Staff Directory

Quetina (she, her) works in the lending center's closing department where she is responsible for loan closings and assisting with loan services.

Before CEE Quetina had various roles in sales and office management and has a BA in Business. 

As an inspector/rater, Andy helps advise new home builders and residential contractors in energy efficient design and home performance applications.

Andy joined the new homes team in 2021 after five years working with the Home Energy Squad. He started working with the Neighborhood Energy Connection in 2016 (prior to the organization’s merger with CEE in 2017) as a volunteer with the Minnesota Conservation Corps. Andy holds a BA in philosophy from St. Olaf College.

Carl is a seasoned industry veteran known for his role in pushing innovation in program implementation. In his current role, Carl oversees the market transformation efforts of the organization, including the Efficient Technology Accelerator, a statewide market transformation effort funded by Minnesota’s investor-owned utilities.

In his 14 years at CEE, he has designed and managed numerous energy efficiency programs — including two ACEEE "Exemplary Program" award winners — and has developed and overseen nearly a dozen pilot programs. He has also been involved in efficiency policy and research projects, and led the team that conducted a statewide energy efficiency potential study for the state of Minnesota.

Carl has a BA from Macalester College and an MS in technology, energy, and the environment from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. He currently serves on the board of the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance.

Certifications

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) by the Association of Energy Engineers
• Certified Energy Auditor by the Dunwoody Institute

Select Projects

• Minnesota Efficient Technology Accelerator: Carl led the development and oversees implementation of one of the first Midwest statewide market transformation programs.
• Community Code Compliance Program: Partnering with CEE’s research team, Carl led development and launch for this program that provides direct assistance to local code officials to increase code compliance in commercial buildings.
• Minnesota Air Source Heat Pump Collaborative: Carl and his team developed and currently implement this program to accelerate the adoption of heat pumps in Minnesota.
• Statewide Energy Efficiency and Carbon Savings Potential Study: Carl was the project manager for this large research project.
• Multifamily Energy Savings Program: Carl developed the program design and oversaw implementation of this program for three years.
• Multifamily Benchmarking Pilot: Carl conducted a process evaluation for a 500-building pilot program targeting the multifamily buildings sector.
• Energy Fit Homes: Carl oversaw the development of this existing homes certification program.
• Home Energy Squad: Carl was CEE’s first program manager for this comprehensive residential efficiency program, which was a recipient of ACEEE’s Exemplary Program award.

As the workforce program manager, Sarah provides strategic direction for the program design and implementation of CEE’s workforce development program. Sarah also manages the workforce development program's relationships with funders, employers, and community-based program partners.

Her previous experience in workforce development includes program design and implementation for career pathways programs in adult education and social service settings. Prior to CEE, Sarah worked at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota serving individuals and families in income qualifying programs.  She holds a B.A. in ESL education, Spanish, and reconciliation studies. In 2021 she earned her Building Science Principles certificate from BPI and continues to enjoy learning more about energy efficiency and home performance. Sarah also holds credentials as a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) and a Project Management (CPPM) certification from the University of St. Thomas. 

As a One-Stop Efficiency Shop lighting consultant, Brad assists small business customers with efficient lighting purchase decisions, and educates customers, contractors, and distributors on the benefits of energy efficient lighting and the opportunities available through One-Stop and other utility rebate programs.

Before CEE, Brad worked in the hospitality and tourism industry as an assistant clubhouse manager at Town & Country Club and as a sales representative for a maintenance supply company where he managed over 100 accounts.

As the Commercial Business Development Representative, David is responsible for generating qualified prospects, nurturing leads, and increasing awareness of CEE’s commercial programs by building relationships through businesses associations, trade organizations, and direct outreach to contractors.  

Before CEE, David worked with residential rebates at Xcel Energy. David attended the University of Minnesota Duluth and has a BA in political science.

As the senior director of residential and community energy, Rebecca directs activities related to all residential and community based programs and consulting work. She leads a strong team that works across disciplines to bring the most effective energy efficiency solutions to residents, owners and communities.

Rebecca joined CEE in 2012 and has had various roles in the energy efficiency field including Energy Auditor, Building Science Educator, and Program Director. She has served on various trades and community related boards like the MN Building Performance Association, the Building Performance Institute's (BPI) Standards Technical Committee, and the Minneapolis Energy Vision Advisory Committee. 

Rebecca has a BA in architecture from the University of Minnesota. 

Certifications

• BPI Building Analyst (Test Proctor)

Publications

• Rebecca Olson, Ben Schoenbauer: “Quality Installation and Retro-commissioning of High Efficiency Condensing Boilers.” Research Final Report. MN Department of Commerce. St. Paul, MN.: Conservation Applied Research and Development. (2018).
• Ben Schoenbauer, David Bohac, Patrick Huelman, Martha Hewett, and Rebecca Olson: “Retrofitting Combined Space and Water Heating Systems: Laboratory Tests.” Building America. Washington, D.C.: Department of Energy. (2012).

