President and Board Chair

Executive Administrator of the Western States Council of Sheet Metal Workers

For the past 8 years, Dion has been the Executive Administrator of the Western States Council of Sheet Metal Workers (WSC). He has over 34 years in the HVAC industry holding various positions managing all aspects of construction projects including: Mechanical Projects throughout the State of Arizona; Quality control management; Safety and compliance management; Budget analysis; Field supervision; and jobsite coordination meetings with General Contractors, Subcontractors, and vendors.

Dion is also the Executive Director to the Joint Committee of Environmental and Energy Policy (JCEEP), a member of the NFPA 105 and NFPA 80 Technical Committee, and runs multiple Public Education Trainings throughout California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii.

Vice President

Executive Director, Labor Management Cooperation Committee

Bernie serves as the executive director of the Labor Management Cooperation Committee, which delivers sustainable energy education and training for electrical contractors and electricians in California and Nevada. He is also the national co-chair of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program. EVITP is a volunteer based, non-profit, electric vehicle industry organization that provides training through community colleges, industry training centers, and utility supported training facilities. Bernie has been a member of many advisory committees at the CPUC, CEC, and CARB, and is a member of the boards of directors of the California Clean Energy Fund / CalCEF , CalCharge, and NAATBatt.

Treasurer

Energy Code Specialist & Regional Sales Manager West, Leviton

John has held many positions over his 30+ year career: electrical designer, design build estimator, project manager, and even holds a C-10 Electrical Contractors license in California. This experience allows him to evaluate electrical design challenges with a solutions-oriented perspective. He currently serves as Regional Sales Manager - West, for Lighting Controls of Leviton Manufacturing. John also teaches California Title 24, LEED, lighting controls, the Big 3 Energy Codes (ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, and Title 24), measurement and verification, power management and other energy related topics. He currently serves as Chair of California Energy Alliance Codes and Standards Committee.

Board Member

Vice President, Government and Industry Relations, Lutron Electronics

Dr. Hakkarainen has held several technical, market development and business development positions since joining Lutron in 1990. Pekka has been involved in NEMA activities since the mid-1990’s and he is the immediate past Chair of the Lighting Systems Division. Pekka currently chairs the High Performance Building Council as well as the Daylight Management Council. He has also served on the Board of the Global Lighting Association, and is the current Chair of the General Assembly of the Connected Lighting Alliance. Pekka is also a voting member of the ASHRAE 90.1 Committee, and a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. He has served on two committees for the National Research Council charged with evaluating public spending on solid state lighting. Pekka received a BA/MA degree in Mathematics from Cambridge University, England and a PhD in Plasma Physics from MIT. He holds seven U.S. patents.

Board Member

Regional Sales Manager, Lighting

Lawrence began his career in electronics as a member of the U.S. Air Force where he worked on Meteorological and Navigational Systems. From there he earned his Bachelors in Electrical Engineering Technology and began working in the electrical industry programming Lighting Control Systems. For more than a decade he has held positions allowing him to be involved in every aspect of lighting controls from design to installation. He currently serves as Regional Sales Manager, Southwest for the Commercial Lighting division of Crestron Electronics. He is a long time member of the CEA and a member of the Los Angeles Section of IES. He has earned credentials such as Lighting Certified (LC), WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP), Certified Lighting Controls Professional (CLCP), and more. He is also a father of two, a would-be professional photographer, and lover of complex board games.

Board Member

Representative - Western Region, National Energy Management Institute Committee

Winstead entered the mechanical industry a week after his high school graduation in 2008. Winstead worked as an apprentice with Brice Mechanical, then from 2013 to 2016 he was an automation/testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) technician at Intech Mechanical. At the start of 2017, Winstead started work at EMCOR Services Mesa Energy in Sacramento as a commissioning and automation specialist before moving into project management. In this role, he oversaw designing, programming and implementing advanced HVAC control strategies, as well as creating and conducting presentations and educational meetings for industry groups. Winstead is currently a Representative for the Western region for the National Energy Management Institute. He holds several industry certifications, including Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (TABB) Technician and Mechanical Acceptance Testing Technician (MATT) II Title 24 as well as in Niagara N4, Niagara N4 Advance, Johnson Controls and Distech Controls. Winstead also sits on the Technical Committee for IAPMO’s Uniform Mechanical Code, ASHRAE 9.7 & 5.2.

