Jonathan M. Estes

Jonathan Estes has worked with leaders in all sectors on how to develop a business case and implement the triple bottom-line outcomes of sustainability for themselves and within their organizations. Since receiving his BA in International Development from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Jonathan has worked over 20 years as an educator, business owner, analyst, and sustainability expert. Jonathan brings together the importance of effective training for behavior change, entrepreneurial experience and innovation, and developing an actionable business case for sustainability. He is currently Director of Sustainability and Analytics for Facilities Solutions Group, LLC (www.fsg-llc.com) located in Reston, VA.

In his book, Smart Green: How to Implement Sustainable Business Practices in Any Industry and Make Money (Wiley & Sons, 2009), Jonathan outlines the key sustainability issues and processes leaders in all sectors need to be aware of to be both sustainable and successful. In U.S. and international settings, he has worked as an expert in sustainability.