Members (alphabetically by last name)

• James Ray Arnold, General Contractor and Green Builder. James is committed to creating the best green buildings possible using innovative strategies and technologies. He and his crew work with clients to create resource-efficient, healthy, and beautiful spaces in remodels and new construction. They offer consultation and are happy to work with clients throughout the process of designing and building. James has 12 years experience in the construction industry, and he specializes in new and restored structural and decorative architectural concrete for interiors and exterior. 541-206-2515, skypractice@gmail.com



• Dr. Rebecca Asmar is the owner of Bambú Clinic, a Naturopathic and Classical Chinese medicine clinic in downtown Portland. Dr. Asmar believes that in order to heal, patients must discover, and doctors must treat, the underlying cause of the presenting symptoms. Therefore, she engages her patients in a health care program which improves their present health and actively involves them in their future wellbeing. Her treatment focuses on introducing daily healthy habits and helping the patient's body to heal itself. The effectiveness of her medical treatment relies heavily on strong doctor/patient relationships and on the patient's resolve to make lifelong changes. Dr. Asmar maintains a general family practice that deals with all acute and chronic health complaints with special interests in pediatrics, neurology, endocrinology, and auto-immune disease. 503.274.9360, info@bambuclinic.com



• Charles Carroll MBA, AIF®, is the owner of New Outlook Financial, LLC, an independent, fee-only financial planning firm that focuses on sustainable financial planning. He helps clients understand their personal financial situation, set attainable goals, and create plans for achieving them. Planning areas include sustainable and socially responsible investing, retirement planning, cash flow/spending/debt management, education savings, risk management, and green business planning. 503-621-2039, ccarroll@new-outlook.com
  
  
  
• Lorie Clements, loan officer at Rose City Mortgage, a woman-owned local mortgage company. Lorie helps her clients obtain financing to buy or refinance homes and investment properties. She has chosen to work for a company that not only shares her values, but even challenges her to deepen her own sustainability practices. They believe that businesses can enhance enhance communities, not just turn a profit. 503-329-7872, lorie@rosecitymtg.com



• Charles Grey, LAc LMT is the man behind Starside Healing Arts LLC in SW Portland, where he practices Chinese Medicine and Massage Therapy. Traditional healing arts offer people a way to restore balance and experience wellness in a holistic and environmentally responsible way. Charles uses acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and Western Massage separately and in combination to bring his patients into closer contact with their most genuine, balanced selves. He enjoys working in cooperation with psychotherapists, and treats not only individuals but also couples. 503.956.0912, starside.acupuncture@gmail.com



• Wendy Hupperich, Certified Ontological Life Coach with Accomplishment Coaching. Wendy creates breakthrough results in all areas of life with individuals and groups. This is done in the very first session by confronting people on their limiting beliefs and discovering their full potential. Wendy coaches people to be the designer of their lives. She has a personal commitment to a sustainable lifestyle and also supports green businesses to fulfill their commitment. Wendy is a triathlete with an extensive background in solo world travel, group dynamics and leadership. 503.244.7539, Wendy.Hupperich@AccomplishmentCoaching.com



• Albee Kara, president of Faster Connections, Inc., provides computer network setup, support and maintenance to numerous green businesses and socially-responsible nonprofits. His wide-ranging technical expertise and experience in organizational development allows Albee to provide a uniquely user- and organization-focussed Information Technology consultancy. With over 17 years in small business & nonprofit IT experience evaluating, designing, building, maintaining, securing and supporting technology, Albee has what it takes to let your enterprise flourish. 971.645.1042,




• Peter Korchnak is the principal of Semiosis Communications, which designs and implements holistic and sustainable marketing solutions that empower socially responsible organizations to differentiate themselves and cultivate community support. Seventeen years of marketing experience has led Peter to promoting community building as a viable marketing strategy. Services include marketing strategy, branding, online marketing, public relations, and community marketing education. Peter writes the Sustainable Marketing Blog. Contact: call 503.816.2900, Skype: peter.korchnak, or email peterk[at]semiosiscommunications[dot]com.

• Josh Nusbaum is the Principal of Waterknot Graphic Design. He creates original design solutions tailored to the specific visual communications needs of sustainable businesses and arts entities. With over five years of experience designing print and web media, Josh provides excellent customer service and has the creative expertise to get your job done on time and on budget. His design portfolio includes (but is not limited to): logos and corporate identities, food and music packaging, book covers, posters, brochures, invitations, and websites. 503-740-4466, josh@waterknot.com



• Michael T. O'Connor is a licensed geologist in Oregon and Washington. He launched Assessment Associates, Inc. in mid-2006 after nearly 11 years in the Portland environmental consulting field. Mike's firm specializes in Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, which are an integral part of the commercial real estate due diligence and property transaction process. With over 800 assessments in his portfolio, from gas stations to cattle ranches, shopping centers to pristine wild and scenic rivers, he has conducted environmental investigations on almost every type of property imaginable. As a small, independent company, Assessment Associates can respond quickly and economically to your due diligence needs. 503-233-8565, mike@aaiconsulting.com



• Brian C. Setzler, MBA, CPA, is the founder of TriLibrium, Oregon's first and only triple-bottom line public accounting firm. Brian has been a CPA in Oregon for nearly 20 years and holds an MBA in Sustainable Business. TriLibrium provides the tax, accounting and business advisory services you would expect from a traditional CPA firm while adding the knowledge and expertise to implement leading edge sustainable business practices, techniques, metrics, and strategies. Learn more about Brian at The Green CPA. 503-367-5631,



• Mark Strauss, independent insurance broker with the Leonard Adams Company. He works with both individuals and businesses seeking property/casualty insurance solutions. He provides clients with a fresh look at their risk exposures and offers a broad choice of products from many companies, competitive pricing, and unparalleled advocacy when dealing with insurance claims. As a broker Mark represents the needs of his clients, does not have an allegiance to any one company, and works with clients to put together a customized insurance program that is right for them. 503-296-0077, marks@lacoinsurance.com



• David Todd, realtor/eco-design consultant with Roots Realty. In addition to offering sound real estate services, David brings a broad awareness of sustainable design and living to his practice. He thrives on making connections that help clients live in alignment with their values, while supporting our local community and economy. Roots Realty is a Blue Works Cerified business, and David is an Earth Advantage S.T.A.R. certified Realtor. 503-267-4197, david@rootsrealty.com



• Taylor Watkins is the owner of Watkins & Associates, a residential real estate appraisal firm. Taylor estimates the market value of residential properties, from single-family homes to 4-plexes, for a number of purposes, from mortgage loans on properties to estate planning. He is also a consultant, working with clients to answer their value, development, or income production questions about real estate. Watkins & Associates specializes in appraising properties that incorporate green building practices and is a Blue Works certified business. 503-281-2436, taylor.watkins@comcast.net