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RESOURCES

Company Affiliations

PLRS works within a network of industry, government, and conservation organizations that share our commitment to ecological restoration, regulatory compliance, and sustainable land management.

PARENT COMPANY

Sustainability Core Advisors

Parent company and fractional sustainability consultancy. SCA helps organizations across industries find the intersection of sustainability goals and measurable ROI.
sustainabilitycoreadvisors.com → 

CERTIFICATION

B Lab

B Lab is the nonprofit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. We won’t stop until all business is a force for good.
bcorporation.net →

BUSINESS COALITION

Good Business Colorado

Good Business Colorado is a grassroots organization of values-driven employers and entrepreneurs in the state of Colorado working together for equitable communities, a sustainable environment, and a prosperous economy.
goodbusinesscolorado.org → 

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

CCIA – Colorado Clean Tech Industry Association

Colorado Cleantech Industries Association provides advocacy, collaboration and resources to Colorado’s cleantech innovators. Colorado is leading the way in cleantech employment, R&D and investment.
coloradocleantech.com → 

CERTIFICATION

LSSI – Lean Six Sigma Institute

Organizations employing Lean Six Sigma training and coaching services can expect to achieve a substantial improvement in the lead time for providing products and services to customers, a sustainable increase in quality, a significant improvement in safety, better employee morale, greater customer satisfaction, and a considerable reduction in costs.
leansixsigmainstitute.org →

PROFESSIONAL COALITION

IIBA

For over 20 years, the International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) has shaped the practice of business analysis to achieve better enterprise outcomes. A professional association with 30,000 members, 120 chapters, 1,500 volunteers, and 500 partners worldwide, IIBA supports the recognition of business analysis within organizations.
iiba.org → 

PLRS offers community-based environmental innovation and leadership, with experience in working with municipal governments in forging new environmental directions.

Phillip R. Porter

VP ENVIRONMENTAL & FIELD SERVICES

Phillip is a seasoned environmental professional with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations navigate complex regulatory environments while strengthening operational performance and long-term sustainability. His career spans oil and gas, waste management, and environmental remediation, where he has led large, multidisciplinary teams and built environmental programs that reduce risk, increase compliance, and support business growth.

Throughout his career, Phillip has demonstrated a unique ability to bridge environmental compliance with business strategy. At Chevron, he led asset-wide environmental compliance planning for production and post-production operations, played a key role in implementing Colorado’s ground-breaking regulations, and supported the company’s participation in the United Nations Environment Programme’s Oil & Gas Methane Partnership. He also spearheaded an industry-leading reclamation workflow that resulted in the closure of more than 1,000 sites over a three-year period—an exponential increase over prior years.

Phillip brings a practical, collaborative leadership style to ESG advisory work, grounded in real-world operational experience. He is known for building strong cross-functional partnerships, mentoring high-performing teams, and translating regulatory complexity into clear, actionable strategies that create durable value for organizations and their stakeholders.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies with a geology emphasis from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and is a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM). Phillip has also served on the Arvada Sustainability Council and is an advocate for integrating environmental stewardship with sound business decision-making. Phillip served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. In his leisure time, he enjoys golf, fly fishing, and supporting the competitive athletics of his teenage daughters.

Skills and Experience

  • Environmental & regulatory compliance strategy
  • ESG program development and implementation
  • Risk mitigation and regulatory engagement
  • Sustainability and reclamation planning
  • Environmental management systems and audits
  • Data-driven performance improvement
  • Cross-functional leadership and team development
  • Oil & gas, waste management, and remediation expertise

Jeff Kressmann

VP MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS & RESEARCH

Jeff has spent his entire career in the communications business. His experience includes editorial and public relations for the American Osteopathic Association; Account Executive at Stral Advertising Company/Marketing Communications Associates, where he developed message strategy, designed advertising and PR campaigns and managed communications budgets for a broad range of business-to-business clients; and Communications Manager for United Stationers, a Fortune 500 corporation, where he not only performed a range of marketing and communications roles, but also managed the company’s internal and external meetings and events. More recently, Jeff founded and continues to run his own communications business, serving various B2B clients.

Jeff’s experience includes editorial work, agency account management, public relations, corporate customer communications, sales training and sales support, market research, video production, sales meeting production, and more. Jeff’s expert focus on message strategy and branding helps his clients develop unique and creative approaches to cutting through the clutter of today’s crowded and noisy marketplace, creating messages that consistently resonate in both customers’ and employees’ minds.

