Illinois Green Alliance Board of Directors Candidate Bios

The Illinois Green Alliance has released its board of directors candidate biographies, highlighting professionals from both residential and commercial sectors.

The upcoming board selection brings forward candidates with backgrounds spanning real estate, project management, architecture, and energy efficiency program management.

Wayne Beals, a Realtor and managing broker at The Beals Group at EXIT Strategy Realty, is among the candidates seeking to influence sustainability efforts.

With 23 years of practice focused on sustainability, Beals has served as Chair of the Sustainability Committee at the Chicago Association of Realtors and is in the final year of his term on its board of directors. His stated goal is to make high-performance homes the standard in Chicago by using the networks and influence of large organizations.

Deeta Bernstein, Public Buildings Director at Consertus, brings a background in architecture and experience in sustainability, project management, and public program leadership. Bernstein has contributed to publications including the CMAA Sustainability Guidelines, Sustainable Airport Manual (version 1-3), and the PBC Water Reuse Handbook, alongside presenting on sustainability and resilience topics at regional and national conferences.

Ian Champ, Senior Energy Efficiency Program Manager for Residential Market Transformation at Commonwealth Edison, has over 10 years of energy efficiency and decarbonization experience across commercial, industrial, governmental, and utility sectors.

A Certified Energy Manager and Six Sigma Green Belt, Champ holds degrees from Indiana University and Purdue University. Since relocating to Chicago in 2018, Champ has been active with Illinois Green Alliance, first as a member of its Auxiliary Board and now serving on its Board of Directors.

Candidate profiles and professional backgrounds detail the qualifications of individuals seeking leadership roles within the organization.