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Cross Creek Initiative Team
Charles J. Kibert, Ph.D., P.E.
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Charles J. Kibert is Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of the The Cross Creek Initiative, Inc. He founded the Center for Construction and Environment at the University of Florida, Task Group 16 (Sustainable Construction) and Task Group 39 (Deconstruction) for CIB. He is the co-founder of Greening the University of Florida and serves as chairperson of this grassroots campus greening organization. He has worked on the development of high performance green buildings for the past decade and participated in developing early drafts of the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standard. He is a member of the LEED Technical Committee and is working with the USGBC to organize student chapters at universities based on the one he initiated at the University of Florida.
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He was the Project Manager for the creation of Sustainability Codes for the Abacoa Project on behalf of the land developer and the owner, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. He is the Project Manager for Summer House, a demonstration of 'green' construction, located at Kanapaha Gardens, an ecotourism attraction in Alachua County, Florida. He was the Project Director in the creation of an innovative educational outreach program for Florida building contractors: "Build Green and Profit." He developed and taught a course for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation on brownfield redevelopment. Dr. Kibert served as a member of the State of Florida Construction/Demolition (C&D) Debris Task Force, a state legislated group that recommended appropriate practices and laws that should replace the existing process.
His research interests are: construction waste management, environmental impacts of construction, construction and demolition (C&D) debris recycling, and sustainable development and construction. He teaches a newly developed graduate track in Sustainable Construction at the University of Florida as well as continuing education courses to industry on the subject. He organized the 1st International Conference on Sustainable Construction held in Tampa, Florida in November 1994. He has been the keynote speaker and lectured on sustainable construction in the U.K., Germany, Ireland, South Africa, Lithuania, Finland, Italy, Canada, and the U.S. He is the author of over 100 articles, papers, books, and other publications on high performance buildings, sustainable development and related issues. He holds a B.S. (General Engineering) from the U.S. Military Academy, a M.S. (Nuclear Engineering) from Carnegie-Mellon University, and a Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) from the University of South Florida.
John Chyz is Managing Director of the Cross Creek Initiative, Inc. As an Engineer, LEED AP, Qualified Commissioning Process Provider and Green Globes Assessor, John brings a comprehensive skill-set to the Cross Creek team and each individual client.
Prior to joining the Cross Creek Initiative, John was a Design Engineer and PV Contractor with Cirion Energy Systems in Austin, TX., an alternative energy company focused mainly on the installation of grid-tied photovoltaic systems for commercial and residential buildings.
John began is career in Sustainability with Cyanotech Corporation and Mera Pharmaceuticals at the Natural Energy Laboratory in Kona, HI. As a Research Engineer, he designed and conducted experiments directed at using flue gasses to cultivate and process microalgae for use as organic dietary supplements and biofuel products.
John holds a B.S. (Mechanical Engineering) from Yale University. He is a member of the ISLE Standards (International Society For Landcare Emissions) Steering Committee and teaches the Learning To LEED curriculum for the University of Florida.
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Bill Parkhurst is Director of the Corporate Sustainability Division for the Cross Creek Initiative, Inc. His experience includes serving as President and Director of St. Lucie - Jupiter Development Corporation, where he developed amenity focused residential communities which today are home to more than 2000 families. He has served as Chairman of AG Dixie, Inc., helping shape the strategy to manage large agricultural enterprises both in the United States and abroad. As Chairman of Knowledge Management Inc., he assisted in the creation of an interactive software system which is capable of revolutionizing the way organizations function and the way individuals plan and make decisions.
He co-founded and served as Chairman of Parkhurst, Payne & Co. a ship chartering and brokering concern, where he and his partner took advantage of their wealth of industry contacts and developed a niche business in Florida able to serve the needs of the shipping industry on a worldwide basis. As Chairman and co-founder of Capital Resources Inc., he helped develop this specialized investment banking firm into a leader in public offerings of savings and loan equity. Mr. Parkhurst has served as a senior officer (i.e., Vice President, Executive Vice President, President and/or Director) of Carnival Cruise Lines and over 20 affiliated companies. He served as Executive Vice President of Holland American Cruises and Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Wm. Sword & Co. As co-founder and President of Direct Airways, he established a unique charter aircraft concept serving customers nationwide.
Mr. Parkhurst's experience spans financial, real estate, shipping and consulting industries. Throughout his career he achieved a high degree of success and rose to the top of the organizations with which he was associated. He is particularly recognized for his ability to identify opportunities and manage organizations towards profitability. He has a proven record as a trainer and developer of people and is noted for his sensitive and astute style of leadership. He combines wisdom, intelligence, style and leadership with intuitive interpersonal skills. Mr. Parkhurst has served as a trustee and helped establish both The Arison Foundation and its primary beneficiary, The National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts. He holds a B.A. from Yale University and an M.B.A from Stanford University.
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Lhiannon Chyz is Director of the Training & Education Division for the Cross Creek Initiative, Inc. She has spent the last 10 years as a Sustainability Consultant for building owners engaged mainly in the service industry. During that time she has assisted several enterprises in the development of their own Sustainable Food Project aimed at optimizing each "Foodprint".
Currently Lhiannon manages Cross Creek Initiative projects as a LEED Administrator, Green Globes Administrator, Commissioning Authority Associate and Sustainability Consultant.