Jeff has a B.S. in Journalism from Northern Illinois University, and a Master of Science in Marketing Communications from Roosevelt University. He has supplemented those studies with continuing education in communications and environmental issues.

A passionate environmentalist as well as a conscious capitalist, Jeff and his wife co-founded a local environmental action group for his community. He also belongs to Sierra Club and Citizens Climate Lobby. Jeff believes that “the environment” and “business” are part of the same ecosystem and can thrive together.

Jeff lives in the Chicago area and is a passionate cyclist and cross-country skier. He is also a published writer of haiku, many of them in celebration of the natural world.

Skills and Experience

  • Message Strategy & Branding
  • Communications Campaigns
  • Marketing Communications
  • Public Relations
  • Video Production
  • Environmental Education

David Gale

VP OPERATIONS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

In his many years of entrepreneurial activity, David has been involved in some 30 business startups, ranging from social media and technology to business services to construction. This wealth of experience has given him a rich background in business development, operations, management consulting, technology, Software As a Service (SAAS), supply chain, and project management.

Currently David operates Mud City Jacks, a general contracting firm specializing in transformative residential and commercial rehabilitations throughout the Chicago area. David is an advocate for sustainable construction practices and community engagement. His leadership extends beyond the construction site, as he actively contributes to initiatives that make a positive impact on local neighborhoods and the environment.

David is a man of varied interests and passions. He finds solace and inspiration in the great outdoors, whether it’s embarking on exhilarating hikes or carving through pristine slopes while downhill skiing. Cooking, music, and reading serve as sources of inspiration and introspection. He believes in the power of continuous learning and exploration.

David’s approach to life is underpinned by a philosophy of being present in the moment, remaining open to new experiences, and committing to a purposeful existence. He understands that these values are essential not only in personal growth, but also in fostering meaningful connections and driving forward his business endeavors.

He holds a B.A. in Russian Language from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Skills and Experience

  • Operations Management
  • Business Development
  • Project Management
  • Supply Chain/Demand Chain Management
  • Business Process Optimization
  • Sales
  • Entrepreneurial Innovation
    • SaaS (Software as a Service)
    • Social Media for Small & Mid-sized businesses
    • Pet Supplies
    • Wi-fi Advertising Networks
    • Solar/Wind-powered Outdoor Lighting

Scott Rosenzweig

FOUNDER & CEO

As an accomplished commercial executive leader for over 30 years, Scott has spent his career in publicly traded, private equity backed, and privately-owned companies, helping them grow while developing the people within them. Scott’s engaging, hands-on style has helped business owners and their teams expeditiously rebuild their sales infrastructures so they can more fully capitalize on the opportunities within their markets. Throughout his career, Scott has worked with hundreds of small and medium-sized dealers, distributors, value added resellers, and manufacturers, helping each to grow by developing profitable growth strategies, but also experiencing how ESG standards and practices – or a lack thereof – can impact a company’s growth and status among its stakeholders.

Scott’s personalized approach fits the particular needs of his clients and are carefully coordinated with the tools and resources of proven resource partners. These partners have established reputations for helping companies overcome common challenges and unlock growth. There is nothing that gives Scott greater satisfaction than to help a business owner scale new heights of market success.

Scott’s involvement in the ESG community has been extensive, having served as a Board Member of Walter E. Heller College of Business at Roosevelt University, as well as a member of Roosevelt’s Student Mentoring Program; he is a member of the Sustainable Brands Environment group and SOCAP (Social Capital Markets) Environment group; and he is a Volunteer Fundraiser for Sierra Club and World Wildlife Fund. He is also a Vistage Trusted Advisor, helping leaders succeed, and a member of EOS Worldwide, promoting the Entrepreneurial Operating System. He is active in mentoring other young professionals, just as he has been helped by many others over the years.

Scott chairs the Alternative Energy, Clean Tech & Sustainability team of the Midwest Keiretsu Form Midwest, a global investment community. The team’s description states, “The world of Alternative Energy, Clean Tech and Sustainability is exploding with growth. This isn’t just because these areas have become very attractive for investment, but because supporting them is increasingly becoming the right thing to do.”

Skills and Experience

  • Sales Leadership
  • Sales Management
  • Sales Strategy
  • Sales Process
  • Forecasting
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Marketing Communications & Branding
  • CRM Strategy
  • Six Sigma
  • Manufacturing and Distribution Experience