Thiel (pronounced “teal”) joined Janice Romanosky at Pando Alliance in 2014 and became a Principal in 2016. Pando, a B Corp, is a leading provider of green certifications and energy consulting services for affordable multifamily projects in the greater DC/Baltimore region. As the Managing Principal, Thiel focuses on operations and oversees the company’s more than 150 active projects. She entered the industry as an AmeriCorps*VISTA in Construction Development at Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake, where her role involved helping the organization transition to constructing ENERGY STAR Certified Homes for homebuyers who met income qualifications. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ecological Design from Prescott College and a Master of Business Administration from Hood College. She sits on RESNET’s Technical Standards Development Committee and previously sat on their Board of Directors, lending her multifamily perspective to the organization. With roots in field experience, her credentials have included PHIUS+ Rater and Multifamily Verifier, LEED for Homes Green Rater, NGBS Green Verifier, HERS Rater, and BPI Building Analyst & Envelope Professional.

John Fox is the Clean Energy Development Manager at Enterprise Community Development. At ECD, he manages the development of renewable energy assets at Enterprise’s portfolio of properties to reduce the company’s energy footprint and provide direct energy savings to Enterprise’s residents. Prior to joining Enterprise in October 2021, John spent more than 20 years in renewable energy and alternative fuel development projects at multiple companies operating in North America and Europe. John is a lifelong renewable energy and fuels advocate and enthusiast. He has developed nearly 5 MW of distributed renewable energy (solar, wind, biomass) projects, built three companies that sold more than 30 million gallons of biodiesel, and created three new product offerings for commercial properties installing electric vehicle charging equipment. Since 2019, John has focused his time on the emerging electrification trends, specifically developing renewable energy and storage solutions (both on- and off-grid) to power multi-unit complexes while also electrifying building-specific systems and providing on-site electric vehicle charging services. John received an MBA from Columbia Business School and his BA from Syracuse University. In his free time, John enjoys exploring the outdoors with his wife, daughter and dogs, whether on foot, on skis or in a boat.