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The Environmental Advisor hosted by Marc Holland. This show spotlights business as an instrument of social development and environmental improvement. Environmental thinking and social responsiveness are integrated proactively into core business processes, systems and strategies.
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 William H. Spence is Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of PPL Corporation. He oversees the day-to-day operations of PPL’s generating and marketing operations, its electricity delivery businesses in Pennsylvania and outside the United States and its development functions and energy services activities. He also serves as a member of PPL’s Corporate Leadership Council, which sets the strategic direction for the company and its subsidiaries.
Spence joined PPL in 2006. Previously, he had 19 years of service with Pepco Holdings and its heritage companies, Delmarva Power and Conectiv. He joined Delmarva Power in 1987 in the company’s regulated gas business, where he held various management positions before being named vice president of trading for Delmarva Power in 1996. In that position, he helped to grow the trading operations from inception to more than $2 billion in revenues and integrated the merchant operations of Atlantic City Electric and Delmarva Power during the merger of the two companies.
Spence was named senior vice president of Conectiv in 2000, prior to the merger with Pepco, and eventually was named president of Pepco Holdings’ $3 billion competitive generation and retail marketing businesses.
Spence earned a bachelor’s degree in petroleum and natural gas engineering from Penn State University and a master’s degree in business administration from Bentley College in Waltham, Mass. He also is a graduate of the Executive Development Program at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. Spence is president of the board of directors of the Delaware Museum of Natural History. Bill Spence oversees the day-to-day operations of PPL’s generating, marketing, delivery and international operations and helps set the strategic direction for the company.
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Lori Hess, Vice President of Strategic Business
Development, drives strategic account management, marketing
and communication for Siemens Transportation Systems,
Inc., a full-service provider of mass transit
and freight rail products and solutions in North America.
Prior to joining the transportation industry, Lori served
as Director, Operational Audit with Siemens Corporation
in New York City and Corporate Development Audit in Munich.
In this capacity, she worked closely with many Siemens
operating companies to improve business results.
Before being named Regional Operations Manager for Siemens
Communications covering the Southeastern US, Lori held
a variety of management positions, such as system designer,
quality manager, and installation manager. Lori’s
advancement demonstrates her commitment and dedication
to Siemens’ customers that began when she first
started as a divisional sales representative.
A native of upstate New York, Lori is a graduate of the
State University of New York at Binghamton’s School
of Management, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management.
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Xanthi Pinkerton, Corporate Communications Manager,
leads integrated internal and external communications
for Siemens Transportation Systems, Inc.,
a full-service provider of mass transit and freight rail
products and solutions in North America.
Before coming to Siemens, Xanthi began her career in marketing
and communications over 10 years ago. She has worked with
a variety of famous brands such as, Coors, Reebok, Energizer
and Pacific Bell. After moving to Sacramento, CA, she
had the opportunity to work on community outreach programs
for the state with the Healthy Families program and soon
entered the fast food industry as a Marketing Supervisor
for McDonald’s Corporation.
As the corporate communications manager, Xanthi enjoys
working with the employees for internal communications,
implementing successful integrated marketing, advertising
and public relations campaigns and developing corporate
responsibility programs that reach out to the community.
A native of California, Xanthi graduated from UC Irvine
with a degree from the School of Fine Arts, Drama, and
from the School of Humanities, History. She is fluent
in Spanish and German and is actively engaged in the transportation
industry as a committee member with the American Public
Transportation Association and is a member of the Chinese
Asian Pacific Islanders Together for Advocacy and Leadership
group.
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As founder of SafeHome Filter Systems,
Sam McLamb is credited with developing
the concept of offering a safe, easy and effective industrial
level chemical filter for home use. Sam began by developing
partnerships with leaders in indoor air quality field
and worked with academia and engineers to develop and
test products. Sam has built SafeHome Filters from the
ground up with a focus on customer satisfaction- from
the bags filters come in through a customer’s web
experience.
In addition to launching SafeHome Filter Systems, Sam
spends time assisting local entrepreneurs through Mountain
Biz Works, a not-for profit that helps western North Carolina
businesses grow and flourish.
Prior to launching SafeHome Filters, Sam worked with RadioShack
Corporation where he led a high performance team responsible
for marketing strategy and execution for more than $550
million of sales in computers, digital cameras, networking
and related technologies. Sam’s experience with
RadioShack included creating merchandising strategies,
working with partners such as HP, Sony and Casio on marketing
promotions, and developing plans for launching a new sales
channel.
Sam has also worked for the Natural Texas Forest and Land
Management, a land restoration service provider, as Director
of Business Development. While there, Sam helped launch
a new service offering to improve ranch habitat for wildlife
management.
Sam has also worked with several national not-for-profits,
including the National Parks Conservation Association.
At NPCA, he helped build a grassroots coalition of more
than 180 businesses and organizations, cultivated donor
relationships and lobbied members of Congress and the
Senate to protect America’s National Park System.
