TUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Green Building Council – Orange County Chapter (USGBC-OC) has announced the selection of Lisa Kramer as the Executive Director, effective May 1, 2009. USGBC-OC is a dynamic group of over 500 professionals and 2,800 supportive individuals and organizations, all advocates for greener building and development in Orange County. Chapter members include builders, designers, architects, facility managers, contractors, landscape architects and manufacturers, all of whom work actively with state and local stakeholders to promote sustainable building and business practices in their respective fields. "It is exciting to be part of this chapter. The level of commitment, volunteerism and enthusiasm of members is contagious," stated Lisa Kramer. "The Chapter is actively driving change in Orange County, and the State of California. Green buildings create green jobs that save energy, water and money, and USGBC-OC is the resource for the industry in Orange County, providing access to vital educational opportunities and networking with the local green building community."
