The University of Toledo

MICHAEL GREEN, P.E.
DIRECTOR, ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Michael Green, P.E. is the Director of Energy Management for UT. Michael manages the $17 million campus utility budget. His expertise lies in renewable energy, energy management, as well as building systems such as heating, venting and air conditioning & HVAC controls. Michael also plays a key role in LEED projects on campus. Michael earned his bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Toledo.

SANDRINE MUBENGA,
P.E., M.S.E.E.
MANAGER, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Sandrine Mubenga, P.E. is the Electrical Engineering Manager for UT. She assists in managing the $17 million  utility budget. Sandrine provides comprehensive electrical engineering services including operations, capital improvement projects, new construction and energy management. Her focus is on sustainability and energy management. Sandrine earned her bachelors and masters degrees in Electrical Engineering from The University of Toledo. Her motto: "I strive to deliver results to the UT community in a caring, cost effective and timely manner."

BROOKE MASON
INTERIM SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST

Brooke Mason is the Interim Sustainability Specialist for UT. Brooke is responsible for the greenhouse gas inventory and the Climate Action Plan, which guide the University toward climate neutrality. Brooke also works on initiatives including energy conservation, recycling, transportation, and student involvement. She is passionate about working with and educating students on sustainability. Brooke earned her bachelors degree in Environmental Policy & Sustainability Management from Bowling Green State University. 

CORY KOCH
ENERGY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT 

SARA DIBLING
FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION SECRETARY

BUILDING AUTOMATION TEAM

The Building Automation Team performs skilled building automation system installation and calibration on various HVAC systems and components for efficiency; including the installation, operation, corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance of such systems.

BILL KNAPPINS
BUILDING AUTOMATION TEAM

RICK MARCINIAK
BUILDING AUTOMATION TEAM

PHIL PETER
BUILDING AUTOMATION TEAM

 BUILDING OPERATOR TEAM

A 24/7 operation, the Building Operator Team performs skilled HVAC/R, heating ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, painting, grounds keeping, general housekeeping, and maintenance repair of assigned buildings. They operate boilers and automation systems. They also perform preventative maintenance on all building systems and components. Finally, they implement special projects for energy conservation.

DAVID KRAEMER
BUILDING OPERATOR TEAM

MIKE MEYERS
BUILDING OPERATOR TEAM

TOM PITTS
BUILDING OPERATOR TEAM 

CHRIS THOMPSON
BUILDING OPERATOR TEAM

STEAM GENERATOR TEAM

 The Steam Generator Team repairs, maintains, and operates the steam plants and steam distribution equipment for Main campus and the Health Science Campus for twenty-four hour continual operation.

ALAN LIESKE
STEAM GENERATOR TEAM

BOB OKONSKI
STEAM GENERATOR TEAM

SUSTAINABILITY INTERNS
SUMMER & FALL 2013

ALEXA ORR 

Alexa Orr, a SEED intern, is a sophomore studying Professional Sales in the College of Business and Innovation. In Alexa's internship, she will be assisting Brooke Mason in creating a Climate Action Plan to help UT obtain climate neutrality. She will also be creating a sustainability pledge for any UT faculty, staff, or student to commit to specific actionable goals to make their lives and UT more sustainable.

BRITTANI FURLONG

Brittani Furlong, a SEED intern, is a senior majoring in Environmental Science with a minor in Planning who is passionate about the environment and sustainable practices. She will be assisting Brooke Mason in creating a Climate Action Plan and updating the GHG Inventory. Brittani’s specific objectives are to help run the committee, provide administrative support, and to run environmental analyses.

STEPHANIE CLENDENEN

Stephanie Clendenen, a SEED intern, is a senior majoring in Environmental Science with a concentration in Public Health. Her passions in the field include human health as it relates to environmental conditions. She will be assisting SEED on miscellaneous sustainability projects ranging from recycling to marketing.