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M A R K D U R R E N B E R G E R I S a r e m a r k a b l e i n d i v i d u a l w h o w e a r s m u l t i p l e h a t s i n t h e f i e l d o f c l e a n energ y. A s t he founder a nd president of New E n g l a n d C le a n E ner g y, h i s c om m it m ent t o p r o m o t i n g s u s t a i n a b i l i t y i s u n p a r a l l e l e d . During his high school years, Mark was inspired by Jimmy Carter's insta llation of solar panels on t he W h ite House. Energ y beca me Ma rk 's l i felon g pa ssion . Wit h a d iverse ba ck g rou nd a s a nu c l e a r e n g i n e e r, I T pr ofe s s i on a l a n d m a na gement con su lt a nt , he br i n gs a wea lt h of knowledge and expertise to the table. Mark actively spea ks a nd tra ins on va rious topics, i n c l u d i n g s o l a r p o w e r, r e n e w a b l e e n e r g y, e n e r g y e f f i c i e n c y a n d n e t - z e r o h om e s . H i s educationa l journey includes a master's degree in energ y engineering and a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. In addition to his role at New England Clean Energ y, Mark ser ves as a valued board member of the Worcester Builders A ssociation. His outsta nding contribution to the field has a lso been recognized by SEBANE, who awarded him the prestigious "Member of the Year" accolade for his exceptiona l work on f i re code i mprovement s . Ma rk 's ded icat ion , lea der s h ip a nd e x p er t i s e c ont i nue t o s h ap e t he clea n energ y la ndscape, inspir ing ot hers to embrace susta inable solutions a nd ma ke a positive impact on the world. D ou g l a s F. Mc Ca r t ney br i n g s a wea lt h of ex perience to his role a s the Chief Operating O f f icer of New En g la nd Clea n Energ y. Wit h over 20 yea rs of ma naging new a nd emerging c ompa n ie s , he h a s a pr oven t r a ck r e c or d of success. Prior to joining New Engla nd Clea n Energ y, Doug ran his own sales and marketing con su lt a nc y, t he Licit us Group. T h rou g hout his career, he held executive positions at Two Step Sof t wa re, Hy pot hetica ls.com, Aday t um Sof twa re a nd Pilot Sof twa re, where he honed h i s ex per t i se i n va r iou s a spec t s of bu si ness m a n a gement . D e s pit e h i s sof t w a re -fo c u se d background, Doug welcomed the switch to the solar industry, recognizing it as the next great technology. His passion for renewable energy is further amplified by his educational background, which includes a n MBA from Boston Col lege and a bachelor's degree in economics from Colby College. With his extensive experience and belief i n t he potentia l of sola r power, Doug plays a crucial role in driving the growth and success of New England Clean Energy. n Boston Architects and Builders, Vahe Ohannessian, AIA, President / Architect 5 6 | BOSTON.BUILDERARCHITECT.COM Builder+Architect GREATER BOSTON, CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS