President: Nadia Saponara
I’m a co-founder of an environmental consulting company whose mission is to create healthier and more climate-resilient communities.
Prior to co-founding our business, I worked for ICF on the ENERGY STAR products program, which gives me a unique “back end” perspective. I also have a bachelor’s degree in environmental policy with a double minor in environmental and business economics and sustainability.
I also hold Southface Applied Building Science Understanding Manual J Load Calculations, BPI Infiltration & Duct Leakage, ICC Residential Energy Code Inspector/Plans Examiner, and BSI ENERGY STAR® Verifier Level 1 certifications.
Interim Vice-President & Secretary: Randy Plumlee
Currently the Energy Codes Program Manager for SPEER
Advocate for the adoption of the latest building energy codes across Texas and Oklahoma, working with local governments. Deliver webinars, in-person, and field trainings, and present at industry summits and conferences. Serve on energy code adoption committees, providing expert consultancy and insights on modern construction practices.
Previous position North Texas Field Supervisor for US Eco Logic / Tempo Mechanical
Supervised and trained a team of over 20 Energy Inspectors, ensuring efficient and consistent inspection of more than 100 houses daily. Managed communications with construction managers and directors regarding energy code compliance. Conducted training sessions on the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and related standards. Contributed to the development and field testing of the EPA’s HVAC Grading, now part of Energy Star and the RESNET 301 Standard.
Certifications: IECC-R / RESNET HERS Rater / BPI Building Analysts / LEED-GR
Treasurer: Jason Helm
I have been in the rating industry for 19 years and have been a part of teams that have certified more than 75k homes/units for energy code, ENERGY STAR, Green Built Texas and LEED for Homes.
I am certified as a BSI Quality Assessor, RESNET® Rater/QAD/Trainer, USGBC Green Rater, and hold ICC Residential Energy Code Inspector/Plans Examiner and Commercial Energy Inspector certifications.
Previously I have served on the City of Frisco Green Building committee, Green Build Texas Board for the Greater Dallas HBA and Texas HERO board. I have worked with builders, raters, and trades on single family homes in Texas and Multifamily projects nation and world wide.
At-Large Member: Mike Wood
I was trained by Southface in 2003 and have been passionate and committed to our industry for over 18 years. I have an unwavering commitment to perform my duties at the highest level, as an IECC code inspector and Rater, to create an atmosphere of consistency and efficiency our clients and municipalities have come to rely on.
I hold ICC Residential Energy Code Inspector/Plans Examiner and BSI ENERGY STAR Verifier Level 1 certifications.
I also have 20 years of experience in the HVAC industry, focused on residential and light commercial installations, load calculations and system design, with extensive working knowledge in all aspects of residential construction.
“Perfecting my craft” is something I have strived for my entire career in the construction industry, and I challenge everyone in the industry to do the same.
At-Large Member: Kirsten Shaw
I have a unique blend of skills and experience in building science, construction, advocacy, training, and baking brownies. For more than 20 years I have provided building science and environmental quality testing services, including HERS® Rater, Instructor, QAD for seven different local HERS Rating companies, RESNET® Provider and BPI Proctor/Instructor.
While I managed Advanced Energy Efficiency, I also served in several boots-on-the-ground testing/inspection/energy modeling and management capacities over this time and continue to provide Energy Code compliance testing and inspections, as well. I have managed over 500 ENERGY STAR and LEED for Homes certifications.
I began construction-related work in the local Weatherization Assistance Program systems administered by area cities and expanded into HERS® Ratings and related services for Energy Efficient Mortgages, ENERGY STAR® Certifications and LEED for Homes Certifications. In addition, I am an Arizona Licensed Residential and Light Commercial General Contractor with a certification from NAHB as an Aging In Place professional, a Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC), and maintain an Arizona Community College Teaching Certificate in Biology. I am on the Advisory Board for the Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency, Energy Department, as the State establishes an Energy Efficiency and Electrification Rebate program to implement IRA funding; as well as on the Scientific Advisory Board for PuriFi Labs, who develops air purification systems. Lastly, I can bake 30-minute brownies in 28 minutes flat.
I hold BSI ENERGY STAR® Level 1, ICC Residential Energy Code Inspector/Plans Examiner, BPI Building Analyst and Multifamily Building Analyst, and RESNET® HERS® Rater certifications.
