USGBC Recognizes Christine Ervin

The U.S. Green Building Council recognized the contributions of Christine Ervin, USGBC president and CEO between 1999 and 2004, in the opening session of USGBC Day prior to the 2004 Greenbuild conference in Ervin’s hometown of Portland, Oregon. “Christine was a major force in transforming the building industry,” noted Rick Fedrizzi, current president and CEO of the Council. “She helped translate a vision into the national and international force we are today.” During Ervin’s leadership, the USGBC grew from 200 members and three staff to 4,500 members, 50 staff, and 70 chapters and affiliate organizations. She is currently working on a book, to be published in 2005, about the role of voluntary market programs in environmental policy.