CEO/Chairman of the Board, National Air Balance Company

Duane Davies began his career in the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing field in 1977. Some of his most notable projects during this time were Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, the Space Shuttle Launch site project at Vandenburg Air Force base and Lawrence Livermore Lab Plutonium building remodel. In 2010 Duane joined Cal SMACNA where he became involved in Title 24 and career technical education issues, both of which he is passionate about. Duane has met several times with the CEC to discuss Title 24 as it relates to the ATTCP process and the impacts it will have on our industry. Duane has also testified in front of the legislative panel on the need to have career technical education in high schools. Duane was recently appointed to the NEMIC task force on CEC Title 24.

Program Director, California Lighting Technology Center

As Program Director at CLTC at UC Davis, Cori is responsible for planning, budgeting, scheduling, and monitoring CLTC research projects. She is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, with degrees in Optical Engineering and Mathematics. Cori is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Operations Research with a focus on building design and operations optimization.

Senior Fellow, Carrier

Dick has over 45 years of experience in the design and application of commercial air-conditioning equipment and controls with expertise in systems, fluids, refrigerants, heat transfer, heat-exchanger design, software, diagnostics, commercial efficiency, and building standards. At Carrier, he supports the evaluation and selection of refrigerants for most Carrier products, including residential and commercial refrigeration and transport products. He is presently a member of the Innovation and Research Group working on refrigerants and commercial equipment, as well as systems innovation. He has 63 patents and is very active in the development of industry standards in both ASHRAE and the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). He is also Co Vice-Chair of ASHRAE Project Committee 90.1, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.

CEO, Salinas Lighting Consult

Daniel has worked in the electrical industry since 1978. He has received two IESNA IIDA International Awards of Merit for his work on special project applications. He is a past president of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). He serves on various IES committees including Lighting Commissioning, Leadership Forum, and Student/Emerging Professionals Event Committee. He also served on the National Council on Qualifications for Lighting Professions (NCQLP) chair of the Certification Renewal Committee until June 2020. He has served as guest lecturer on lighting, lighting controls and sustainable design for programs at the University of Washington, Bellevue College and for the Illuminating Engineering Society. He is a voting member of the ASHRAE Standard 100 Existing Building Energy Committee.

President, CalEnergy Corporation

Mr. Collin Weiner, President of CalEnergy Corporation, is a distinguished leader and visionary at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and education within the realm of advanced lighting control systems. With a profound passion for innovation and a commitment to creating value, he has made remarkable strides in revolutionizing the way we approach electrical contracting, energy efficiency strategies, and industry education.

Executive Director

Josh is the Executive Director of the California Energy Alliance (CEA). He brings over 15 years of experience in the sustainability, construction, and real estate industries. In this role, Josh is responsible for day-to-day management, leadership, and oversight of CEA initiatives. He has extensive experience working with government agencies, businesses, and NGOs to deliver energy projects, develop & evolve building codes, standards, & policies, and education around sustainability strategies. He earned a Master of Science in Energy Policy and Climate from Johns Hopkins University where his thesis work was focused on Developing a Policy Framework for an Outcome-Based Energy Code in California. Additionally, Josh is active in the San Diego Green Building Council, participates in the City of Chula Vista New Building Decarbonization Working Group, and is on the 2024 Greenbuild & 2024 LightSPEC West Advisory Boards.

CEA Technical & Operations Consultant

Bernadette Boudreaux, a seasoned consultant with LODC Corporation, brings her expertise to the California Energy Alliance (CEA), enhancing code development efforts and operational efficiency. With over 20 years of experience in operations and product development, Bernadette excels in project management, troubleshooting, and quality engineering. Her proficiency extends to CAD applications and effective communication across various stakeholders. Previously, as Associate Director of Operations for the DLC's Solid-State Lighting programs, she spearheaded policy development and managed operational contracts, showcasing her ability to drive efficiency and foster team growth. Bernadette's engineering background includes roles at Ford Motor Company and Acuity Brands, where she oversaw the development and sustainability of numerous commercial lighting systems. With a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Howard University, Bernadette remains committed to continuous learning and improving processes for the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.

Sacramento Valley College Corps Fellow

Melissa is a is a fourth-year student at UC Davis majoring in Communications and minoring in Chicana/o Studies. She is committed to supporting others and developing a sustainable impact in her community. Through her academic journey, her passion involves education, community progress, and business to become a Community Outreach & Events Coordinator in the future.

Sacramento Valley College Corps Fellow

Anam is a second year student at Sacramento State University majoring in Business Administration concentrating in Human Resources and Management. I am excited to be partnering with CEA and learning about energy efficiency and the ways we can help reduce energy in our everyday tasks. Through my time, I really want to bring awareness to the many problems such as climate action, and implementing tasks in our everyday lives to help make our planet more sustainable. I am looking forward to connecting with everyone and collaborating with CEA.