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Elizabeth A. Hunter, PE, AICP, LEED AP BD+C has been appointed senior associate of Leo A Daly’s Omaha, Neb., office.

Boston’s Margulies Perruzzi Architects has welcomed Roger Stein, AIA, LEED AP, as senior associate. With more than 25 years of experience in client management, architectural and interior design, master planning and construction administration, Stein has been responsible for the completion of a wide variety of projects. In his new position, Stein will manage MPA client projects and assist in business development and strategic planning for the firm.

Michael Mondshine joined the WSP Environmental as vice president of sustainability and climate change. Mondshine, who will be based in the firm’s Washington office, is the board chair for the Association of Climate Change Officers. Mondshine most recently served as chief solutions architect of sustainability at Leidos Inc. He delivered economic and environment solutions for such clients as Bank of America, Chesapeake Energy and the U.S.

Daniel Overbey, AIA, is a recipient of the 2014 AIA Young Architects Award from the American Institute of Architects. Overbey is currently the director of sustainable design practices at Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf Architects in Indianapolis as well as an adjunct faculty member at Ball State University, at which he teaches environmental systems to second- and third-year architecture students.

John Mandyck, chief sustainability officer of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, has been elected chairman of the Urban Green Council’s board of directors. Mandyck, who previously served as the board’s co-vice chair, will continue to work with organizations and universities around the world to accelerate green building.

Josh Nothwang joined WSP Environmental’s Boulder, Colo., office as a practice leader for the firm’s sustainability and energy team. In his new role, Nothwang will lead WSP’s Sustainability Strategy offering, which helps clients develop comprehensive strategies, uncover opportunities to improve performance and overcome organizational challenges related to sustainability, according to WSP.

Michelle DeLora, AIA, LEED AP, was promoted to associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture’s Orlando, Fla., office. A registered architect in the state of Florida with more than 19 years of experience, she joined SchenkelShultz in 2012. As a project architect and manager, she is an integral part of the firm’s Greater Orlando Aviation Authority general consultant team including leadership in the airport’s sustainability initiative.

The Green Building Initiative (GBI) announced Jerry Yudelson as its president to accelerate growth of the nonprofit and further leverage its green building assessment tools. Formerly the president of Yudelson Associates in Tucson, Ariz., Yudelson has authored 13 green building books, achieved recognition as a LEED Fellow and chaired the steering committee for the country’s largest annual green building show, Greenbuild.

Skanska USA promoted Elizabeth Heider to chief sustainability officer. Heider, who will continue to be based in Skanska’s Alexandria, Va., office, will lead Skanska’s efforts to support the company’s triple bottom line of sustainability — environmental, social and economic health. She has worked with Skanska USA for 12 years, primarily as senior vice president for green markets with Skanska USA Building, and also founded Skanska’s National Green Council.

Christoph Stump has been promoted to senior associate with New York-based Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP). Stump holds more than a decade of experience in his field specializing in passive design that minimizes energy consumption as well as accessible design. Stump has planned urban neighborhoods and designed residential commercial and community facilities. His projects with MAP include mixed-use developments, senior housing, multi-family housing and educational facilities.