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Volume 5, Issue 7 July/August 2010 Published by Green Builder Media LLC © 2010


Looking for back copies? How to submit stories? How you can participate in show homes? Look no further. This page has all the contact information you need to get your questions answered. We’ll also give you a little insight into the people of Green Builder Media through a monthly question answered by all staffers. Enjoy!


Cati O’Keefe Editor in Chief cati@greenbuildermag.com 513-407-5611


Cati, who lives with her husband and three children in Cincinnati, is about to embark on a green retrofit of an 1853 farmhouse. Stay tuned ...


Accounting, Administrative


Cathy Vierthaler Controller cathy@greenbuildermag.com 360-376-3716


Cathy lives on a remote island off the coast of Washington, where she enjoys hiking, biking, and gardening. She is a fiber artist and committed to helping small businesses get a handle on their financial systems.


Matthew Power Senior Editor matt@greenbuildermag.com 207-780-0227


Matt lives in a drafty, 150-year old home in Maine and is keenly aware of energy issues. The more hands-on remodeling work he does, the more he appreciates the need for new homes to be built smart, using durable, energy-efficient materials and systems.


James O’Keefe Assistant Editor and Subscription Manager 9891 Montgomery Rd., Suite 314 Cincinnati, Ohio 45242


admin@greenbuildermag.com 513-407-5611 (office) 866-380-7504 (fax)


James handles editorial questions about subscriptions, back issues, and other administrative issues.


Sassy Stoddard Production Manager sassy@greenbuildermag.com 513-407-5845


Green Builder Media Company Leadership (www.greenbuildermedia.com)


Sara Gutterman CEO and Group Publisher sara@greenbuildermag.com 802-225-8978


Sara lives in the San Juan Islands, where she incorporates sustainability into all aspects of her life. An entrepreneur and recovered venture capitalist, she helps companies become more sustainable and profitable.


Sassy lives with her husband and infant son in Cincinnati, OH. She has adopted many sustainable habits and continues to experiment with new ones. Currently, this means exploring the world of cloth diapering.


Reprints/Licensing Was your company featured in one of our issues? Make the most of your coverage and order custom reprints of your feature to share with buyers today! For quality custom reprints/ePrints or licensing needs, contact James O’Keefe at admin@greenbuilder- mag.com.


Advertising Sales


Craig Coale Director, Sales craig@greenbuildermag.com 512-344-9754


Craig lives in Austin Texas with his wife and one-year old daughter. After nine years of publishing experience in the residential construc- tion category he is excited to be building his first home. The house will qualify for a five-star rating based on Austin’s Energy Green Building rating.


Ron Jones Editorial Director ron@greenbuildermag.com


Ron’s ultimate ambition is to have his own Zip Code ... with no mailbox.


R. Gibson Director, Sponsorships and Special Projects gibson@greenbuildermag.com 360-472-0787


Butch Gaudette Chief Development Officer butch@greenbuildermag.com 770-514-1722


Butch has over 20 years of leadership experience in the build- ing industry and has been instrumental in developing important green building policy and standards. He brings a distinguished track record and a deep passion for sustainability to the Green Builder team.


Gibson, who is originally from LA, now resides on an isolated island that considers traffic lights to be superfluous! Her combination of years of business experience and a holistic upbringing, created an indomitable resoluteness to leave a positive impact, rather than a carbon footprint.


Subscribe or Manage Your Subscription Subscribe now to Green Builder magazine and receive valuable information about how to increase your bottom line, differenti- ate your business, and positively impact our world through green building. At $39.95 a year, it’s a steal! Subscribe at www. greenbuildermag.com and click on “subscribe.” To unsubscribe or change address, e-mail your name and company to admin@ greenbuildermag.com.


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Information Services


Paul Deffenbaugh Director, Information Services paul@greenbuildermag.com


Edwin Malstrom National Director Creative and Design eddie@greenbuildermag.com 540-809-0751


Eddie, who lives in Northern Virginia, is an award-winning de- signer with an unbridled passion for magazines and the creative process as it affects our everyday lives.


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Paul Deffenbaugh has spent more than 20 years in the residential construction industry. He currently lives in Naperville, Ill., with his wife and son and owns Deep Brook Media, a new-era emedia company dedicated to serving residential contractors with vital information and unique resources for business improvement and electronic marketing.


Friends of the Magazine and Contributors


Matt Belcher Chris Byrne Mack Caldwell David Eisenberg Christi Graham


Jim Hackler Sara Lamia John Wesley Miller Peter Pheifer Norm Schreifels


Carl Seville Ray Tonjes Steven Winter


ISSN 1559-4971 The trademark and service mark GREEN BUILDER is registered under the U.S. Trademark Act for a variety of goods and services.


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