The Savannah Branch of the USGBC-GA Chapter is a diverse group of people interested in learning more about green building and sustainable design.  Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings and training seminars. Our usual mix consists of architects, interior designers, students, contractors, professors, engineers, property owners and many other professions.

The Savannah Branch hosts its monthly Green Scene networking event on the fourth Tuesday of every month in downtown Savannah.  There is complimentary food, a cash bar, networking and an educational event at each meeting.

Branch Leadership Group (BLG):

The Savannah Branch follows the national organization's lead in working primarily through committees that form partnerships and strategic alliances with the other Chapter branches and regional organizations. These committees are typically led by a Chairperson, with a Board Member serving as a liasion for strategic guidance, and are supported by a Co-Chair as well as volunteers.

The Savannah BLG includes:

Honor Hutton, Thomas & Hutton, Chair
Mike English, Queensboro National Bank & Trust, Chair Elect
Ellen Harris, Metropolitan Planning Commission, Secretary
Jessica Pedigo, Seacrest Partners, Treasurer
Mark Fitzpatrick, JT Turner Construction, Immediate Past Chair

Roger Bowman, Gulfstream
Don Ernst, Kool Coatings, LLC
Denise Grabowski, Symbioscity
Buzzy Hill, Mingledorff's
Garrison Marr, City of Savannah
Sam Olin, Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)
Suzanne Shelledy
Jean Uhl, Georgia Southern University
Teresa Wade, Experience Green

Branch Committees:

If you are interested in serving in any capacity on one or more of our local Branch committees, please feel free to contact the designated Chair via the links provided.

Educational Programs & Events
The Education & Events Committee in the Savannah Branch is responsible for planning all of the Branch events including monthly educational sessions/meetings, Credential Maintenance Programs, Lunch & Learns, Networking, Tours, and more! Overall, this committee furthers the mission of the USGBC through quality education in the State of Georgia.

Participation on this committee is a great opportunity for members to become directly involved as a volunteer for the events that bring our Chapter together for learning, networking, and fun. For more information about this committee, you can contact us here.
Chair: Buzzy Hill, Mingledorff's

Membership
The Membership Committee in the Savannah Branch focuses on ways to grow Chapter membership, increase benefits for Chapter members, and ensure that new members understand how to best participate in their local Branch activities. The Branch Membership Committee is also the liaison group with National USGBC regarding membership applications and renewals.

For questions about membership please contact us here.
Chair: Don Ernst, Kool Coatings, LLC

Liasons to Chapter Committees

The Savannah Branch has members that represent the branch as liasons to the Georgia Chapter Committees.  Please visit the individual committee pages for more information about the work each committee performs.

Communications: Ellen Harris, Metropolitan Planning Commission
Sponsorship: Teresa Wade, Experience Green
Advocacy:  Denise Grabowski, Symbioscity