Auden Schendler

Auden Schendler is Vice President of Sustainability at Aspen Skiing Company and author of the book Getting Green Done: Hard Truths from the Front Lines of the Sustainability Revolution. He worked previously at Rocky Mountain Institute. Auden has written for Harvard Business Review, Scientific American, the LA Times, Orion, and Salon.com. His work has been covered in Businessweek, Outside, Fast Company and Travel and Leisure magazines. In 2006 TIME magazine named him a “climate innovator.” He has testified to Congress and lectured widely on sustainability. He lives in Basalt, CO with his wife Ellen and Children Willa and Elias.

Trish Marianovits

Trish’s favourite toy was Lego. Sometimes it’s the childhood loves that decide a life's direction. With a degree in Civil Engineer and a desire to build some of the Lego creations in the real world she became a construction project manager. Trish has worked on projects as diverse as a water treatment plant in B.C., a LEED Platinum multi-residential in Ontario and a golf course maintenance facility in California. Currently in Winnipeg she is enjoying working on sustainable projects which encourage the use of the Integrated Project Delivery method.

Sherman Kreiner

Sherman Kreiner has been a community economic development practitioner for 30 years. He currently manages the University of Winnipeg Community Renewal Corporation (UWCRC), the development arm of theUniversityofWinnipeg.  UWCRC is mandated to build a sustainable University community, one which incorporates four pillars of sustainability – environmental, social, economic and cultural.

UWCRC has undertaken and implemented a comprehensive campus/community plan, including four LEED Silver or Gold facilities completed since 2009: 1) a student and community residence with dormitories for students as well as apartment housing for low income Aboriginal and refugee student families; 2) a student and community day care centre; 3) a University science complex and college for the environment, focused on a broadly defined concept of sustainability; and 4) a contemporary art gallery and business school.

UWCRC, in partnership with a community based economic development organization (SEEDWinnipeg), also created a new University food service called Diversity Food Services offering local, organic and ethnically diverse foods, while employing new Canadian and Aboriginal workers.

Mr. Kreiner also founded a non-profit enterprise development corporation focused onWinnipeg’s low-income communities, and serves on its board and the board of one of its successful social enterprises, Inner City Developments Inc. – a housing renovation company employing individuals fromWinnipeg’s inner city Aboriginal communities.

Mr. Kreiner served on the Prime Minister’s External Advisory Committee on Cities and Communities, which focused on a long-term vision of cities and communities that are economically, socially, environmentally, and culturally sustainable. The committee’s report, “From Restless Communities to Resilient Places: Building a Stronger Future for All Canadians” was published in June, 2006.

He is a graduate of Swarthmore College, and the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

Cory Krygier

Cory Krygier is co-founder of Jigsaw Homes Inc., a Calgary based home-builder focused on building single family and small multi-family projects with specific attention to architectural design, exceptional finishing and sustainability, acting VP of the Net Zero Energy Homes Coalition and is on the steering committee for a new social innovation initiative in Calgary. 

Cory graduated with a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Calgary in 1999 and upon graduation worked at one of Calgary’s large Architectural firms. Cory, along with his business partner, have undertaken an aggressive reposition of Jigsaw Homes over the past three years to establish Jigsaw as one of the foremost sustainable builders in Canada. Jigsaw Homes has grown to become one of Calgary’s largest inner city builders over the past 9 years and has been able to achieve excellent results to date and continues to push the limits of both performance and affordability.

Kelly Winder

Kelly Winder has worked in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy since completing his International Master’s in Sustainable Energy Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden in 2003.  He is the administrator of the Saskatchewan Net Metering Rebate Program on behalf of Go Green Saskatchewan and SaskPower, which includes monitoring the performance of installed systems.  He is responsible for monitoring energy consumption and indoor air quality for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s EQuilibrium projects across Canada.  Kelly’s talk will show you many of the leading edge ideas for improving energy efficiency in buildings across the country that he has seen through this project.  Kelly works as a Senior Research Engineer in the Alternative Energy Business Unit within Saskatchewan Research Council in Saskatoon.

Gary McEwan

Gary McEwan, Manager of Special Projects Division, has worked for PCL Constructors in Kelowna BC for the past 7 years. Gary has been active in the construction industry for over 30 years successfully completing a wide variety of commercial projects ranging in value from $10,000 to $25 million. Prior to joining PCL, Gary was also a cabinetmaker, estimator and Gold Seal Certified Project Manager.In his current role, Gary oversees the existing work to ensure client satisfaction and performs pre-construction services on Construction Management projects. He is also involved in developing new client and consultant relationships, and securing new work opportunities. Gary is a board director for the Southern Interior Construction Association, as well as a review committee member with the United Way of the Central Okanagan.

Robert Parlane

Robert Parlane, MAIBC, MRAIC, LEED apAssociateCEI Architecture Planning InteriorsRobert Parlane is an architect with a wide range of experience and a focus on projects with innovative sustainable solutions. As CEI Architecture's project manager for the Okanagan College Centre of Excellence, he coordinated the design of a building that aims to achieve net zero energy and water use on a typical project budget — a significant achievement. Robert has represented CEI at numerous international and regional conferences, presenting the Okanagan College project.

Tim McLennan

Tim McLennan, MRAIC Partner CEI Architecture Planning Interiors Tim McLennan is a partner with CEI Architecture and director of operations for the firm's Kelowna studio, where he oversees projects in the Interior of British Columbia. As the project partner on the Okanagan College Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Technologies, Tim directed the progress of one the most energy efficient buildings in the world, pursuing the rigorous standards of the Living Building Challenge.  

