ABSN's home town Alaska Instructors have over 230 years of combined Cold Climate Home Building and Energy Efficiency experience, making ABSN one of the most qualified organizations in Alaska to provide the time tested building science knowledge.  ABSN's instructors stay extremely current in their fields continually updating their knowledge on new building technologies proven to work in Alaska's extreme cold, wet, or cold and dry climates, from soggy Southeast to temperate Southcentral, to the extreme hot and cold dry Interior, far out the wet and windy Alutian chain, to the extreme environments of the far reaches of the state.  When our trainers want to sit in the audience and learn, ABSN often brings up national and international experts in various fields to provide additional trainings in Alaska throughout the year.

Geoff Feiler

Geoff has lived in Alaska since 1971 and has been involved in the building industry for nearly that long, remodeling homes and small businesses throughout the state.  In 1979 he and a partner felt that houses should have energy grades similar to the MPG ratings on cars.  So they founded Heat Loss Analysis, Inc. (HLA) and began performing energy audits.  In the early '80's they also opened The Energy Store which sold energy conservation and alternative energy products.  Geoff continues to operate HLA and helps fulfill some of ABSN's technical assistance and training program requirements.

Mike Musick

Michael Musick is a charter member of CCHRC and has served in an advisory role for CCHRC since its inception. His educational background includes BA degrees in English and Sociology, and a Master of Arts in Teaching. Mr. Musick has over 40 years experience in the construction industry in Interior Alaska. Since the mid 70's Mr. Musick has been a general contractor specializing in constructing energy efficient custom homes. Mike is the author of several manuals on building and has developed training courses for the Alaska Craftsman Home Program, the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, the Cooperative Extension Service, and the Alaska Building Science Network.   He was the construction superintendent for the University of Alaska President's Residence and currently specializes in energy efficient log homes. Mike recently received certification as a LEED Accredited Professional through the US Green Building Council. Mr. Musick is the Chair of the Interior Alaska CCHRC Research Advisory Committee, Past President of the Board of Directors of the Alaska Boreal Forest Council, and Past President of the Board of Directors of the Interior Alaska Building Association (IABA). Mr. Musick received the prestigious 2004 Builder of the Year Award from the IABA. He is currently the Chair of the Interior Alaska Green Building Initiative (IAGBI).   Mike was elected to The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly in the fall of 2006. 

William Harry Bruu

Bill joined the United States Air Force in August 1962 beginning a 22 year career during which he performed meritoriously in three career areas: Ground Radio Repairman, Aircraft Loadmaster(C-130’s), and Public Affairs Supervisor. He was able to attain supervisor/Instructor status in all three of the areas. He retired as a Master Sergeant (E-7) on October 1^st, 1984. During the next 10 years he filled many different positions in the field of real estate from sales person to property manager to foreclosure specialist. He then transitioned into inspecting new and existing homes and becoming a Certified Energy Rater. He has inspected more than 3000 homes across the State of Alaska. He has committed himself to his community at every opportunity by serving as member of various boards and commissions, leading some of them as President, Vice Chairman. He is particularly proud of his service on the Matanuska Susitna Borough Platting Board, where he served during a period of unprecedented growth. Bill married Lillian Kay Robbins in October 1962. They had three girls, Stacy, Sheri, Trisha. They have six Grandchildren.

Charlie Deer

Charlie has over 30 years of building and building science experience. He is one of the most experienced rural Alaska trainers having conducted (many) dozens of workshops, especially on boiler maintenance, windows, insulation and sealants.

Marquam George

Marquam coordinates and develops the UAS construction technology program, applied research and coordination with advisory committee, housing authorities, and building professionals.  He is an ASHRAE 62.2 National Committee Member, and has provided ABSN with curriculum development and workshop delivery in Cold Climate Home Building, Ventilation, and Remote Wall Systems.

Richard Musick

Richard Musick has worked with his dad in the family business, Ester Construction, for the last 10 years building custom energy efficient log and frame homes. Richard is a 2002 graduate of the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a BBA in Business management and a BA in Technology. Richard received specialized training in energy efficient log building during a six-week course in New Zeeland a few years ago. Richard and his dad have taught more than 20 log home building classes around Alaska. Richard has decided to specialize in healthy indoor air quality. This has led to forming a new IAQ business called Solutions to Healthy Breathing with partner, Bill Reynolds.

Ginny Moore

Ginny has been a Program Manager for ABSN projects since its inception in 1995. These projects have included rural training as well as research and IAQ monitoring. Ginny was ABSN’s Project Director for the successful completion of 2004-2005 EPA Region 10 funded project, Projects to Provide Tribal Indoor Air Training and Technical Assistance. She has been actively involved in building science training, curriculum development, and field research since 1985.

Paul Cotter 

Dr. Paul Cotter has a PhD in Biological Sciences from Idaho State University. He has experieince training Alaska builders in indoor air quality, building sciences, and biological/toxicological aspects of homes and buildings. Paul also has extensive experieince designing energy retrofit projects for residential buildings and has published an instructional DVD for ABSN titled, "Outside Insulation Technique." Currently, Paul is also an Adjunct Professor at University of Alaska Anchorage.

