Jonathan has worked over twenty years as an educator, business owner, analyst, and sustainability expert.  Jonathan brings together the importance of effective training for behavior change, entrepreneurial experience and innovation, and developing an actionable business case for sustainability.  A compelling and insightful writer and popular keynote speaker, he has presented the concepts and trends of measuring and communicating business value in a variety of conferences and publications. In his latest book, Smart Green: How to Implement Sustainable Business Practices in Any Industry and Make Money was published by Wiley & Sons in March 2009, Jonathan outlines the key sustainability issues and processes leaders in all sectors need to be aware of to be both sustainable and successful.  In all the settings in the US and Internationally he has worked as an expert in sustainability, clients are excited about realizing their worth and discovering new ways to demonstrate their value to stakeholders, particularly sustainability initiatives to achieve positive outcomes for the environment, social equity, and profits.

Sampling of Recent Presentations

NC Association of Certified Public Accountants 2010 Symposium, Nov. 15, 2011:  Keynote:  How To Measure The Financial Impact Of Energy Efficiency Initiatives For Less Cost And Greater Payback ; 900 attendees, 75 minutes.

Coalition for Government Procurement 2010 Annual Meeting, Nov. 2-3, 2011:  Keynote:  Smart Green: How to Implement Sustainable Business Practices in any Industry – and Make Money; 300 attendees, 45 minutes.

“Executive Order 13514 and the Implications for Sustainability.”  Panel presentation at the annual meeting for the Federal Real Property Managers Association. May 10, 2010,

“Overview of Executive Order 13514.”  Panel presentation at ARCHIBUS User’s Conference.  May 2, 2010,

“Sustainability Issues and Opportunities in Relation to Executive Order 13514” and Government Center of Excellence Hot Topics Panelist: Energy & Sustainability; ARCHIBUS 2010 User’s Conference, May 2-5, 2010:  Keynote Address:  3,000 attendees, 45 minutes.

“The Impact of Green/Sustainability on Corporate Partnerships and Alliances.”  Speaker and panel moderator at the annual conference of the Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals, March 29, 2010.

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