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
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.
Chris Brown
Director, Private Sector Engagement
chris.brown@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x315
Chris leads IMT’s work to identify and implement energy solutions that harness the growing momentum of leading companies and governments as they raise their climate ambitions and related goals.
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.
Kris Pueschel
Director, Development
kris@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x321
Kris leads IMT’s fundraising efforts to sustain and grow the organization’s philanthropic support to maintain its position at the forefront of market-based solutions to today’s climate and energy challenges.
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.
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.
Andrew Burr
Associate Director of Development
andrew@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x308
Andrew advises IMT development strategy and execution.
Audi Banny
Associate Director, Private Sector Engagement
audi.banny@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x304
Audi Banny is the Interim Director for Market Engagement. As such, she leads IMT's work with national tenants, developing new programs such as the Landlord-Tenant Energy Partnership and continuing existing projects that help tenants, government agencies, property owners, and other real estate stakeholders establish the business case for more-efficient leased spaces.
Erin Beddingfield
Senior Manager of Project Delivery
erin@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x323
Erin Beddingfield is the Senior Manager of Project Delivery at IMT. She oversees service delivery on key projects involving data analytics and related policy issues, and contributes to defining IMT’s priorities and approaches to data-related projects.
Christine Cahn
Senior Advisor
chris.cahn@imt.org
Christine Cahn joined IMT in 2012, bringing ample experience in analytics and operations.
Kimberly Cheslak
Energy Codes Specialist
kimberly.cheslak@imt.org | (240)676-1681
Kim leads IMT's efforts to reduce carbon emissions and improve the energy efficiency of buildings through ambitious adoption and enforcement of energy codes.
Jake Duncan
Research Analyst
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
Program Manager, Private Sector Engagement
lindsey.falasca@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x318
Lindsey develops new ways for local governments and utilities to partner with and motivate the private sector to increase adoption of energy-efficient practices.
Rory Gahagan
Data and Market Insights Fellow
rory.gahagan@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x314
Rory analyzes benchmarking data for the District's building stock to understand city building and energy trends.
Zachary Hart
Manager, Building Performance Policy
zachary.hart@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x321
Zachary supports the efforts of City Energy Project cities as they work to adopt and implement policies and programs to reduce energy waste from their building stock. He is responsible for supplying CEP cities with resources, tools, and technical assistance.
Amy Jewel
City Energy Project City Advisor, City of Chicago
amy.jewel@imt.org | (312)744-9193
Amy supports ongoing work with the Chicago Office of the Mayor to increase energy efficiency through efforts such as the Chicago Benchmarking & Transparency Ordinance and ongoing energy code compliance improvements.
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.
Betsy Law
Associate Director, Strategic Services
betsy.law@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x329
Betsy leads all internal operations and oversees the strategic growth of IMT.
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.
Megan O’Neil
Manager, City Solutions
megan.oneil@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x312
Megan works with cities across the United States to advance energy efficiency policies.
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.
Chris Potter
Communications Manager
chris@imt.org | (240)244-7568
Chris provides communications support for IMT initiatives that break down barriers to more energy-efficient buildings in the private sector, such as the Small Business Energy Initiative and Green Lease Leaders. He also oversees IMT's digital + social media efforts and manages the organization's blog and newsletter.
Robert Sahadi
Senior Advisor
robert@imt.org | (202)525-2883
Bob advises IMT on energy efficiency financing solutions for homes and commercial buildings.
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.
