Staff
IMT’s efforts to catalyze wide-spread and sustained demand for high-performance buildings is driven by an array of subject matter experts in real estate, building performance policy and programs, finance, codes, and more. Our staff represents broad and deep experience in every aspect of building energy efficiency. Click below on individual profiles to learn more.
Lotte Schlegel
Executive Director
lotte@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x324
As IMT’s Executive Director, Lotte is IMT’s primary spokesperson and guides IMT’s growth with an eye on both big-picture vision and tactical execution.
Cliff Majersik
Senior Advisor, Policy and Programs
cliff@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x303
A respected industry leader, Cliff is a pioneer of concepts in real estate and building performance policy that optimize energy use and help transition to a low-carbon economy.
Mark Chao
Senior Advisor, Founding Staff Member
markchao@imt.org | (607)257-3348
Mark is the founding staff member of IMT. Having served continuously in various capacities since 1996, he now works as senior advisor, providing technical and strategic support to IMT’s senior management and program staff.
Julie Hughes
Managing Director, Programs
julie@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x305
As Managing Director of Programs, Julie advances IMT’s efforts to develop and
implement market-based solutions to today’s climate and energy challenges.
Betsy Law
Managing Director, Operations
betsy.law@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x329
Betsy leads all internal operations and oversees the strategic growth of IMT.
Katie Weeks
Managing Director, Communications and Development
katie.weeks@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x306
Katie leads IMT positioning, overseeing communications and development strategy, as well as messaging and branding across IMT’s core programs.
Andrew Burr
Director of Development
andrew@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x308
Andrew advises IMT development strategy and execution.
David Cohan
Director, Technical and Policy Analysis
david.cohan@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x311
David contributes to IMT’s strategic direction, priorities, and programmatic approaches, with an eye to what will result in the greatest increase in building energy performance.
Lindsey Falasca
Director, High-Performance Building Hub
lindsey.falasca@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x318
Lindsey Falasca is the Director of the new, High-Performance Building Hub. Previously, Lindsey was a program manager for private sector engagement at IMT.
Ryan Freed
Director, Public Sector
ryan.freed@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x332
Ryan is the Director for City Energy Project, a joint initiative of IMT and the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Audi Banny
Associate Director, Private Sector Engagement
audi.banny@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x304
Audi Banny is IMT's Associate Director for Private Sector Engagement. As such, she leads the organization's work with national real estate decision makers to drive adoption of innovative solutions that bolster landlord-tenant relationships, such as green leasing.
Amy Boyce, PE, CEM, LEED AP BD+C
Associate Director, Codes and Technical Strategy
amy.boyce@imt.org
Amy develops and deploys local, state, and national level strategies to achieve broad-scale transformation through codes and building technology.
Julia Eagles
Associate Director of Utility & Regulatory Strategy
julia.eagles@imt.org | (612)747-9821
As IMT's Associate Director of Utility and Regulatory Strategy, Julia is responsible for developing and deploying local, state, and national level strategies to achieve broad-scale transformation.
Zachary Hart
Associate Director, Building Performance Policy
zachary.hart@imt.org | (913)568-9813
Zachary leads IMT's work on the City Energy Project and also supports local governments' energy efficiency strategies through the American Cities Climate Challenge.
Jessica Miller
Associate Director, Policy Strategy and Engagement
jessica.miller@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x320
Jessica creates connections between the public and private sectors and works with diverse stakeholders to reach their respective climate and business goals.
Theresa Backhus
Associate Director of Outreach and Engagement, Building Innovation Hub
Theresa@buildinginnovationhub.org
Theresa Backhus is the Associate Director of Outreach and Engagement for the Building Innovation Hub, ensuring that the Hub’s mission and strategic vision is executed.
Tara Brown
Manager, City Solutions
tara.brown@imt.org | (612)524-8558
Tara Brown is IMT's Manager of City Solutions.
Colin Curzi
Manager, Business Engagement
colin.curzi@imt.org
Colin Curzi is IMT’s Manager of Business Engagement focused on developing the business practices that advance high-performance buildings in cities across the country.
Hailey Deres
Associate, Development
hailey.deres@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x321
Hailey identifies potential funding opportunities that align with IMT’s mission.
Jake Duncan
Senior Associate
jake.duncan@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x319
Jake Duncan establishes the economic and environmental foundations for energy efficiency policies, programs, and investments.
Rory Gahagan
Program Associate
rory.gahagan@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x314
Rory conducts market trends research and analysis in both the public and private sectors, and provides recommendations on how these trends might inform IMT program strategies in energy efficiency and decarbonization.
Esmeralda Hic
Policy Fellow
esmeralda.hic@imt.org
Esmeralda Hic is the Policy Fellow for the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) in collaboration with the RAY Diversity Fellowship program.
Hae-Young Kang
Manager, Accounting Services
haeyoung@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x307
Hae-Young oversees IMT’s accounting and ensures nonprofit audit and accounting compliance.
Alexandra Laney
Senior Communications Manager
alexandra.laney@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x301
Alexandra is the primary contact for media relations and manages IMT's public presence, including digital strategy and communication campaigns.
Margaret Lo
Director, Business Engagement
margaret.lo@imt.org
As IMT’s Director of Business Engagement, Margaret provides resources and solutions to businesses that improve their energy efficiency and building performance at the national and local levels.
Rita Perez
Communications Associate
rita.perez@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x331
Rita is IMT’s Communications Associate and plays a vital role in shaping IMT’s social media strategies and multi-media production of outreach plans across IMT programs.
Precious Rideout
Manager, Community Engagement
precious.rideout@imt.org
Precious Rideout is IMT's Manager of Community Engagement where she serves as the primary representative to community organizations ensuring that inclusive community engagement solutions are centered on equity and people.
Mike Towler
Manager, Finance and Strategy
mike.towler@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x313
Mike supports the day-to-day operations of IMT, working closely with the program, finance, and development teams.