Sam holds a degree in biology from the University of the
South where he was in the pre-medical program. Sam also
holds a Masters of Business Administration with honors
from The McCombs School of Business at the University
of Texas at Austin.
When Sam is not hard at work improving SafeHome Filters,
he can usually be found enjoying time with his family
or whitewater kayaking and cycling throughout the Appalachian
mountains.
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D. Hunt Ramsbottom, Chief Executive Officer, President, & Director, Rentech Inc.
Mr. Ramsbottom, age 50, was appointed President and a director of Rentech on September 13, 2005, Chief Executive Officer on December 15, 2005, and President of Rentech Development Corporation on March 7, 2006. Mr. Ramsbottom's business and management experience spans over 25 years, including: Principal and Managing Director of Circle Funding Group LLC, 2004-2005; Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of M2 Automotive, Inc., 1997-2004; Chief Executive Officer of Thompson PBE (NASDAQ: THOM), 1989-1997; and President and Chief Executive Officer of Kellow Brown, 1986-1989.
He is active in numerous community organizations, including over 20 years with the Young President's Organization where he was most recently Chairman of the Bel Air, CA Chapter (2005-2006). Mr. Ramsbottom holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Plymouth State College. He resides in the Los Angeles area with his wife, Linda, and two boys, Alex and Nicholas.
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Managing Director John Haskins joined 2X Software in 2006. He brought with him 11 years of certified professional server based computing sales and engineering experience. John also has experience as a certified server based computing and Microsoft instructor.
John has consulted, designed, implemented, and troubleshot over a thousand successful server based computing installations. His vast knowledge of the industry as well as his sales and technical expertise, keeps 2x's Reselling partners focused, centralized, informed and educated on how to deploy enterprise 2X solutions.
In John's spare time he coaches Pop Warner Football.
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Robert M. Bryant is President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). He was appointed to this position on December 6, 1999. Mr. Bryant works closely with insurance executives and law enforcement officials to detect, prevent, and deter insurance-related crime.
Mr. Bryant has had a long and distinguished law enforcement career culminating with his appointment as Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Mr. Bryant served as the FBI’s Chief Operating Officer, managing the day-to-day operations of the FBI, and its national counterintelligence, counterterrorism and criminal programs. His responsibilities included policy and all aspects of operations, personnel, budget, technology, and security programs.
Mr. Bryant’s notable achievements were the successful investigation and prosecution of the Aldrich Ames spy case, oversight of the Oklahoma City bombing investigation, and the peaceful resolution of the Montana Freeman standoff. He also created the “Safe Streets Program,” a partnership with local authorities, which led to over 170 anti-crime task forces throughout the country.
Mr. Bryant has changed the NICB by creating a new leadership structure, which includes ten field offices throughout the United States and the development of the Strategic and Tactical Information Department. During the past eight years, NICB has developed many new programs utilizing advanced technology, enhanced training, and the development of new initiatives in legislative affairs. NICB is the premier fraud fighting organization in the world, while enhancing personnel skills, creative partnerships, and developing additional sources of fraud fighting information. The NICB is a source of fraud and theft solutions for the insurance industry.
Mr. Bryant earned his bachelor and law degrees from the University of Arkansas.
He is married and has three adult children and three grandchildren.
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Jeanne Branthover founded Branthover Associates, an executive search firm in 1980. Branthover Associates experienced tremendous growth and had become one of the leading full service-recruiting firms in New York. A trusted advisor to her clients Jeanne built her reputation through successfully working with her clients by personally managing each search assignment. Her hands-on approach with her team in completing each assignment distinguishes her from other search professionals. In January 2003, Branthover Associates became the Boyden New York office where Ms. Branthover heads the Global Financial Services Practice.
Ms. Branthover regularly appears on Bloomberg television and radio to share her insight on human capital issues. Ms. Branthover appeared on Business Week television where she advised consumers on job hunting strategies. She has also been interviewed by CNBC on various topics from the viewpoint of a CEO, as well as a Human Resources professional. Ms. Branthover has been quoted in a variety of financial magazines and publications including: The Financial Executive on succession planning, The Wall Street Journal on Managers of Multinationals, Insight Magazine on CFO Training, and the International Herald Tribune on What Companies Look For in Leaders.
Ms. Branthover recently authored a piece for World Finance magazine dedicated to addressing the global expansion of Private Banking and the rapid increase of Wealth Management services. In addition, Ms. Branthover is a published author of several career-related books.
