June 6 - Jason Geddes,  WCSD Energy & Sustainability Programs

Jason will discuss WCSD energy and sustainability programs. This includes utility consumption monitoring, energy & water conservation management, recycling management, and education of students, staff & the public in sustainability practices.

Regent Geddes was appointed by Gov. Kenny Guinn to serve on the Board of Regents in 2006 and was retained in the 2008, 2010 and 2016 elections as the representative for District 11. He currently serves as chair of the Academic, Research and Student Affairs Committee. He served two terms as Board Chairman.

Prior to joining the District, Jason served as the Environmental Services Administrator for the City of Reno, where he led the Green Team, implemented action plans and communicated with the public. During his tenure, the City of Reno was able to reduce energy use by 40%, reduce energy costs by 30% and add 20% renewables. He also negotiated the single stream recycling program on behalf of the City.

Jason received his BS in biochemistry and Ph.D. in environmental chemistry from the University of Nevada, Reno. He has served as the senior petroleum chemist with the Nevada Department of Agriculture, the Environmental Affairs Manager at the University of Nevada, a member of the Nevada New Energy Industry Task Force, and Chair of the Nevada Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Task Force. He was elected to serve in the Nevada State Assembly in 2002 and while serving was an active member of the Education, Judiciary, and Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining committees.