Lhiannon holds a B.S. (Aeronautical Engineering) from Purdue University. She is a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Massage Therapist, Certified Breatherapist, and a Licensed Pilot.
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Ken Fonorow, Director of the Green Residential Development Division for the Cross Creek Initiative, Inc., has been a leader in the field of applied building science for over 25 years. His broad based experience as energy analyst, technical adviser and problem solver, along with his results-oriented practical approach, has resulted in some of the nations most successful examples of energy efficiency in healthy homes and developments. He works in partnership with builders and developers on projects that have resulted in NAHB Energy Value Awards, EPA Energy Star Builder of the Year, and the SEBC Grand Aurora Award for Energy Efficiency. His diverse background includes pioneering work in the development of software for energy auditing, blower-door technology and green construction codes.
In addition to his work with the Cross Creek Initiative, Ken is the current president of Florida H.E.R.O., a building science consulting firm. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the FGBC (Florida Green Building Coalition), North Central Florida Builders Association, National Energy Raters Association, Habitat for Humanity International Green Team and on Santa Fe Community College's Building Construction Technology Advisory Committee. In addition to being a member of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America team, he was a contributing member of the NAHB Research Center's Whole House and Building Process Redesign and has helped develop the standards and specifications for the American Lung Association's Florida Healthy Home. His work has been published in periodicals that include Energy Design Update, Home Energy, Home Power and Professional Builder.
Promoting environmental stewardship by rethinking how homes are constructed has led Ken to develop effective strategies that work within the context of specific designs and budgets to ensure the comfort, health, and durability, as well as the resource and energy efficiency of our living spaces.
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Mark Russell, P.E., Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Florida's M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction, is a Project Manager for the Cross Creek Initiative, Inc. His research interests include sustainable construction, green building rating systems, carbon foot-printing and building commissioning. Currently he teaches undergraduate courses in Statics & Strength of Materials and Building Materials.
Mark retired from the US Navy Civil Engineer Corps where his jobs included: Public Works Officer in Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico; Construction Crew Supervisor in Staten Island, NY; Oversight on Construction Projects in Norfolk, VA; and Liaison Officer for future construction projects with the Italian Defense General in Naples, Italy.
Following a successful military career, Mark took a position with URS International, Inc. in Frankfurt, Germany as the Contract Manager. He was responsible for oversight on all work performed by URS on military bases throughout Europe. After being accepted to the University of Florida, Mark began work in the Powell Center and assisted in planning the Rethinking Sustainable Conference in Sarasota, Florida in 2006. Additionally, he has assisted in the successful preparation of grants to research the impacts of hurricane related waste and debris.
Currently, he teaches courses on green building and LEED to building industry professionals in the southeast U.S. He holds a B.S.E.E. (Electrical Engineering) from the University of Central Florida, a M.S. (Environmental Engineering) from Old Dominion University, and a MBA from New Hampshire College. He is a registered professional engineer in Florida and has passed the General Contractors exam (applying for license). In his spare time, Mr. Russell has earned his commercial pilot's license. In addition, he is a USGBC LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) and a Certified Green Globes Assessor.
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James Sullivan, Director of the High Performance Building Division for The Cross Creek Initiative, Inc., earned a Ph.D. from the M.E. Rinker, Sr., School of Building Construction at the University of Florida. James' doctoral research focus was on developing a decision model for adoption of green standards in the commercial arena. The model addresses both output preferences as well as accounting for first costs associated with green practices. James also holds two masters degrees and an undergraduate degree from UF.
Professional work experience includes consulting and lecturing on green construction techniques; focus on LEED based projects as well as LEED Accredited Professional test preparation. Construction management experience includes work for Clark Construction, Bethesda, Maryland, and Hines, Inc., Atlanta , Georgia. James has been associated with over $700 million dollars worth of construction contracts.
As of the Fall 2007 semester James will serve as a visiting professor for the Rinker School of Construction at the University of Florida. James' knowledge and experience have been invaluable resources to our Cross Creek Initiative, Inc. team.
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Chris Dehart is the Director of the Operations & Maintenance Division for the Cross Creek Initiative, Inc. Chris's experience in the Operations and Maintenance of existing buildings and the delivery of whole building energy management solutions to new construction projects spans across 20 years. In addition to his contributions to the Cross Creek team, Chris is also the Founder and CEO of CVA Building Services, a construction and renovation firm specializing in cost saving green building techniques and comprehensive energy management strategies.
Prior to founding CVA and leading the O&M Division for the Cross Creek Initiative, Chris held the role of Operations & Maintenance Manager for The Pingry School, an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 as well as O&M Manager for Elizabethtown Gardens, an upscale apartment complex. In these positions Chris was responsible for scheduling and meeting the preventive maintenance needs of a wide variety of mechanical and structural equipment, monitoring water quality, scheduling energy management events, monitoring indoor air quality during construction and renovation of facilities, monitoring and controlling wildlife in undisturbed environmentally sensitive areas on campus, overseeing beautification projects, implementing water management plans, installing grey water irrigation systems, optimizing high efficiency heating systems and energy management systems as well as overseeing lead and asbestos abatement programs.
Chris brings his wealth of experience and expertise to the Cross Creek Initiative's comprehensive Building Commissioning program.
Chris is a LEED Green Associate (GA), a Certified Black Seal Boiler Operator and Certified SPO for Public Pools. |
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