Staff

Cliff Majersik

Executive Director

cliff@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x303

A respected industry leader, Cliff is the primary spokesperson for IMT’s mission and priorities. Under his guidance, IMT is a recognized trailblazer in the energy efficiency field across the globe for igniting greater investment in energy-efficient buildings through hands-on guidance, technical and market research, policy and program development, and promotion of best practices.

Lotte Schlegel

Managing Director

lotte@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x324

As IMT's Managing Director, Lotte guides the organization's growth, leads the implementation of its multi-year strategic plan, and oversees internal operating systems and processes.

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

Julie maintains IMT’s position at the forefront of market-based solutions to today’s climate and energy challenges, and manages IMT’s public policy and regulatory work to improve the energy efficiency of America’s buildings.

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

Manager of Operations, City Energy Project

ryan.freed@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x332

Ryan is the Manager of Operations for City Energy Project, a joint initiative of IMT and the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Jayson Antonoff

Associate Technical Director, Building Energy Performance Policy

jayson@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x315

Jayson Antonoff oversees the development of technical resources and assists cities in implementing innovative and practical solutions to cut energy waste in buildings and reduce greenhosue gas emissions.

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

Manager, Data Strategy and Application

erin@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x323

Erin Beddingfield is the Manager of Data Strategy and Application at IMT, and 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.

Kelly Crandall

Manager, State and Local Policy

kelly.crandall@imt.org | (720)315-5184

Kelly integrates experience in project management and stakeholder engagement with background on diverse financial, IT, data analysis, and energy regulatory issues.

Valerie Crum

Senior Associate, Strategic Engagement

valerie@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x314

Valerie creates new opportunities for IMT to impact building energy efficiency in cities and businesses across the country.

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.

Alexandra Harry

Program Manager, Private Sector Engagement

alex.harry@imt.org | (202)525-2883 x301

Alex builds working relationships with market leaders to spark energy efficiency transformations.

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.

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

Senior Associate, Strategic Services

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.