Jason Laros

Experience

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  Al Nichols Engineering, Inc

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Technical Assistant

  City of Tucson ClimateWise Program ManagerResidential and commercial energy auditsAssisted with City of Tucson 5 Year Energy Management Report and 5 Year Energy Management Plan

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  Retro-Fit

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Owner

  Retro-Fit started as a simple remodeling and maintenance business. We specialized in working on income properties and restaurants. Eventually, I opened a second business—actually a parallel business. It took on the name ‘Retro-Fit’ as well but was truly an open public forum which was financed mostly by the ‘spoils’ of the maintenance business. The open forum was turned over to community volunteers who organized to create a gallery and meeting spot. They produced events ranging from poetry readings to heated debates between candidates for city council. The open forum was intended to provide a different avenue for community collaboration. The valuable lessons I learned there I’ve taken with me and continue to find ways to bring people and organizations together to maximize collaboration. Show less

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  University of Idaho

  Aug 2005 - Apr 2006

  Building Superintendent

  I was a working manager, in charge of the maintenance, remodeling and turnover of over 360,000 ft2 of family housing units at the U of I. I designed and implemented their preventative maintenance program adapted from my private business. There were 5 full time employees and 12 part time student employees under my management there. I left the U of I to come to Tucson and work at my current job.

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  Al Nichols Engineering, Inc.

  Apr 2006 - Oct 2009

  Sustainable Development Consultant

  -Planning consulting-Community and/or building energy and water audits-Building efficiency modeling-Renewable energy feasibility studies-Design consulting (buildings)-Project management-Construction administration-Civano community tours-Technical and book writing

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  EartHab

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2011

  Owner

  A down economy increases necessity. Necessity is the mother of invention. Earthab is here to help make your property more affordable, your home more healthy to live in and your business increasingly profitable.Three angles of approach:--Switch to a Preventative Maintenance Schedule.--Create an Obsolescence and Upgrade Plan to increase efficiency and lower bills.--Manage maintenance program and retrofit/upgrade/planning and LEED projects effectively.

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  Resilience Developers llc

  Jan 2010 - now

  On the surface, RD is a small, reliable repair and remodel general contractor. Underneath the surface, we're developing a system to help accelerate property owners and the service providers who repair, maintain and upgrade the built environment towards a more resilient and sustainable future. Services: Energy efficiency and Sustainable Evolution Planning and Program development, for your organization, program, product or household.Mission: To identify, advance, and disperse sustainability-conscientious information and technologies.Vision: By the year 2050, there will be a collaborative, multi-national network of individuals and organizations participating in a 100% member-owned system for measuring and increasing societal sustainability levels.

  • Founder

    Feb 2021 - now

  • Owner/Manager

    Jan 2010 - Oct 2023
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  Tetra Tech EM Inc.

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2013

  Resource Efficiency Manager (REM)

  As Tetra Tech EMI's consultant to 11 Air National Guard Bases, I assist our customers reduce their energy and water use intensity, develop renewable energy projects, assist with energy accounting (measurement and verification) and conduct energy awareness training.

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  City of Tucson

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2018

  In addition to my Energy Manager role, I also manage the waste diversion teams for the City. Do More Blue!

  • Energy and Waste Diversion Programs Manager

    Jan 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Energy Manager

    Jan 2014 - Mar 2018
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  Proctor Engineering Group

  Mar 2018 - Oct 2023

  Efficient Homes Program Manager

  Currently under contract with Tucson Electric Power to help implement their Efficient Home Program.