GREEN UP WEST UNION - Key Persons

Amie Johansen

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West Union Deputy City Clerk

Brian oversees all of MEP Associates' geothermal projects and is involved in procurement, design, and project management. He has 20+ years of experience in the geothermal industry, beginning with installation and servicing in the field, then transitioning to design and sales. He is adept at working with clients to develop solutions that meet their goals as well as schedule and budget expectations.

Derek Heins

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Senior Commercial & Ag Officer

Dick Woodard

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Current West Union District Energy LLC Chairperson

Jayde Blue

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West Union Chamber and Main Street Executive Director

Joel Zook

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Certified Energy Manager
Project Lead & Energy Planner

With over nine years working in energy efficiency, Joel has helped over a thousand home, farm, and business owners identify cost-effective energy efficiency upgrades and evaluate potential for renewable energy projects. Joel is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and has worked directly within utility energy efficiency programs and as an independent energy auditor. In either role he helped guide customers to rebates and incentives to implement their plans. He's excited for the possibilities for West Union as it makes plans for future use of its unique asset.

John Biederman

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Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental, Senior Project Manager

Joleen Jansen

Joleen is the creator and owner of Jansen Products Web Development and Consulting Services, and is the program manager for the Clayton County Energy District. She assists the start up of new energy districts and is currently managing the outreach campaign for the Green Up West Union, Community Energy Opportunities project. Joleen understands her call to service and stewardship, and is grateful for the opportunity to strengthen community in her beloved Northeast Iowa. By helping to execute the energy district's mission: "To inclusively lead, implement and accelerate the local clean energy transition," she finds everyone loves the win/win impact of reduced carbon emissions, reduced energy burden and the resulting benefits of a clean energy economy. Joleen Jansen will be conducting community outreach for the project, She will be focused on establishing relationships with community members, and learning about the community's geothermal system perceptions. Eventually Jansen will convey information learned in the technical analysis and data collection.