John Towle Email & Phone Number

Wallingford, Vt, Us

Founded in 2014, EcoSmart Solution LLC, is a subsidiary of global real estate investment firm Taurus Investment Holdings, LLC. EcoSmart offers developers of master planned communities and national builders more attainable options for creating sustainable, energy efficient developments. Combining experienced staff with industry experts, EcoSmart integrates technology and construction methods to deliver energy efficient solutions to residential and commercial real estate, offering reduced energy costs while conserving natural resources. The EcoSmart program was launched successfully in 2017 at the 7,500 home Whisper Valley community. EcoSmart is the recipient of numerous awards including being named the overall winner of Green Builder Media’s 2019 Sustainable Innovation Award.

Greater New York City Area

New York, New York

Responsible for Site Analysis, System Design and Technology, Materials and Trade Procurement, Municipal and Utility permitting/approvals, and all phases of Construction Operations and Asset Management for a commercial-scale Solar power developer and EPC. Actively developing, constructing and operating large commercial PV systems in all US solar markets.Safari Energy is a market leader in commercial distributed solar generation and energy efficiency. Safari is the solar partner of choice for some of the largest REITs, industrial companies, retailers and most sophisticated owners of real estate in the United States. The company utilizes its core expertise in real estate structuring to analyze and identify optimal locations across national portfolios, secure incentives, negotiate with tenants for energy re-sale, and help optimize tax benefits to maximize returns.

8/09-3/10 VP Construction Operations and Land Development5/05-8/09 VP Operations3/02-5/05 VP Land Development8/94-3/02 Division Land Development ManagerHeld leadership positions and drove processes and results within various operations departments during periods of explosive growth as well as industry-wide decline. Consistently delivered business plans and drove sustainable cost reduction efforts and continuous improvement from product development through construction.Created and managed a high-performing team of 100+ employees in diverse functional areas. Identified and grew talent, led organizational restructuring, employee development and succession planning,Delivered a stable organization, consistent processes and a strong operations team into the merger between Centex and Pulte Homes.

Managed daily activities for up to 10 crews/80 employees on environmental construction projects nationwide and overseas. Annual financial plan, estimating and bidding, job profit projections, safety and training programs.Expanded existing business/new accounts; Sales support, client presentations, negotiations.