Engage San Joaquin Valley communities in the transformational development and promotion of ecologically healthy built environments.

Vision

Empowered local communities that foster resilient solutions in the built environment.

History

USGBC Central California was formed in 2005 based on the desire to network and learn from one another the concept of sustainability and how it impacts the building industry. The initiative to start this new organization was led by the CSI Fresno Chapter and USGBC Central California achieved non-profit status in 2007.

In 2008, U.S. Green Building Council awarded the Central California region full chapter status allowing us to promote a mission to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.

In 2016, USGBC Central California became an aligned chapter of USGBC National, and is developing its own regional approach to increase sustainability in Central California in the built environment.

Board of Directors

Conrad Braganza, Sonoma County Tourism, Senior Manager, Research, President

Charlie Harris, Principal, COO, Lifeflower LLC Vice-President

Ellis Vance, Retired Educator, Treasurer

Sheila Hakimipour, Principal, Urban Diversity Design, Member-at-Large

Andres Jauregui, Director of Gazarian Real Estate Center, Associate Professor, CSU Fresno Member-at-Large

Aya Shitanishi, Partner, Teter AE

Mark Alvis, TV Producer and Green Building Contractor, Member-at-Large

Ken Wall, Retired Banker, Member-at-Large

Staff