Jerry Yudelson is a professional engineer, a consultant to leading companies in the green marketplace and the most prolific author in the business of green building. He’s widely known throughout the U.S. and Canada and has spoken in the past two years in Australia, Dubai, Germany and the U.K. to a variety of conferences and events. To each presentation, Jerry brings thought leadership, a wide-ranging intellect and the most up-to-date information about the green marketplace.
Prolific Author. Jerry is the most prolific author in the field of green building and green development, with 11 books published through 2009 and two more on the way in 2010. His topics include European trends, sustainable retail development, green homes, the green building revolution, the business case for green building, marketing green building services and green developments.
Keynote Speaker. Jerry has keynoted more than 50 green building, business, industrial and development conferences, seminars and meetings since 2007; he’s a significant draw among architects, engineers, builders, developers and others in the green building, green products and green development and real estate marketplace. In addition, he frequently keynotes business conferences where the attendees need a good overview of the green market.
Topical and Relevant. Each of Jerry’s books and published articles is designed to advance the market transformation toward green buildings, green products and green development. In each talk, audiences get the most up-to-date information and perspectives, things they can put to use in their own work.
Engaging and Funny. Jerry is a strong advocate for transforming our cities, products and buildings into more environmentally respectful urban places that are less impactful place for all species. Jerry’s wit and warmth touch audiences and move them to action.
Well Respected. In 2006, Jerry was named a National Peer Professional by the U.S. General Services Administration. From 2007 to 2009, he was the nonresident Research Scholar for Retail Real Estate for the 70,000-member International Council of Shopping Centers. He was named Green Building Advocate of the year in 2004 by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. He holds an MBA with highest honors from the University of Oregon.