About Us
Where Will You Be in 2020?
We are at a crossroads. The choices we make today will shape the future for generations to come.
For over a decade, Delta has helped individuals, organizations and communities demonstrate that building better economies and reforming our relationship with the environment go hand in hand. Together, we have been busy defining a new path.
Delta creates, funds and implements programs that promote a healthy environment, a strong economy and thriving, vibrant communities. Working together with diverse partners from across the Great Lakes Region, we are blazing a trail for the green economy.
We are creating jobs by removing carbon from the atmosphere. We are helping businesses cut their costs by adopting green best practices, and we are transforming urban wastelands into vibrant, profitable marketplaces.
But our work has only just begun. By 2020, we believe the Great Lakes Region has the potential to be a global leader in green technology, green jobs and innovation.
We have some big plans for 2020. All we need now is you.
Our Vision for 2020
- We will reduce carbon emissions by 12 million tons by forging unique partnerships, enacting climate change programs, and promoting energy efficient practices.
- Achieve green ratings for 100 buildings and develop 200 sustainability programs for businesses and government.
- We will generate $250 million in investments for pollution prevention, remediation and reuse.
- We will create 50 cutting-edge sustainable models for community economic development.
- We will make green choices a part of mainstream thinking, fueling transformation to the green economy.
Who We Are
Our Staff
Ryan Anderson, Associate
Donna Ducharme, Executive Director
Abigail Corso, Senior Associate Director
Victor Couto, Office Manager
Lisa Hassler-Thomas, Associate
Kindy Kruller, LEED AP, Associate
Paula Levin, Associate
Wyllys Mann, Associate Director
Todd Parker, Associate
Deborah Popely, Associate Director
Vanessa Roanhorse, Administrative Assistant
William Schleizer, Associate Director
Joe Skvara, Director of Development
Christine Slattery, Senior Associate Director
Jennifer Wang, LEED AP, Associate
Elise Zelechowski, LEED AP, Deputy Executive Director
Our Board
Timothy H. Brown (Board Vice Chair & Treasurer)
President
Wabashco, LLC
Jon DeVries
Director
Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate
Evelyn Diaz
Chief Executive Officer
Chicago Workforce Investment Council
Donna Ducharme (Board President)
Executive Director
Delta Insitute
Eileen Figel
Director
Institute for Comprehensive Community
Jeffrey Fort
Attorney
Sonnenschein, Nath, & Rosenthal
Peter Freeman
Attorney
Peter B. Freeman, Esq.
Milan Kluko
President
Fountainhead Engineering
JD Lindeberg
COO & Principal
Resource Recycling Systems, Inc.
Edward Powers
Managing Director
Bank of America Capital Access Funds
David Reynolds (Board Chair)
Vice President, Real Estate Services
IFF
Bill Stough
CEO
Sustainable Research Group
Robert Whittier
Manager, Strategy and Operations
Deloitte