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Energy Independence
Ross Pillari, President of BP America. |
www.bp.com
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A Cleaner Tomorrow
The Petroleum Industry bands together to clean skies, water and create jobs. Joe Sparano President of the Western States Petroleum Association explains how.
www.wspa.org
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An Analysis of Toxic Tort Trends
Kurtis B. Reeg
Leritz, Plunkert & Bruning, P.C.
www.leritzlaw.com
The American Environmental Consciousness
Kathy Bailey, Principal
Bailey Law Group
www.baileylawgroup.com
Toyota Motor North America
www.toyota.com
Kyoto Protocols, Global Warming and International Standards for a Safer Environment
Aimée R. Christensen & David Hackett
Baker & McKenzie
www.bakernet.com
Environmental Conspiracy Theories & Junk Science Testimony
Mark S. Granger
Morrison, Mahoney & Miller LLP
www.mm-m.com
Strategies for Resolving Environmental Liabilities
Jerrold S. Brown
Hodgson Russ LLP
www.hodgsonruss.com
Green Building…Turning Ideas Into Reality
Donald S. Simon
Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean, LLP
www.wendel.com
Discussion of the Schools “Best of Breed” Environmental Sustainability Program and How They are Preparing CEOs For The Challenge
Stuart Hart
Center for Sustainable Enterprise at Kenan-Flagler Business School of UNC
www.kenanflagler.unc.edu/sei
Managing And Regulating The Natural Gas Market
Michael Fremuth, Partner
Andrews & Kurth
www.akllp.com
National Oil Companies & Competition In The Global Marketplace
Andrew Durman, Senior Partner & Head of International Practice
Thompson & Knight
www.tklaw.com
Gas & Power Infrastructure & The Natural Gas Market
David Andril, Partner and Marcia Backus, Partner
Vinson & Elkins
www.velaw.com
Positive Progress In The Energy Industry
Joe Davis, Partner
Hunton & Williams
www.hunton.com
To Regulate Or Not To Regulate & Bright Lines Uncertainty
David Mandelbaum, Partner
Ballard, Spahr, Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP
www.ballardspahr.com
Managing the Risks Of Environmental Issues
Linda Benfield, Chair of Environmental Litigation
Foley & Lardner
www.foleylaw.com
Cutting Through The Red Tape Of Brownfields
Linda Rockwood, Head of Environmental Practice Group
Faegre & Benson
www.faegre.com
Good Product Development & Environmental Stewardships
James Bruen, Chair, Environmental Department
Farella, Braun & Martel
www.fbm.com
Multi Media Lawsuits, Beating The EPA & Bad Science
Paul Casper, Partner Environmental Practice
Frost, Brown, Todd LLC
www.fbtlaw.com
Toxic Mold Discoveries & Class Action Law Suits
Alvin Lodish, Head of Litigation
Bilzin, Sumberg, Baena
www.bilzin.com
Environmental Impact: Resource Mobility Challenges
Eliot Cutler, Partner and Head of the Energy, Land Use and Environment Practice Group
Akin, Gump, Strauss, Haver & Field LLP
www.akingump.com
The Economic and Environmental Argument Supporting Green
Christine Ervin
United States Green Building Council
www.usgbc.org
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Managing the
Triple Bottom Line of Sustainable Development
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William S. Stavropoulos
President, CEO and Chairman
of the Executive Committee of the Board
The
Dow Chemical Company
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www.dow.com
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Sustainable Growth
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Bjorn Stigson
President,
World
Business Council for Sustainable Development. |
www.wbcsd.org
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Managing Environmental Liability
Lawrence W. Falbe, Partner
Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon
www.wildmanharrold.com
High Performance Smart Buildings and How They Affect the Bottom Line
Ralph Dinola & Alan Scott
Green Building Services
www.greenbuildingservices.com
The Benefits and ROI for Environmentally Sustainable Building Practices
William Kaufman
WESKetch Architecture, Inc
www.wesketch.com
Green Building Consulting
Mike Phinney
Phinney Design Group
www.phinneydesign.com
Alternative Energy
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GM Hybrids Come of Age
Peter Savagian, Engineering Director
GM Hybrid Powertrain Systems
www.gm.com
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Railroads: Trasnportation for a Greener Future
Mark Stehly, Assistant. VP of Envirinmental & Hazardous Materials Engineering, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway.
www.bnsf.com
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Wind Power: A Viable Alternative?
Jim Robo, President
FPL Energy, Inc.
www.FPLEnergy.com
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Solar Energy: The Perfect Fuel
Charles Freeman, President, Electric Power Engineers.
www.epeconsulting.com
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Fuel Cells
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The H2RV: When Concept Becomes Reality
Mike Schwarz, Director of Sustainability Mobility Technologies
Ford Motor Company
www.ford.com
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Reinventing The Automobile
Dr. Larry Burns, VP, Research, Development & Planning
General Motors
www.gm.com
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Developing Fuel Cell Standards
Randall Luecke, International VP, Certification
CSA International
www.csagroup.org
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On GM's Hydrogen Pipeline
Beth Lowery, VP Environment & Energy
General Motors
www.gm.com
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A Company Profile
Dennis Campbell, President & CEO
Ballard Power Systems
www.ballard.com
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