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Justin is a Senior Software Engineer tasked with bringing Pearl Certification's Green Door application to mobile.

Previously, Justin was the Chief Operating Officer at SyncGrades, an ed-tech company based in Pennsylvania that builds classroom management software for New York City schools. At SyncGrades, he was responsible for the daily operations of the company, along with development of mobile applications and web tools.

Prior to working at SyncGrades, Justin was the Director of Software Engineering at Scitent, an e-learning company based in Charlottesville, VA, that provides learning solutions primarily to medical boards. At Scitent, Justin rebuilt the engineering team, brought engineering rigor to the company, reduced and streamlined the maintenance burden, and led the development of several new systems. Justin has a wealth of knowledge and experience writing software and managing engineering teams.

Justin is British but has lived in the United States, off and on, for 39 years. He is married with two daughters, a cat named Greg, and a dog named Violet. Justin spends his time, among many other things, hiking and mountain biking.

"More than ever before, we need to turn our attention to sustainability, efficiency, and support of our planet and ecosystem, and joining Pearl is one of the ways in which I can contribute to this effort. Building mobile capabilities for Pearl that make home systems management more accessible and easier to use will promote understanding of these needs; I am happy to be a part of this important effort."

As Residential Energy Efficiency Program Specialist, Corey works closely with Pearl’s divisions to help them establish certification processes, define standard operating procedures, and train employees and contractors on best practices.

Corey comes to Pearl with a wide variety of experience in the energy industry. Prior to Pearl, Corey worked for CLEAResult facilitating a large utility-based industrial demand response program. He also has over half a decade of experience as a BPI certified energy auditor.

In his free time, you can find Corey hiking and camping in the mountains of Western Montana with his wife and their two dogs or in the gym practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

"As someone who has spent his entire career working for organizations focused solely on the cost-saving aspects of energy efficiency, it is so refreshing to be part of a company with a more holistic approach to high-performance homes. I’m proud to share in Pearl’s vision of capturing the true value in comfortable, healthy, and efficient homes."

Kat joins the Pearl Certification team to lead branding, marketing strategy, and lead generation for Pearl’s Contractor Division. She brings over 14 years of experience in both public and private sectors and has led the largest enterprise-wide rebranding campaign in the last 50 years for a $6B state agency. Her speciality is in digital marketing and lead generation with a focus on data-based campaign optimization. Prior to her state service, she was a special education teacher for 10 years.

Kat graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore County with a bachelor’s in Education and is currently pursuing a master's in the Psychology of Leadership at Penn State. She holds various professional certifications from Syracuse University and Georgetown University in advanced digital marketing strategies and facilitation.

In addition to enjoying the outdoors, Kat loves to read and to welcome new neighbors with fresh apple pies and outdoor movie nights. Fun fact, she is also a professionally trained opera singer and wedding photographer.

"Marketing is all about getting the right message in front of the right person at the right time. Pearl’s message will transform communities across the country for years to come, and I am thrilled to join the mission."

John joined Pearl in July of 2018 bringing with him numerous certifications in building science and over 25 years of hands-on construction experience. His work in the residential, commercial, and heavy industrial fields gives him a broad understanding of what it takes to be successful as a contractor. John is also a certified master trainer, healthy home evaluator, and sits on the board of Healthy Home Environment Association. He shares his knowledge base with the elite Pearl Advantage Contractor Network to ensure their success.

“I’ve always had a great passion for helping to develop the full potential of people and businesses. Being a part of the Pearl Certification team gives me the opportunity to help our customers, the contractors, achieve their goals and potential through delivering the highest-quality home performance services of comfort, health, and efficiency to their customers.”

As the Public-Private Partnerships Director, Renée Daigneault is focused on building Pearl’s partnerships in the respective geographic region, working with state energy office staff to advance home certification programs and support homeowner education.

Renée brings a background in operations, strategy, and communications with experience implementing utility-funded programs focused on improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings through outreach, education, and policy.

Her past experience includes roles at Sustento Group (program implementer for the LA Better Buildings Challenge), the Mayor of Los Angeles’ Operations Innovation Team, South Bay Cities Council of Governments, and the San Diego Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council.

Renée earned her MBA from the University of San Diego and is an active volunteer for the USGBC LA Women in Green Committee.

