NICK STECKY, C.E.M., LEED Accredited Professional, is president of his own facilities consulting firm headquartered in New Jersey. He brings to this program over 20 years experience in the design, construction and operation of a broad spectrum of facilities, including corporate R&D, corporate headquarters, federal nuclear labs, office parks and educational facilities. In addition, he has more than ten years experience in the energy consulting, auditing and ESCO industries. A recognized leader in the energy field, Mr. Stecky is the current president of the New Jersey Chapter of AEE, past president of the New Jersey Chapter of ASHRAE, chairman of the New Jersey High Performance Building Working Group, and serves on the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. Since 2002 he has served as the Sustainability Chairman for the World Energy Engineering Congress. Recent speaking engagements have included the ASHRAE winter and summer conventions in '03 and '04. Mr. Stecky holds a bachelors degree in engineering and a masters degree in systems.