Home The Foundation The Board Become a Sponsor Become a Member Awards Comments Our Sponsors Saving Energy News Contact Us Industry Links THE GREEN VIVARIUM FOUNDATION BOARD To email a board member, contact info@greenvivarium.org Staff: Executive Director: Germain Rivard DVM, PhD has extensive training and experience in laboratory animal science and medicine, as well as animal facility design and planning. Dr. Rivard is also a seasoned researcher who has attracted public and private investments, nearly $8M for research and development involving engineering controls of barrier rodent facilities. Most recently, Dr. Rivard was awarded a grant on energy efficiency from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority [NYSERDA]: "Engineering Controls Improvements of Barrier Facility for Rodent Production." He is currently the Director and a research faculty member at Michigan Technological University, where he manages a research program on sustainable design and construction of vivaria. In addition, Dr. Rivard is the owner of a consulting business called MouseCare. Development Director: Chery Honiotes Board Members: Ron E. Banks, DVM; Director, Office of Animal Welfare Assurance for Duke University & Medical Center Diego J. Rozo, AIA LEEDŽ AP, Perkins + Will Jennifer Browne, AIA, LEEDŽ AP, Associate - Health, Education + Research Associate (HERA) Steve Tierney, CEO, Animal Care Systems, Inc. Michael Parnell, DVM, PhD; Director NIH Rocky Mountain Labs Ron E. Banks, DVM, DACLAM, DACVPM Director, Office of Animal Welfare Assurance for Duke University & Medical Center Duke University and Medical Center - Office of Animal Welfare Assurance Dr. Banks received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University. He is Board Certified with the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine, and a Colonel in the Veterinary Corps for the United States Army Reserve. His many honors and leadership responsibilities include serving as a member of the Council on Accreditation for our accrediting organization, the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, International (AAALAC), President of the Academy of Surgical Research, and Chairman, Scientific Advisory Committee, AALAS. As Director of the Office of Animal Welfare Assurance at Duke University - one of the top 5 research institutions in the nation - Dr. Banks has responsibility for daily operation of the oversight and management of the program for animal care and use; to include IACUC administrative support, compliance monitoring, investigator training, and assistance in protocol development and design. With more than 30 publications and many more scientific and professional seminar and scientific presentations, Dr. Banks brings an abundance of experience and dedication to progressive animal use and animal welfare. Diego J. Rozo, AIA, CDT, LEEDŽ AP Associate - Perkins + Will www.perkinswill.com Diego J. Rozo is a registered Architect with Perkins + Will. With 12 years of experience in the architectural field, Mr. Rozo's practice is focused on planning, design and construction administration of animal facilities. His work includes projects for higher education and private research institutions nationwide. Perkins + Will has the highest number of U.S. Green Building Council LEED* accredited professionals in North America, with nearly half of the firm's professionals accredited. Jennifer Browne, AIA, LEEDŽ AP Associate - Health, Education + Research Associate (HERA) www.herainc.com Jennifer Browne has more than 30 years of architectural and laboratory planning experience. She has completed the design, laboratory planning, construction documentation, and construction administration phases of numerous research and higher educational facilities. Jennifer has worked on laboratories with BSL-2, 3, 3-enhanced and 3Ag with limited exposure to BSL-4 containment facilities. Her animal facility experience includes a range of types and sizes of species, including nonhuman primates. Steven Tierney CEO - Animal Care systems, Inc. www.animalcaresystems.com Steve graduated from the University of Denver and joined his father's business, Certex Company, 32 years ago. Certex is still an active and thriving business after 55 years, and spawned Certex Electric Vehicles (Corbin Sparrow, Scooters and Bikes); CertiSoft Solutions (the first windows-based ACH payment processing software) sold to Bottomline Technologies); Certex ACH, LLC (electronic payment processing - sold to EComm Group). Currently, Steve is President of Certex Co and CEO of Animal Care Systems, Inc. His nonprofit experience includes terms as President of the Parish Council for St. Mary's School (Littleton, Colorado) and President of the Board of Directors for Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado. An avid cyclist, Steve regularly rides the MS 150, which raises money for the National Multiple Schlerosis Society. He is delighted to be joined by other industry leaders to promote resource conservation through The Green Vivaruim Foundation. *LEED Professional Accreditation distinguishes building professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED certification process. LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Rating System. More than 43,000 people have earned the credential since the Professional Accreditation program was launched in 2001. In 2008, administration of the Professional Accreditation program transitioned to the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). The Green Building Certification Institute, established with the support of the U.S. Green Building Council, handles exam development and delivery to allow for objective, balanced management of the credentialing program.

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