There is strong support for this major by the local community.  Jacksonville University is privileged to have an advisory board of professionals in the field of sustainability that are making substantial contributions in Jacksonville.  The advisory board provides
 
·         On-going guidance to assure the Program stays current in a fast and dynamic field
·         Scholarship funds to students
·         Internships, work hire, job-shadowing, and other opportunities for experience
·         Student and faculty research projects
·         In-kind services
·         Course instruction
 
Each student will be allowed to select one advisory board member to be his/her mentor throughout the program.
Eric Almond, P.E.
Almond Engineering, Vice President
Mr. Almond has extensive experience with large-scale land development and drainage design in various capacities, including engineering design, regulatory permitting and construction management. His experience primarily consists of large-scale residential, commercial and industrial projects upon which protection of natural water resources through master planning, design, permitting and construction phase services was the primary focus of each large projects. With this extensive knowledge of the design process, regulatory system, and challenges faced during construction, he is uniquely positioned to offer the highest level of service to its clients and protection of the environment.  He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida.
   
 
 
Sarah Boren, LEED AP Homes, LEED AP BD+C
Executive Director, U.S. Green Building Council North Florida Chapter
Executive Director, Green Team Project, a project of the Tides Center
Co-Organizer, Sustainable Jacksonville
The USGBC North Florida Chapter is a non-profit organization committed to creating a sustainable community inspired by green building in NE FL through education and open collaborative leadership.  The Green Team Project is a program of the Tides Center that helps individuals and small businesses save money by becoming environmentally-friendly in their everyday practices.  Sarah works to find ways to educate, increase the awareness of, and connect the general public to green businesses and sustainable efforts in the region.  She has a BA in Politics and a minor in Chinese from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 1991 and a Masters of Environmental Management in Resource Economics, Policy and Business, including corporate environmental management, from Duke University in 1999.  Her favorite job title is mother of two wonderful girls.
 
Catherine Burkee, M. ED, LEED® AP BC+C
Director of Education Services, Breaking Ground Contracting
Catherine Burkee is the director of education services at Breaking Ground Contracting where she is responsible for strategic planning and management of the staff as it relates to all services provided by Breaking Ground’s Education Services division. With decades of experience in the educational field, Burkee develops and implements new educational offerings at the company, including launching the company’s first book, Me and Green, in 2010 as well as creating public education programs regarding the benefits of sustainable building. She is also responsible for continuing to improve existing services, sales of education services, budget management, cross-over business development and daily interaction with clients, specialty contractors and vendors.
  
 
Susan P. Carew, EI, LEED AP
Duval County Public Schools, Director of Facility Engineering & Energy
Susan joined DCPS in 2005 as a Project Manager and within a few months became the Director of Facility Engineering & Energy.  She is responsible for developing and implementing DCPS’ Energy Conservation program, managing mechanical and electrical renovation projects, assisting with mechanical and electrical design reviews for new schools and major renovations, developing and implementing DCPS’ building commissioning program, and creating and managing DCPS’ Green Champions program.  DCPS’ energy consumption has declined by 30% since beginning districtwide conservation efforts in 2005.  Susan is on the USGBC North Florida Chapter Green Schools committee.  She worked for an energy services company for over 18 years prior to joining DCPS.  Susan earned a BS in electrical engineering from The University of South Florida in 1986.               
 
Ryan Chandley
VP/GM of NE Florida, CEMEX
CEMEX is a worldwide leader in concrete products and building materials located in over 50 countries. CEMEX is committed to sustainable development and moving our industry forward.  Ryan works with several universities throughout the state to guide students in Sustainable design, Concrete 101, and Cost Analysis for Rigid pavement systems through lectures and courses. Ryan has also had the opportunity to conduct several Concrete Sustainability Field Days throughout the state. These “Field Days” give the students, legislators, professors, industry leaders, and contractors a chance to interact and learn more about building for our sustainable future.  Currently, Ryan is the Region 2 (NE Florida) Chairman 2010-2012 of Florida Concrete and Products Association where has been involved in Legislative initiatives for promoting sustainability and growth for the Concrete Industry throughout the state.
 
Bruce Doueck, Six Sigma Green Belt, CEM, Florida Energy Auditor
Manager Conservation Programs, JEA
Mr. Doueck has been working on energy efficiency for nearly 4 decades.  He is currently responsible for promoting energy efficiency through K-12, neighborhood, and business outreach, as well as promoting better home construction practices.  He was responsible for introducing six sigma strategies at JEA and has represented JEA in various economic development efforts.  He has successfully marketed energy services programs including: key account services, commercial and industrial energy audits, power-conditioning services, residential energy and water audits, and new home construction seminars, video, awards, etc.  He has directly served for Jacksonville Mayors and sits on various boards.  He has an MBA from the University of North Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Biology with Minors in Chemistry/Math from FSU.
 
Mark Gelfo, PE, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP O+M, CxA
Principal/Director of Business Development and Sustainability, TLC Engineering
Mark leads TLC’s corporate wide business development efforts along with focusing on the firm’s strong sustainable design credentials.  Mark managed TLC’s Jacksonville Office for ten years, is on the AABC Commissioning Group (ACG) Board of Directors, serves as President of the North Florida Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council.  He has led the engineering and commissioning on many notable projects during his 19 year career at TLC.  He works closely with TLC’s senior sustainability leaders, along with the firm’s marketing team, to develop business opportunities for all 11 TLC offices across the South.  Mark is a member of TLC’s Board of Directors and is a graduate of Penn State University
 
 
Carl A. Gerhardstein.
Asst. VP Environmental Systems and Sustainability CSX 
He is responsible developing various environmental compliance and sustainability programs for CSX, including air, water, and hazardous waste permits and plans for railroad operations in 23 states covering more than 21,000 route miles. In addition, he is responsible for managing and properly estimating CSX's long-term environmental remediation liability reserves. Mr. Gerhardstein is entering his 29th year with CSX and has been in the environmental department for the past 16 years. Before joining that department, he served 12 years with the railroad's engineering department. Carl holds a BSCE from the University of Kentucky, a MBA from the University of Phoenix and is a registered Professional Engineer in Florida and Alabama.
 
