Deb Cloutier, CRE

President & Founder

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science – Washington College

Hometown: Washington, DC

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“What does success look like to you?”

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Change agent and connector. Determined and dynamic. Deb provides the foundation and vision for RE Tech Advisors and our client strategy. From her early days supporting the Greening of the White House to her critical leadership in the development of ENERGY STAR Buildings Program, Deb is continually at the intersection of sustainability and commercial real estate. Raising awareness, educating stakeholders, and bringing winning ideas together, she catalyzes the market to adopt ESG and create value. When not being the Oracle of Inspiration, Deb seeks refuge — poolside for her daughter’s swim meets, sailing, kayaking or chillaxing at the beach.

Erin Richmond

Principal

Master of Public & International Affairs, Collaborative Environmental Management – Virginia Tech

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Policy and Planning – Virginia Tech

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

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“I think there is a better approach…”

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Orchestra conductor and organizer. Erin is the master of efficiency at all scales, whether it is helping clients implement cutting edge sustainability programs or running the RE Tech Advisors enterprise. With a focus on hospitality, healthcare, and senior care real estate, a process oriented mindset and ability to add structure to chaos, Erin keeps the trains running on time and the new ideas flowing. A recent empty-nester, Erin is still figuring out what to do with her spare time. She is considering taking up swimming again, or getting back into art, but is open to suggestions!

Jack Davis

Director of Program Development

Master of Business Administration, Marketing – University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering – Texas A&M University

Hometown: Waco, TX

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“What problem are we trying to solve?”

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Our resident skeptic, Jack continually seeks to challenge our assumptions and focus our team. He’s known to pull in an obscure behavioral economics theory or incisive bit of industry research to ground our recommendations and turbocharge our work. Always creative, ever practical, Jack is our secret weapon when it comes to program design and telling our client’s story. Residing in Portland, OR, Jack spends his non-billable time in a mélange of travel, soccer, photography, and hiking – or simply relaxing with a good book on the patio.

Jason Koman

Executive Manager

Master of Public Policy, Energy and Environment – University of California, Berkeley

Bachelor of Arts, International Politics and Human Rights – Trinity College, Hartford

Hometown: Arlington, MA

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“Everyone relax, here’s what we’re going to do…”

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Collected and cool under pressure, Jason is often the voice of measured thoughtfulness when things get crazy. A manager’s manager, Jason keeps teams running smoothly and the work progressing for some of our most complex projects, and loves working at the nexus of policy and technology. A recent father, Jason finds himself trying to apply his management skills to family life, with amusing results for us all. When not attending DC United soccer games or grilling his latest BBQ masterpiece, you may catch Jason daydreaming about his next overseas expedition.

Mat Lindquist, P.E.

Principal Engineer

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering – University of Minnesota

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Hometown: Saint Paul, MN

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“Why are we doing it this way?”

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Part technical guru, part psychologist, Mat is our chief problem solver when it comes to improving building performance. Sure, he has the technical chops and experience to commission a building or disentangle lines of BAS code. But Mat’s real superpower is his ability to collaborate with property teams, gently question old assumptions and practices, and implement practical solutions for improved building operations. When not on the road visiting our client properties, Mat lives for hockey (playing, coaching, and watching) and enjoys camping and hiking with his family.

Arne Newman

Senior Manager

Master of Science, Environmental Science and Engineering – The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration – The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Certificate, Data Analytics and Visualization – The George Washington University

Hometown: Cary, NC

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“But is the data accurate…and meaningful?”

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With dashes of engineering and data science and a healthy dose of curiosity, Arne loves to work with clients to interrogate the data and tell the story. Arne leads much of RE Tech Advisors’ research and analytics efforts, and relishes the pursuit of that “Ah ha!” moment. His process and project management instincts enable him to cut through the noise and synthesize disparate pieces of information into actionable insights. But he does occasionally like to unplug, and sneak off to his next adventure climbing a mountain, exploring a foreign country, or hanging out with his dog Ollie.

Marla Thalheimer

Senior Manager

Master of Liberal Arts, Sustainability and Environmental Management –
Harvard University Extension School

Hometown: Evansville, IN

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“This may sound like a crazy idea, but…”

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Passionate about the impact of buildings on our senior citizens, Marla leads RE Tech’s advisory services for the senior housing sector. Full of ideas, grounded in the real world, Marla’s corporate experience gives her unique insights into the issues faced by our clients, and what practical solutions will work for today’s real estate leaders. An avid fan of the outdoors and crafting unique jewelry, Marla is based in Nashville, TN, where she also sings in a community choir! (We think this may be required by law down there. Not sure…we’re researching the issue…)