GILLERAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Accountant
- Lead Accountant
Christie is the lead accountant. She is responsible for accounting operations at GEM. Working behind the scenes, she carefully manages reporting, budgeting and all numbers. Her work here ensures that all of our finance processes and policies are efficient to support the mission of our team.
If you have any questions regarding billing inquiries, she is your go to!
Ian Busch is an Energy Analyst at GEM. As an advocate for the client, he works with interdisciplinary design and construction teams to integrate green building and energy efficiency project goals. His collaborative, process-oriented approach in managing a project from start to finish is delivered through a process-oriented approach to fully integrate all stake holders' viewpoints in the planning and construction processes. This methodical approach ensures buildings comply with California building energy code standards for Title-24 and CALGreen programs. If a project goal is to deliver energy performance standards above the minimum code requirements he is also versed in a variety of other green building and energy efficiency programs.
Education
Sonoma State University - B.A. Energy Management and Design
Job Titles:
- CALGreen Inspector
- Title 24 Energy Consultant
Jackson Day is a highly skilled and versatile professional in the fields of energy efficiency and sustainability. With expertise as a Title 24 energy consultant, CALGreen inspector, CTCAC specialist, and CUAC expert, he has made significant contributions to promoting environmentally conscious practices and ensuring compliance with energy efficiency standards.
As a Title 24 energy consultant, Jackson provides comprehensive guidance on California's Energy Code (Title 24), offering consultations, energy modeling, and compliance assessments. His expertise helps clients achieve energy-efficient designs and secure necessary approvals.
James Quan is an Energy Analyst at GEM. He is dedicated with a passion for climate change and energy efficiency. With expertise in CALGreen, Title 24, and HERS, he assists with project execution in residential and commercial construction projects. His meticulous approach and accuracy enable him to identify areas of improvement and implement cost-effective strategies to enhance energy efficiency. His commitment to sustainability, combined with his methodical and accurate processes, make him a great fit for our team.
Job Titles:
- President
- Founder and Principal of GEM
Kevin Gilleran is Founder and Principal of GEM. Active in the field over 30 years, his passion for green building and energy efficiency grew out of curiosity and a solutions-oriented approach to balancing the needs of people with the environment. His collaborative approach to green building and energy efficiency solutions is executed through a process-driven approach to guide a project from planning through completion. Kevin encourages teamwork and ongoing communication to deliver economically viable green solutions to meet client project goals.
Under his leadership, GEM has successfully impacted thousands of affordable housing, residential and commercial projects. His comprehensive approach to quantitative analysis informs his thorough approach to bring the latest knowledge to the field. Providing ongoing communication with a projects multi-party team encourages cost-effective design and construction delivery processes. Serving as an objective third-party for a design and construction team he serves as a neutral party to lead support for facilitating a client's strategic vision through fruition.
He also believes that everyone should have access to adequate housing. Housing programs at the local, state and federal levels have not adequately addressed the current housing shortfall. In California, sustainability and various energy efficiency programs, such as LEED certification or integration of other green features can increase scoring to make a project more competitive. He is experienced in competitive and non-competitive tax credit projects, successfully collaborating with project teams to deliver value-driven solutions to meet a client's project goals. He brings his extensive experience to the field to provide a wide array of green building and energy efficiency service offerings to support a client's project goals by collaborating with design and construction teams to optimally integrate green features.
Education
Sonoma State - B.A., double major in Economics & Environmental Studies and Planning
Michael Tomita serves as an Energy Analyst at GEM. His dedication to sustainability, resource conservation and climate action led him to green building - to make more efficient use of land, materials and energy. As an energy advocate he believes that design and construction delivery processes must adapt to create healthier living environments, and provide cost-effective energy efficiency solutions to help address the dangers a warming climate has on our living environments.
He has extensive experience working on commercial and residential Title-24, CALGreen, HERS compliance measures, as well as a variety of other green building programs including LEED certification. He delivers the latest green building and energy efficiency solutions value-engineered to meet project goals early in the process. This collaborative approach to the planning and construction delivery processes maximizes the incorporation of value-engineered green features that promote energy efficiency goals on budget. He stays informed of the latest green building and energy efficiency solutions to provide all stakeholders of the planning and building process with the support needed to implement economically feasible green solutions. His ability to provide independent analysis and timely information to coordinate and implement energy management solutions into the design and building of a project makes it successful.
Education
Sonoma State University - B.S. Energy Management and Design
Job Titles:
- Senior Project Manager
- Senior Project Manager at GEM
Sam serves as a Senior Project Manager at GEM. With over 25 years of experience his background in engineering and architecture provide the foundation for his skilled approach to green building and energy efficiency programs. He has served as the architectural project manager for major school projects providing planning and construction oversight of multi-disciplinary professional teams. He has provided retrofits to new public middle and elementary schools.
Leading more than a dozen Municipal Climate Action Plans in Northern California, he targeted emission reductions more than 15% for each jurisdiction. This was sponsored by PG&E to provide comprehensive energy consumption documentation, energy cost and greenhouse gas analysis of historical utility data for Sonoma County municipalities. His work showed the progress that each jurisdiction made towards its stated greenhouse gas reduction goal. It also provided a financial analysis of energy efficiency projects to leverage funding opportunities for medium and long term energy efficiency projects.
Sam believes in improving his community and the world around him. He has formally served on a number of formal public service offices, including as a Sebastopol City Council member, mayor of Sebastopol and several associated local and regional committees. Serving on a number of committees he addressed topics that included neighborhood development and city budget planning. Also serving as an active member on the Board of Directors at the Sonoma County Transportation Authority he helped pave the way forward for the development of the Sonoma County Comprehensive Transit Plan. This plan was first-in-the-nation to incorporate aggressive reductions of greenhouse gas reductions be applied to the transportation sector.
Education
North Carolina State - B.S. Mechanical Engineering
University of Oregon - Master of Architecture
Thomas Gilleran is a dedicated technician at Gilleran Energy, a prominent local business in the energy industry. Thomas's primary responsibilities include managing software systems, ensuring their seamless integration, and providing technical support to his colleagues. With a passion for technology and a keen eye for detail, Thomas plays a crucial role in supporting the company's operations through his expertise in software management. His commitment to excellence and problem-solving skills make him an invaluable asset to the organization. Thomas diligently manages various software systems, ensuring smooth operations and efficient workflows. His technical skills combined with his dedication to teamwork make Thomas a reliable and trusted member of the Gilleran Energy team.