John Imes
Executive Director
John Imes, a former Chairman of the Board and co-founder of WEI, joined as Executive Director in July 1998. Previously, Mr. Imes was Environmental Manager for Quad/Graphics, the nation's largest privately held printer. John has over 18 years experience managing award-winning programs and is recognized as a leader and spokesperson on business and the environment issues. He has also been involved in many public-private partnerships with government agencies, environmental groups and business affiliations. His recent engagements include work with the Governor's Global Warming Task Force and Governor's Consortium on Biobased Industries, Green Tier Advisors, DNR Innovation Stakeholders, Wisconsin Agricultural Stewardship Initiative, Sustainable Tourism Ad Hoc Committee and the Wisconsin Public Utility Institute. John also recently completed the Civitas 10-part series of forums focused on government finance, public education services and finances, and an analysis of government services. Mr. Imes, a Carroll College graduate, is also co-owner of Arbor House, an award-winning inn and model for sustainable tourism located in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Email: jimes@wi-ei.org
Phone: 608.280.0360

Ashley Ellingson
Program Manager
Travel Green Wisconsin program

Ashley Ellingson concentrates on developing the Travel Green certification program, implementing a sponsorship program, and researching best practices among sustainable tourism initiatives to develop case studies. Ashley also helps to implement the Green Built Home program. Ashley has a Bachelor's degree in Geography from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She previously worked with WEI as Program Assistant for the Green Built Home program. Other experience includes working as an intern and media coordinator for the Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group, where she organized grassroots support for environmental and consumer campaigns.
Email: aellingson@wi-ei.org
Phone: 608.280.0360

Robin Pharo
Program Director
Green Built Home program

Robin Pharo has extensive experience with construction, energy efficiency, and healthy homes. She is also president of Healthy Home Reports, a consulting business. Prior to establishing Healthy Home Reports, Robin worked extensively in the new home market through her work at Research Products Corporation and their partnership with the Building Science Corporation. She was also a a contributor to the EPA new Energy Star Indoor Air Quality Standard for homes and has directed research with the Building Science Corporation on the health and energy efficiency effects of excess humidity within the home. Robin also holds certification by the Green Advantage Program. Robin holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin and has extensive education from organizations working in improving the home environment including the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Energy and Environmental Building Association, and the National Home Builders Association.
Email: rlp@healthyhomereports.com
Phone: 608.437.8633