Town of Cary
Town Clerk’s Office
P.O. Box 8005, Cary, NC 27512-8005
Phone No. (919) 319-4508
Fax No. (919) 460-4910
e-mail: Karen.gray@townofcary.org

Please contact the town clerk's office with any questions about this application. The e-mail address is karen.gray@townofcary.org; the phone number is 469-4011. Current Town of Cary employees are not eligible to serve on Town Council appointed boards and commissions.

PLEASE NOTE: This application is a public record under North Carolina law and will be shared with third parties upon request and without notice. If there is any information you do not want released to the public, please do not include it.

Application for Town of Cary Environmental Advisory Board

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY

Name:	McFarland	Dan	N
	(Last)	(First)	(Middle)

Address:	105 Brodick Ct.	Cary	NC	27511
	Street & No.	City	State	Zip

Daytime Tel #:	836-0330	Evening Tel #:	469-5730
Cell Phone	215-5259

E-Mail Address:

danmcfarland@southern-energy.com / danmcfarland@bellsouth.net

Place of Employment/ Employer:

Southern Energy Management (SEM)

101 Kitty Hawk Dr.

Morrisville, NC 27560

Current Position (Title):	Director of Builder Services

Brief Description of Duties:

As a member of the SEM Leadership Team, manages all activities related to residential building science services assisting residential builders and developers in implementing sustainable building strategies. Services include EPA Energy Star for New Home certification (over 1,100 homes in 2007), green building consulting and verification services for four national (LEED-H, NAHB) and regional (NC HBH & Earthcraft) programs, training and technical assistance for all segments of the residential housing market in building science, energy efficiency and green building construction. SEM has been selected by the US EPA as National Energy Star Partner of the Year for both 2007 and 2008.

Answer all of the question below in full

The Board will consist of nine members to serve staggered terms that vary in length up to three years: five will serve as “At-Large Citizens” with the remaining four to serve as “Technical Experts” or “Partners”. Your professional history helps in filling these vacancies. Visit the boards and commissions Web page on the Town’s Web site at http://www.townofcary.org/boards/boards.htm for information regarding the Environmental Advisory Board.

Technical Experts include but may not be limited to the following:

Energy: Electrical and Fuels	Environmental Economics
Energy: Renewable, Alternative Technologies	Environmental Toxicology
Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Waste to Energy	Government Regulations, Compliance, Grants and Incentives.
Water Quality	Transit – Oriented Development
Air Quality and Public Health	Sustainable Design and Standards in the Building Industry (i.e. ENERGY STAR, LEED)
Urban Vegetation/Forestry/Wildlife	Social Change and Environmental Awareness
Industrial Ecology	Creative and Collaborative Problem Solving
Conservation and Natural Resource Management	Action Planning for Sustainable Results

Partners include but may not be limited to the following:

University	NCSU Solar Center
Government	US EPA
Non-profit organizations, networks	Municipal Network for Energy Efficiency Sierra Club, www.coolcities.us/
Utilities	Progress Energy, Burlington Electric, Duke Energy
Private Sector	Cherokee Investments
Associations	Homebuilders’ Association NCLM Energy

The council understands that some citizens interested in serving the Town may be unable to make a three year commitment, especially with a newly established board. Please indicate in order of preference, your ability to commit to the following:

	Through February 1, 2009
	2 years
X	3 years

Please indicate for which of the following positions you are applying:

	At Large Citizen Representative
X	Technical Expert Representative
	Partner Representative

If applying for technical expert or partner, indicate affiliation and list any relevant experience/qualifications. Tell in your own words why you are the best qualified candidate, what you could bring to this particular board, and any other information that might distinguish your application from the other candidates. (You may attach additional documentation to support your position.)

My family and I moved to Cary in 1988 and have been fortunate to have been part of community over the past 20 years. In addition I have spent my entire professional career working on issues related to improving the energy efficiency and sustainability of residential buildings. In all my efforts I have worked with a variety of stakeholders and have always sought to understand everyone’s position and try to seek practical, sustainable solutions. My resume (attached) hopefully reflects the breadth and depth of experience and expertise I will bring to the advisory board.

List any board or commission on which you are presently serving, or have served on in the past, either in the Town of Cary or elsewhere, noting any relevancy to the Environmental Advisory Board.

None

If you previously served on a Town board or commission, did you fulfill your term to its completion (NOTE: An appointed term can be for 1, 2 or 3 years)?

