Built Green Hall of Fame
Each year Built Green Colorado acknowledges a select few leaders whose
service and commitment to the program and the principles of green
building are deserving of special recognition. This special recognition
is acknowledged by induction into the Built Green Hall of Fame. Click on
each year below to learn about those inducted.
2005 Inductees
- Mark LaLiberte, of Building Knowledge
Mark is known by many in the home building industry as the guy with
seemingly endless energy devoted to educating the industry on high
performance home building. We also know him as a good friend and
strong supporter of Built Green.
- Emil Wanatka and Lisa Dent, of Timberline Homes, in Durango and
La Plata County
They have been the program’s greatest Durango-area cheerleaders,
organizers and advocates. Emil is also the current president of
Southwestern HBA, which has really helped the program work with the
industry in and around Durango, CO.
- Greg Follet of Fish Builders, in Salida
Greg has been a strong advocate in the Salida/Buena Vista area. He has
assisting in raising awareness about Built Green among buyers and
builders in Chafee County, including working with the developers of
the South Main River development underway in Buena Vista.
- Russell Burton, of Burton Customs
Russell has won more Built Green awards at Parades of Homes and annual
awards than any other Built Green builder over the years. He has taken
some risks with the program too, willingly being the guinea pig by
agreeing to be the first builder in the country to demonstrate a fuel
cell at a Parade of Homes back in 2002.
- Steve Byers, of EnergySmiths
Steve is one of those really smart guys all builders need to know. He
consults with and assists builders in achieving superior BG
performance as well as devoting many hours to support the technical
aspects of the Built Green.
- Tom Adams, of Keller Homes
Tom is the Built Green champion extraordinaire inside his
organization, and Keller homes is the strongest Built Green builder in
Colorado Springs, thanks to Tom.
- Kathleen Guidera, of EEBA
Kathleen has long been a strong ally and champion of Built Green
Colorado, and indeed of the concept that green building is key to the
mission of EEBA. Through Kathy's leadership at EEBA she has advanced
industry education on green building techniques as integral to high
performance, and energy- and resource-efficient home building.
- Julie Porter, also of EEBA
Julie has provided support, encouragement and many long hours of work
assisting Built Green Colorado to bring excellent educational
offerings to Colorado builders. Julie has truly made EEBA an
educational partner to Built Green Colorado.
- Alan Marquis, of James Hardie Building Products
Alan is a member of our Industry Leader group. Alan seems to know
everyone, and is an endless source of leads, connections and energy to
assist in growing the membership of Built Green.
- David Ware of Owens Corning
David devoted literally hundreds of hours of work this year
and last serving on the Built Green Checklist Review Task Force, whose
thankless job it is to review annually the technical accuracy and
appropriateness of the program’s requirements. Owens Corning is one of
our Industry Leader group.
- Bonnie Fry-Sullivan, of Grace Construction Products
Bonnie is another member of our Industry Leader group, is a steady and
strong representative on behalf of Built Green back to her
organization. Her calm, thoughtful guidance is always appreciated.
2004 Inductees
- Justin Wilson – For his exceptional advocacy and valuable
scientific guidance in shaping the increasingly sophisticated
technical foundation of the program
- Jeff Medanich – For his exceptional advocacy and valuable
scientific guidance in shaping the increasingly sophisticated
technical foundation of the program
- Tom Hoffman – In appreciation of his long-standing
commitment to expanding program membership and to increasing the
program’s visibility throughout the industry
- Peter Yost – For capably guiding the program, through his
own expertise and the resources of Building Science Corporation,
towards industry-leading standards of building science and green
building practices
- Norm Zettel – For his contribution to the sustained
technical accuracy of the Built Green Checklist, and his support of
the program’s mission throughout Johns Manville’s projects in the
building community
2003 Inductees
- JIM SABIN’S Hall of Fame certificate reads: “In memory
of his vision, leadership and commitment to building environmentally
friendly homes.” Jim’s recent passing was a loss and
heartbreak for many. Jim was the owner and founder of Aspen Homes,
where he pioneered many innovations here in Colorado: the guaranteed
utility bill; on-site grinding and recycling of construction waste;
affordable high-performance homes, and the use bio-diesel fuel in
company equipment. Clearly Jim was an innovator, a visionary and a
risk-taker. He leaves behind a family-led company that is fully
charged with his energy and vision, ready to take on the next first:
the Zero Energy Home. In honoring Jim Sabin we also welcome and
encourage Jim’s son Jammie as he takes the helm and charts the course
for the future of Aspen Homes.
- Kevin Goffstein, with Harvard Communities
For his exceptional initiative in seeking and implementing energy
efficient, and green design solutions based on advanced building
science.
- Doug Seiter, with the Department of Energy
For his long and steadfast commitment to advancing improved energy
efficiency and green building practices in the home building industry.
- Melissa Knott, with Forest City
For advancing green building and building science through a
determined and resourceful pursuit of information and technical
support for the builders of Stapleton Redevelopment.
- Justin Jones, with Centex Homes
In appreciation of the energy, passion, knowledge and time he has
committed to the advancement of building science and green building.
- Paul McCluskey with US GreenFiber, LLC,
For providing extraordinary support and partnership opportunities to
the program toward the advancement of building science and green
building.
- Dan Rizzo with US GreenFiber, LLC,
For providing extraordinary support and partnership opportunities to
the program toward the advancement of building science and green
building.
- Jim Latsis, with Latsis Custom Homes
For his forthright commitment to and exemplary application of the
principles of green building.
2002 Inductees
- Bob Eikenberg, Engle Homes. Bob brings a keen, clear and
thoughtful mind to the work of the Energy and Environmental Affairs
Committee. Bob has worked diligently on various Built Green committees demonstrating an earnest resolve and a commitment to
improving the program.
