Bob Paine, Co-Chair - Technical
Meteorologist & Environmental Professional

Mr. Paine is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist and a Qualified Environmental Professional with 32 years of experience with ENSR Corporation in Westford, MA. He has a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Atmospheric Sciences from the State University of New York at Albany, and a Masters Degree in Meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has conducted wind assessment studies for for Medford and other clients, such as Lehman College in Bronx, NY and at the water & sewer authority in Genesee County, MI.

Fred Schlicher, Co-Chair - Outreach
Public Relations & Marketing Professional

Mr. Schlicher is MA Climate Action Network's (MCAN) Program Manager, with the primary responsibility of assisting MCAN's municipal-level Chapters. He is a public relations and marketing professional with over 20 years experience in energy and environmental affairs. His current PR practice includes project and special event management. He is a former journalist with a BA in English from Southern Methodist University and is a graduate of the Professional Certificate Projgram in Public Relations from UCLA.

Susan Altman is the newest member to the MCEC. Ms Altman has more than 25 years of experience in communications and outreach, focusing on environmental issues. She consulted for the Pew Institute for Ocean Science on marine conservation topics during 2003-2006. Susan is vice president of the Massachusetts Climate Action Network and chairs the Medford Climate Action Network. In 2005 she founded the Medford Environmental Alliance, which links many community organizations and projects. She also co-founded the Massachusetts Social Marketing Association and served on the board of directors of the Mystic River Watershed Association from 2004-2006. She holds a master's degree in environmental policy from Tufts University and a B.A. in psychology from Vassar College.

Mike Camuso is a millwright tradesman with over 20 years experience in power generation. He knows clean energy will make a huge difference in our world. Mr. Camuso has conducted extensive work in the commercial power industry installing turbines (steam, gas, oil, coal, nuclear, hydro) in power plants all over New England. He also maintains and overhauls these turbines on a regular basis.

Jon Crowe was the Assistant Energy Efficiency Coordinator for the City of Medford prior to August, 2007. He now works as a Program Associate at the Northeast Regional Office of ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability. He serves on the steering committee for the Medford Environmental Alliance (MEA) and maintains the web sites for both MEA and MCEC.

Diana Duffy volunteered for the City's Energy and Environment Office for eight months before putting those skills to work managing residential energy efficiency programs for a local utility. Diana brings both her commitment to making Medford an even better place to live, and her experience saving money on energy costs to her work with the MCEC.

Lois Grossman is an associate member of the MCEC and has been an environmental activist in Medford since 1982. The solar panels on her home attest to her commitment to renewable energy.

Mike Guigli is an engineer with extensive technical and project management experience. He will use this experience to review wind turbine project plans and schedule. Additionally, Mr. Guigli is familiar with rotating machinery and is keenly aware of the long-term maintenance and reliability issues associated with having a successful and sustainable wind turbine project.

Rick Sacco is a retired Account Manager for the General Electric Power Systems Division. Mr. Sacco has vast technical knowledge of industrial, turbine and wind power equipment. Mr. Sacco is a strong believer in wind power and other clean energy sources.

Lael Smith is the mother of four school aged children, two of whom attend middle school in Medford. Her emphasis is in educating children about renewable energy. As a member of the MCEC she has facilitated field trips to IBEW's wind turbine and the facility at Hull. She is a member of the Roberts School Council in Medford. Currently she works as a Treasurer and Advisor for a small non-profit that provides education and support for adults.