"My career has been focused on advancing sustainability in the built environment while working with great people. Pearl’s strategy recognizes the essential truth that we must take a collaborative approach to sustainability, and I’m happy to be part of our experienced and driven team."

Rachel brings her experience blending strategic implementation with tactical execution to deliver innovative technology products. Prior to joining Pearl Certification, Rachel worked in software delivery and product management for housing finance where her team of analysts and developers worked to deliver new solutions to support the secondary mortgage market. Rachel has an MBA from the University of Maryland and a B.S. from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

“I am passionate about finding technology solutions for challenging business problems. Pearl is bringing new, innovative solutions for promoting energy efficiency in homes and providing additional value to homeowners. It is exciting to work every day to deliver solutions that improve the lives of homeowners.”

Jennifer brings to Pearl her passion for people and the planet. She has extensive experience in business and people operations, data analysis, and project management. Jennifer has lived in Las Vegas, NV; Tampa, FL; Boston, MA; and Salem, NH. She has loved being a part of many different communities and serving them through supporting and partnering with local organizations that are mission-driven to provide access to fresh, healthy food for underserved populations.

When not serving Pearl or the community, Jennifer and her husband enjoy cheese, wine, all things Disney, and visiting America’s ballparks. (Go Red Sox!)

“I am so excited to help our contractor network maximize their partnership with Pearl and ultimately provide more visibility to homeowners helping them to see the value in the excellent work our contractor partners do each and every day to make their homes healthier.”

Luke brings a unique background in technology, product, and operations that have all contributed to his impact-focused philosophy on digital product development. In his role as Technical Product Manager of Pearl’s Certification award-winning application, Green Door, Luke utilizes data, feedback, research, and business objectives to help shape Pearl’s product strategy and approach to product development.

Before joining Pearl, he served as product manager for the rapid growth, experiential entertainment startup, The Escape Game. During Luke’s time at The Escape Game, he established the company’s first digital products business unit, while helping the company leverage technology to scale their retail operation from five to 24 locations. When not driving digital change for The Escape Game, Luke owned and operated a digital products consultancy to help small-to-medium sized businesses leverage digital products as a vehicle for business impact.

Luke lives in Nashville, TN with his wife, daughter, and dog, and he enjoys songwriting, exploring the local food and beverage scene, and figuring out his family’s next travel adventure.

"As a product manager, I’ve always done my best to stay hyper-focused on business outcomes. To be able to do that while also making a positive impact on the environment and helping the world make smart investments in their homes is truly a dream come true for me."

Heather brings deep real estate industry experience from a wide variety of roles, starting from the boots on the street level as a REALTOR beginning in 2004. Heather was one of the first agents in the U.S. to utilize digital marketing to build a business, blogging about her local area.

Prior to joining Pearl, as the CEO of Artisan Consulting, her marketing and strategy prowess helped numerous proptech companies succeed in the real estate industry. Heather built and launched a national, referral-only real estate brokerage, created and managed influencer/advocate programs, developed recruiting and messaging strategies for brokerages, built product and feature launch plans, and authored thought leadership content. As an executive for the National Association of Realtors, she crafted and executed social and digital strategy, federating messaging across all channels. And while an executive for Century 21 Redwood Realty, she grew the company footprint with new offices, and expanded their marketing capabilities with concierge services, an extensive agent recognition program, and a new marketing platform.

"My north star is improving the real estate industry by empowering agents and brokerages to best serve consumers throughout the homeownership lifecycle. Pearl plays a pivotal role in educating and supporting agents and brokerages as they advise clients on sustainability and energy-efficiency issues. As our housing stock ages and adapts, they will be better positioned to help homeowners navigate their options."

As Business Development Manager for Pearl Certification’s Public-Private Partnership Division, Jordan brings the benefits of custom home certification programs to the public sector.

Before joining Pearl, Jordan spent nearly five years with Missouri’s State Energy Office, where he managed the Energy Analysis, Coordination, & Education group. Jordan’s team handled everything from designing pass-through funding programs, to organizing Missouri’s energy-planning efforts, to developing strategies for increasing energy workforce participation and energy literacy across the state. Jordan began his career in community banking and received his MBA from William Woods University.

Jordan lives in central Missouri with his wife, enjoys games with family, and, as a third-generation woodworker, loves spending time in the shop.

