Brandon Pavlakis works as a Junior Project Manager at ICAST, bringing to the team a strong background in management, sales, and renewable energy. With a proven track record in leadership and a dedication to sustainable solutions, he effectively drives business outcomes and manages energy efficiency programs. Outside of work, Brandon is passionate about cooking, attending concerts, and traveling to discover new destinations.

Staff Account Elizabeth Davis brings nearly twenty years of accounting systems experience to the ICAST team. With an extensive background in both construction and grant accounting, she’s a valuable member of the accounting team. Elizabeth holds an MBA in Business Administration from Wayland Baptist University. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, she now resides on an island off the coast of Maine after spending 9 years in Alaska. Elizabeth has three adult children and four grandchildren. During her spare time, she and her husband can be found repairing and refurbishing their 150-year-old cottage or watching NASCAR races.

ICAST Editor & Writer Evelyn Grey holds both a B.A. and an M.A. in English Literature from Clemson University. Previously, she taught undergraduate composition courses and worked as a writer and assignment editor in the EdTech industry. Working for ICAST allows her to bring together her editorial and writerly expertise with her passion for sustainability and environmental justice. When she’s not at work, you can find her birding, reading, gardening, or playing Dungeons and Dragons.

Joe comes to ICAST with over 10 years of experience in customer relations and sales excellence in the hospitality and automotive industries. Having most recently held the roll of Conference Service Manager in San Francisco, he is well versed in communications, technology, event organization, and systems administration. Joe is passionate about strengthening communities, servicing underserved populations, and helping mitigate the impacts of climate change. In his free time, he enjoys reading, exploring nature, tinkering with small machines and spending time with his wife and cat.

Lynn is a senior human resources professional with 25+ years of experience. A graduate from Roosevelt University with a Bachelors in Business Administration. She has a certificate in Advanced Human Resources Management from UCLA. She is excited about joining the ICAST team as HR Manager. In her spare time, you will find Lynn reading or antiquing for small treasures.

Combine creativity and discipline and you have Monica Paici. Serving as the Director of Marketing at ICAST, Monica takes on challenging responsibilities, such as branding, utility marketing and project management. With 30+ years in the marketing world, she has a practiced hand that creates solutions for even the most difficult of projects. When she is not exploring opportunities to advance ICAST’s mission, she loves to cook. Ask her about how to bake the perfect chocolate cookie. It’s her secret talent.

IT Technician Nicklaus Watson began his ICAST career as an AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer and then remained on taking a position as an IT Technician. Nick graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in May of 2021 with an M.S. in Sustainable Management. He enjoys working for an organization that focuses on all aspects of sustainability, and by utilizing his undergraduate minors from Ball State University: Computer Science, Foundations of Computer Technology, and History, he hopes to make a lasting contribution to ICAST. When he is not working, he enjoys practicing nature photography, exploring the neighborhoods of Denver, and spending time hiking through the mountains and forests of Colorado.

As Vice President of  Grant Programs Ryan Kristoff grows the organization by securing the funding and partnerships necessary to build new programs, expand to new geographies, and add new solutions to its one-stop-shop suite of services. Since joining ICAST in 2013, he has used his 12 years of grant experience in working with hundreds of local governments, utility, state, and federal partners to design and launch programs that further ICAST's work in underserved communities. Ryan received a B.A. in History and Philosophy from the University of Connecticut. He is an AmeriCorps VISTA alumnus and is passionate about making a positive impact in the world.

Shelby recently received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities and post-graduation moved to Denver, Colorado. She joined the team at ICAST because of her passion for sustainability, the environment and helping low-income populations. When not working, she enjoys spending her time reading, hiking, skiing, and backpacking in the mountains.