Presenter Bios

The following are bios of presenters:

Michael Cain, Director Army Environmental Policy Institute Director

Michael Cain is the Director for the Army Environmental Policy Institute (AEPI) located in Washington DC.  The AEPI supports the Army Secretariat in the development of environmental policies and strategies.  He has served in a variety of environmental management positions for the Army and Navy including Deputy Director for Environmental programs for ACSIM, the Chief of the US Army's Central Regional Environmental Office, Environmental Division Chief, NAS Moffett Field, Calif., and Environmental Protection Branch Chief at Fort Sill, Okla.  His education includes a master’s degree of environmental science from the University of Oklahoma and a Senior Executive Fellowship at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. His public service began as a Soldier in 1971.

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Joe Cascio

Mr. Joseph Cascio is the Federal Environmental Executive within the Council on Environmental Quality of the Executive Office of the President. He has over 26 years experience in environmental management and public policy development. For twelve years immediately preceding this position he worked as a consultant in the public and private sectors developing and implementing environmental management systems. Mr. Cascio was chairman of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group on the ISO-14000 series of standards from 1991 to 2003. In this role, he served as the lead U.S. negotiator on the international technical committee of ISO that developed those standards.

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Eric Cefus, Executive Director, Catamount Institute

Eric Cefus grew up outside of Atlanta, Ga. where he spent a lot of time at Stone Mountain State Park. At a young age, this area allowed Eric to gain full appreciation of his natural surroundings. He later earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His professional career as an engineer then led him to living in Canada where he furthered his love of nature in the Canadian woods.

For 10 years, Eric worked as the Business Coordinator for an international engineering firm developing advanced engine technology to help improve the environment. He serves on the board of directors for a local parks group, as well as a startup national energy company. Most recently, Eric served on the Catamount Institute Board of Directors before accepting the position as Executive Director.

Eric has lived in Divide, Colorado for the past 13 years with his wife Kathy and two children.

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Denise Coogan

Denise Coogan, REM, CHMM - Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. Denise has been with Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc (SIA) since November of 2001 and currently holds the position of Manager of Safety and Environmental Compliance that also includes the Medical Clinic and Security. She has a degree in Biology from the University of Illinois at Springfield and is currently working on a PHD in Organizational Psychology. She has been in the EHS business for almost 20 years and enjoys watching the changes that have occurred.

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Angie Fyfe, Greening Government Program Manager, Governor’s Energy Office

Angie’s position was created by Governor Bill Ritter’s April 2007 Executive Orders concerning the greening of state government. The Executive Orders call for state employees to take a position of leadership to reduce the environmental impact of state government operations. Angie works closely with state agencies, colleges, and universities to help them achieve the greening government goals.

Prior to joining the Governor’s office, Angie managed projects for the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, including the first state-owned building in Colorado to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) certification from the U. S. Green Building Council.

Angie is a LEED Accredited Professional and graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in Finance. She is a member of the National Renewable Energy Laboratories 2008 Energy Executives Program.

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Christopher Juniper

Christopher is a sustainability economist by training whose skills include economic development management, sustainability consulting and tool development, and international development/delivery of sustainability performance presentations and workshops. His other specialties include regional sustainability indicators, sustainability integration with EMS systems, public policy in support of sustainable businesses and consumers, and government sustainability practices.

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Roger McFadden, Sustainable Earth

Roger McFadden is the leader in the development of the Sustainable Earth product line for Corporate Express. In the late 1980s, customers began to raise concerns about chemicals used in cleaning products. Roger began researching ingredients in cleaning products and designated several ingredients to be harmful to the environment and human health.

After much research, Roger determined that there were less harsh chemicals that could be combined to make a cleaning solution that maintains the high cleaning performance of more traditional chemical-based products.

Roger believes the industry should not wait for or rely solely on government regulations but instead lead the change from within organizations that have the capability to institute sustainable products and services. Roger says, “We need a cleaning industry with an environmental conscience and a commitment to community sustainability and doing the right thing.”

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Dan Nolan, Sabot 6 Inc. CEO and Founder

Dan Noland is the founder and chief executive officer of Sabot 6 Inc., based in Alexandria, Va. After a distinguished career of 26 years with the Army, Dan Nolan chose to combine his knowledge about leadership and his skill as a trainer to help businesses grow the talent reserves they need.  While in the military, Dan served in key assignments, most recently with U.S. Central Command in Tampa, Fla., where he was a principal advisor to the General Tommy Franks. He also commanded the 1st Armored Division Artillery, an 1800 person combat organization, where he managed more than $750 million worth of equipment and facilities. He has spent time in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Iraq and Washington D.C. and understands the complexity of these varied environments.  Most recently, Dan has been providing leadership for an effort to link the strategic importance of energy independence to the tactical relevance of reducing the use and transportation of fossil fuels in order lower the risk to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines, through his company, Sabot 6 Inc., which is partnered with Rocky Mountain Institute. Dan is a graduate of the United States Military Academy West Point. He holds a master's degree in systems engineering from the University of Southern California, as well as a masters of arts in strategic planning from the U.S. Naval War College.

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COL Eugene B. Smith, Garrison Commander, Fort Carson

Colonel Eugene Smith entered the Army in 1981 as a Distinguished Military Graduate from Mississippi State University. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Field Artillery. Colonel Smith joined the Mountain Post team in 2006 from his assignment as a member of the US Army War College faculty where he taught joint campaign studies and Homeland Security studies.

Colonel Smith holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Business Management and a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies. Awards and Decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

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