"I am passionate about what can happen when the public and private sectors come together with common goals in mind. I’m proud to work at Pearl, where I have the privilege to develop those partnerships and make public servants’ lives easier while creating value for homeowners and driving demand for residential energy investments at the same time."

Stephanie brings a unique background in operations and HR to Pearl’s People Services Team. Her diverse and unconventional journey, stemming from performing arts management and nonprofit work to start-up sales to legal operations and HR, has contributed to her philosophy that in all industries, what matters the most are the PEOPLE. The people you hire, the people you serve, the camaraderie, and the fostering of healthy relationships are the keys to success in any business. She is proud to hold true to this commitment as Pearl’s first dedicated Recruiter and is delighted to help permeate Pearl’s culture of integrity, stewardship, and excellence with her new colleagues.

Originally hailing from New York and Maryland, Stephanie received her BFA from the University of Miami, and other than a short, nine-month stint in Connecticut post-graduation, she never went back “up North." She and her husband Carlos enjoy taking their Shih-Poo pup to the beach despite his extreme reluctance to get his paws wet.

Stephanie used her “free time” during the Covid 2020 shutdown to complete a Certificate in Human Resource Management and looks forward to dedicating her time to building a strong team fostering environmentally healthy initiatives!

Nathan has over eight years of experience in the energy-efficiency industry in both Canada and the U.S., ranging from leading an insulation installation crew as a BPI Building Analyst and Envelope Professional to managing energy and water conservation campaigns in low-income, multi-family housing communities. After taking a few years away from the industry to work as a political campaign organizer and complete a B.A. in Economics at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, he is excited to continue mission-driven, impactful work with Pearl.

In his free time, Nathan is a voracious reader and enjoys gardening and exploring the North Carolina mountains with his beloved springer spaniel, Mikey.

As the Senior Sustainability Analyst, Kerry researches and analyzes energy-efficient, sustainable, resilient, and well-being strategies to support Pearl’s Certification system. Before joining Pearl, she served as the Executive Director of the Efficient Windows Collaborative (EWC), a nonprofit organization to promote energy-efficient fenestration products by providing unbiased information and comparative online tools.

With a master's and bachelor's of Architecture from the College of Design and a Certificate in Data Analytics and Visualization from the College of Continuing Education and Professional Studies at the University of Minnesota, Kerry has over 20 years of experience researching and promoting energy-efficiency, sustainability, and the health/well-being of occupants in the built environment. She is also a LEED AP BD+C, a WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS).

Outside of work, Kerry enjoys spending time with her family, enjoying the outdoors, participating in various sporting activities, and working on her many crochet projects. She is also passionate about giving back to the local community. She is a Water Quality Monitor for the lake by her home and is a weekly Meals on Wheels driver.

“I am passionate about sustainable and healthy environments. Pearl Certification emphasizes and promotes sustainable design by addressing energy efficiency, resiliency, water conservation, healthy indoor environments, and reduced impact on the natural environment.”

April brings her diverse background in real estate, marketing, and entertainment to the job of Executive Assistant to CEO Cynthia Adams. A true people person and collaborator, April helps to keep the wheels on the Pearl bus (a clean emissions bus of course) at all times.

Born and raised in New York, April began her career braving the wilds of the Los Angeles entertainment industry as an assistant to the top talent agents in the business. The show Entourage pretty much sums up the experience. After meeting her husband Josh and having their daughter Lola, the family moved to Atlanta, where April took her skills to the real estate industry. But the mountains were calling and the family now calls Boulder, Colorado home. In her spare time April likes to hike, yell at sporting events, explore the Boulder food scene and then hike again to work off said food.

"Pearl's core values exactly echo mine - to be stewards of the earth. How people live is as important as where people live. Helping homeowners make their homes not only more valuable, but healthier and more sustainable is, to me, THE value proposition in real estate."

As Marketing Manager for Pearl’s Real Estate Division, Caprice works to develop and execute marketing campaigns across various channels, building connections with Pearl stakeholders. Before joining Pearl, Caprice served as the Marketing Manager for an architectural lighting design firm, where she received an in-depth look into the process of designing and building residential spaces.

Caprice is based in Queens, New York, where she was born and raised (and unfortunately, became a Mets fan). She believes firmly that clear communication is an important tool in solving any problem and carries this belief in her work to deliver Pearl’s message through marketing.

