George Blackstone
Founder & CEO
George has made a career of coordinating teams of professionals for optimum results. With more than 35 years of experience in business, mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnering, manufacturing, technology development and more, he has spearheaded several successful start-ups in a multitude of industries from manufacturing and software applications to hazardous waste remediation and land development. Well seasoned in doing business at all levels, he has overseen the acquisition of 18 companies and the opening of overseas subsidiaries. Many of the companies he founded remain international leaders in their fields today.
Mary Ellen Courtney
Co-Founder & Communications Director
Mary Ellen has spent over 35 years working in various industries, including academia, garment manufacturing, management consulting, trust banking, non-profit healthcare, and medical research. She started a company representing graphic artists, designers & photographers in the advertising, corporate in-house marketing, and film & music industries. Mary Ellen moved on to become President of an award-winning film design company. She then trained in architectural and environmental design, emphasizing green design. Film and architecture clients have honed her communication, collaboration, and epistemic juggling skills.
Greg Osterloh
Energy Technology Director
Greg has spent over 30 years creating successful business ventures, from large Fortune 100 companies to small start-ups. His ventures include hemp processing, power generation, engineered wood products, food products, computers and software, energy efficiency/cogeneration, industrial couplings, auto parts manufacturing, composites, and industrial processes. In addition to his training in mechanical engineering, he has a deep understanding and experience in executive management, finance, sales, and marketing. Greg knows and delivers the best sustainability technologies.