2008 EVHA Banquet
Wednesday, February 13, 2008; 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Rosen Plaza Hotel, Ballroom C, Orlando, Fla.
Keynotes
Bob Jones, NAHB Vice President/Secretary
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.
Throughout his five-year tenure as an NAHB senior officer, Bob Jones will continue to steer the association's green building efforts, including its ongoing work with the NAHB Research Center and the International Code Council (ICC) to develop the National Green Building Standard - the first and only national green building standard for residential construction. While concerns over energy resources and the environment continue to make recent news headlines, an increasing number of home builders have shifted their focus to developing affordable, energy-efficient, and environmentally-responsible construction techniques. Jones has noted that this movement toward environmentally-sensitive construction will be hastened by the arrival of the standard.
John Mizroch, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, EERE, U.S. DOE
Appointed as DOE Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by President Bush, John Mizroch manages the policies, staff and programs of EERE. He interfaces with constituent groups in the efficiency and renewable energy sectors, and with a $1.17 million budget, his EERE office invests in a diverse portfolio of energy technologies to provide efficient, clean, and renewable energy for a stronger economy cleaner environment, and greater independence for America. John Mizroch helps lead the administration's efforts to implement prominent energy initiatives to confront "America's addiction to oil" and "the serious challenge of climate change," as well as rebalance and accelerate technological breakthroughs in the way we power our cars, homes, and businesses.
2007 EVHA Banquet
Wednesday, February 7, 2007; 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Rosen Plaza Hotel, Ballroom C, Orlando, Fla.
Keynote
Lorraine Bolsinger, Vice President – Ecomagination, GE
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, environment, health, and safety leaders to meet the goals of the initiative.
Ms. Bolsinger joined the company in 1981, serving at GE Energy, GE Aerospace, and GE Aviation for more than 20 years with experience in the power generation, oil and gas, defense, marine, and aviation transport industries.
Special Guests
Alexander Karsner, Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE),U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, D.C.
Mark Ginsberg, EVHA Master of Ceremonies, Senior Executive Board Member, U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, D.C.
Michael Luzier, President, NAHB Research Center, Upper Marlboro, Md.
