LEADING EDGE CONSULTING SERVICES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Founding Partner
- Partner / Engineering / Energy Services
As a Founding Partner at Leading Edge, Andy leads the sustainability team. His responsibilities include project management, new business development and overseeing all aspects of the firm's operations. Andy has been involved with LEED and specifically Existing Buildings since USGBC piloted the program in 2001. Andy brings over 30 years of extensive property, facility management and engineering expertise to the team. His diverse background as a Chief Engineer, Senior Operations Manager and Director of Engineering with a background in commercial property management is leveraged in collaboration with this team to support high performing buildings across a wide variety of projects.
In his spare time, Andy enjoys biking, hiking, fishing and spending time with his family
Job Titles:
- Project Manager
- Sustainability Coordinator
Melissa supports LEED documentation and decarbonization efforts for new construction and existing buildings, with experience in full-building Life Cycle Analysis (LCA). She has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Brown University, and recently achieved a Master's in Civil Engineering (Sustainable Design Track) at Stanford University. During her free time, Melissa enjoys hiking and taking care of her Ficus bonsai tree.
Sara drives the firm's business strategy, operations, mentorship and serves as the team's ESG / corporate sustainability lead. She has experience guiding architects, developers, property and facility managers through various certifications and the development of corporate Sustainability and ESG strategies. She is motivated by actionable impact and the legacy the Leading Edge Team and its community stands to make on our environment. Sara holds a B.S in Architectural Engineering from Wentworth in Boston and a certificate in Global Sustainability from UCLA Extension.
Sara holds a Degree in Architecture and proudly serves on the USGBC-Los Angeles Chapter's Board of Directors.