Emma Hughes, LEED AP BD+C and TRUE Advisor, is a Project Manager in the LEED Department at the U.S. Green Building Council and a proponent of integrated, holistic approaches to sustainable design and development. At USGBC, she collaborates with industry s … Emma Hughes, LEED AP BD+C and TRUE Advisor, is a Project Manager in the LEED Department at the U.S. Green Building Council and a proponent of integrated, holistic approaches to sustainable design and development. At USGBC, she collaborates with industry stakeholders and networks of diverse volunteer experts, including those serving on LEED technical committees, to evolve and refine the LEED green building rating system. Emma supports the technical development and maintenance of LEED Water Efficiency and Energy and Atmosphere credits, guidance, and associated tools, and serves as staff liaison for the LEED Steering Committee, Water Efficiency Technical Advisory Group, and Energy and Atmosphere Technical Advisory Group. She earned her B.S. in International Relations from Boston University.

In her current role at USGBC, Kat is a member of the Technical Solutions team focusing on business development efforts and helping project teams understand, compare, and contrast the solutions available to them. Previously, Kat was a member of the GBCI Ce … In her current role at USGBC, Kat is a member of the Technical Solutions team focusing on business development efforts and helping project teams understand, compare, and contrast the solutions available to them. Previously, Kat was a member of the GBCI Certification Team performing reviews and quality control audits of LEED EBOM applications for certification. Since starting her green building career over fifteen years ago, Katherine has worked on a wide variety of projects focused on greening buildings as a contractor, owner, and consultant.

Chris Ladner is Founding Partner of Entegrity, an Arkansas-based sustainability and energy services company. He holds a B.S. in engineering from Iowa State and is a LEED Fellow, LEED AP BD+C, Certified Energy Manager, Certified Energy Auditor, Certified C … Chris Ladner is Founding Partner of Entegrity, an Arkansas-based sustainability and energy services company. He holds a B.S. in engineering from Iowa State and is a LEED Fellow, LEED AP BD+C, Certified Energy Manager, Certified Energy Auditor, Certified Commissioning Measurement and Verification Professional, and Certified Commissioning Authority. Chris has expertise in building HVAC systems, performance contracting, and controls. Chris has participated in a wide variety of LEED, commissioning, energy services and building testing projects. In 2013, he was honored by the U.S. Green Building Council as the first LEED Fellow in Arkansas, the green building industry’s most prestigious professional designation. In 2019, under Chris's leadership, the Entegrity headquarters was presented with LEED Platinum, ILFI Net-Zero, and the first LEED Zero Energy project in the US. He is a past consultant for the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) and Commissioner on the Arkansas Governor’s Commission on Global Warming.

Drew Yetter is a founding Partner at Breea, a sustainability and operations consulting company based in North Carolina. Drew is a LEED Accredited Professional (AP) and Certified Energy Manager (CEM) with over 15 years of experience in the sustainable desi … Drew Yetter is a founding Partner at Breea, a sustainability and operations consulting company based in North Carolina. Drew is a LEED Accredited Professional (AP) and Certified Energy Manager (CEM) with over 15 years of experience in the sustainable design and operations of the built environment. At Breea, Drew develops holistic sustainability strategies for national clients that drive ESG and financial performance across portfolios. Drew’s background in landscape architecture and urban planning has helped shape his inclusive and collaborative approach to reducing the environmental impacts of building operations. Over his career, Drew has has assisted with the LEED certification of over 30 million sq. ft. of commercial and multifamily properties and has implemented strategies that reduced client operating costs by over $100 million. Drew holds a Masters of Landscape Architecture from Penn State University and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Delaware.