Craig Moore

Craig Moore manages the Development and Construction Management department at Tlingit -Haida Regional Housing Authority (THRHA) in Juneau. THRHA is the leading provider of affordable housing in SE Alaska, and is recognized for their durable, energy efficient, and innovative construction techniques in SE Alaska’s challenging maritime climate. Craig also serves on the SE Regional Advisory Committee of the Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CCHRC), and has served on the ABSN Board of Directors for over 6 years. Craig strongly believes in training and educating workers and building professionals in good building science and construction techniques. He is dedicated to improving the housing stock and quality of life in both rural and urban Alaska. A Registered Home Inspector, a certified Energy Rater, and a General Contractor. Craig also likes to hike, kayak and fish.

Phil Kaluza

Phil has over 20 years experience in building sciences including workshops delivery, curriculum development, and technical assistance. Experienced in IAQ monitoring and testing homes, previous Construction Manager for Bering Straits Regional Housing Authority.

Rich Seifert 

Rich is a past ABSN Board President. Rich has vast experience in building science curriculum development and workshop delivery and is Alaska’s leading expert in Radon and Radon Mitigation techniques. He publishes the ABSN/CES quarterly newsletter.  Rich Seifert, Energy and Housing Specialist has been with the Cooperative Extension Service since 1982. Rich graduated with a B.S. in physics from West Chester state college in Pennsylvania, and attended UAF for a Masters in Engineering Physics. Prior to his academic career, Rich spent his time garnering a taste for Pennsylvania Dutch pretzels in Bucks County, PA.

Chuck Dearden

Chuck is a Building Official for the City of Ketchikan and he is the owner of Gold Coast Builders also in Ketchikan, Alaska. He is a certified Alaska energy rater, and has several ICBO and ICC certifications which include: Building Code Official, Certified Building Official, IRC Combination Dwelling Inspector, IBC Building Inspector, and IBC Plans Examiner. Chuck is also an alumnus of the National Fire Academy, a board member of the Alaska State Home Builders Association, and a member of the Ketchikan Home Builders Association. Chuck recently was on the board of the CCHRC as Vice Chair until the expiration of his term in 2007.

Geoff Butler

Geoff, owner of Energy Conservation Alaska provides research, consulting, training, technical assistance, and project management for energy efficiency projects throughout Alaska.  Geoff's consulting consists of training and education on energy efficiency opportunities for individuals, organizations and governments.  Past projects include implementing the Statewide Electrical Savings Initiative for the Rural Alaska Community Action Program Inc., 2002-2004.  More than 2,000 electrical savings residential visits were accomplished in more than 50 rural Alaska communities.  Geoff co-authored the orginal grants in 2004 and currently manages ABSN's Alaska Energy Auhtority funded projects that provide energy efficiency upgrades in community buildings in 51 communities in rural Alaska. 

Sasha Zemanek

Sasha recently left her post in Fairbanks as Executive Officer of the Interior Alaska Building Association in order to relocate to Anchorage. Her dedication to the building industry has been beneficial not only to the contractors in Fairbanks but also to Alaska State Home Builders Association.  Sasha has coordinated well over 100 building science trainings for the Interior and State Home Builders Associations.

Dan Lung 

Dan Lung owner of DL Consulting Services, Inc. provides consulting and training services to ABSN for energy efficient lighting and other energy efficiency measures in rural Alaska in support of the Village End Use Energy Efficiency Program.  Other past projects include:  VISTA volunteer and employment with Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc., including coordination of the Electrical Savings Initiative (ESI) Program designed to assist 2,000 Energy Assistance recipients in rural Alaska to reduce their electrical utility costs through energy efficient lighting upgrades, appliance kiowatt-hour testing and energy savings education.  Currently Dan is a program assistant for the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service supporting rural solid waste management planning efforts and outreach for the communities along the Kuskokwim River. 

Harry Morgan, Sr

Harry Morgan is owner of HM Home Repair in Bethel, Alaska.  Harry currently serves as Field Manager and trainer for ABSN's Village End Use Energy Efficiency Program in Western Alaska.  Harry has over 8,000 hours of qualified electrican work and over 15 years of experience with gas and oli fired boilers and heaters.  Harry continues to consult with the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation as an electrician and he has worked for Donlin Creek Mines on a variety of building fronts including construction of cabins.

 Jess Dilts

Jess Dilts is the director of housing for the Hydaburg Cooperative Association. As manager of Tribal NAHASDA for Hydaburg, Jess focuses primarily on rehabilitation work of existing homes increasing the energy efficiency while extending the life of the house. Under Jess’ direction, Hydaburg Cooperative Association, partnering with Building Science Corporation has been instrumental in developing climate-specific, energy efficient housing prototypes for the Habitat Congress Building America program. This work has culminated as the Building America design of the Basic Very Cold Climate House. Jess’ work is pioneering both new and retrofit housing resulting in buildings using 30 to 50 percent less energy, reducing construction time and waste by as much as 50 percent while improving builder productivity