Mentors provide a foundation of knowledge upon which LEAFHouse is built. They are experts in a wide array of professions and fields who volunteer their time and energy to work with  students and faculty to help advance the LEAFHouse vision.

Mentors:

• Paul Bassett, LEED, CID, CIC, CLIA, (Principal, Hydro-Logix Solutions, Inc.)
• Mike Boteler (Whiting-Turner)
• Mike Binder (SD2005 Veteran, Gardner Mohr Architects LLC)
• Chris Cobb, PE (Robert Silman Associates)
• Bill Downey (Managing Principal, Downey & Scott LLC)
• Bobbie Faul-Zeitler (Faul-Zeitler Communications Fundraising)
• Jennifer Gilmer, CKD (Jennifer Gilmer Kitchens and Bath)
• Andrea Hartanft, LC(CM Kling and Associates)
• Bion Howard (B.E.S.T. Building Science)
• Peter Kelley (Kelley Campaigns)
• Dale Leidich, AIA (MTFA Architecture)
• Mark McInturff, FAIA (McInturff Architects)
• Rob Murray (SD2005 Leader; Whitney Bailey Cox Magnani)
• Don Posson, PE, CIPE, LEED (Managing Principal, R.G. Vanderweil Engineers, Inc.)
• Hannah Robinson (SD2005 Leader)
• Stan Sersen, NCARB, LEED (Principal, Architectural Support Group; founder, Enviro Center)
• Tom Serra (EMO Energy Engineering; SD2005 Leader)
• Ralph Smith (Smith Design/Build)
• Chris Streb (Biohabitats)
• Eric Thompson (Earthstar Energy Systems)
• Dan Vlacich (SD2005 Leader)
• Jay Williams, Bob Hodgkinson (Empyrean)

Trades Mentors:

• Electrician: John Cartagirone (Owner and Master Electrician, American Power & Light)
• Plumber: Herb Heubish, Master Plumber (Atlas Plumbing)
• Mechanical Contractor: Bill Aitken, PE (Shapiro and Duncan)
• Structural Engineer: Dick Magnani, PE (Whitney Bailey Cox & Magnani)
• Furniture Maker: Mark Melonas (Owner, Lukeworks)
• Furniture Maker: Tom Swift (Owner, Thomas Swift Studio)
• Solar System Installer: Jason Fisher (Aurora Energy)
• Mover: Gabe Matyiko (Foreman, Expert House Movers of MD)
• Roofer: John Sealover (Topside Sealtight Specialist)