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ANTHONY BARBIERI (P. 50) is a shareholder at Kessler Collins, where he enjoys a broad legal practice. He has been a speaker for ICSC, IREM, and BOMA, has taught continuing-legal education seminars, and has been named a Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star for many years, as well as being a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. He and his wife, Cathy, enjoy traveling and spending time with their extended families, getting involved in their church and supporting the community through various programs – including raising awareness of muscular dystrophy, education and exercise to fight heart disease, providing care and treatment for autism, and counseling domestic-violence victims. He is also a Contributing Editor of the network.

DENNIS BOX (P. 60) grew up in Mississippi and Idaho and is a graduate of Delta State University. He is a Friend of IREM, active in his church, and works to support the Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundation. Dennis and his wife Cynthia are the parents of three daughters and reside in Colleyville, TX. They enjoy travel and time with family and friends.

ISILAY CIVAN (P. 10) is a well-rounded life-cycle expert on built environments. Her diversified educational background, and over 15 years of transnational experience covering all industries and phases, gives her a unique perspective on Sustainability. A proud graduate of Texas A&M and ITU, she has published two books on her two PhDs, and is a sought after speaker at many industry events. Her hobbies include reading/writing, puzzles, brainteasers, sliding, and glamping (a/k/a glamorous camping). She lives by the quote: “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.”

HEATHER FLINT CHATTO (P. 16) is a project manager at New Buildings Institute (NBI), a national, nonprofit organization driving better energy performance in buildings. At NBI, Heather works in California and other states to help architects, building owners, utilities, local governments and others pursue zero energy building projects, programs and policies.   She is experienced in architectural design, environmental policy and long-range

planning, and, as a certified urban designer, she has worked with Habitats, Inc., an environmental design/build firm, and with the Santa Barbara County Planning & Development Department. Her commitment to sustainable urban development practices extend to her Southeast Portland neighborhood where she participates on neighborhood design and planning committees. She loves developing educational tools that empower others, getting her hands dirty in the garden and on small construction projects, and hiking with her husband Chris and three-year-old son Griffin.

BRUCE LYNGAAS (P. 58) When not ‘on duty’ with PDS, Bruce enjoys cooking, reading technical articles, and playing with his two dogs. He loves traveling with his wife and getting together for family visits. They are always on the lookout for quality restaurants when traveling. He loves to laugh and finds humor everywhere. Bruce has three children and five grandchildren. His youngest son and oldest granddaughter are both in college and close to the same age (go figure). “Life is always a challenge and remains very interesting.”

NATHANIEL MARTINEZ (P. 48) is a devoted husband and father and loves camping with his family at all of the Texas State Parks.  He also enjoys organic gardening in his backyard and hopes to one day serve his family an entire meal from crop to table. 

ELLEN MITCHELL KOZACK (P. 12), an associate and sustainable design coordinator for HKS, manages over 30 LEED projects totaling $2.4 billion dollars of construction. She was a 2013 Design Futures Council Emerging Leader and is also spearheading HKS’s efforts in public interest design through the 1% Solution Project. Ellen is a proud resident of Oak Cliff where she lives with her husband, stepson, and three pets.

BRIAN MILLER (P. 42) has built many buildings all over the U.S. including office, retail, residential, institutional and parking structures. When not ‘on the job’, he enjoys playing guitar, golfing, building projects, and spending time with his family.  

ELVIA MUNOZ (P. 48) enjoys traveling and spending time with her large extended family. She also loves spending time outdoors taking walks, playing tennis, and hosting backyard barbecues for her family. MELISSA NESLUND (P. 43) has 13 years experience in Austin’s land development arena and is actively involved in the Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA), the premier commercial real estate organization, as a member of the Executive Committee of the Board and Vice Chair of the Policy Committee.  She is also a member of the City Council-appointed Land Development Code Advisory Group (CAG) whose role is to assist with public outreach and provide guidance on the City’s comprehensive code rewrite.  When not working and volunteering in the commercial real estate industry, she enjoys spending time with her two young children and husband; you can find them at the local downtown farmers market, running along the Lady Bird Lake trail, exploring the hill country and relaxing at home together (any chance they get).

ANGELA O’BYRNE (P. 36) is the president of national architecture, design-build, and real estate development firm Perez, APC. She champions the principles of smart growth in her home community of New Orleans and in her frequent travels across the country and abroad. Born in Cali, Colombia. Angela is a licensed architect in over a dozen states, a licensed general contractor in Louisiana, a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, and a member of the National CREW Network (Commercial Real Estate Women) Board of Directors. A singer, golfer, music-lover, and globetrotter, she relishes spending free time with her three grown children and large extended family. She is a Contributing Editor of the network and her Amazing Buildings feature appears in every issue.

ROSE-MARY RUMBLEY (P. 52) holds a Ph.D. in communications from the University of North Texas. She is a well-known speaker in Texas and enjoys researching each and every topic. She is a Contributing Editor of the network and Herstory appears in every issue.

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