Yes

If not, please explain and provide dates of service:

Have you completed the Town’s School of Government class? (Completion of the school of government is not a requirement for service on a board or commission)

Yes

Polo shirt size:

2XL

3XL

How did you become aware of this volunteer opportunity with the Town of Cary? (Please check all that apply):

	Newspaper	X	Town Web page		BUD Newsletter
	BUD TV		Other (please specify)

Citizens appointed to any board or commission are required to read and sign the Ethics and Conflicts of Interest Guidelines for Town Advisory Boards and Commissions. Please visit the Town’s Web site at http://www.townofcary.org/boards/boards.htm to review these guidelines. Your submission of this application indicates that you have read and agree to sign these guidelines in their present form if appointed to serve on this board.

Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to serve?

Yes

If yes, please explain:

Discussion or decisions related to any specific programs that would be required or recommended (i.e. Energy Star for Homes, LEED-H, NAHB GB, etc) may require me to either state an involvement with them or possibly abstain from discussion. This falls under the issue of perceived conflicts as there are multiple vendors of such services.

I understand the following:

that all of the information on this application is a public record
that if not initially appointed to serve this application will be active through August 30 of the current year
that an updated application is required during the application period of September 1-December 1 to be considered for reappointment or future appointment to this board
that regular attendance by members at board or commission meetings is important and an appointed member may be removed for missing three (3) or more meetings during the calendar year (February through December)

By submission of this application I certify that all of the information contained herein is true to the best of my knowledge. (If returning via U.S. mail, please sign below; your signature is not required if the application is returned as an e-mail attachment.)

Signature _________________________________ Date: ________________________

Daniel McFarland, Jr.

105 Brodick Ct

Cary, North Carolina 27511

(919) 469-5730

danmcfarland@bellsouth.net

________________________________________________________________

Business Development/Building Performance Consultant

Residential energy efficiency expert with over twenty (25) years experience developing and managing projects in the areas of housing, resource efficiency and applied building science seeks opportunities to utilize skills and experience to develop and enhance market opportunities through consultative sales and technical assistance. Experience includes development and implementation of residential energy efficiency programs for businesses, state and local governments, and community based organizations. Experienced and an effective trainer who has conducted numerous workshops and seminars for variety audiences including builders, sub-contractors and allied professionals. Strong interpersonal skills and have worked with a diverse group of organizations and individuals. Organization management experience includes strategic planning, business development, project development and management, budget planning, and personnel management in competitive and non-profit environments.

-----------------------------------------------Professional Highlights ----------------------------------------------

Collaborated in the development of residential new construction programs focused on high performance homes for building product manufacturers, utilities and other housing related organizations.
Developed and conducted training seminars for residential building professionals in areas such as mold and moisture, indoor air quality, energy efficient new construction, HVAC design and installation, and building performance testing.
Managed startup of non-profit organization providing Residential Conservation Service (RCS) programs and related services for investor owned and municipal electric utilities and state government clients.
Developed and facilitated implementation of community-based energy efficiency awareness campaigns in several communities in North Carolina.
Directed federally and state funded energy conservation programs serving elderly and low –income families for a countywide community action agency.

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Experience

Southern Energy Management

Morrisville, NC August 2006 to Present

Southern Energy Management (SEM) is the leading sustainable energy services company in North Carolina. SEM provides high performance building/energy efficiency consulting and verification, as well as renewable energy solutions to the residential and commercial markets.

Director of Builder Services

Responsible for the development of strategies and tactics to increase market penetration of services and retain existing customers for strategic line of business. Target market includes residential builders and developers in the Carolinas and Virginia. Oversees the planning and implementation of services related to EPA Energy Star for New Homes program, green building program implementation & verification and related market transformation activities. As a member of the SEM Management Team provides leadership to the Building Science team and related service delivery by providing management oversight, training and technical assistance to SEM staff.

North Carolina Solar Center, North Carolina State University

Raleigh, NC October, 2004 – August, 2006

The North Carolina Solar Center, operated in conjunction with the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University, serves as a clearinghouse for solar and other sustainable energy technology information, research, programs, training and technical assistance for business and citizens of North Carolina and beyond.

NC HealthyBuilt Home Senior Program Coordinator and Training Manager

Developed, managed and presented workshops and training programs as part of the Buildings Team at the Center in support of NC HealthyBuilt Homes Program and overall market infrastructure development for high performance, sustainable buildings in N.C. Collaborated in the development of strategic plans and operations to support the Program. Provide technical assistance to building professionals and consumers related to residential building issues. Responsible for deliverable work products as part of federal and state funded grants and contracts (US DOE, NC DOA).

