Alvin Herbel, LEED AP 2305 Silver Spur Court Gering NE 69341 (308) 436-2328 alherbel@mail.com Qualification Summary Abilities to develop team approach to environmental sustainability. Sustainable goals are attained with planning functions of an environmental team coordinated through strategic plan or policy. Ability to facilitate education of fellow employees, customers, and the public through sustainable activities and practices that promote sound ecological practices, social acceptance of environmental stewardship, while demonstrating the financial benefits for supporting sound environmental programs. Experience: Owner, Great Plains Sustainability Consulting www.alherbel.com 2008-present * Accredited Professional, LEED AP (by US Green Building Council, May 2008) * Co-Chair for the Tri-City Sustainability Plan development team for Gering, Scottsbluff and Terrytown * State and Federal entities(2), LEED construction projects * Local entities(2), LEED construction planned projects * School citizen groups(2), LEED for Schools focus * Private building projects * Home Energy Auditor (by Energy Audit Institute) Environmental Management and Safety Director - Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC), Scottsbluff, Nebr. 2002-2008 * Promoting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building focus for new or remodeling projects * Development of an Environmental Management System (EMS) to improve EPA compliance * Developed Job Safety Analysis & Environmental Responsibilities Profile * Assist all staff in environmental compliance issues (local, St. & Fed. levels) * Initiated Spill Prevention Control Countermeasures plan development * Develop & maintain Environmental & Safety Records, Forms, etc. (web based) * Track Environmental Compliance by person/departments (EPA & NDEQ) * Plan, develop and promote Sustainable symposiums (Great Plains Sustainability Network – CO / KS / NE / SD / WY) (Continued at present as private endeavor for communities) * Worked with Campus Sustainability Intern on projects including energy reduction * Instrumental in Campus Sustainability Internship from University of Wyoming to encourage a cultural change for WNCC, increasing the importance of sustainability to our public both locally and regionally through measurable means. (2005 - 2007) * Instrumental in 2005 Nebraska Arboretum Grant for Xeriscaping grant * Received a North Platte Natural Resources District grant of $5,000 * Attend EPA, NDEQ, Homeland Security, and related environmental seminars (2002 June 30, 2008) * Duties include continuation of all activities from 1999-2008 Safety Director (2000-2002 Safety Coordinator 1999-2000) WNCC * Coordinate safety training for all staff * 40 hour Hazwoper Certificate (2000-2008) * Manage budget, work load, operation of department (2000-June 30, 2008) * Develop and Revise Plans (Safety Plans; Emergency Action, Fire Prevention, Tornado, Chemical Hygiene) (1999 - 2008) * Develop safety site on the web (www.wnccsafety.net) (1999-Aug,2008) * Attend safety and related seminars (1999-2008) * Utilizing sources in reference to OSHA, EPA & NDEQ compliance (1999-2008) Owner, First Inspections, Gering, Nebr. www.firstinspections.com 2000-present * Home Energy Auditor (by Energy Audit Institute, Nov 2009) * Home inspector (by Harcourt Learning Direct, Nov 2000) performing most aspects of inspections from foundation to roof, construction reviews, most equipment, and system operation. Computer Specialist (1996-1999) WNCC (Transferred into Safety in 1999) Programmer Analyst (1991-1996) WNCC Programmer/Operator (1985-1991) WNCC Extra Activity, Presentations * Co-Chair for the Tri-City Sustainability Plan development team for our 3 communities. * LEED-Neighborhood Development regional advising team for LEED-ND standards 2010 * LEED AP Consultant for a number of projects, private, public, State and Federal levels. * Promote Symposiums on Sustainability (2006–present) see www.alherbel.com for details. * Great Plains Sustainability Consulting is a member of U.S. Green Building Council(USGBC). * Member of 2 Chapters of USGBC; Colorado Chapter and the Nebraska Flatwater Chapter. * Promoted and organized Earth Day events from 2006 – 2008 for the college. * Presented, “An EMS Metamorphosing into Campus Sustainability” – for the Environmental Management for Sustainable Universities (EMSU is an International conference, presented in WI, 2006). * Have designed and built three (3) homes for our family, each more energy efficient than the previous. Energy and natural resource conservation are my life’s focus. Education * Home Energy Auditor (certified by testing, Energy Audit Institute, Nov 2009) * Accredited Professional, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, (LEED AP) (accredited by testing, US Green Building Council, May 2008) * Home Inspector (diploma by testing, Harcourt Learning Direct, Nov 2000) * 1980–1984 Chadron State College, Chadron, NE., Endorsement of Bachelor of Science, in Business Administration and Data Processing * 1972–1974 Chadron State College, Chadron, NE., Graduated with Bachelor of Science, major in Biology with minor in Psychology Awards * Administrator Emeritus honorary status from WNCC in 2008 * Nominated for Employee of the Year, 2006 * Recognized by the Nebraska Industrial Council on the Environment with the 2005 Environmental Leadership Excellence Award in 2005 * Employee of the Year for WNCC in 1991 Interests Environmental sustainability and economic development in region; involvement with community committees in Scottsbuff and Gering to promote LEED development for new and existing school buildings; environmental focus on renewable energy and resource conservation efforts in our region and State; Brownfield Redevelopment; promoting “Green Building” concepts; designed and operate www.alherbel.com for environmental awareness; safety in building construction; home inspections www.firstinspections.com, general carpentry and wood working; water gardening; Scotts Bluff County Co-coordinator for Bluebirds Across Nebraska; travel throughout US to National Parks with family; appreciate wildlife in nature; attend sustainable conferences and fairs on vacation; etc. References will be furnished upon request