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Owner of Lile Engineering in Ashland, MO
Mr. Lile is the owner of Lile Engineering, which specializes in commercial energy solutions and LEED certification consulting. Mr. Lile has worked in the design industry for over 30 years, on healthcare, industrial, commercial and educational construction projects. He has been involved in electrical and mechanical design, as well as construction management and commissioning. He has volunteered for local city boards and commissions, including the City of Columbia Energy and Environment Commission, which he chaired from 2009 – 2015, helping the City review and adopt new building codes. Mr. Lile is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.

Ms. Talarico is an ICC-certified energy/green code plan reviewer and consults with architects and engineers throughout the Northeast to provide continuing education on a range of subjects from codes to building science. She is an instructor for Urban Green/New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s “Conquering the Code”, an 8-hour energy code class in New York State. Ms. Talarico was a member of the engineering outreach team for the Brick Industry Association, and she is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience as a writer and editor for such publications as Architectural Record and This Old House. Her areas of expertise include building energy, sustainability issues, and codes, including the IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, IEBC, and the IgCC.

Ms. Talarico is an ICC-certified energy/green code plan reviewer and consults with architects and engineers throughout the Northeast to provide continuing education on a range of subjects from codes to building science. She is an instructor for Urban Green/New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s “Conquering the Code”, an 8-hour energy code class in New York State. Ms. Talarico was a member of the engineering outreach team for the Brick Industry Association, and she is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience as a writer and editor for such publications as Architectural Record and This Old House. Her areas of expertise include building energy, sustainability issues, and codes, including the IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, IEBC, and the IgCC.

Ms. Talarico is an ICC-certified energy/green code plan reviewer and consults with architects and engineers throughout the Northeast to provide continuing education on a range of subjects from codes to building science. She is an instructor for Urban Green/New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s “Conquering the Code”, an 8-hour energy code class in New York State. Ms. Talarico was a member of the engineering outreach team for the Brick Industry Association, and she is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience as a writer and editor for such publications as Architectural Record and This Old House. Her areas of expertise include building energy, sustainability issues, and codes, including the IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, IEBC, and the IgCC.

Ms. Talarico is an ICC-certified energy/green code plan reviewer and consults with architects and engineers throughout the Northeast to provide continuing education on a range of subjects from codes to building science. She is an instructor for Urban Green/New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s “Conquering the Code”, an 8-hour energy code class in New York State. Ms. Talarico was a member of the engineering outreach team for the Brick Industry Association, and she is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience as a writer and editor for such publications as Architectural Record and This Old House. Her areas of expertise include building energy, sustainability issues, and codes, including the IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, IEBC, and the IgCC.

Eric Oliver founded Earthwide, LLC, in 2019 to provide energy and sustainability master planning, CO2 reduction action plans, and energy and sustainability consulting services.

A passionate energy conservationist with over 30 years of energy and sustainability management, he has specialized in energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable design, energy audits and retro-commissioning, and facility assessments, for buildings in the commercial, educational, and government sectors.

In 1998, Mr. Oliver founded EMO Energy Solutions, LLC – one of the fastest growing energy conservation and sustainability companies in the DC area in the 2000s – and served as its president until 2017. As president, Mr. Oliver:

• Led EMO Energy to Inc. 5000 fastest growing company status in 2009.
• Was awarded “EcoCEO of the Year” by Smart CEO magazine in 2008
• Led over 800 energy audits, covering over 120 million ft2 of building space
• Supported more than 350 LEED projects, including full certification for almost 100

Mr. Oliver has managed hundreds of domestic and international projects, conducted training seminars, and developed comprehensive energy awareness and education campaigns. Has published articles in multiple journals and magazines and has been a presenter and moderator at dozens of energy conferences.

He is currently president-elect for the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), has served in leadership roles for theUS Green Building Council, and Virginia Sustainable Building Network (VSBN), and was recently elected to the AEE Energy Managers Hall of Fame.

Ms. Talarico is an ICC-certified energy/green code plan reviewer and consults with architects and engineers throughout the Northeast to provide continuing education on a range of subjects from codes to building science. She is an instructor for Urban Green/New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s “Conquering the Code”, an 8-hour energy code class in New York State. Ms. Talarico was a member of the engineering outreach team for the Brick Industry Association, and she is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience as a writer and editor for such publications as Architectural Record and This Old House. Her areas of expertise include building energy, sustainability issues, and codes, including the IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, IEBC, and the IgCC.