As a loan officer at CEE, Ranti is responsible for processing home improvement financing applications for the Lending Center. This position provides core support to participants of the Lending Center.

Ranti has lending experience from her past work at Wells Fargo as a personal banker and loan officer, as well as her experience as an underwriter at Highland Bank and Symphony Bank. Ranti has a degree in Catering and Hotel Management. 

Mark developed protocols and conducted assessments for indoor air quality issues, moisture intrusion, building defects, building operations and maintenance practices, building controls, as well as provided building commissioning and retro-commissioning services.

Mark has over 20 years’ experience working in multifamily buildings and has performed assessments on over 1,500 buildings. In that time, he has been responsible for designing, coordinating, and completing commercial and multifamily programs for CenterPoint Energy, Xcel Energy, the Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation, and other organizations and private clients.

In addition to his work in commercial buildings, Mark conducts lighting audits and post-installation quality control inspections for the One-Stop Efficiency Shop small business lighting program. He also trains building management, staff, and operators in both the public and private sector on correct operations and maintenance of buildings to increase occupant comfort and decrease energy consumption.

Memberships

• Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA)

Robin works at CEE as energy advisor - electrification. She previously worked as a land planning project manager for a private consulting firm in Denver. Prior to that position, she worked as an urban planner for a local municipality in Marietta, Georgia (hometown) for almost 5 years.

She has a bachelors degree in environmental health science and a masters degree in environmental planning and design from The University of Georgia.

Arbor is a program coordinator at Center for Energy and Environment (CEE). Since joining CEE in 2020, Arbor has focused on implementing residential time-of-sale energy disclosure in the cities of Minneapolis and Bloomington. Arbor’s work supports additional CEE programs, including the Minnesota Air Source Heat Pump Collaborative and Electrify Everything, through content development, stakeholder engagement, and presentation delivery.

Arbor previously worked in training and education in affordable housing and social service organizations. He earned a BA in psychology and religious studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 

As the director of policy, Audrey leads CEE’s public policy work, including regulatory and legislative policy development, strategy, and advocacy at the Minnesota Legislature, Department of Commerce, and Public Utilities Commission. Audrey draws from CEE’s many areas of work and expertise and collaborates with a broad and bipartisan range of stakeholders, to advance practical, effective clean energy policy solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while also supporting a healthy Minnesota economy for all.  

Audrey joined CEE in 2017. Prior to CEE, she worked on energy conservation policy and related regulatory topics at CenterPoint Energy. While at CenterPoint Energy, Audrey also supported municipalities in Minnesota to help them achieve goals related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability. This included working extensively with the City of Minneapolis through the Clean Energy Partnership. 

Audrey earned her bachelor’s degree from Macalester College and a master’s degree from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. 

Aurelia works at CEE as an energy counselor. She previously worked for several public and nonprofit companies before working at CEE. She is passionate about environmentalism and biology.

Angela joined CEE in 2024. Prior to CEE, Angela led continuous improvement at Connexus Energy. Prior to that, Angela led sustainability projects at Andersen Corporation. She is a certified Lean Sigma Black Belt and has a MA in Communication Studies from Marquette University.

As a quality assurance inspector, Chris completes inspections for Metropolitan Airport Commission’s noise mitigation program and CEE’s various residential programs.

Before CEE, Chris worked for over 20 years as a residential energy specialist at Sustainable Resources Center where he completed energy audits and inspections for the low-income weatherization program.

Chris is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, with a degree in political science.

As the community relations manager, Nate is the main point of contact for community issues regarding the Sound Mitigation Program and CEE's Lending Center. His primary focus is to develop and maintain relationships that promote the use of CEE administered financial resources to promote responsible energy consumption.

As a graphic designer, Melissa designs and produces materials from brochures to formal reports, proposals, infographics, presentations, email, direct mail, corporate identity, website graphics, social media, and visual assets for multichannel marketing campaigns.

Prior to CEE, Melissa was an in-house and freelance graphic designer, working with local nonprofits to international brands. She also works as a visual artist and creates corporate and community murals.

Melissa has a background in fine arts, earning her BA in studio art from the College of Saint Benedict in 2014. She earned her master’s degree in graphic and web design from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 2018.

As a Senior Energy Analyst, Kelsey serves as data lead for the Partners in Energy program and processes and analyzes utility data for community projects in Minnesota and Wisconsin.  Through this work, Kelsey helps municipalities and other partners develop data-based Energy Action Plans, which guide energy efficiency, renewable energy, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. 

Prior to joining CEE, Kelsey studied the intersection between urban agriculture and community development in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Kelsey holds an MS in natural resources from the University of Minnesota and a BS in natural resources from Cornell University.

Ariana is currently the Program Assistant after serving as an Energy Counselor beginning in June 2023. Ariana graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 2023 as a double major in Environmental Studies and Business Administration-Leadership and Management. While in school, Ariana was the Student Program Assistant at the University of St Thomas’ Office of Sustainability and was an Environmental intern for Dakota County and Climate Intern at Sunrise Banks.