Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO)

ACCO's Board of Directors:

Melissa Adams
Vice President of Sustainability
Washington Gas

Kathryn Alsegaf
Climate Change and Sustainability Services Manager
Deloitte Financial Advisory Services

Peter Gillon
Partner
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Peter Gray
Partner
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP

Mitch Jackson
Staff Director of Environmental Affairs
FedEx

Daniel Kreeger
Executive Director
Association of Climate Change Officers

Michael Mondshine
Vice President of Climate Change Services
SAIC

Valerie Patrick
Sustainability Coordinator
Bayer Corporation

Byron Wright
Vice President of Corporate Development
El Paso Corporation

ACCO's Board of Directors reflect thought leadership from a wide range of sectors related to climate change. Their experience and expertise is reflected below:

Board of Directors Bios

Melissa Adams – Vice President of Sustainability, Washington Gas

Bio coming soon.

Kathryn Alsegaf – Climate Change and Sustainability Services Manager, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services

Bio coming soon.

Peter Gillon – Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Peter is a longstanding leader in the field of environmental law. He has more than 25 years of experience assisting companies in addressing environmental risks, including structuring transfers of liability through insurance and other means. He advises clients on SEC disclosure obligations, including potential exposures to climate change and climate change policy. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the National Brownfields Association and National Practice Chair of the Insurance Recovery Practice at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. He is also a frequent lecturer on climate change risks and the challenges faced by corporate boards.

Peter Gray – Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP

Peter is chair of the environmental practice at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP. He has a broad-based environmental law practice, representing clients in proceedings before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other federal and state environmental regulatory agencies, as well as federal and state courts. A frequent writer and lecturer on environmental issues, Peter is the author of numerous leading environmental treatises, including the ABA's Superfund Basic Practice Manual (2008) and The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act Basic Practice Manual (2002).

Mitch Jackson – Staff Director of Environmental Affairs, FedEx

Mitch Jackson develops the sustainability strategy and vision to ensure that FedEx minimizes its environmental footprint while still delivering outstanding customer service.

FedEx provides solutions that connect the world and give people the access that allows businesses to prosper worldwide. As one of the world’s largest transportation companies, we understand that our operations have an environmental impact. FedEx is committed to environmental stewardship and the innovation of new technologies to lessen that impact. As director of Environmental Affairs and Sustainability, Jackson also provides the environmental sustainability perspective on larger projects and initiatives so that FedEx keeps its eco-advantage.

Jackson spearheaded the implementation of Hybrid vehicles for FedEx which now has the largest commercial package delivery fleet in North America. In conjunction with the FedEx Government Affairs department, he was instrumental in successfully pushing legislation for fuel economy standards in commercial trucking.

With FedEx for more than 20 years, Mitch was recently named to Ethisphere Institute’s 2009 list of the 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics. He sits on The Keystone Center’s national Energy Board and serves on the American Trucking Association’s board of directors. He has served as an environmental juror for the Heinz Awards and is a past chairman of the Global Environmental Management Initiative (GEMI)

Jackson received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and his master’s degree in Operations Management. He is also a two-time recipient of FedEx’s prestigious Five Star Award, the highest recognition bestowed by FedEx.

Daniel Kreeger – Executive Director, Association of Climate Change Officers

Daniel Kreeger is co-founder and executive director of the Association of Climate Change Officers, a professional development society for executives in the public and private sectors whose responsibilities include developing and directing climate change strategies. While leading the association, Daniel has created a forum that enables the exchange and enhancement of best practices, industry standards, and innovation in the area of climate change strategies. He has focused on educating industry and government on the importance of developing sound organizational structures and change management programs, and establishing incentives to encourage innovation and successful response to climate change considerations.

Prior to co-founding ACCO, Daniel worked on crisis and issues management for companies in Florida focused on environmental matters, founded an online communications consultancy and worked in the Department of Defense on military health system matters. He brings cross-functional experience in

Michael Mondshine – Vice President of Climate Change Services, SAIC

Michael Mondshine is responsible for business development related to strategic risk management associated with water, waste, energy and climate change. For the last 16 years, he has been responsible for the management and technical guidance of all climate change policy and management consulting activities at SAIC. He led a practice of 25 professionals that provide emissions accounting, strategic planning, project design and implementation, project certification, metering, monitoring and verification, and project reporting. His clients include Chevron, OGE Energy, Marathon Oil, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Bank of America, The Climate Registry, EPA Climate Leaders, and the U.S. Department of Energy. Mr. Mondshine has been named to the UNFCCC Roster of Experts on greenhouse gas emissions inventory preparation and baseline methods for JI and CDM projects. He was recently recognized by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for his contributions to their receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize. Mr. Mondshine holds a Masters in Public Policy from Georgetown University.

Valerie Patrick – Sustainability Coordinator, Bayer Corporation

Dr. Valerie Patrick is responsible for Bayer’s North American sustainability strategy. Most recently, Dr. Patrick led the Creative Center for Bayer MaterialScience LLC which uses proven tools and a systematic approach to manage the front end of innovation. Dr. Patrick earned her Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (from Bucknell University, CalTech, and CalTech respectively).

Byron Wright – Vice President of Corporate Development, El Paso Corporation

Byron Wright is vice president, Corporate Development for El Paso Corporation. In his current role, Wright is responsible for climate change, strategy, corporate development, and enterprise risk management. A 30-year industry veteran, Wright began his El Paso career in 1985 with Tennessee Gas and has held positions with increasing responsibility in areas including planning, commercial operations, rate and strategy. Before joining Tennessee Gas in 1985, he held various positions with Gulf Oil Exploration and Production Company. Wright earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics and economics from Williams College and a Master of Business Administration in finance from the University of Chicago.

Please return to this page periodically as the Board of Directors is currently expanding.