2010 EVHA Keynote Speaker

BRUCE CASE

The keynote speaker for the 2010 EnergyValue Housing Award Banquet was Professional Remodeler magazine's 2010 Remodeler of the Year, Bruce Case of Case Design/Remodeling.

2009 EVHA Keynote Speaker

DOMINIC SIMS, COO, INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL

Dominic Sims is currently the Chief Operating Officer of the International Code Council, a membership organization dedicated to developing and maintaining a single set of comprehensive and coordinated model codes for the built environment. Mr. Sims has overall corporate responsibilities for the operation and financial performance of the association working in conjunction with the CEO.

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2008 EVHA Keynote Speakers

BOB JONES

Bob Jones, president of Robert R. Jones Homes, was elected Vice President/Secretary of the 235,000-member NAHB in early 2007. As the NAHB senior officer with oversight of the association's green building activities, Jones has made substantial advances in raising awareness and heightening interest in green building and energy efficiency among NAHB members, policy makers, associated trade groups, and the public. During his 35-year career in home building, Jones has earned a reputation for excellence and made a continuing commitment to the industry at the local, state, and national levels.

JOHN MIZROCH

John F. Mizroch was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). In this capacity, Mizroch is responsible managing the programs, staff and policies of EERE and interfacing with constituent groups in the efficiency and renewable energy sectors. With a $1.17 billion budget, EERE invests in a diverse portfolio of energy technologies to provide efficient, clean and renewable energy leading toward a stronger economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy independence for America.

2007 EVHA Keynote Speaker

LORRAINE BOLSINGER

Lorraine Bolsinger leads ecomagination, GE's company-wide initiative to address global environmental challenges such as the need for cleaner, more efficient sources of energy, reduced emissions and abundant sources of clean water. Ms. Bolsinger manages the entire program across GE, uniting marketing, sales, and environment, health and safety leaders to meet the goals of the initiative, and of the company.

2006 EVHA Keynote Speaker

SARAH SUSANKA, FAIA

Author, architect, speaker and cultural visionary, Sarah Susanka is leading a movement that is redefining the American home. Her "build better, not bigger" approach to residential architecture has been embraced by homeowners, architects and builders across the country and her Not So Big philosophy has sparked an international dialogue. As a leading advocate for the re-popularization of residential architecture, Ms. Susanka has improved the quality of home design while countering the elitist image of architects so commonly held by the public.