USGBC-STL Committees

Promoting, collaborating, recruiting, educating…working committees are the lifeblood of the St. Louis Regional Chapter. Vital to our mission and our success in transforming the region’s built environment to a brighter shade of green. To get involved or learn more, contact Chapter Staff, a committee chair or fill out a Committee Member Application.

Committee members are required to:

• Maintain current USGBC-STL Chapter Membership
• Attend 9 out of 12 committee meetings during a one-year period
• Take an active role in the work of the committee, which may involve time outside of committee meetings
• Review the Chapter Conflict of Interest Policy and sign the Conflict of Interest Acknowledgement Form

See all USGBC-STL committee members here.

Advocacy

Chair, Nancy Rodney, Rosemann & Associates
Purpose: Promote and advocate green building practices and policies to local/regional organizations, government entities, market segments and the general public. Act as a resource for green building information and help others overcome barriers to implementing green building.

Advocacy Committee activities include overseeing the Chapter Speakers Bureau, building alliances with other like-minded organizations, measuring progress of the Chapter and green building in the St. Louis Region, and representing the Chapter at community events and trade shows.
Meets: 3rd Wednesday, 11:30 am-1 pm at EarthWays Center

Green Homes Advocacy Subcommittee

Chair, Jay Swoboda, EcoUrban Construction Company
Purpose: Encourage, educate and advance movement on green homes.
Green Homes Advocacy Subcommittee activities include Green Homes Lunch and Learn sessions and organizing the Green Homes Tour [This link may need to change] in partnership with the Home Builders Association.
Meets: 3rd Wednesday, 11:30 am-1 pm at EarthWays Center

Green Schools (K-12) Advocacy Subcommittee

Chair, Erik Lueders, Parkway School District
Purpose: Encourage, educate and provide tools to local schools and school districts to adopt green building.
Green Schools Advocacy Subcommittee tasks include outreach to school districts, providing Green Schools presentations, coordinating Green Schools 101 and 201 events, and developing curriculum.
Meets: 4th Wednesday, 11:00 am-12:30 pm at the Garden Room located on the first floor of the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Ridgeway Center

Government Advocacy Subcommittee

Co-Chairs, Richard Schuessler, Huntleigh & McGahee
Mike Eggleston, US Bank
Purpose: Encourage, educate, and provide tools to local and state governments to adopt green building and community development principles and practices.
The Government Advocacy Subcommittee advocates for quality green building legislation at the state and local levels, participates in broad sustainability efforts in St. Louis Region, and is creating a municipal ambassador program.
Meets: 2nd Wednesday, 7:30-9:00 am, location varies

Higher Education Advocacy Subcommittee

Chair, Tony Ruebsam, S.M. Wilson
Purpose: Educate, initiate dialog and seek to accelerate implementation of green planning and building design within the wider context of campus sustainability to promote healthy, productive and engaging places to live, learn and teach.
The Higher Education Advocacy Subcommittee coordinates quarterly luncheons to develop a Higher Education Sustainability Consortium, assists in organizing Campus Sustainability Day, [link] and promotes the adoption of LEED Certification by area campuses for all new construction and substantial renovations.
Meets: 3rd Thursday, 1:15-2:45 pm at EarthWays Center

Emerging Green Builders

Cristina Spicer, Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Purpose: A network of students and young professionals promoting the integration of future leaders into the green building movement.
EGB STL serves as a bridge between USGBC-STL, AIA-St. Louis and local colleges and universities to involve students and young professionals in the Chapter and the green building movement. Learn more or join their Google group.

Finance

Chair, Marty Hart
Purpose: Oversee the prudent use of member dues, program, training and sponsorship revenue.
The Finance Committee works with Executive Director and Board of Directors to establish an annual operating budget, assist committees in setting annual budgets, monitor Chapter expenditures, and create annual financial statements. The committee oversees third-party audits and internal controls. Committee activities also include planning and implementing fundraising initiatives, including sponsorships and fundraising events.
Meets: 3rd Wednesday, 7:30-9:00 am at Companion Bakery in Clayton

Marketing

Chair, Jan Niehaus, Communication By Design
Purpose: Develop strategies to enhance communication with and among Chapter membership.
Marketing Committee tasks include handling public relations and marketing, development and maintenance of the Chapter website, creation of Chapter marketing materials, trade show and community event booth development, and tracking current green building resources and issues.
Meets: 3rd Tuesday, 11:30am – 1 pm at EarthWays Center

Membership

Chair, Sara Seagrist, William Tao & Associates
Purpose: Responsible for implementing activities to recruit and retain members as well as developing a membership base that assures representation from all sectors of the building industry.
Membership Committee activities include bi-annual New Member Welcome Events, creation and implementation of membership surveys, scholarship program development, promotion of National and Chapter membership, and development and implementation of member recruitment and retention strategies.
Meets: 1st Monday, noon – 1:30 pm at William Tao & Associates

Programs

Chair, James Roseberry, Trivers Associates
Purpose: Develop opportunities for Chapter and community members to expand their knowledge of green building principles and practices.
The Programs Committee is responsible for establishing the yearly program schedule including monthly programs, programs with affiliated organizations, and tours of green buildings. Committee activities also include cultivating the USGBC Education Provider Program, promoting the LEED Faculty program, and working to integrate in-depth workshops into the yearly program schedule.
Meets: 1st Tuesday, 5:30-7:00 pm at EarthWays Center

To join a committee or for more information, please contact the committee chair, Emily Andrews, (314) 577-0854 or fill out a Committee Member Application.