Caprice has a B.A. in Marketing and Public Relations from CUNY City College of New York. In her free time, she enjoys photographing pretty buildings and "playing" tennis.

“Pearl draws a clear line from home value to home efficiency and comfort. I’m excited to help real estate agents maximize Pearl’s value as they do the same for homeowners.”

Doug ensures Pearl's systems, infrastructures, and processes exceed the standards of our strategic partners.

Before joining Pearl, Doug served as Senior VP of Product, Technology, and Analytics at The Yay Company, a mission-driven startup that provides kids with healthy food at school. Prior to that, he held broad leadership roles in product and technology at major corporations like PayPal, Netflix, and Capital One.

In his spare time, Doug’s a dad, a writer, a mediocre sailor, and an enthusiastic (if not skilled) rider of electric unicycles. He lives in the forest outside of Charlottesville, Virginia.

"I’m passionate about small companies working to make a difference for our world and the people in it. Pearl’s mission is spot on for me, and I’m excited to help drive better sustainability in our homes!"

Tahisha has several years' experience in administration and operations. She works closely with Pearl's Sales and Success teams to help streamline processes to ensure clients have a smooth experience. Previously, Tahisha worked in real estate, where she worked first-hand with contractors and homeowners to help bring a home into its greatest potential. Tahisha has a passion for people, evidenced by her degree in Psychology from Liberty University. In addition, she is also an avid baker, reader and connector.

"Having had some experience navigating the world of home improvement, I now wish I had known of Pearl's existence! Pearl provides the much-needed reassurance when diving into home improvement. Not only does it set standards to ensure the quality of work provided, but Pearl Certification also offers homeowners the opportunity to educate themselves on ways to add value and longevity to their homes. Pearl is a winner no matter which way you look at it!"

Donovan brings a diverse background of leadership, team development, and strategic vision as Product Manager for Pearl's Green Door® application. Prior to joining Pearl Certification, Donovan led software teams to innovate enterprise-scale cybersecurity solutions with first-of-its-kind threat detection capabilities. His work in manufacturing commercial and industrial air filtration products spans over seven years and provides a broad understanding of the energy-efficiency industry and quality assurance best practices. Based in Louisville, KY, Donovan brings volumes of enthusiasm and analytic skills to execute software products that are useful and exciting.

"I am thrilled to be part of an organization helping homes become healthier, energy efficient, and resilient. Pearl Certification's Green Door® application is a treasure trove of resources providing homeowners with an easy-to-follow, high-performing home upgrade plan and connects them with qualified Pearl Contractor Partners. As a Product Manager, I love building tools that move the needle toward a safer and more sustainable future."

Casey is Pearl’s Senior Vice President of Quality and Standards. He supports Pearl’s Public-Private Partnerships Division, as well as growth into new market segments, such as new construction and insurance.

Prior to joining Pearl, Casey worked at ICF as a Senior Technical Manager, primarily supporting U.S. EPA’s voluntary programs, such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES), ENERGY STAR Certified Homes (ESCH), ENERGY STAR Verified HVAC Installation (ESVI), and Indoor airPLUS (IAP).

Casey began his career in construction as a small business owner and building scientist (BPI Building Analyst, BPI Envelope Professional, and HERS Rater). He served for four years on BPI’s Standards and Technical Committees and was also a Board Member of Efficiency First.

Casey has an M.B.A. from the University of Maryland University College and a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

When he’s not on the sidelines watching his sons’ soccer games or walking his dogs, you can find Casey working on indoor and outdoor home improvement projects.

“Improving homes impacts all of us – on a global scale all the way down to the family level. Twenty percent of all energy in the U.S. is used in our homes, and much of that is wasted energy. More often than we might think, homes make people sick, adding significantly to our nation’s health care costs. Every home is different, and every resident is different. But we don’t have to 'settle' on poor and average performing homes. We can do better.”

As coordinator of Pearl's Public-Private Partnerships Division, Joey Poach works closely with division leaders, program managers, and business development managers to support Pearl’s efforts with local stakeholders, Pearl national partners, and other entities to help ensure successful program execution and business development activities in target markets.

Additionally, Joey helps with division coordination, management of the proposal development and submission process, conference and meeting logistics, updating project plans, and other administrative duties.

