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Leading the Future Environmental Leaders of GeorgiaThe Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership, Inc. is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 corporation that acts as IGEL’s governing body. Board of Directors
The Board of Directors consists of no fewer than nine and nor more than 25 members. It must always include the Board Chair and recent IGEL program graduates. The Board fixes a precise number of directors by resolution, set by a majority consensus of all current directors. IGEL’s Board members, who are all program alumni, bring exceptional, unique knowledge, hands-on experience and leadership skills to the organization’s management, mission implementation and programs. Our people are leaders in government, non-profit organizations and industry in every part of our state. They are passionate about the work we do: developing and challenging the future environmental leaders of Georgia. For a list of the current Board of Directors, see below. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CommitteeThe racial and ethnic makeup of staff, leadership, boards and participants in environmental programs and organizations remains overwhelmingly under-represented by people of color. Georgia State University PartnershipIGEL, Inc. has partnered with the Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business to develop and operate the curriculum and leadership program, as well as the administrative support for the Board. IGEL qualifies as an elective program for the Certified Commissioner for Advanced Training Program for the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia. Program Team & FacilitatorsOur dedicated team brings the highest-quality programs to our class participants each year. IGEL, Inc. partners with the Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business to develop and operate our carefully designed curriculum and leadership program. Meet the program team Executive DirectorOur Executive Director guides the strategic direction of the IGEL organization along with the Program Team, Board of Directors and the IGEL alumni network. The Executive Director leads the efforts to support the extensive network of almost 600 diverse leaders statewide who have completed the organization’s core leadership program.
Dustin Heizer, Executive Director Georgia State University Dustin Heizer brings more than 20 years of experience across a range of issues in his work as an environmental consultant focused on the natural and built environment. He has had the opportunity to work on multiple high-profile redevelopment projects in metro Atlanta throughout his career. Dustin is the President and Founder of Reliance Consulting Company, an environmental, management and strategy practice. He has served on the Georgia Environmental Conference steering committee, as President of the Georgia Brownfield Association (GBA) board and is a 2013 graduate of the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership. Dustin has an environmental health and safety certification through the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) and a B.S. in Environmental Systems from Mercer University. He lives in metro-Atlanta with his wife and their three children. Learn More
List of Board of Directors:Richard Wingate, Chair – Hallman & Wingate LLC Howard Lalli, Vice Chair – HL Strategies Bo Davis III, Treasurer – Integrated Science & Engineering Gwen Ruff, Secretary – Columbus Water Works Mary Anne Lanier, Past Chair – Ray C. Anderson Foundation Nick DiLuzio, Resource Development Chair – NewFields Rob Williams, Program Committee Chair – Triangle Associates Stephen Bailey – Pond Co. Mark Berry – Georgia Power Company Rodney Brooks – United States Department of Agriculture Pam Burnett – Georgia Association of Water Professionals Ryan Burtt – Southwest Georgia Farm Credit Ric Felker – Felker Advisors LLC Mark Masters – Albany State University Tyronda Minter – Urban Strategies Tom Driver – Geotechnical & Environmental Consultants-A Terracon Company Clarence Mitchell – Retired from Oglethorpe Power Corporation Stephanie Valdez Streaty – Cox Automotive Patricia Barmeyer – King & Spalding Kim Ajy – R2T, Inc. Casey Cox – Longleaf Ridge Farms |
The Board of Directors establishes IGEL’s vision and goals, and develops the broad policies that guide the organization. The Board of Directors develops the resources needed to support IGEL, including subsidized tuition, provides fiduciary oversight and evaluates program success.