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Executive Director - began work in November 2001 as the first permanent Energy Trust staff member. Margie first began work in the field of energy conservation and renewable energy development at the time of the 1973 oil embargo. She helped craft Oregon's first energy conservation legislation and programs while working at the Oregon Department of Energy. Subsequently, Margie was the marketing and outreach director promoting renewable energy the Western Solar Utilization Network (Western SUN).
As assistant to former Portland Commissioner Mike Lindberg, Margie was instrumental in establishing the City of Portland's first energy policies and programs, including Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. (PECI). Prior to joining Energy Trust, Margie was a management consultant with Arthur Young & Company, finance and administration director for Portland Parks and Recreation, and executive director of marketing and customer service at TriMet, Portland's regional transportation district.
A graduate of the University of Michigan, School of Natural Resources, Margie is the mother of twin daughters who attend college. Her recreational time is spent cooking up new recipes, making music with friends and kayaking in pursuit of whales.
