Committes
Interested in becoming involved in a committee? Contact the committee chair listed below.
Advocacy Committee
Charles G. Chartier, Jr.
The advocacy committee supports local, state, and federal entities' efforts to institutionalize sustainable design and development through regulation, program incentives, and green projects. The advocacy committee promotes the chapter and USGBC as the Louisiana authority on green resources and promote the USGBC LEED rating system for all construction for a better Louisiana.
By-laws Committee
Christopher P. Bankston
The by-laws committee shall be responsible for the review of the Louisiana Chapter by-laws and policies.
Education Committee
Jim Evans
The education committee develops the schedule for training LEED courses and coordinates with the National USGBC training coordinator.
Emerging Green Builders (EGB)
NOLA EGB
Baton Rouge EGB
Jason Jones
The Emerging Green Builders Committee is composed of professionals with 5 years or less working experience and seasoned professionals new to the green principles concept. The EBG Committee hosts events at educational institutions for aspiring architectural, engineering, environmental or other professionals interested in green building.
Green Residential
Elizabeth Teel Galante
The green residential committee educates professionals, home and business owners and government on the green opportunities for residential development and advocates for adoption of green residential standards.
Internet Communications Committee
Ella Stelter
This committee maintains a current and comprehensive website for the chapter.
LEED for Schools
Open Seat
The LEED for schools committee educates and assists educational professionals, parish school boards and state education officials on the greening opportunities for building educational buildings. The chapter is considering adopting a Louisiana school for retrofit or new green construction.
Membership Committee
Donna Barry
The membership committee actively recruits new members with support from the Regional Recruiters.
Nominating Committee
Charles G. Chartier, Jr.
The nominating committee manages the nomination process by ensuring there are enough candidates and arranging the voting process.
Programs Committee
TBA
The programs committee develops and delivers programs and events to meet the diverse needs of the Louisiana Chapter.
Public Relations Committee
Gregory L. Coates
The public relations committee publicizes events and promotes green projects and chapter membership through public relations. The publish a chapter newsletter.
Sponsorship Committee
James Bourgeois
The sponsorship committee will seeks business and corporate sponsors for special events, training or the general membership meeting.
Louisiana Regional Recruiters
North Louisiana
Greg Coates
Greater New Orleans
Open Seat
Baton Rouge
Terry Heaton
