Edwin Pinero Email & Phone Number

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

Overseeing and promoting the EcoMetrics methodology that quantifies and monetizes ecosystem services benefits resulting from green infrastructure and other natue-based solutions efforts. www.ecometricsllc.com.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

Teaching "Energy in a Changing World" online graduate level course.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

AWS is a Scottish-based private non-profit membership organization that offers the full system of the International Water Stewardship Standard. The standard intends to promote water stewardship in a transparent and consistent manner. Pinero oversees the development and maintenance of the standard, we well as the process for accreditation and certification to the standard.

Lancaster, Pa

Oversaw the water-related projects and platforms of this industry association. This includes the Louisiana Water Synergy Project.

Chicago, Il

Developed sustainability strategy, goals, metrics, and approach for North American zone, including water, energy, and waste business lines. Created and implemented best practices, collected performance information, served as part of C-Suite, raised awareness and capacity in workforce, supported business development and operations teams, and represented company in various external efforts. Served as liaison to global, corporate sustainability function and contributed to several global initiatives.

Washington, Dc

Oversaw all efforts related to sustainability in regard to outreach, client issues, and internal practices. Worked with business development and project teams on understanding federal sustainability requirements to enhance product and service offerings. Helped coordinate development and issuance of annual sustainability report. Created organization strategy, policy, goals, and plans for sustainability.

Rochester, Ny

Under a $2,000,000 grant from the State of New York to establish and operate the NYSP2I, served as director to provide cutting-edge technology research and development and assistance with sustainable practices for industry. This included grant programs, R&D coordination, training and awareness, newsletters, and reporting. As Research Faculty for the Institute, was involved in course development and lecturing in the new PhD in Sustainability program. Successful startup of the group led to renewed funding for subsequent years.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as chief sustainability officer for US federal government and as environmental and energy topical advisor to President of the United States. Implemented mission of office to promote sustainable environmental stewardship throughout federal government as defined by administration policies, executive orders, and directives. Operated as liaison and resource between agencies and Executive Office of the President regarding environmental stewardship efforts in federal government. Oversaw outreach and networking with all affected stakeholders in areas of policy development, technology and best practices, measurement of performance, and promoting private-public partnerships.

Landisville, Pa

. Started and operated firm specializing in environmental management and environmental performance services. Oversaw EMS and environmental performance planning and measurement projects extending from training through implementation and auditing for both private and public sector. Served as contract third-party auditor for ISO 14000 certifier. Conducted numerous public training courses and overviews on pollution prevention, EMS, and ISO 14000 throughout United States and abroad. Worked with clients including several private-sector industries, US Department of Energy, and American National Standards Institute.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

Bureau Director, Program Operations, OPPCA, 1999-2001 (concurrent). Managed Departmental efforts on pollution prevention and compliance assistance offerings to the regulated community including grants, tools, resources, and advice. Served as project leader for applying strategic management system and performance measurement model and techniques to department program planning efforts. Developed statewide pilot program to encourage public sector entities to implement EMS in order to enhance management of environmental efforts and affairs and to improve performance. Advised on various sector-specific initiatives utilizing EMS to meet various performance goals, with sectors including wastewater treatment, powdered metals, metal finishers, and colleges and universities. Provided PADEP with environmental management system and ISO 14000 in-house expertise.State Energy Director, 1999-2001 (concurrent). Developed state energy policy and strategy particularly regarding energy efficiency and renewable energy. Provided support and input to Vice President Cheney’s National Energy Policy Task Force. Managed all state energy program plan, budget, and grant efforts (base grant, special projects, and broad-based solicitations). Created measurement metrics and performance evaluation procedures and processes for projects, including assessment of energy savings and percentage of renewable sources used. Coordinated with external entities such as USEPA, Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission, academic institutions, and other groups to ensure maximum application of energy efficiency programs and concepts.Acting Deputy Secretary, 1998-1999. Executive Assistant to the Deputy Secretary, 1998. Assisted the Deputy Secretary to implement the mission of the Department (as defined above).

Southcentral Pennsylvania

ENSAFE, INC., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Director, Environmental Services Group, 1996-1998. Oversaw operation, growth, budget, personnel, and profitability of Lancaster office. Performed various environmental services to industry, including site assessments, due diligence, compliance auditing, compliance efforts support, and site investigation/remediation. Managed all company-wide activities related to EMS consulting, including project management and mentoring to project team members, proposal and budget preparation and review, personnel training, client management, data interpretation, report preparation and peer review, and internal protocol development. Developed EMS group from non-existent in 1996 upon arrival to thriving, well-developed group in 1997. RETTEW ASSOCIATES, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Director, Environmental Services Group, 1989-1996. Created company’s environmental services group. Managed all environmental projects and related personnel, including environmental site assessments, compliance audits, site investigations, and regulatory compliance services. Provided services to industry as well as to government and public sector. Developed and approved budgets and work scopes, selected personnel and contractors, oversaw writing and peer reviewing reports, and performed and reviewed data interpretation. Directed group management activities, such as personnel evaluations, profitability, strategic planning, and marketing. R.E. WRIGHT ASSOCIATES, Middletown, Pennsylvania, Project Geologist/Project Manager, 1987-1989. Served as geologist and environmental scientist involved in site investigations, sampling, and remediation program development and implementation, site assessments, and compliance consulting.

Dallas, Tx And Denver, Co

Worked on various oil and gas exploration and production projects in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and abroad. Based in Dallas, Texas, from 1980 to 1983, and Denver, Colorado, from 1983 to 1987.

Master Of Science, Geology

Bs, Geology

High School