CHICAGO, Ill. - The Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) Board of
Directors announced that it has elected Ronald Voglewede, Global Sustainability
Director of Whirlpool Corporation and Rob Zimmerman, Senior Channel Manager -
Sustainability of Kohler Co., as Directors of AWE.
"The Alliance is
thrilled to welcome two accomplished and highly qualified leaders to our
Board,” said Mary Ann Dickinson, President and CEO of the Alliance for Water
Efficiency. “As the Alliance continues to expand our work to address immediate
challenges and protect water supplies for the future, our Board becomes even
more vital in providing a strategic vision and guidance. Both of these new
Directors are leaders in sustainability, and will bring great energy and
needed expertise to our mission to help communities, businesses and
individuals be good stewards of our water resources.”
Ronald
Voglewede is the Global Sustainability Director of Whirlpool Corporation.
Ronald currently directs Whirlpool's North American sustainability strategy
and execution, and is responsible for developing and leading the cross
category execution plans for energy and sustainability within Whirlpool’s
corporate and branded portfolio by creating long term sustainable value. His
over 16 year career has led him to work in various aspects of advanced
refrigeration technology, water products strategy, laundry development, air
conditioning, and cooking manufacturing. Ronald is a green belt in
Operational Excellence (6 Sigma), Certified Innovation Mentor, and
recognized inventor and innovator.
“Whirlpool Corporation has been
dedicated to delivering the most energy and water-efficient appliances for
over 100 years; in fact if every home in the US had an Energy Star
dishwasher more than 270 billion gallons of water would be saved annually,”
said Voglewede. “I’m thrilled to be a part of the Alliance for Water
Efficiency on behalf of Whirlpool Corporation, where we believe in
collaborations, research, and diversity of thought to generate the best ideas
to enable positive policy changes and education to protect our natural
resources.”
Rob
Zimmerman is the Senior Channel Manager - Sustainability at Kohler Co.,
in Kohler, Wisconsin. In his position, he is responsible for developing,
implementing, and executing Kohler’s water efficiency and sustainability
strategies across all business units and communicating progress to consumers
and trade partners. He also helps establish and grow relationships with key
non-governmental organizations that are global advocates for health,
environmental education, and sustainability. Rob has presented training
sessions on water efficiency at national conferences, written numerous
articles for trade publications, and is frequently quoted on water issues in
the media. Rob is a member of the US Green Building Council’s Water
Efficiency Technical Advisory Group. He is a member of the Board of
Directors of the Wisconsin Green Building Alliance (a chapter of the US Green
Building Council), and currently serves as its President. Rob is a LEED
Accredited Professional.
“I’m very pleased to be joining AWE’s Board.
Kohler Co. was a charter sponsor of the organization and has been an active
member since 2007,” said Zimmerman. “We share AWE’s commitment to promoting
the efficient and sustainable use of water. I look forward to working with
the board and staff to help the organization continue its important
work.”
The Alliance Board expressed deep appreciation to Susan
Stratton and Gunnar Baldwin, transitioning off the board, for their seven
years of service each. Ms. Stratton is the Executive Director of the
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. Mr. Baldwin is a Water Efficiency
Specialist at TOTO USA, Inc.
The Alliance for Water Efficiency is a
non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the efficient and sustainable
use of water in the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Chicago, the
Alliance works with nearly 400 water utilities, water conservation
professionals in business and industry, planners, regulators, and consumers.
AWE delivers innovative tools and training to encourage cost-effective water
conservation programs, conducts cutting-edge research, and pursues programs
and policies necessary for a sustainable water future. In 2014 the Alliance
won the U.S. Water Prize in the non-profit category for its work. For more
information, visit www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org
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