About Us

Where Will You Be in 2020?

We are at a crossroads. The choices we make today will shape the future for generations to come.

For over a decade, Delta has helped individuals, organizations and communities demonstrate that building better economies and reforming our relationship with the environment go hand in hand. Together, we have been busy defining a new path.

Delta creates, funds and implements programs that promote a healthy environment, a strong economy and thriving, vibrant communities. Working together with diverse partners from across the Great Lakes Region, we are blazing a trail for the green economy.

We are creating jobs by removing carbon from the atmosphere. We are helping businesses cut their costs by adopting green best practices, and we are transforming urban wastelands into vibrant, profitable marketplaces.

But our work has only just begun. By 2020, we believe the Great Lakes Region has the potential to be a global leader in green technology, green jobs and innovation.

We have some big plans for 2020. All we need now is you.

Our Vision for 2020

• We will reduce carbon emissions by 12 million tons by forging unique partnerships, enacting climate change programs, and promoting energy efficient practices.

• Achieve green ratings for 100 buildings and develop 200 sustainability programs for businesses and government.

• We will generate $250 million in investments for pollution prevention, remediation and reuse.

• We will create 50 cutting-edge sustainable models for community economic development.

• We will make green choices a part of mainstream thinking, fueling transformation to the green economy.

Who We Are

• Our Staff
  Ryan Anderson, Associate
  Donna Ducharme, Executive Director
  Abigail Corso, Senior Associate Director
  Victor Couto, Office Manager
  Kevin Dick, LEED AP, Associate
  Lisa Hassler-Thomas, Associate
  Kindy Kruller, LEED AP, Associate
  Paula Levin, Associate
  Wyllys Mann, Associate Director
  Todd Parker, Associate
  Deborah Popely, Associate Director
  Vanessa Roanhorse, Administrative Assistant
  William Schleizer, Associate Director
  Joe Skvara, Director of Development
  Christine Slattery, Senior Associate Director
  Jennifer Wang, LEED AP, Associate
  Elise Zelechowski, LEED AP, Deputy Executive Director
  

• Our Board
  Timothy H. Brown
  Manager
  Wabashco, LLC
  
  Terry Bulger
  Executive Vice President
  BMO Financial Group
  
  Lisa M. Derezinski
  Vice President and Relationship Manager
  Fifth Third Bank
  
  Jon DeVries
  Director
  Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate
  
  Donna Ducharme
  Executive Director
  Delta Insitute
  
  Jeffrey Fort
  Attorney
  Sonnenschein, Nath, & Rosenthal
  
  Peter Freeman
  Civic Leader
  
  Milan Kluko
  President
  Fountainhead Engineering
  
  JD Lindeberg
  COO & Principal
  Resource Recycling Systems, Inc.
  
  Edward Powers
  Managing Director
  Bank of America Capital Access Funds
  
  David Reynolds, Board Chair
  Vice President & Senior Section Manager
  AECOM Environment
  
  Bill Stough
  CEO
  Sustainable Research Group