John Nichols

About John Nichols

Professional Energy Manager (PEM), LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) with 18 years of experience in corporate sustainability, energy efficiency, and sustainable development. My work focuses heavily on reducing operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions, which has contributed to 20 LEED certifications, 35+ ENERGY STAR design ratings, and major design awards from the US EPA and USGBC. I enjoy collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders and leading teams throughout project planning and implementation to ensure that energy and sustainability goals are met on-time and on-budget.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Sustainability

   RTI International

   Nov 2022 — Present · Durham, NC, US

   Develop sustainability strategies, initiatives, and measures to build upon RTI\'s long-standing commitment to corporate sustainability and responsible global citizenship- Serve on the leadership team for RTI\'s Global Real Estate group, supporting a network of both domestic and international offices across the globe- Guide new and ongoing programs related to sustainability in buildings, grounds, transportation, waste management, material procurement, and vendor / supplier contracts- Collaborate with RTI\'s staff, researchers, and partners to develop novel ideas for reducing energy, water, and waste and improving employee wellness- Contribute to RTI\'s ongoing Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CRS) activities and reporting.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  B.S.

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Comprehensive Planning
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Research
• Sustainability Consulting
• Integrated Project Delivery
• Energy Efficiency
• Public Outreach
• Ecosystem Ecology
• Green Building
• Microsoft Excel
• Sustainability
• Environmental Education
• Leed
• Greenhouse Gas Inventory