MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 17, 2008) – Minnesota GreenStar Certified Homes and Remodeling has hired Mike Williams as its new Executive Director, effective immediately.
“We are thrilled to have Mike’s diverse and successful experience leveraging entrepreneurial and senior leadership positions with new business start-ups and major corporations, coupled with his detailed knowledge of residential construction practices. Mike is a great fit for the organization, helping drive MN Greenstar to the next level of success,” said Carl Nelson, Associate Director of The Green Institute and chair of the Search Committee for MN GreenStar’s board.
“It is an honor to be part of such a revolutionary program. Countless volunteer hours have been logged along with generous sponsor investments to create the backbone for green building in Minnesota. I am looking forward to delivering on MN GreenStar’s vision, helping Minnesota to become the nationwide leader in sustainable residential building practices,” said Mike Williams, Executive Director, MN GreenStar.
Mike is currently the founder and President of Rinnovare, Inc, an architectural design-build firm located in St. Paul, MN. He holds a Certified Remodeler designation with the National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI-MN). In addition, Mike and his company participated in the MN GreenStar pilot program achieving MN GreenStar project certification in 2007 for a major remodel in St. Paul.
Prior to starting Rinnovare, Inc. Mike held senior management positions at Carlson Companies and GE Capital with expertise in Customer Relationship Management and Innovation, Six Sigma Process Improvement, Sales Management and eBusiness Leadership, among others. Mike will be transitioning into his new role over the next few weeks.
For more information, contact Mike Williams at (612) 278-7104 or mike.williams@mngreenstar.org.
About Minnesota Greenstar – Certified Green Homes and Remodeling
MN Greenstar comprises a regionally appropriate green building standard that embraces our unique climate concerns, building codes and material, energy, and natural resources. Fundamental to the program is an objective, third-party verification system that assures consumers that the new home or remodeling project performs as promised. The standard is supported by a mandatory education program for builders and remodelers, as well as general education and promotion to consumers. With the robust standard as the vehicle, it is our aim to bring home buyers and homeowners a verified guideline that will allow them the opportunity to choose more efficient, healthy, and environmentally-sensitive design and construction practices for their new or remodeled home.