2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Each year, the Guild holds elections for new board members, who serve for two years. The board is made up of qualified members who are dedicated to advancing the craft of green building in Colorado and are passionate about leading this organization to the next level. The CGBG Newsletter will announce a call for applications towards the end of the year, and our next election will be held in January 2026. Anyone who is interested in applying should email us at admin@cgbg.org with a bio for the board’s consideration.
Johnny Rezvani
President
Johnny Rezvani began his career in sustainability in 2009 when he became involved in co-authoring the first Climate Action Plan for The Evergreen State College in Washington State. He collaborated on regional sustainability plans in local government in the Pacific Northwest before catching the Passive House bug, and joining 475 High Performance Building Supply as Communications Director in 2013. He holds a degree in Sustainability Planning from The Evergreen State College and a Masters of Science degree from The City College of New York’s Sustainability in the Urban Environment program. Johnny moved to Boulder in 2019 and immediately fell in love with the red rocks, streams, and winding pathways of one of greatest bicycle cities in the country.
Shannon Wehner
President
Shannon Wehner, Assoc. AIA, grew up in New Mexico influenced from an early age by endless horizons and architecture that was truly of the earth. Striving to make sustainable design an approachable and attainable standard, Shannon practices her passion as a designer and project manager with Rodwin Architecture. She’s currently working on multiple Net-Zero Energy homes in Boulder County and enjoys educating clients about the passive and active sustainability features in their home throughout the design-build process. A lover of the outdoors and an eternal optimist, her time in Colorado has shown her just how rapidly climate change is affecting the landscapes we love so much, and she firmly believes that through education and conversation we can empower people to think wholistically about how they interact with the planet and its resources. She has enjoyed opportunities to share her knowledge and skillset with the Colorado community, participating Ramp Builds with the Home Builders Foundation, and contributing as a sustainability and wellness blogger.
Jessica Hunter
President
Jessica Hunter is an Architect living in Denver, Colorado. Jessica has worked with many non-profit organizations in the past and is an advocate of groups that work to educate and empower the community, especially those that offer value to the underserved. Jessica joined CGBG because she recognized the collective knowledge and passion of the group and she believes CGBG will play an active role in a more sustainable Colorado. Jessica currently practices at BOSS.architecture where she continues to further her exploration of design and sustainability.
Marisol Foreman
An aesthetics- and analytics-driven designer, Marisol Foreman seeks to integrate data-informed and sustainable design principles into daily practice.
Growing up in Colorado instilled a passion for nature, she consistently seeks ways for the built environment to positively contribute to the unbuilt environment. Marisol is known for her ability to approach projects with a creative solution-oriented perspective, utilizing data to make informed decisions and advocating for the best sustainable solutions to fit each project’s key objectives, resulting in a building that achieves high performance goals as well as achieving an aesthetically pleasing and award-winning design.
As an active volunteer in the architectural and sustainability communities, she is a Board Member of the Colorado Green Building Guild (CGBG) and Co-Chair of the AIA Colorado Committee on the Environment (COTE).
Matt Brill
Matt has over 20 years of diverse experience in construction, urban design, and project implementation; having worked in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and now Boulder for both public and private sector organizations in various capacities, including construction project management, building operations, planning, capital project delivery, program management, and advocacy.
As owner of Bauen Build, Matt brings an insatiable desire for creating highly considered homes, an appreciation of technology to enhance home construction, and a passion to create the highest quality and healthiest homes. Bauen Build is driven to create healthy homes for both the enjoyment of homeowners and to improve the health of the planet. Matt has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and a masters degree in Urban Design from UC Berkeley.
Margot Rode
Margot has worked primarily as a construction project manager since moving to Colorado and receiving her Master's Degree in construction engineering and management in 1999. Following graduation, she engineered straw bale homes for a few years, and then started home building in the mountains outside of Boulder, completing 6 new residences and many remodels since then. Her focus is using low-carbon materials, designing for small spaces, and always evaluating the building envelope for best building science practices. In addition to project management, she has worked many years with her tools as a carpenter and stone mason.
Johnny Hourihan
With nearly 10 years of experience in the solar industry, Johnny Hourihan specializes in both photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal systems. He studied Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology at Northern New Mexico College, and his hands-on expertise spans system design, installation, and maintenance.