- Patrick Steeno, Chase Lumber. Besides generously donating a
sizeable quantity of materials for the Built Green display at the
2002 Parade of Homes, Pat is working closely with many builders to
assist them in compliance as well as help spread the word and
understanding about the program.
- Miller Burton Homes. This recognition is for both the
company's strong commitment under the guidance of Russell Burton as
well as the very impressive job M.A. Lorio did in marshalling the
process at their Parade home that resulted in an incredibly high
performing Built Green home. And not insignificantly Miller Burton
Homes provided the opportunity for a successful demonstration of the
latest fuel cell technology at the Parade.
- David Bear, Boise Building Solutions. David served as the
2002 chair of the Energy and Environmental Affairs Committee as well
as numerous subcommittees of that group and successfully steered the
program through a challenging year of change and growth.
- Ron Gurss, Boise Building Solutions. Ron is recognized for
his tireless education and recruitment efforts with builders - the
very kind of work that leads to the continued growth and success of
the program
All the 2002 Built Green Hall of Fame inductees committed lots of
energy and time to the success of the program and are deserving of our
warm, hearty and sincere thanks!
2001 Inductees
- Janet Rummel, marketing director, Home Builders Association of
Colorado Springs
- Jeff Patton, the Rheem Team, Colorado Springs
- Gregg Bond, Whirlpool, Colorado Springs
- Kent Shelman, Colorado Realty Reports, Pueblo
- The Cherry Creek Crossing Development Team, Colorado
Springs
- Ken Henry, Countrywide Home Mortgage, Colorado Springs
- Shawn Wieman, Melody Homes
- Jon Williams, FlorSystems, LLC
- Ken Nakari, formerly with Sunshine Master Development, now
with Equinox
- Nancy North, formerly with Sunshine Master Development, now
with Interior Settings
- And with great gratitude as well as great sorrow, the members of
the program wish to acknowledge a strong supporter and great ally
that we dearly miss, Kathleen Kurtz.
2000 Inductees
- Tom Halford and the Whirlpool Corporation, for their
advancement of resource efficient appliances and their participation
in the Built Green Strategic Alliance
- Bob Ottersen and Trex, for their advancement of durable,
recycled-content decking materials and their participation in the
Built Green Strategic Alliance
- Ann Sullivan and the Colorado Brick Council, for their
advancement of durable, natural building materials and their
participation in the Built Green Strategic Alliance
- Chris Giles and James Hardie Building Products, for their
advancement of durable, low-maintenance building materials and their
participation in the Built Green Strategic Alliance
- Tom Morton and Carma Colorado, for demonstrating their
commitment to green building in Colorado at their all-Built Green community at Tallyn's Reach
- Ed Lewis and the Colorado Office of Energy Management and
Conservation, for their on-going support and advocacy on behalf
of the future of green building in Colorado
- Paul Kriescher, Lightly Treading, for his exemplary work
with home builders in the area of energy and resource efficient
building practices
- Maria Finley, E-Star Colorado, for her energetic and
creative efforts to inform builders and the public about the
benefits of energy and resource efficient building
- B.J. Tripp and the Home Builders Association of Pueblo, for
their on-going educational efforts and support of Built Green in the
southern portion of the state
- Tricia Joy and the Home Builders Association of Western
Colorado, for their on-going educational efforts and support of
Built Green in the western portion of the state
1999 Inductees
- John Kurowski, president of Kurowski Development Co., was
cited for a 25-year career dedicated to "green"
homebuilding.
- Jim Leach, chairman of Wonderland Custom Builders, was
inducted for being a founding member of Built Green and his
continuing service through the Energy and Environmental Affairs
Committee and Land Development Task Force.
- Chris and Debbie Cramer, of Remarc Homes were thanked for
providing the first Built Green demonstration home.
- Robbie Schwartz, of Homeowners Resource and Diagnostics,
was awarded a citation for leadership and countless volunteer
hours.
- Scott Barankiewicz, Eco-Block, was thanked for his
dedication in volunteering and promoting the program to
others.
- Jim Reed, of the Denver Water Department, was given a
citation for advancing water conservation practices in
homebuilding.
- Dean Fraley, Allied Insulation, was recognized for
dedication the program and for advancing the use of cellulose
insulation.
- Megan Edmunds, E-Star Colorado was thanked for her strong
leadership in strengthening the alliance between her group and Built Green Colorado.
- Stephanie Harmon and Tony Hernandez, Fannie Mae were
honored for working with Built Green Colorado to formulate Built Green mortgages.
1998 Inductees:
- Bob Short and Dick Geiermann
The Genesee Company
- Dave Schrock
Comfort Air Distributing
- David Gertz
Sunshine Master Builders
- Dean Freiss
American Rolling Shutters
- Jeff Waterhouse
Trus Joist MacMillan
- Jim Murphy
Environmental Building Products
- Jim Wiggins
U.S. Home
- Judy Niemeyer
Tierra Concrete Homes
- Keith Gray
Heat Exchange Systems
- Neal Paul
About Saving Heat
- Randy Martin
R. L. Martin & Associates.
- Scott Dittman
Equity Custom Homes
- Steve Andrews
Solar Spectra
- Wayne Frelund
Windham Custom Homes
1997 Inductees:
- Roy Romer
and the Office of Energy Conservation
- Jay Luboff
and ERHC
- Tom and Caroline Hoyt
and McStain Enterprises
- Amory Host
and Peak Properties and Development
- Larry Jaramillo
and Xcel Energy
- Jeff Whiton
and U.S. Home
- David Adamson
EcoProducts
- Steve Andrews
Solar Spectra
- Rick Cowlishaw
ERHC
- David Johnston
What's Working
- Kristin Shewfelt
McStain Enterprises
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