Adam Hoyles
Certified Wildlife Biologist, Professional Wetland Scientist 
Vice President Operations, Onsite Environmental Consulting
Mr. Hoyles has years of experience as a senior scientist in the field where his core belief that leading clients to effective environmental solutions has become the company philosophy. He is an expert in wildlife hazard assessment, wildlife hazard management planning, wetland delineation, endangered-species, GIS, and
Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM).  He has prepared numerous reports for a variety of companies and government agencies on the environment.  He has been an expert witness, prepared environmental permits, conducted environmental site assessments, closed oil tank, and conducted listed species studies.  Adam has a degree in wildlife biology from the School of Forest Resources and Conservation at the University of Florida.
 
Dana W. “Dan” Lee, LEED AP
Manager of Preconstruction Services, Elkins Constructors, Inc.
Dan leads Elkins Constructors Preconstruction Services, along with focusing on the firm’s sustainable construction and green building program. He has led the preconstruction efforts on some of Elkins’ most successful projects including the University of North Florida Student Union, a USGBC LEED Gold project.  Dan has participated on more than 150 projects with Elkins Constructors totaling $500 million in value. Dan’s focus and specialty is conceptual estimates for private clients, including Elkins’ healthcare and senior living markets.  His commitment to sustainability extends from his work life into his personal life.  His he has a custom-designed home in Clay County achieved LEED Silver certification in February 2012.
 
Jeff Martin, P.E.
Water Facilities Program Manager, Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Northeast District Office.
Jeff has more than 25 years of experience in regulatory, utilities (water, wastewater, energy, and natural gas), consulting (storm water and wood structural design), and is an Adjunct Professor at the University of North Florida’s School of Engineering.  The Northeast District encompasses the largest land mass of any department regulatory district and includes portions of the Atlantic coastal plain together with counties bordering the Gulf of Mexico and State of Georgia.  Program areas include air, solid waste, hazardous waste, underground storage tanks, waste clean-up, drinking water, ground water, surface water monitoring, wastewater, state lands resources, docks, wetlands, dredging, bulkheads and seawalls.  He has a BS and ME from the University of Florida in Civil Engineering and is a licensed engineer registered in the State of Florida.
 
 
Arvid Karl Pedersen, LEED AP BD+C, CPIM
President, Supply Management International LLC & Effektiv Energy LLC
SMI provides executive supply chain management services to companies needing leadership in sustainable supply management best practices, while Effektiv Energy provides support for industrial/commercial energy audits, building commissioning, and sustainability program management.   He serves USGBC as chair of the Advocacy Task Team for USGBC Florida and Caribbean region.  Arvid also serves as a board member of the Sky Institute, an organization dedicated to building communities that is in harmony with the environment, conducts meaningful commerce, and a lifestyle that balances the science of living with the art of living. Arvid’s education includes a BS, Aeronautical Engineering from Northrop University, and a MS, Operations Management from Renssellaer Polytechnic.
 
 
Robert Riva, JD
Associate, Real Estate, Corporate & Sustainable Development with Holland & Knight
is a member of the Real Estate, Corporate and Sustainable Development practice groups in the Jacksonville office of Holland & Knight. Mr. Riva practices in the areas of real estate financing and restructuring, development, leasing, acquisitions and dispositions. Mr. Riva also has experience in corporate governance matters, asset acquisitions and commercial finance matters, including representing lenders in loans guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States.  Mr. Riva is also a U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional (LEED® AP). He is the first attorney in Jacksonville to become a LEED® AP and to be listed on the Green Building Certification Institute's LEED® AP Directory under the "Legal" area of practice.
 
 
Vincent A. Seibold, P.E., MBA
Chief of the Environmental Quality Division, City of Jacksonville.
During a nearly 17 year career with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, in the Jacksonville and Tallahassee Offices, Mr. Seibold has progressively rose through the ranks, eventually serving as the Water Facilities Administrator.  Selected by Mayor John Peyton as Chief of the Environmental Quality Division in 2007 responsible for administering and monitoring the City of Jacksonville‘s air and water resource management activities, with particular emphasis on pollution control issues and enforcing laws related to environmental quality issues.  He is the chairman of the Low Impact Development Sub-Committee for the City’s Subdivision Standards Advisory Committee, since 2009.  He received Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Florida, 1989, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Florida in 2000.
 
 
John Kevin Young, LEED-AP, Project Management Professional, DAWIA Level 3
Naval Air Station, Jacksonville FL US Grade Level: GS-12
As Stormwater Program Manager for Naval Air Station Jacksonville. John has overseen the implementation of Low Impact Development (LID) on numerous projects while managing permitting and regulatory compliance for the installation, and serves on the City of Jacksonville LID Subcommittee.  A LEED-AP, John exercises leadership on many sustainability issues with the installation, such as facility design and siting.  John is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the Georgia Institute of Technology.