Brenden Wehrkamp

As a TD Canada Trust Mobile Mortgage Specialist my focus is to provide professional financial advice and exceptional customer service. With over 5 years of experience in the financial industry with TD Canada Trust, I understand how confusing it can be to arrange for a mortgage. Let my experience work for you, to provide you with the best financial solution available. No matter what type of mortgage financing you are looking for, it makes sense to speak to me first. I am available outside of normal banking hours, weekends and evenings to suit your schedule. I can come to you!

Earl Kotlar

Earl Kotlar has a varied background in the housing and finance industry that spans 3 decades. His work experience includes banking, residential real estate sales, mortgage lending with a national trust company and CMHC. 

Earl has been involved in association work throughout his career.  Past positions include President of the Saskatoon Chapter of the Credit Association of Canada, President of the Mortgage Loans Association of Saskatoon, Secretary Treasurer of  both the Saskatoon and Saskatchewan Home Builders Associations.   Earl is currently the Secretary Treasurer of the New Home Warranty Program of Saskatchewan, and Chair of the National Awards committee for the Canadian Home Builders’ Association.  Earl holds his AMP designation with the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP).

Earl presently holds the position of Manager, Business Development for CMHC for Manitoba and Saskatchewan. 

Curtis Dorosh

Curtis Dorosh has been a member of the CaGBC for three years and a board member for the past two and a half. His love for our planet has been inspired by an upbringing where his hands were often found in the earth. Whether composting, gardening, or preparing his own food with his family, Curtis was constantly connecting himself to the natural environment.

It’s an upbringing that has formed and shaped him into someone who gets involved and isn’t deterred by a big challenge. He has been heavily involved in the Building Saskatchewan Green movement and conference for the past six years. This year he is leading the conference committee for the chapter. Wanting to fill one summer with adventure, he and his girlfriend rode a tandem bicycle across our nation.

Curtis has a busy career with Government Services where he works on Sustainability and Energy Management programs – moving government in the greener direction through its buildings, vehicles, purchasing, behaviour and operation. Somehow he has also found the energy to take his LEED AP and LEED NC instructor training while still managing his time in a way that allows him to feed an addiction to kiteboarding. He is full of energy and makes sure nobody gets bored at a board meeting.

When asked to describe the philosophy he lives his life by, he admits Mavis Leyrer described it precisely when she said, “Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming ‘WOO HOO – What a Ride!’”

Damon McFall

-12 years HVAC design experience

-Mechanical Engineer graduate from University of Illinois, 2005-4 years working for the University of Illinois

-Professional Engineer License, 2010

-LEED AP +OM accredited

-Have presented for PECI and SERBCA

-Won national award for Facilities Maintenance

Gord Joorisity

A Professional Engineer with over 25 years experience in the design and construction industry, Gord has been involved as a consulting engineer, worked as an industrial contractor, been employed in the civil service and operated his own project management business.  His experience covers a wide range of municipal, residential, industrial, institutional and commercial projects.

As Executive Director, Project Management for Innovation Place, Gord is responsible for all tenant improvement, new building and infrastructure development and improvements for the Innovation Place campuses in Regina, Saskatoon and the Forest Centre building in Prince Albert.

Gord manages the internal design and construction resources of the company as well as outside consultants and contractors to develop energy efficient buildings and meet the sustainable development objectives of the Corporation.

He holds Permission to Consult from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan in a wide range of civil and structural areas of practice.

Gord is a past National Director for Construction Specifications Canada (CSC), a past Chair of the Regina Chapter of CSC, a past director for Living Skies Chapter of the Canada Green Building Council as well as being active with the MS Society of Canada and the Canadian Ski Patrol System.

Ron Cruikshank

Ron Cruikshank is the Director of Planning & Development, an integral component within Facilities Management Division at the University of Saskatchewan. Ron oversees a group of professionals which handles planning, space analysis and project development for new capital projects and renovation of existing facilities, as well as short and long-term development planning on campus. The P&D group is also responsible for the development and maintenance of design and engineering standards for the University. Ron plays a major role in overseeing the sustainable development operation of the campus including applying sustainability principles in renewal and adaptation of existing assets and new facilities such as energy and water usage, waste management, transportation, municipal, landscape as well as environmental health.

Chris James

Chris James is a Research Engineer in the Alternative Energy Business Unit of the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC). He has 7 years experience in measurement and verification of technologies and ideas related to energy efficiency and heat and moisture transfer.  He has worked on projects involving demonstration of mCHP technologies, ground source heat pumps and renewable heat and power generation.  He has also provided building energy audits, infrared scans of building envelopes, experimental studies of heat and moisture transfer in building envelopes and the development of net-zero energy housing.  Chris is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering.

Traci Wasylenko

Traci is an experienced and passionate member of the Affinity Credit Union team of experts. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, and has worked in many capacities of financial services, specializing in lending for the past several years. 

Her passion for community is evident by her volunteerism. From youth camps and sports to helping with Habitat for Humanity – Womens Build and sitting on community boards, Traci is an active participant in her community. She has spent 18 years in the military reserves where she received the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal.

Traci’s interest in helping others doesn’t end in her community. She believes in the value of choosing the right products for each individual’s financial needs and she is committed to helping her members achieve their financial goals – whatever they may be. When you work with Traci, you don’t need to know everything about mortgages, because she’ll take care of the details.