Steve Ziemak

Program Analyst, Small Industrial Initiative at Cascade Energy, Inc

Steve Ziemak has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Steve started their career at STERIS Corporation as an Associate Scientist, where they designed and conducted microbiological studies to assess the sterilization efficacy of medical devices. After that, they worked as a Pesticide Specialist at the National Pesticide Information Center, where they provided objective and science-based information about pesticide safety to the public and assisted the medical community in pesticide incident management.

Steve then joined Pleasant Hill Nursery as a Micropropagation Laboratory Manager, overseeing all aspects of the plant micropropagation lab and coordinating with the owner and outdoor crew to produce saleable plants. After that, they served as an Inventory Data Manager at Heritage Seedlings, Inc., where they tracked total plant inventory and built a database to manage inventory.

Steve then worked at Marshall's, Inc. as a Duct Testing Technician, performing duct tests and troubleshooting systems for energy efficiency. Steve later joined the Eugene Water and Electric Board as an Energy Management Intern, where they developed a plan to enhance electricity-saving practices in office buildings and worked with various stakeholders to implement it. Most recently, they have been with Cascade Energy Engineering as a Program Analyst, focusing on the Small Industrial Initiative.

Throughout their career, Steve has demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication and coordination abilities, and a commitment to advancing energy conservation and sustainability.

Steve Ziemak has a diverse education history. In 1987, they completed their high school education at Riverside High School, focusing on college-preparatory studies. Following that, from 1990 to 1992, they attended the University of Cincinnati, majoring in Computer Engineering, without obtaining a degree. Later on, from 1994 to 1997, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Ohio University. In 2001 to 2002, Steve pursued further studies at Oregon State University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Botany. Finally, from 2007 to 2009, they attended Lane Community College, specializing in Energy Management, and completed an Associate of Applied Science degree.

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Cascade Energy, Inc

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At Cascade Energy, we believe in better. We come to work every day with a drive for continuous improvement and we dedicate ourselves to making industrial energy efficiency happen in smart, measurable, and sustained ways. We offer utilities and industrial facilities novel ways to meet their sustainability, emission reduction, and/or energy savings goals. We specialize in: energy efficiency program design and implementation, carbon tracking and reporting, scope 1, 2, and 3 consulting services, energy efficiency engineering, energy management software, and hands-on training and coaching. For over three decades, Cascade Energy has built unrivaled expertise in industrial energy efficiency. Our reputation for stellar, high-quality work has expanded our reach throughout North America to serve clients ranging in size from small up to Fortune 500 companies, in their pursuit of wide-ranging decarbonization and energy savings objectives. Cascade has offices in Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, California, and the Northeast region. OUR VALUES As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), Cascadians foster and value a culture of equals, initiative, and ownership. Our teams are a reflection of our core company values, which are: do the right thing; put others first; seek shared success; learn constantly; and be industrious. Our customers are vitally important to us, and we pride ourselves on stellar customer service. Our team members are a dedicated and diverse group of ambassadors, representing Cascade Energy, striving to embody our values, ensure we are responsive, and consistently delighting our customers.


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