Evening Program: A Forum on Climate Action

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We know that buildings have a big impact on greenhouse gas emissions and our carbon footprint. We also know there are a myriad of ways that buildings can have a positive impact – through energy efficiency, renewable energy, smarter materials choices and more. Join us for a forum on climate action to dive into this topic from the perspective of building industry professional organizations.

We are thrilled to bring together leaders from several local organizations to discuss what each organization is doing at the national and local levels to address climate change and strive for better performance in our buildings. Participants will share information about national and local action – including climate targets, standards, and goals specific to their organizations. Our board chair, James Roseberry, will moderate a round-table discussion on commonalities, challenges, and how we can work together to enact more local change, leveraging the programs of each organization.

Participating organizations & speakers:

Associated General Contractors of Missouri
Sondra Rotty | LEED AP BD+C
Sondra is the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Tarlton, where she leads construction operations, manages market leaders, and works closely with Human Resources to attract and retain the industry’s top talent. Sondra joined Tarlton as a Project Engineer after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from Missouri University of S&T. She earned her Master’s in Engineering Management from MS&T while working full time. Sondra has worked on numerous LEED projects and most of her construction experience has centered around large, complex projects with fast-track time frames. Sondra is an advocate for women in construction and for girls’ self-discovery. She has volunteered for Girls Inc. of St. Louis and the Society of Women Engineers. She currently serves on the Associated General Contractors of Missouri Board of Directors as the Building Division Vice Chairman.

American Institute of Architects St. Louis – Committee on the Environment
Monica Moore-Zigo | LEED AP BD+C
Monica is a Senior Laboratory Architect with Gensler. She is an experienced architectural design and technology leader with background in a broad range of project types and markets, including: laboratories, higher education, K-12, historic renovations, corporate, and non-profit. She is especially interested in projects with an emphasis on sustainability. Monica earned a Master of Architecture degree from the Sam Fox School of Design at Washington University. Monica is the Chair of AIA-St. Louis’ Committee on the Environment and serves on the International Institute of Sustainable Laboratories St. Louis Chapter Board as program committee chair.

Construction Specifications Institute – Greater St. Louis Chapter
Derek Maschek
Derek is the Director of Design at Keely Construction. He has 26 years of experience with job responsibilities including business development, conceptual design, and design development. He has a Bachelor’s of Architecture from Kansas State University. Derek currently serves as the board President for the Construction Specifications Institute – Greater St. Louis Chapter.

Illuminating Engineering Society – St. Louis Section
Lisa J. Reed | PE, IALD, MIES, LEED AP BD+C
As Principal of Reed Burkett Lighting Design, Lisa contributes a passion for lighting and a spirit of collaboration to her projects. She delights in bringing spaces to life with quality lighting, and concern for the environment influences her work. Lisa has over 30 years of experience, ranging from energy management to electrical engineering to lighting design. She is an advocate for diversity in lighting, focusing on creating a better workplace for women, parents, and all people. She founded Ladies of Lighting in St. Louis and helped expand WILD (Women in Lighting + Design) across the US. She currently serves as an Illuminating Engineering Society – St. Louis Section Board Member and on the MGGBC Engagement & Outreach Committee.

Structural Engineering Institute
Janet Ranf | PE, SE, LEED AP
Janet Ranf is an Associate at KPFF. She is a registered Professional and Structural engineer with eighteen years of project experience. She holds Bachelor and Master Degrees in Architectural Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign. Janet joined KPFF’s St. Louis office in 2021, where she has shared her expertise on significant projects including the expansion and renovation of Powell Symphony Hall, the new ProtoPlex building at Missouri University of S&T, and other academic and athletic facilities at private schools in the St. Louis area. Janet has a passion for learning as well as teaching. She mentors younger engineers and is responsible for coordinating the office’s continuing education seminars.

Missouri Gateway Green Building Council
James Roseberry, AIA , CDT, LEED AP BD+C (Moderator)
James is the Director of Sustainability and an Associate with Trivers. He is experienced in historic renovation, adaptive reuse, and technical spaces. He has also served a key role on many impactful projects in the St. Louis area. He has contributed to a number of Trivers’ sustainable projects, including the renovation of January Hall at Washington University, which received LEED Gold certification. James serves on the Planning Group of the BuildingGreen Small Firm Sustainable Design Leaders Peer Network. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Missouri Gateway Green Building Council, currently serving as chair of the MGGBC board of directors and on the Education Committee.

Also Invited:

• American Society of Heating & Refrigeration Engineers – St. Louis Chapter
• International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories – St. Louis Chapter
• Urban Land Institute St. Louis

This event is free, registration is required – REGISTER NOW! 

Thanks to our event sponsors!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Describe the climate commitments at the local and national level of each participating building industry stakeholder organization.
• Demonstrate aligned climate goals as well as the challenges in addressing goals among stakeholder organizations.
• Investigate opportunities to collaborate on climate action and create unified strategies for local decarbonization across the stakeholder groups.
• Examine ideas and strategies for keeping organizations accountable to one another and to climate and sustainability goals.

CONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES
This event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image, in photographs, video, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities.

AIA CES PROVIDER STATEMENT
Missouri Gateway Green Building Council is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number R341. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.