Engineer and educator. Retired Lead Faculty of Energy and Sustainability Policy Programs at Penn State. Currently running for Pennsylvania State House of Representatives for the 145th District seat representing Upper Bucks County. Renewable energy and sustainability advocate, professionally and personally. Former president of Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association (MAREA). Active speaker and writer on topics related to solar, sustainability and policy. Author of Pennsylvania Homeowners Guide to Solar Electricity. Appearances on NPR's Radio Times and All Things Considered.Awarded 2017 Epstein Lifetime Achievement Award for Sustainability by Sustainable Energy FundFrom 2010 - 2018, Lead Faculty for Energy and Sustainability Policy programs at Penn State University. Responsible for curriculum planning and development; faculty recruitment, student advising. Developed and taught on-line courses in energy policy and management. BA program recognized by international Sloan-C as the "Outstanding Online Program" of 2012. 2016 Democratic Candidate for PA State House of Representatives in 145th District. Widely endorsed by environmental groups, womens' organizations, and labor, including endorsement of a Democrat by newspaper Intelligencer, "In the 145th, we pick Cole." Self-lawyered, and won, Right-to-Know case requiring that the PA Department of Environmental Protection release data related to state's solar rebate program. (http://caselaw.findlaw.com/pa-commonwealth-court/1611804.html). Cited as 5th most important Right-To-Know case in Pennsylvania for 2012. Prior experience includes 15 years in business process and operations management, including standards, governance, data quality, enterprise software and project management, including positions with AMP, Unisys, and Hearst Business Communications (regional editor, Electronic Products magazine).Proven leader with strong collaboration, relationship building and facilitation skills. Advanced degrees in Engineering and Information Sciences, university-level instructor and former professional editor, with excellent written and oral communication skills.