Western Carolina University

Lauren Bishop
Energy Manager

Phone: 828-227-3562
Email: lbishop@wcu.edu
Office Address: 3476 Old Cullowhee Rd.
                               Cullowhee, NC 28723

Hometown: Tallahassee, FL
Education: Master of Arts, Industrial Technology, Building Science, Appalachian State University, 2005
Bachelor of Science and Business Administration, Real Estate & Urban Analysis, Appalachian State University, 2000

Bio: Lauren has been serving at WCU since 2005. She became the Energy Manager for the Facilities Management Department in 2007.  Her focus includes creating a holistic approach to integrating sustainability and energy conservation systematically across the campus and community.  It is a dynamic goal that includes all areas of campus and involves wearing many hats from campus programs, technical competencies, and strategic planning.  Her family includes her husband Blair and two young boys Harper and Myles.  In her free time she likes to enjoy time outside with her family, hiking, traveling, playing in her garden, and being a mom.

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David King
Energy Management Specialist

 

Phone: 828-227-2645
Email: dbking@wcu.edu
Office Address: 3476 Old Cullowhee Rd.
                               Cullowhee, NC 28723

Hometown: Asheville, NC
Education: Master of Science from Appalachian State University with concentrations in Building Science and Renewable Energy Systems, May 2012.
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, High Point University, 1997.

Bio: David was born in Dublin, Ireland and moved to the states at the age of eight. Prior to joining Western Carolina University he worked as a fellow for the Environmental Defense Fund identifying cost-effective energy upgrades for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. He has also worked as the Weatherization Coordinator for Green Opportunities (GO), a community based green-jobs training program for under-served young men and women. He is enthusiastic about working with students, staff, and faculty to identify energy efficiency opportunities and to further energy awareness across campus. David enjoys mountain biking, surfing, and getting dirty in the garden.

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Jenna White
Graduate Student Intern

Email: jennawhite@email.wcu.edu

Hometown:Nassau Bay, Texas
Education: Master of Education, Western Carolina University, May 2013
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education-History, Clemson University, 2010

Bio: Jenna was born in Nassau Bay Texas, before moving eleven times throughout childhood.  She has one younger sister, a dog, Finnigan, and a cat, Harper.  Along with promoting sustainability on campus, she also enjoys working for the outdoor program Base Camp Cullowhee, and spends her free time hanging out with friends and family, camping, and hiking.  She plans on staying in Western North Carolina after graduation in May.

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Taylor Hall 
Undergraduate Student Intern

 

Email: tmhall3@catamount.wcu.edu

Hometown: Spruce Pine, NC
Education: Bachelor of Science, Construction Management with a minor in Business Administration, Western Carolina University, December 2013

Bio: Taylor was born and raised in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. He has two older brothers, and one little sister. His hobbies on campus include attending athletic events and staying involved with the Construction Management department. His fiancée is attending graduate school at Western Carolina University, pursuing a Masters in Communication Sciences & Disorders.