Prior to joining Pearl, Joey worked as a coordinator for a nonprofit organization helping to uplift communities in Kenya. Joey also has a decade of experience working in the filmmaking industry. Joey lives in Los Angeles, California and enjoys watching old movies, cooking, traveling, and hiking.

"I am excited about the opportunity that exists when the private and public sectors work with each other, and I am grateful to help build those partnerships. I’m proud that I can help make homes and the planet healthier while creating value for homeowners and enriching the marketplace."

Leveraging 15+ years of experience in executive administration and corporate operations, Kerri joins Pearl Certification with a mission to maximize the success of Pearl’s elite contractors. Kerri’s passion for the small details and appreciation of all types of data and information aid her in supporting Pearl’s contractors as they build upon the achievements they have already accomplished.

A lifelong Mainer, Kerri lives with her two daughters and two dogs and enjoys the beauty of the state and all that it has to offer. Most weekends, she hikes with the dogs or tackles a fun home improvement project.

“We generate massive amounts of data and information in nearly every aspect of our lives. In business, understanding how to analyze and utilize that data to propel growth and continued success is a passion of mine. I'm thrilled to be part of Pearl Certification’s mission to help differentiate and elevate the success of our elite network of contractors.”

David serves Pearl Certification as the UI/UX Designer for the Homeowner Division. In this role, David designs and prototypes user-focused digital experiences, advances a modular and scalable design system, and partners with development to achieve the successful shipping of Pearl’s digital products.

David brings a decade of design experience to the Pearl team. Previously, David worked as a UI product designer for a hearing solutions company called Eargo. Prior to that, David ran a successful freelance design business for seven years, specializing in digital product design, marketing, and branding.

David is originally from southern California but has lived in Austin, Texas since 2017. When he is not designing for Pearl, you might find him hanging out with his wife and two sons, drawing, writing, or eating Tex-Mex and enjoying a craft beer.

"The digital experience is the primary point of contact for Pearl users to invest in their homes and the global community we are bettering. I’m proud of being able to use design to empower homeowners to reduce their emissions and conserve and create clean energy."

Laara enjoys connecting with top-performing contractors and helping them realize the value Pearl Certification brings to their business by underscoring the quality work they're already doing for their customers. Pearl Certified Contractors don't just swap a box; they invest their expertise in the home and make it better and build value and equity for the homeowner.

Laara's career has been focused on technology as a tool to empower across several industries, including digital curriculum, compliance tools, and the culture of ethics and integrity in Fortune 500 companies.

A graduate of Arizona State University, Laara still calls Arizona home. A self-described real estate nerd, her hobby is renovating Mid-Century homes, giving them a new, healthy, sustainable life as a high-performing home. An adventurer by heart, Laara enjoys travel, all things outdoors, food, and friends.

"I am passionate about creating homes that are as healthy, comfortable and efficient for the people who live in them as they are for the environment around them."

Titi brings over 20 years experience in operational risk management to her role as Executive Assistant to COO Robin LeBaron and CTO AC Capehart. Prior to Pearl, she worked at top financial institutions in various departments including Human Resources, Corporate Planning, Technology and Risk Management. Titi has a BBA in Computer Information Systems from Baruch College.

Based in New York, Titi spends her free time as Executive Assistant to her two children, cooking, listening to podcasts and high-tech sci-fi audio books, and promoting civic engagement within her community.

As Pearl Certification’s Vice President of Public Programs, Ben builds statewide programs to transform the market for high-performing homes and works closely with state and local stakeholders, Pearl national partners, and other entities.

Before joining Pearl, Ben worked at EnergyHub on both the Sales and Client Success teams. There, he helped electric and gas utilities launch and scale distributed energy resource demand response programs leveraging EnergyHub’s DERMS platform. Prior to EnergyHub, Ben served as the executive director of the Global BrightLight Foundation, an international NGO with a mission to provide solar energy to remote communities without access to electricity. Ben began his career at ICF International supporting the EPA ENERGY STAR residential programs.

Ben lives in Colorado with his wife and enjoys spending time outdoors and pursuing his passion for photography and travel.

"I’ve dedicated my career to protecting the environment. Pearl’s approach to transforming the market for high-performing homes is creating a more sustainable future. I’m grateful that I get to work on such an important mission alongside an amazing group of people."