Board Elections

I am interested in continuing to serve on the Board of the Cool Roof Rating Council to support its mission of advancing credible, science-based roof energy performance standards. As a current board member and active industry leader, I bring over two decades of experience in building materials, product strategy, and multi-material roofing system design aligned with energy, resilience, and evolving code requirements. I have contributed to national efforts addressing energy efficiency, wildfire resilience, and building code modernization, and I value CRRC’s role in informing policy and market direction. I am committed to supporting strong governance, thoughtful financial stewardship, and strategic collaboration, and I look forward to contributing to CRRC’s continued growth and leadership within the industry.

Qualifications & Experience: PhD, Chemical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University. I served 34 years at 3M, including 15 years as the R&D leader for a division supplying the roofing industry. During that time, I contributed to several CRRC committees, notably the Technical Committee from 2011 to 2019. Since retiring, I have continued my service as a member of the Board of Directors, the Education Committee, and the Pavement Ratings Steering Committee. 

Interest: Retirement provides the independence and freedom to focus deeply on meaningful work. I bring a balanced perspective to the Board, having engaged with the CRRC as both an Industry and General Interest member. The CRRC is uniquely positioned as the unbiased, trusted authority on the radiative properties of building surfaces. As we seek cost-effective solutions to improve energy efficiency and mitigate urban heat islands, the CRRC’s mission has never been more vital. I am fully committed to this mission and, if re-elected, will continue to provide a practical, independent perspective to the CRRC Board.

I am seeking one of the General Interest spots on the CRRC Board of Directors. I have a deep commitment to the CRRC, its mission, and its potential. I’ve been active in CRRC for nearly 15 years and have served a previous 2.5 year-term on the Board of Directors. I am currently the Chair of the Education Committee and Vice Chair of the International Committee.

I joined the CRRC as a member about 15 years ago when I was the new executive director of the Global Cool Cities Alliance. I stayed involved with CRRC as an interested individual as I became the Lead for Extreme Heat at the Atlantic Council Resilience Center and now as a Senior Fellow at World Resources Institute and a consultant.

The CRRC is unique: it brings together a broad and diverse set of companies, experts, and advocates in service of stronger markets for all manner of roofing products. I’d be honored to have a new opportunity to be a part of the dedicated group of folks who lead and advise the direction of this essential organization. 

I am a sustainability specialist focused on advancing high-performance building solutions across the built environment. With a background in project management and sustainable design, I believe in integrating energy efficiency and environmental responsibility into building systems. Throughout my career, I have led initiatives related to cool roofing, embodied carbon, and building certification programs, translating code and certification requirements into real strategies for designers, manufacturers, and building owners. I have also developed educational resources to help navigate changes in programs like ENERGY STAR and utilize tools such as the CRRC Rated Roof Products Directory. I am seeking to serve on the CRRC Board as an independent, interested individual because I strongly support the mission and values of the organization. I would bring an unbiased perspective, technical knowledge, and a strong commitment to education and collaboration to help expand the adoption of cool surface technologies.