Jeff Benavides

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Director of Portfolios Performance at Scale @ U.S. Green Building Council
Chapel Hill, NC, US
Jeff Benavides's Location
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States, United States
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About Jeff Benavides

Hello! I am a 2nd generation Colombian-American and was formerly Chief Sustainability & Resilience Officer and senior advisor to the Mayor for Orange County Orlando, FL. I bring dynamic skills in infrastructure, public policy, net-zero building design, and finance to my role leading a new initiative for public and private real estate portfolios at the U.S. Green Building Council.I am grateful for an agile 18-year career as a co-founder of 4 women led sustainability and energy businesses, over 300 green building projects, 10 megawatts of solar PV and managing award winning programs at Fortune 200 companies. Sustainability is truly a 'family business' with my wife, Michelle Benavides-Executive Director of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals. I am based outside of Raleigh, NC with our future change maker daughter!Every day, I lean into the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals as they can only be met if we work together. I resonate Goal 5 Quality Education as a former university professor, and active international speaker, trainer, and mentor for other sustainability and climate professionals.My teamwork has been recognized internationally by the United Nations, Newsweek, USDN, Dow Jones Sustainability Index, American Resort Development Association, ICLEI, Inc. Magazine, ASHRAE, National Association of Counties, Smart Cities Council, Association of Energy Engineers. Cleo Institute Leadership Circle Award WinnerUSGBC Green Public Servant Award WinnerLEED Accredited Professional in Operations +Maintenance NABCEP PV AssociateGreen Globes ProfessionalISSP-Sustainability Professional CertificateCertified Smart Cities Practioner

