Chapter Mission Statement
We exist the create an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy and prosperous quality of life for all in Hawaii through the transformation of the built environment and the way it is planned, designed, constructed and operated.
2010 Chapter Officers and Board Members
2010 Officers
- President – Jason Wanstrath
- Vice President – Matt Bickel
- Treasurer – Alan Levy
- Secretary – Glenn Yokotake
2010 Directors
- Laurie Takahashi
- Tekla Weber
- Jason Selley
- Patricia McHenry
- Branka Knezevic
- Ross Yamasaki
- Scott Inatsuka
USGBC
The U.S. Green Building Council was formed in 1993 in an effort to meet building industry needs
and provide a single entity to encourage integration, leadership, and education. This consensus based
group of building professionals has fulfilled this need, becoming the center for action on
environmental issues facing the industry’s multiple interests. Members of the U.S. Green Building
Council in the State of Hawaii want to establish a firm foundation of support for promoting and
encouraging environmentally sound practices. The islands of Hawaii are experiencing a multi-year
boom in construction and population growth emphasizing the need for a local chapter of the U.S.
Green Building Council.
USGBC Hawaii Chapter
The Hawaii Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC/HC) wants to create a positive
impact on the region’s built environment by accelerating the adoption of green building practices,
technologies, policies, and standards. We endeavor to move the Green building industry forward
with market-based solutions. The chapter’s membership is open and balanced and will be
comprised of leaders and visionaries from all segments of the building industry, including product
manufacturers, environmental organizations, building owners, real estate development companies,
building professionals, utilities, city government, research institutions, professional societies and
universities. This type of representation provides a unique, integrated platform.