Deborah Ferraro, LEED AP

Owner, A Creative Environment LLC (ACE)

Deborah Ferraro has extensive experience in reviewing, evaluating, developing, and enhancing programs aimed towards improving organizations’ sustainability performance.  Sustainability goals are catered specifically for individual organizations and improvements can be made in areas ranging from people to planet to profit, depending on the organization’s needs and expectations.

Deborah also specializes in the development and implementation of Sustainability/Environmental Management Systems (S/EMSs), ISO14001, and other company-wide programs developed around compliance and sustainability, stewardship or greening goals.  Deborah has 12 years of environmental compliance and sustainability experience and has consulted for various industries including health and wellness, workforce development, public health, mental health, restaurant, recycling, printing, auto part manufacturing, construction materials, construction and design, mining, and transportation.  Deborah has provided consulting services for the public, private, and non-profit sectors and graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in Biology and Studio Art.  She also completed her Masters in Environmental Policy and Management from the University of Denver.

Erik Fenger

Certified Energy Manager

Erik Fenger, offers 15 years of experience in auditing and accounting, procurement, and energy and risk management gained from working for such companies as Comcast Communications, Holcim/Aggregate Industries, and Newmont Gold.  Erik has acquired a wealth of experience in assisting executives identify and capture energy related savings opportunities as well as implementing improved controls over various corporate and operational processes. His diverse financial and technical experience offers a unique understanding of both corporate and operational management styles and perspectives.  Erik earned a BA from the Ohio State University with a dual degree in Risk Management and Accounting.  Erik has been a (CEM) Certified Energy Manager and (CEP) Certified Energy Procurement Professional since 2001.

Hillary Mizia

Owner, PriZm Sustainability

Hillary has over 10 years experience in the field of sustainability.  A graduate of both Prescott College, with a BA in Experiential Education, and Antioch University Seattle, with an MA in Environment and Community, Hillary has explored sustainability in many ways.  In the business sector, her experience includes creating the first sustainability position at New Belgium Brewing Company, and as such created many of the systems and foundations for growth at the brewery.  In the non-profit sector Hillary has served on the board of directors for various organizations, all of which have sustainability at their core.  In the government sector, Hillary has both been hired as an expert and volunteered her time on various groups, including two appointed seats in different committees. Hillary is constantly re-examining her own daily living practices as she works to balance her time as a mother, wife, and dedicated sustainability professional.