Staff

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

Director of Market Transformation

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.

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.

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.

Betsy Law

Director, Strategic Services

betsy.law@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x329

Betsy leads all internal operations and oversees the strategic growth of IMT.

Katie Weeks

Director, Communications

katie.weeks@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x306

Katie Weeks is IMT’s Director of Communications. As such, she leads the organization’s communications efforts, overseeing strategy, messaging, and branding across IMT’s core programs. She also coordinates communications programs with IMT’s key partners and joint initiatives, such as the City Energy Project, a collaboration 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.

Tara Brown

Manager, City Solutions

tara.brown@imt.org | (612)524-8558

Tara Brown is IMT's Manager of City Solutions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Zachary Hart

Manager, 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.

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.

Jessica Miller

Specialist, Public-Private 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.

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.

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.