Experiences included:

Developed Residential Green Builder Training program to support NC Healthy Built Homes program and to be integrated into the NC State University Renewable Energy Technology Diploma series. Work products included market research, course outlines and related course materials.
Participated in the development and presentation of 15 workshops in N.C. for the N.C. Solar Center
Provided ongoing technical assistance for the Healthy Built Home program, a statewide residential green building program targeting professional homebuilders.
Developed proposals in response to RFP’s from potential funding sources (US DOE, NC DOA).
Guest lecturer for courses at NC State University College of Design (ARC-211, ARC-492, LAR-578)
Supervised student interns.
Successfully completed National Home Energy Rater training.
Represented NC Solar Center at regional and national conferences and forums.

Advanced Energy Corporation, Raleigh, NC March 1988 – August 2004

A nationally recognized research and consulting organization that focuses on applied building science, industrial process technologies, and motors and drive testing for utilities, industrial operations and the residential building industry.

Senior Building Science Specialist

Managed and collaborated with other members of the Applied Building Science Team a variety of projects involving design, implementation and evaluation of programs and services for the residential and small commercial building sector. Projects involved skills related to business development, project planning and management, budgeting, communication and interpersonal, technical and other skills while working in a team oriented environment.

Experience included:

· Managed development of plan review capabilities and provided technical assistance in support of a national building performance program targeting national production builders for a national building products and services company.

· Provided training, technical and marketing and sales assistance for the development and implementation of a utility residential new construction program. Deliverables included a 5 part training video program for builders and subcontractors in English and Spanish, on-site consulting with over 125 builders in NC & SC, over 15 one- day workshops for builders.

· Developed business plan and technical resources to serve the subsidized multifamily market in N.C.

· Provided training and technical assistance for affordable housing professionals

· Conducted numerous building diagnostic investigations related to moisture, energy, indoor air quality and building durability in single family and multi-family buildings

· Coordinated training programs for HVAC industry in NC.

· Managed a major field study of energy efficiency in residential new construction involving 100 homes in NC and SC.

· Coordinated a residential consumer market research study involving a North Carolina utility and a national trade research organization.

· Facilitated NC Integrated Resource Planning Issues Committee, which was comprised of representatives from NC electric utilities, Public Utilities Commission and Public Staff.

· Developed and managed Project Connect, a five (5) county regional energy awareness project in western NC in collaboration with NC Cooperative Extension.

· Developed and coordinated Community Energy Campaign in the Swannanoa Valley area of NC.

Conservation Services Group (formerly Community Energy Partnership), Boston, Ma. Sept. 1985 – March 1988

A non-profit organization that developed and managed residential energy conservation programs for electric utility, state and local government clients.

Executive Director

Responsible for the management of a start-up organization that designed and implemented Residential Conservation Service (RCS) programs including energy audits and related services for existing homes, financial loans for energy improvements and other energy efficiency programs. Worked closely with Board of Directors in strategic planning and was responsible for overall financial, contract management and field implementation and training activities. Starting as the initial employee and grew organization to staff of 10 and $1.4 million in revenue in 1988 upon departure.

Berkshire Community Action Council, Pittsfield, Ma. Jan.1981 – Sept. 1985

Community Action Agency (CAA) that provided advocacy and direct services for elderly and low-income population segments of the county.

Energy Programs Director

Responsibilities included the development and management of all energy conservation programs for the organization. Programs included Dept. of Energy Weatherization. Directing a staff of 12, managed over $500,000 in federal, state and private sector contracts annually for direct weatherization services, energy education and advocacy.

Education

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Sept. 1976 – May 1980

Interdisciplinary Studies Program

Concentration: Resource Management

Honors:

Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities

US SBA Small Business Institute Honors Program

Professional Development

Includes:

Steven Covey Center for Leadership (3 days)

Carew Dimensions in Selling (3 days)

Demming Total Quality Management (3 days)

Numerous workshops and seminars on team based organizations, presentation skills, computer related skills and building related technical skills.

Computer Skills

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet research and have experience with building analysis tools such as RemRate, WrightJ and others.

Presentations

Numerous presentations at national professional conferences including:

Affordable Comfort

American Council for Energy Efficient Economy

Edison Electric Institute

Electric Power Research Institute

Energy and Environmental Building Association

US Department of Energy

In addition, dozens of workshops and presentations across the US on a range of topics related to applied building science, energy efficiency, building performance, moisture and mold, HVAC and related programs.

Have appeared on several local television news shows, public access TV shows and a segment of HGTV’s “House Detectives”.

Professional affiliations have included:

Raleigh-Wake County Home Builders Association

Durham-Orange-Chatham Home Builders Association

Past Chairperson, North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)

American Marketing Association (AMA)

American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)

American Solar Energy Society (ASES)

Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)

Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP)

Energy & Environmental Builders Association (EEBA)

References available upon request.