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MENTOR INTERVIEW: Brian Borak – Engineering

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of Brian Borak installing PV panels

Brian Borak is always on the lookout for new technologies. As an Energy Program Technical Analyst for Booz Allen Hamilton, he spends his days designing, executing, and managing energy research and development programs for his government clients, with the goal … Continue reading


MENTOR INTERVIEW: John Cartagirone – Construction

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
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It might be safe to say that John Cartagirone is one of, if not THE veteran decathlete on the Maryland Solar Decathlon Team. A master electrician by trade and owner of American Power & Light out of Bowie, MD, John … Continue reading


MENTOR INTERVIEW: John Morris – Construction

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
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John Morris has a love for building in his blood. As a kid he often worked with his father, who was in construction, helping out on job sites, building homes. He later studied Architecture at Clemson University and got his … Continue reading


MENTOR INTERVIEW: Charlie Berliner – Construction

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of Charlie Berliner mentoring WaterShed team members

One of the more familiar faces on the WaterShed construction site is Charlie Berliner, not just because he’s there a lot, but because he has one of those likeable, magnetic personalities that make him pretty easy to remember. All the … Continue reading


MENTOR INTERVIEW: Michael Lawrence – Communications

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
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Millions of people step through the doors of the National Museum of Natural History every year, coming from all parts of the world to marvel in the spectacular sites the museum has to offer. Many of its guests are repeat … Continue reading


MENTOR INTERVIEW: Dan Vlacich – Engineering

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
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When Dan Vlacich steps onto the WaterShed construction site, the team is not only benefiting from his extensive knowledge and expertise in electrical and PV systems, but occasionally, free labor. “I’ll take any chance I can get to play with … Continue reading


MENTOR INTERVIEW: Mautaz Ezzat – Construction

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
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When you have to build a house, break it into pieces, and re-build it in a matter of days, it helps to have a professional on board with some perspective. Enter Mautaz (Taz) Ezzat, President of Maryland Custom Builders. Taz … Continue reading


MENTOR INTERVIEW: Evan Merkel – Engineering

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of Evan Merkel

When Evan Merkel caught wind Maryland would be participating in Solar Decathlon 2011, volunteering as a mentor was a no-brainer. A photovoltaic design engineer by trade, Evan is one of a handful of mentors who has been on both sides … Continue reading


MENTOR INTERVIEW: Frederick Werth – Engineering

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Maggie Haslam
Photo of plumbing mentor meeting with student

Fred Werth is exactly what everyone wants in a master plumber: he’s always there when you need him, he’s enthusiastic, talented, and generous with his time. So generous in fact, during the 2007 Solar Decathlon, where he served as a … Continue reading



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