Jeff Benavides's Current Company Details
U.S. Green Building Council

U.S. Green Building Council

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Director of Portfolios Performance at Scale
Chapel Hill, NC, US
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usgbc.org
Employees:
686
Jeff Benavides Work Experience Details
  • U.S. Green Building Council
    Director Of Portfolios Performance At Scale
    U.S. Green Building Council
    Chapel Hill, Nc, Us
  • U.S. Green Building Council
    Director: Product Management-Portfolio Performance
    U.S. Green Building Council Oct 2022 - Present
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Support the global program development of future USGBC tools and solutions for driving sustainability & resilience performance of large real estate portfolios.
  • Jacobs
    Resilience & Climate Response Advisor
    Jacobs Nov 2022 - Apr 2023
    Dallas, Tx, Us
    Global Sustainability & Climate Response Team
  • Orange County Government
    Chief Sustainability & Resilience Officer
    Orange County Government Dec 2019 - Aug 2022
    Orlando, Florida, Us
    Senior Advisor to Mayor, Commissioners, and County Administration in a LEED Gold Certified County and Smart Cities Readiness Challenge Winner with over $5B annual budget and over 9,000 employees.
  • Valencia College
    Adjunct Professor, Energy Management Controls Technology Engineering
    Valencia College Aug 2019 - Aug 2022
    Orlando, Florida, Us
    College of Engineering. https://net1.valenciacollege.edu/future-students/degree-options/associates/energy-management-and-controls-technology/
  • Sustainable Development Solutions Network
    Advisor, U.S. Deep Decarbonization Action Plan
    Sustainable Development Solutions Network Nov 2019 - Aug 2020
    New York, New York, Us
    The SDSN USA Network was launched in December 2018 with the mission to implement the SDGs in the US by building and mobilizing a national network of academic institutions.https://www.unsdsn.org/us-deep-decarbonization-action-plan#SectorWorkingGroups
  • Le Rigby Innovations
    Vice President, Green Building & Training Services
    Le Rigby Innovations Aug 2018 - Dec 2019
    Orlando, Florida, Us
    L. E. Rigby accelerates Architecture, Engineering, Construction teams through project administration and submittal review services so they can scale their impact and achieve client energy and sustainability goals.
  • 15 Lightyears
    Vice President, Solar & Energy Storage Services
    15 Lightyears Feb 2016 - Aug 2018
    Longwood, Florida, Us
    Led development of solar and energy storage division for statewide electrical contractor and Certified Woman Business Enterprise. Managed the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of over 400 residential and commercial solar PV projects. This surmised to nearly 2 MW of solar and over 450 kW of back up power and energy storage statewide with clients such as Jones Lang LaSalle, Bank of America, Meritage Homes and the City of Orlando. 15 lightyears is an energy performance testing and solar power installation contractor for commercial and residential projects throughout Florida. Florida Licensed Master Electrician EC13005084
  • Ecopreserve - Building Sustainability
    Energy + Sustainability Program Manager
    Ecopreserve - Building Sustainability Mar 2010 - Feb 2016
    Orlando, Florida, Us
    Energy Management program management; LEED BD+C, EB O+M, Energy Star, ISO 14001 certification administration; Represented clients on nationwide industry related groups and NGO’s such as AEE, ASHRAE, Practice Green Health, Healthier Hospitals Initiative, Airports Going Green, Green Meeting Industry Council, Sustainability Directors Network, Energy Star Industry Working Groups; Green Venues Working Group.
  • Solar And Energy Loan Fund
    Regional Program Manager Micro-Finance
    Solar And Energy Loan Fund Dec 2014 - Jan 2016
    Fort Pierce, Florida, Us
    Americas first Green Bank CDFI operating in the Southeast U.S.•Launched residential micro-finance program as a partner of the City of Orlando Green Works Plan and Orlando Utility Commission's Residential Energy Efficiency Programs throughout 9 counties in Central Florida.
  • Wyndham Destinations
    Energy & Sustainability Project Manager
    Wyndham Destinations Aug 2009 - Dec 2014
    Orlando, Florida, Us
    •Managed projects for energy, water, waste reduction and ESG reporting for 175 Resorts portfolio throughout the U.S. & Canada. Drove reductions towards 2020 Goals•Contributed to top scoring annual ESG Reports GRI, CDP, and Dow Jones Sustainability Index, Newsweek Green Rankings.
  • City Of Orlando
    Sustainability Project Coordinator
    City Of Orlando Feb 2009 - Jul 2010
    Orlando , Fl, Us
    • Supported development of Mayor Buddy Dyer’s inaugural city-wide Green Works Sustainability Action Plan• Managed and achieved GOLD Certification for Local Governments through Florida Green Building Coalition•Gathered and managed energy/water/GHG metrics for 65 facilities and reported progress to City Council•Developed Green Works Business Certification Pilot Program and promoted Green Office Challenge
  • Hyatt Regency Orlando
    Guest Service Lead / Sustainability Coordinator
    Hyatt Regency Orlando Feb 2008 - Jun 2009
    Orlando, Florida, Us
    • Accelerated development of environmental program by assisting director in establishment of corporate environmental policy, program goals, and practices. • Founded and coordinated the Green Ambassador Program and four additional committees. • Founded and Managed the Recycling Program with Waste Management.• Assisted in achievement of Florida Green Lodging Palm One Certification• Received Rookie Award of 2009.

Jeff Benavides Skills

Sustainability Energy Efficiency Green Building Sustainable Business Environmental Awareness Leed Energy Environmental Policy Renewable Energy Project Management Recycling Sustainability Consulting Sustainability Reporting Energy Conservation Energy Management Water Environmental Issues Sustainable Development Leed Ap Solar Energy Public Speaking Sustainable Energy Corporate Social Responsibility Waste Management Energy Audits Environmental Management Systems Leadership In Energy And Environmental Design Climate Change Facilities Management Process Improvement Financial Analysis Facility Maintenance Business Process Improvement

Jeff Benavides Education Details

  • Duke University
    Duke University
    International Finance
  • University Of Central Florida
    University Of Central Florida
    Renewable Energy
  • The Cleo Institute
    The Cleo Institute
    Climate And Food Policy
  • International Society For Sustainability Professionals
    International Society For Sustainability Professionals
    Sustainability Studies
  • Center For Sustainability Transformation
    Center For Sustainability Transformation
    Method For Sustainability Change Agents
  • University Of Central Florida
    University Of Central Florida
    Hospitality & Tourism Management

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Jeff Benavides attended Duke University, University Of Central Florida, The Cleo Institute, International Society For Sustainability Professionals, Center For Sustainability Transformation, University Of Central Florida.

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Jeff Benavides has skills like Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Sustainable Business, Environmental Awareness, Leed, Energy, Environmental Policy, Renewable Energy, Project Management, Recycling, Sustainability Consulting.

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