Sustainability and Energy Action Plan

The TeamINTRODUCTION GRANTS PASS SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY ACTION PLAN TomJan O’Hara Committee Chair Jan is an engineer with 30 years of experience in air quality, landfills, hazardous waste site cleanup, stormwater, sea -level rise, and water policy development. She contributed primarily to the Buildings and Energy and Natural Systems sections of the Plan. Matthew Rosen Team Lead for Data Collection Matt has 42years of experience in information technology. He contributed primarily to background Information by crunching all the City’s energy usage and emissions data, and to the Implementation section through modeling and the development of the systems to monitor and report emissions progress. David Bartlett Team Lead for Natural Systems David is retired from the U.S. Army and has a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies and History. He contributed primarily to the Natural Systems and Buildings and Energy sections of the Plan. Clair Highfield Forestry Experience Clair is a former employee of True South Solar and has held a number of educator/leadership roles in the forestry/natural systems spheres. She contributed primarily to the Natural Systems section of the Plan.Tom Bradbeer Vice-Chair, Team Lead for Transportation Tom is a retired economist turned engaged community advocate, also serving on the Budget Committee, as a member of SOCAN’s City/County Project, and is on the board of The Siskiyou Field Institute. He contributed primarily to the Buildings and Energy and Transportation sections of the Plan. Catherine Vawter Rogue Community College Student Catherine is a science student at Rogue Community College pursuing her bachelor’s degree. She contributed primarily to the Natural Systems and Implementation sections of the Plan. Robert Allen Local Energy Efficiency Engineer Robert is the President of Microgrid Design and Engineering Services, LLC. He has 20+ years in the energy sector and brought technical analytical skills to the Taskforce . He contributed primarily to the Buildings and Energy section of the Plan, providing expert data on potential energy installation projects. Kayle Palmore Grants Pass High School Student Kayle is the team’s Grants Pass High School representative and is especially interested in transportation issues. She was primarily tasked with work for the Transportation and Future Visioning sections of the Plan. Emily Berlant Solar Professional Emily has more than 10 years of experience working in climate/sustainability work. As a member of the Talent, OR, city council, Emily played an instrumental role in developing Talent's Clean Energy Action Plan, allowing her to provide the Taskforce with insight from her experience.Amie Siedlecki Member at Large Amie is the Natural Resources Coordinator for the Rogue Valley Council of Governments. She has extensive volunteer experience working with local non -profits and government bodies. She was primarily tasked with work for theBuildings and Energy andNatural Systems sections of the Plan. 14