Minneapolis, Minnesota – The Energy and Environment Building Alliance (EEBA) is pleased to announce its 2026 Board of Directors, welcoming new leadership to continue the organization’s mission to advance high-performance, healthy, and resilient homes across North America.
The 2026 Board reflects a diverse cross-section of industry leaders whose expertise spans high-performance homebuilding, sustainability, innovation, and building science. Together, they will help guide EEBA’s strategic priorities, educational initiatives, and industry partnerships in the year ahead.
2026 Board Officers
President – Karen Kicinski
Karen Kicinski is the Marketing Director and Co-Owner of LifeStyle Homes, headquartered in Melbourne, Florida. A long-time EEBA member and advocate for high-performance building, Karen brings extensive experience in builder engagements, marketing, and building science, particularly in hot-humid climates. Her leadership reflects EEBA’s commitment to collaboration, education, and industry advancement.
As President, Karen will work closely with EEBA staff and the Board to support the organization’s strategic vision, strengthen industry partnerships, and expand networking opportunities for builders, contractors, raters, designers, and other housing professionals committed to high-performance homes.
First Vice President – Mike Frey
Mike Frey is the Vice President of Noyes Development Co., a high-end Portland, Oregon spec builder recognized for its leadership in high-performance construction and Zero Energy and Zero Energy Ready homes. Mike drives the vision for home construction and oversees general operations at Noyes Development, with a focus on quality, performance, and innovation. As First Vice President, he will support EEBA strategic direction and builder-focused initiatives.
Second Vice President – Andrew Guido
Andrew Guido serves as Vice President of Sustainability & Innovation for Empire Communities, based in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, with development and homebuilding operations across Texas, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Andrew brings a national and international perspective on sustainability, innovation, and scalable high-performance practices. In his role as Second Vice President, Andrew will help advance EEBA’s impact across diverse markets and regions.
New Board Members
EEBA is also pleased to welcome two new members to the Board of Directors:
Both Megan and Chad, at top-ranked high-performance home construction companies, have ample experience in sustainability leadership and building science knowledge at scale, further strengthening the Board’s expertise and perspective.
Outgoing Board Members
EEBA extends its sincere appreciation to outgoing Board Members Bill Rectanus, and Tim O'Brien, co-founder of Tim O’Brien homes, both former EEBA Past Presidents. Their service, leadership, and long-standing commitment to EEBA and the high-performance building industry have played a key role in advancing the organization’s mission.
Looking Ahead
EEBA thanks all Board Members – new, continuing, and outgoing – for their dedication and service. With the 2026 Board of Directors in place, EEBA looks forward to another year of collaboration, innovation, and progress in building resilient homes and enduring communities.