Thatcher Young

Current

Sustainability Director at ignition-inc

Past

Sustainability Outreach Manager at Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Sustainability Div.
Sustainability Advisor at Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Sustainability Div.
Market Research Coordinator at Georgia Electric Membership Corporation

Government Relations Specialist at Georgia Electric Membership Corporation

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Education

Georgia State University

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Thatcher Young’s Summary

I am currently developing and executing the first Event Management System in the Experiential Marketing Industry based on the British Standard 8901. The goal is to reduce the environmental footprint of our internal operations and global and domestic campaigns. By education and awareness building of ignition staff we will engage our clients and partners to join us on this journey and take a leadership position in our industry

My professional experience at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources was in sustainable systems design for business, institutions and governments. This included environmental management systems design and implementation assistance, business sustainability strategies development and sustainable solutions facilitation. My primary work involved organizational evaluation and strategic team identification for design, implementation and evaluation of a sustainability program within an organization.

My professional experience at Georgia EMC was in the areas of environmental policy mainly in the energy sector at the local, state and federal levels and statewide economic development in Georgia. This included policy analysis, grass-roots lobbying, stakeholder education, strategic communications, market research, marketing collateral creation and economic and demographic analysis.

My professional goals include promoting long-term, performance driven, systems based sustainability programs within organizations. Helping clients identify the often untapped resources within their organization to build sustainable systems. Creating sustainability programs that yield measurable environmental results and lead organizations to consider the environment, economics and equity equally in everyday business decision-making.

My personal goals are to maintain a balance in life between career, family, faith and fun. To help reduce the impact of humanity on our planet and to create a healthier, happier and more just future for my children.

Thatcher Young’s Specialties:

Strategic organizational design, group facilitation, sustainability, natural resource management, energy conservation, renewable energy, renewable fuels, water conservation, waste reduction and recycling, environmental management systems, sustainability communications, systems thinking, public administration.

Thatcher Young’s Experience

Sustainability Director

ignition-inc

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

June 2009 — Present (6 months)

ignition is the experiential marketing agency behind some of the world’s most ambitious campaigns and events: COCA-COLA’s Olympic Torch Relays and FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tours, the Live Earth concert, and the Blue Planet Run.

I am responsible for internal and external sustainability strategy and operations. Designing and implementing the industry's first Event Management System based on BS 8901. Engaging and partnering with our clients to create low footprint events while joining us on the path towards sustainability.

Remember: Sustainability is a journey not a destination, so begin your journey today!
Sustainability Outreach Manager

Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Sustainability Div.

(Government Administration industry)

April 2009 — May 2009 (2 months)

Responsible for managing sustainability outreach and education activities for the division. This was primarily coordinating with other government agencies, NGOs, and private corporations on sustainability education and strategic facilitation. Developed and managed an intern program for the division.
Sustainability Advisor

Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Sustainability Div.

(Government Administration industry)

March 2007 — March 2009 (2 years 1 month)

Provided sustainable systems design for business, institutions and governments. This included environmental management systems design and implementation assistance, business sustainability strategies development and sustainable solutions facilitation. My primary work involved organizational evaluation and strategic team identification for design, implementation and evaluation of a sustainability program within an organization.
Market Research Coordinator

Georgia Electric Membership Corporation

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Utilities industry)

April 2005 — March 2007 (2 years )

Provided market research including economic, demographic and other information to support statewide economic development activities. My research supported company recruitment, retention and community development activities. Research focused on targeted industry analysis, supply-chain needs, transportation and logistics, demographic analysis and site selection.
Government Relations Specialist

Georgia Electric Membership Corporation

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Utilities industry)

2003 — 2005 (2 years )

Provided research and staff support to government relations staff of a statewide trade association. This included policy analysis and research, grass-roots lobbying, communications and event planning/management.

Thatcher Young’s Education

Georgia State University

Masters, BA , Natural Resources Management, Public Administration, Philosophy, Comparative Religious Studies , 1998 — 2002

Activities and Societies:

Pi Alpha Alpha National Honors Society, President- Religious Studies Student Organization