For more than 25 years, Mr. Major, doing business as “The Energy Doctor,” has been helping people in Western Pennsylvania save energy and be more comfortable in their homes and businesses. He received his bachelor’s degree in general studies (Business and Communications) in 1988 from Louisiana State University. Mr. Major has served as an energy auditor, installer, crew chief, field supervisor, and weatherization director of both utility and Weatherization Assistance Programs. He currently works as a teacher, auditor, mentor and training coordinator for Diagnostic Energy Auditors – Western Pennsylvania (DEAWP), while maintaining a small home performance business in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Mr. Major is a Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Certified Home Energy Rater and a United States Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED for Homes Green Rater. He is a Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified Building Analyst Professional, a BPI Envelope Professional, a BPI Multifamily Building Analyst Professional and a Level 1 Residential Energy Audit thermographer.

Training Center Director at Community Housing PartnersMr. Hull is a BPI HEP Quality Control Inspector, BPI HEP Energy Auditor, HERS Rater and BPI-certified Building Analyst Professional, Envelope Professional, Heating Professional, and Residential Building Envelope Whole House Air Leakage Control Crew Chief. He joined CHP Energy Solutions in 2010. Mr. Hull has a master’s degree in Building Science from Appalachian State University, and a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology Management from Berea College. He co-managed the Piedmont Non-Profit Weatherization Assistance Program and was a contractor for the infrastructure program in North Carolina. Mr. Hull has also performed audits on both residential and light commercial buildings.

Project Manager & Building Science Trainer at Community Housing PartnersMr. Simon is a project manager and trainer. He is a BPI HEP Quality Control Inspector, BPI HEP Energy Auditor, BPI HEP Crew Leader, BPI HEP Retrofit Installer Technician, HERS Rater, BPI-certified Building Analyst Professional, Envelope Professional, Heating Professional, and Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Professional. He earned a Virginia general contractor’s license and has an extensive background in business management, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Mr. Simon joined CHP Energy Solutions in early 2011. He has 15 years of experience in the construction industry ranging from general laborer to project manager.

Owner of Lile Engineering in Ashland, MO
Mr. Lile is the owner of Lile Engineering, which specializes in commercial energy solutions and LEED certification consulting. Mr. Lile has worked in the design industry for over 30 years, on healthcare, industrial, commercial and educational construction projects. He has been involved in electrical and mechanical design, as well as construction management and commissioning. He has volunteered for local city boards and commissions, including the City of Columbia Energy and Environment Commission, which he chaired from 2009 – 2015, helping the City review and adopt new building codes. Mr. Lile is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.

Owner of Lile Engineering in Ashland, MO
Mr. Lile is the owner of Lile Engineering, which specializes in commercial energy solutions and LEED certification consulting. Mr. Lile has worked in the design industry for over 30 years, on healthcare, industrial, commercial and educational construction projects. He has been involved in electrical and mechanical design, as well as construction management and commissioning. He has volunteered for local city boards and commissions, including the City of Columbia Energy and Environment Commission, which he chaired from 2009 – 2015, helping the City review and adopt new building codes. Mr. Lile is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.

Director of Rating Services at Eco AchieversMs. Elton is trained and certified in advanced building science and building diagnostic testing. She is an expert in home energy efficiency problems and has expanded Eco Achievers’ offerings to include existing home energy audits and code compliance testing, as well as ENERGY STAR certifications. Ms. Elton started her career with the Chicago Green Homes Program, then moved to the HEET Weatherization Program, which provided workforce training and weatherization improvements to lower-income homes throughout Chicago. She currently oversees Eco Achievers’ field testing and inspections, providing hands-on problem solving and building analysis. Ms. Elton also works with commercial clients on wall assembly commissioning and infiltration performance testing to ANSI E779 standards.

LEED AP Homes, BD+C, LEED for Homes Green Rater, NGBS Green Verifier, HERS Rater, Certified Passive House Consultant and PHIUS+ Rater, andFounder of Eco AchieversMr. La Fleur founded Eco Achievers in 2007 to help owners, builders, architects and developers realize that incorporating green building practices is not only achievable but also rewarding. He oversees client services, helping project teams develop design and construction strategies to build better-performing buildings. As president of Eco Achievers, he helps project teams throughout the upper Midwest build third-party verified green homes that meet LEED and ENERGY STAR standards. Mr. La Fleur is active in the community, helping found and direct the US Green Building Council (USGBC) Illinois chapter’s annual GreenBuilt Home Tour. He is a national speaker on topics related to residential green building, building science, and healthy construction practices, receiving USGBC Illinois chapter’s “Green Speak” and Chapter Leader Awards. He is also an active member of the Passive House Alliance of Chicago. As an experienced speaker and educator, Mr. LaFleur instructs on the Appraisal Institute’s green building courses, and on LEED, GreenStar, and building science topics. As a practitioner he works with multifamily clients that want durable Class-A buildings with minimal operating expenses, and single family clients pursuing zero energy. He is credentialed a LEED for Homes Green Rater, anNGBS Green Verifier, RESNET rater, a PHIUS+ rater, and a Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC).