreach to the Horizon Elder care facility where he serves as Chaplain and hosts a weekly radio show called "Awake" which airs Sunday mornings 9am-930 on station 99.7 FM.
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