Marla Thalheimer Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Falls Church, Va / Nashville, Tn

 Project manager and consultant in the development and implementation of utility cost reduction and sustainability programs of client owned portfolios, with a focus on the senior living sector Identifies and implements utility savings potential and opportunities across a portfolio of properties Develops program design, including identification, analysis and selection of appropriate energy efficiency and sustainability measures, and develops of effective delivery strategies Leads program implementation, including development and execution of detailed and effective implementation and management plans, and program evaluation. Provides quality control and budget accountability Builds and maintains key customer relationships to create opportunities for both short and long-term growth Actively engages in strategic analysis, planning and execution on key market development activities Manages all aspects of consulting contracts and proposals, including marketing, scope development, proposal writing and budgeting, project execution, budget tracking and supervising of staff Assists senior management in developing new consulting offerings (models and service areas) in line with the market requirements, with a specific focus on the senior living market

Brentwood, Tn

* Developed and implemented the sustainability program for Brookdale Senior Living, the largest senior living operator with over 1000 facilities and 90 million SF of real estate across the U.S.*Thought leader for the organization, responsible for the development of strategic energy and sustainability initiatives*Defined, standardized, and tracked progress of company sustainability goals and initiatives, inclusive of benchmarking 100% of Brookdale's communities in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager*Executed and managed projects across multiple functions, from large capital projects to no-cost behavioral change initiatives, which led to millions of dollars in utility savings within two years*Led Brookdale's cross-functional Sustainability Leadership Committee*Responsible for the development of Brookdale's annual corporate sustainability report

Philadelphia Region

• Led Liberty's corporate sustainability program and integration of sustainable practices throughout the organization • Developed and implemented the strategic plan to continually enhance the company’s sustainability program and operations, while focusing on creating value for the company and its stakeholders • Tracked, benchmarked, and reported all relevant data necessary for corporate investor reporting and relevant awards including GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) and ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year • Implemented sustainable best practices and projects for company core disciplines of property management, leasing and development. • Managed compliance for mandatory benchmarking and disclosure • Represented company at local and national conferences and functionsSelected Accomplishments Include: • Company awards of ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year 2012, 2013, and 2014 Sustained Excellence, and recognition as a 2014 GRESB Green Star • Partnership with PECO Energy as a sub-tier applicant of the Department of Energy’s Smart Grid Investment Grant • Creation of innovative tenant engagement programs such as LEEP (Liberty Energy Efficiency Partnership) and www.LibertyGreenGuide.com