Transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.

Vision

To accelerate and support the transition towards greener buildings and communities in Central California.

History

USGBC Central California was formed in 2005 based on the desire to network and learn from one another the concept of sustainability and how it impacts the building industry. The initiative to start this new organization was led by the CSI Fresno Chapter and USGBC Central California achieved non-profit status in 2007.

In 2008, U.S. Green Building Council awarded the Central California region full chapter status allowing us to promote a mission to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.

In 2016, USGBC Central California became an aligned chapter of USGBC National, and is developing its own regional approach to increase sustainability in Central California in the built environment.

Board of Directors

Glenn Terpstra, Graphic Design Instructor, CSU Fresno, President

Charlie Harris, Principal, COO, Lifeflower LLC Vice-President

Sheila Hakimipour, Principal, Urban Diversity Design, Secretary

Ellis Vance, Retired Educator, Treasurer

Conrad Braganza, Water Conservation Manager, City of Fresno, Member-at-Large

Laura Huisinga, Assistant Professor Graphic Design, CSU Fresno Member-at-Large

Andres Jauregui, Director of Gazarian Real Estate Center, Associate Professor, CSU Fresno Member-at-Large

Staff