Craig Nelson

Currently with Torrey Pines Bank, Craig has over 25 years in the banking and financial services industry. Starting his career in corporate banking, Craig got the technology bug – eventually becoming Technology Practice Leader for MARSH and later founding the San Diego Technology & Life Sciences office of Comerica Bank. The deflating of the dot.com…

Steve Bender

Steve grew up in an environmental family. Not only was his father winning awards for water conservation in the 60s, but he was also raising organic beef in Kansas well before they called it organic. Steve moved to a house on the Back Bay almost two decades ago and has been involved in many different…

Courtland Weisleder

Courtland Weisleder is the founder of Greener Dawn, a company that provides services to Solar Installers, Energy Auditors, and Home Performance Contractors nationwide. Educating homeowners on the value of Energy Efficiency and Solar Installation is Greener Dawn’s focus through their numerous websites including www.mygreenerdawn.com. Courtland founded Greener Dawn in pursuit of his belief that alternative…

Julien Brandt

Julien Brandt is the founder and CEO of OrganikSEO.com, a green friendly online marketing company that is dedicated to helping sustainable and environmentally conscious businesses increase their online exposure via social media and local search optimization. The company was founded in 2008 when Julien decided to combine his interest in online marketing with his passion…

Jim Bunch

Jim Bunch is an entrepreneur who has both founded and participated in start-ups in technology and personal development. He serves on the Transformational Leadership Council along with leaders in the personal development industry. He has been called the “ultimate life coach and entrepreneur” with over 13 years of experience in professional speaking and presentations. Jim…

David Steel

As the President and CEO of the U.S. Green Chamber, David Steel’s uncompromising commitment to the environment has helped skyrocket the formally locally-based Green Chamber of San Diego into a nation-wide organization. With vast experience in the green arena, David understands the importance of providing the community with the resources and networking opportunities of like-minded…

Peter Zahn

Peter Zahn is a business attorney and owner of Counsel Direct Law Offices, a full service San Diego business law firm that provides assistance with business agreements and transactions, clean tech and renewable energy matters, intellectual property and employment, corporate structure and financing, and real estate matters. Peter brings a wealth of business experience to…