Scott Anaya
Executive Director

Scott joined ABSN in January, 2006 as its first full time executive director. He has 17 years of executive level non-profit management experience. Scott’s organizational experience, both as executive level staff and as a board director, has necessitated focus and personal organization, financial integrity, accounting thoroughness, and other important administrative skills. He has been an office director managing a large staff, while advancing multiple tasks on a variety of issues. He has over twenty years of financial experience including managing annual budgets approaching a million dollars, managing the tight cash flows of NGO’s, as well as corporate and donor relations. Scott has been a founding board member of two other nonprofit organizations and has helped these groups build successful funding bases, administrative and financial systems, and successful programs. He has also served on a variety of national and local level committees of NGO’s and governments. Scott is currently board president of Solace International, which builds schools in many impoverished countries around the world. He is also currently serving on the Anchorage Mayor's Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings Task Force. Scott’s personal interests include travel, skiing, photography, and wine and in his spare time he skips the gym in favor of hikes with his dog Charlie in the front-range.

Scott's email: absn@alaska.net

Anna Hilbruner
Assistant Project Manager
Community Energy Efficiency Program

Anna Joined ABSN in October of 2006 as a program coordinator. She is currently working on the Village End-Use Energy Efficiency Measures, coordinating efficiency upgrades to community buildings in rural Alaska. Prior to working for ABSN Anna served as an environmental coordinator for Doyon / Aramark Joint Venture in Denali National park where she worked on a variety of project ranging from green building design to recycling. Previously Anna worked as an eco-tourism consultant evaluating lodges, and consulting small lodge owners on operations and marketing. Anna holds a B.A. in International Studies from Elon University, where she found her passion for sustainable community development and volunteered as a course-linked service learning director. In her spare time Anna enjoys working with energy raters, gardening, traveling, and taking her pup Maya on hikes and canoe trips.

Anna's email: absnanna@alaska.net


Geoff Butler
Project Manager
Community Energy Efficiency Program

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 original grants in 2004 and currently manages ABSN's Alaska Energy Authority funded projects that provide energy efficiency upgrades in community buildings in 51 communities in rural Alaska.

Geoff's email: gbutler@acsalaska.net

Margie Subers
Weatherization Technical Manager

Margaret “Margie” Subers recently joined ABSN in October 2011. Margie provides technical assistance on Community Energy Efficiency Projects as an Energy Rater and a BPI certified Building Analyst. Margie's previous work as an Energy Specialist for community development projects was in both residential and multi-family units. Her position enabled her to travel through many towns in Alaska; from Haines to Tok and on to Talkeetna. Margie enjoys creating healthy, energy efficient spaces for people and has a passion for building. Currently, Margie is completing a super-insulated REMOTE WALL home/shop with Net Zero Energy goals. Her home is built with 8” Foam on the exterior and 2 x 6 insulated walls. In 2001 Margie received the "Manufacturing Firm of The Year Award" by the Arizona Small Business Development Council for her experimental aircraft propeller company.  In 1999, Margie founded a licensed, bonded C-37R plumbing company and performed general excavating while working with inspectors and health departments to improve water quality in the State of Arizona.  In 1988, Margie co-built a solar powered home in Patagonia, Arizona, implementing the latest technology known at that time.  Margie’s hobbies include flying, cooking, woodworking, campfires, and star-gazing.
Margie's email: absnmargie@alaska.net


Caren Moss
Project Coordinator/Field Manager

Caren Moss came to ABSN in July 2011 after three and a half years at a renewable energy education/advocacy non-profit in Anchorage and a renewable energy/energy efficiency education non-profit in Wisconsin three years before that. With a background in renewable energy, energy efficiency, accounting (BS in Managerial Accounting from University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point), construction, and education, Caren enjoys working in the office coordinating current projects and then heading out to the villages to help make those changes. Her interests include traveling within Alaska to help weatherize community buildings in remote villages, XC skiing, biking year round, and long walks on the beach….in the snow.

Caren's email: absncaren@alaska.net


Jo Ann Valone
Project Coordinator

Jo Ann became a part of the ABSN family as a Project Coordinator in August, 2011. Jo Ann comes to us with a diverse background in project management; most recently serving nine years as a Documentationalist and Training Manager with State of Alaska Medicaid where her travels throughout Alaska’s rural villages opened a new world. With a love for helping others, Jo Ann joined Habitat for Humanity in 2003 and since has assisted in the build of six homes; three of which were in Alaska. Jo Ann completed her Associates degree from Southeastern University (FL) in Business Management and went on to UMUC, Asia, to establish her career in Project Management. Living in Japan for 5 years gave new energies and appreciation for those who have little to nothing.  Jo Ann re-energizes in life through her volunteer work with the Red Cross Disaster Recovery Team, traveling, dancing, and long walks on the beach… in the rain.

An eclectic personality; composed of elements drawn from various sources; selecting what appears to be best; all rolled up in to one piece of aluminum foil. ~ Being who I am created to be. Me.

Jo Ann's email: absnjoann@alaska.net

Emily Berliner
Project Coordinator

Emily joined ABSN in September 2011 as a Project Coordinator/Administrative Assistant. Emily is currently contributing her efforts toward ABSN’s Energy Efficiency Projects as well as administrative tasks. Emily has a diverse work history, but her most recent endeavor was working in her hometown of Bethel, Alaska, as an Office Manager for a vehicle rental and freight delivery business. Emily holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from King’s College London and a Master’s degree in Corporate Real Estate Finance & Strategy from Cass Business School, City University London. Emily’s interests include running, skiing, cooking, travel and enjoying the beauty of Alaska.

Emily's email: absnemily@alaska.net

Tram Nguyen
Accounting Assistant

Tram joined ABSN in October 2010 as an accounting assistant to gain more work experience working with a non-profit organization. She is also a student at the University of Alaska Anchorage majoring in Accounting and Finance. Tram is currently tracking ABSN project budgets in 48 communities across three separate grants using complicated budget tracking methods she has developed. Her personal hobby includes traveling, reading, watching movies and sleeping. Tram hopes to continue contributing her best efforts with ABSN's growth.

Tram's email: absntram@alaska.net