Johnny's commitment to sustainability is also reflected in his six years living off-grid in a passive, strawbale home, where he gained firsthand experience in energy self-sufficiency and green building practices. Additionally, he spent six years working with food recovery operations, helping to reduce waste and support local communities.
In recent months, Johnny has shifted his focus to deconstruction in the Boulder/Denver area. He is exploring the environmental benefits and challenges of deconstructing buildings to reduce waste, salvage materials, and support the circular economy. With a broad background in renewable energy, sustainable living, and construction practices, Johnny is passionate about advancing solutions for a more sustainable future.
Karen Ramsey
Karen Ramsey is a passionate advocate for wellness and sustainable construction based in Fort Collins, CO. With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Karen has recognized the importance of intertwining wellness principles with building practices.
She is the founder of Building Wellness, a consulting business offering services in Passive House Consulting, Energy Modeling, and Cost Consulting. Karen is dedicated to creating healthy and environmentally friendly spaces that are accessible and affordable.
Outside of work, Karen enjoys spending time with her three teenage kids and their dog, Sunny. She is a Certified Passive House Tradesperson and a certified Ayurveda Health Counselor. Karen is committed to continuous learning and is excited to contribute to the local green building community through her involvement with CGBG.
Matt Ellsworth
Matt is originally from Michigan and moved out to Colorado after graduating from Michigan State University in 2010. He started in construction at an early age, tinkering and building treehouses with his grandfather. Eventually, he moved into building climbing walls, which ultimately took him to Costa Rica to oversee construction of a climbing wall near Arenal.
After returning to the US, he worked for several years on a non-profit backcountry trail crew during the warmer months, and climbed cell towers in the off-season. From there, he moved into commercial contracting and has since transitioned into custom homes.
He is passionate about Green Building and seeks to help advance the shift towards more intelligently constructed homes that maximize comfort and longevity while minimizing waste and environmental impact. In his off time, Matt enjoys climbing, skiing, yoga, pickleball, and his adorable dog Alma.
Kendra Clemenson
Kendra Clemenson is an Interior Designer from Colorado, with a strong foundation in sustainable design practices honed through her education at Parsons School of Design in New York City. Her academic focus on conceptual and eco-conscious design principles has shaped her professional approach, where she consistently advocates for sustainability across projects of all scales—from textile design to new construction developments. Kendra is dedicated to making healthy, climate-conscious solutions accessible, regardless of project size or complexity.
Kendra’s connection with CGBG began during her high school years when she volunteered with the organization through the Green Home Tours. Since then, she has remained committed to community involvement through various initiatives, including disaster relief efforts with the Louisville Fire Department, mentoring through IIDA’s student program, and volunteering with several companies she has worked for. Kendra values these opportunities as a way to both share her knowledge and continue learning from others.
Cheryl Corsiglia
Cheryl is a cofounder of Living Craft, a construction company that focuses on the use of non-toxic and carbon sequestering materials to build healthy and high performance homes/remodels.
She got into the construction industry through an internship with Community Rebuilds, building a straw bale home in Moab. An Earthen Building course in Nicaragua led to some connections to the natural building community in CO. Being a tradesperson runs in the family: her grandfather designed and built houses in Florida.
She is also on the board of the Natural Building Alliance. Most weekends, you’ll find Cheryl rock climbing, a hobby that has taken her to many beautiful places.
Irina Murphy
Emerging Professional Board Member
Irina is currently working on her Master of Architecture from University of Colorado Denver after a career in Fashion Design. Sustainability has always been of interest to her and by joining CGBG as an emerging professional she is looking forward to expanding her knowledge about sustainability. Irina is hoping to combine her passion for design and sustainability in her future career.
Robin Sheck
Executive Administrator
Robin grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming, but she has happily called Colorado home for the last 14 years. Moving to Boulder in 2009 helped change Robin’s perspective on how to approach sustainability in her daily life. She enjoys listening to audio books and playing board games with her husband.
Tanya Garcia
Executive Administrator
After growing up in the concrete jungle of Mexico City, Tanya has developed a longing to conserve nature and find ways to incorporate sustainable living into her life. Moving to Colorado and joining CGBG has opened the door to learning many ways to live sustainably, and share that knowledge with others. She's excited to keep learning and promoting eco-friendly practices. She enjoys gardening, sightseeing, and going out to eat!
If you wish to contact a specific board member, please email admin@cgbg.org and we will connect you with them.