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- Bruce Matulich - CEO & Executive Director
 Bruce Matulich joined EGIA in 2003 as EGIA’s CEO and Executive Director and is responsible for the Association’s overall organizational management and strategic positioning. He represents the Association in key state and national industry forums and regulatory proceedings, provides oversight of EGIA strategic growth initiatives and leads the design and implementation of EGIA's utility and government sponsored programs.
For over 30 years, Bruce has been a thought leader in advancing resource efficiency services and has managed some of the most extensive residential and commercial energy efficiency and water conservation programs in the country.
Prior to joining EGIA, Bruce was Chief Operating Officer for Energy Innovation Group, an energy services company that works closely with local government, community based organizations and business associations to deliver integrated energy efficiency solutions.
He also served as Executive Vice President at MainStreet Networks, a manufacturer and utility services company delivering Automatic Meter Reading (AMR), On-Line Energy Management & Control and customized e-services to utility companies and their customers throughout North America.
Earlier, Bruce was the Marketing Director at CellNet Data Systems, a provider of wireless data communications enabling a wide range of on-line, real-time monitoring, control and automation applications for the utility and energy services industry.
Prior to joining CellNet Data Systems, Bruce spent 18 years at PG&E, leading the Company’s energy efficiency and demand response activities as Director of Energy Efficiency Services. At PG&E, Bruce was instrumental in creating the nations largest and diverse energy efficiency program. He provided management oversight for the development and delivery of over 80 residential, commercial, residential and agricultural energy efficiency and demand response programs. Bruce was PG&E’s chief spokesman on energy efficiency issues, a frequent presenter at national energy forums and witness before state utility commissions, federal agencies and congressional energy committees.
Bruce is a graduate of San Jose State University with degrees in Business Administration/ Marketing and Industrial Technology.
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- Eric Howarth - Vice President, Contractor Services
 As Vice President of Contractor Services, Eric is responsible for developing and executing EGIA’s overall contractor services strategy. Additionally, Eric manages contractor benefits programs that are designed to help EGIA’s 2,500+ contractor members grow their energy efficient and renewable energy businesses. Current contractor benefit programs include consumer financing, sales tools and training, business optimization programs as well as marketing and business development services. Eric has extensive sales, marketing and strategic partnering experience. Prior to joining EGIA, Eric held senior management positions in sales, marketing, and product development for a national big box retail chain.
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- Joe Calabrese - Chief Financial Officer
 Joe Calabrese is EGIA’s Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for managing all of EGIA’s financial and accounting practices. Joe is responsible for preparing all final budgets and reports as well as directing EGIA’s financial strategy to ensure long-term organizational success and sustainability. In addition to overseeing EGIA’s financial management activities, Joe directs EGIA’s internal operations for all rebate processing programs to ensure that EGIA is delivering rebate processing services on time and on budget with maximum efficiency.
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- Eddie Javaid – Chief Technology Officer
 Eddie is responsible for the overall management of EGIA's IT department. Eddie has over 25 years of experience as a senior level Information Technology (IT) manager with global enterprise-wide architecture, application, infrastructure, and operational expertise in fast paced Fortune 500 company environments. Eddie has extensive experience with software development life cycle (SDLC), Oracle ERP and ITIL. He has developed multiple large scale IT applications for major corporations across the country. Prior to joining EGIA, Eddie held Senior IT Manager positions at Sony Playstation and 24 Hour Fitness. Eddie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the University of London (England) as well as a Master of Science degree in Information Systems from University of Brighton (England).
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- Becky Howarth - Director, Utility & Water Services
 Becky Howarth is EGIA’s Director of Utility & Water Services. Becky manages EGIA administered energy efficiency and water conservation programs sponsored by electric & gas utilities, water agencies and municipalities. Utility & Water Services serves as the primary contact for resource efficiency program sponsors. Becky is responsible for overall client satisfaction and program success and is tasked with ensuring the delivery of excellent customer service, building strong long-term business relationships and achieving program sponsor goals while operating within the programs overall budget.
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- Erin McCollum – Director, Programs & Trade Ally Services
 Erin is responsible for managing EGIA's various utility and government sponsored programs, elite contractor membership accounts and trade ally services. Erin is prominent in the energy efficiency industry among home improvement contractors as well as utility and government program managers. She brings to EGIA an extensive background in non-profit management with technical, business, marketing, and educational experience. Before joining EGIA, Erin was the Program Director for ACI (Affordable Comfort, Inc) providing tailored educational and training opportunities for the residential energy efficiency industry. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Geography from Kent State University.
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- Jeremy Chandler - Director, Training & Development
 Jeremy Chandler, as EGIA's Director of Training & Development, focuses on educating contractors on EGIA's exclusive GEOSmart consumer financing programs and is the main point of contact for all GEOSmart Authorized Contractors looking to get trained on how to utilize EGIA's portfolio of financing services. Jeremy also assumes a lead role in executing the overall process for setting contractors up to participate in EGIA's financing programs and following up to make certain participating contractors have all the tools necessary to fully integrate financing into their sales process and make investing in home and business resource efficiency upgrades more affordable for their customers.
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- Jeff Matulich - Director, Marketing Communications
 As Director of Marketing Communications, Jeff is responsible for identifying, developing and evaluating EGIA’s marketing activities to ensure maximum awareness of EGIA and its various contractor, homeowner, partner, utility and government programs. In addition, Jeff is also responsible for directing and overseeing EGIA’s corporate brand identity. Prior to EGIA, Jeff worked at Liquid Agency, one of Silicon Valley’s leading brand marketing agencies, where he managed high-level marketing and branding initiatives for clients such as Intel, Logitech, LSI, Adidas and Visa. Jeff graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Business Administration.
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- Robert Cook – Creative Director
 Robert joined EGIA in 2009 as Creative Director and leads the design for all of EGIA's marketing and communications. He is a graduate and part-time lecturer at California State University, Sacramento and has been working in design for the last 8 years. His expereience ranges from print to web to identity design and he has worked with companies ranging in size from small local businesses to large national and international corporations.
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- Christine DeArman - Customer Service Manager
 Christine DeArman is the Customer Service Manager for EGIA. Christine’s responsibilities include oversight of all rebate processing functions, mail and documentation management, call center phone services and employee resource management. Christine’s team of dedicated employees strives to provide exceptional customer service support to EGIA clients and their customers. Prior to EGIA, Christine worked for FedEx as a Customer Service/Operations Manager, Corporate Trainer and Quality Improvement Specialist. “Chris” has a Bachelor’s degree in Art and Education from San Jose State University.
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- John Anderson - Manager, HVAC Programs
 John Anderson brings over 30 years of HVAC Industry experience to EGIA. As an independent agent, his role is to work with manufacturers and distributors to develop joint programs with EGIA. His background as a region manager for a major equipment manufacturer, and distribution sales manager, provides a valuable understanding of dealer development programs that drive results.
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