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Genevieve King, SBC Director
 Genevieve is a long-time western Montana entrepreneur hailing from the beautiful Mission Valley. Genevieve has built several successful businesses and has deep ties in the sustainable community with a background in the sustainable development field. She attended University of Montana and is currently working towards her Masters in Environmental Journalism. Genevieve is a member of Missoula Developers for Sustainability, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and has dedicated the past decade of her life to sustainable living, both personally as well as professionally. Genevieve has two daughters who have successfully turned her into classroom-visiting, volleyball, basketball and soccer commuting multi-tasker. She co-hosted the PBS aired show RezChef and enjoys outdoor activities, photography, writing, good food & wine and cooking meals for friends and family.
Olan Lloyd Alsup
 – or Bubba – as most know him, has been a Missoula resident for over 15 years. He married an awesome Missoula girl named Stephanie McAfee over 21 years ago and they have 3 busy teenage children. When not busy with the children’s numerous activities, Bubba works for Western States Insurance and sells Health and Life insurance plans to small businesses. Stephanie manages their retail store – ‘Pet Stop’ in Southgate Mall. Bubba has been very active in volunteer work for organizations such as Sentinel Kiwanis, YMCA, Little Grizzly Football, Boy Scouts, Missoula Valley Church to name a few. He has also previously sat on the Southgate Mall planning board, Chaired, and still serves, on the Chamber’s ‘Leadership High School’ program committee. He has also served as president of National Association of Insurance and Financial advisors of Western Montana, and was a founding member and president of Missoula Christian Business Network. Bubba graduated from Harding University in 1988 and received a Masters in Education from Abilene Christian University in 1991. Bubba has joined the SBC because he feels that business is starting to see sustainability as the ‘right thing to do’ and not a political issue. “When we get past the politics, it is up to all of us to provide a better future for our children.”
Susan Anderson
 Susan Anderson is co-owner of BalanceTech, LLC, a fifteen year old, family-owned and operated software development company specializing in decision management software, most notably packages related to natural resource and wildland fire management. In addition to her business responsibilities, Susan teaches classes in accounting, sustainable business practices, and energy choices as an adjunct instructor at the University of Montana. Susan is an active community volunteer and currently helps with the Sentinel Cross Country Team activities and Sea Scout Ship 2102, in addition to the SBC Board.
Blake Ludwig
Blake is a longtime Missoula resident having relocated here from Chicago with his family in 1969. He is a CPA and a graduate of the University of Montana School of Business. He has worked a number of years in public accounting mostly with the firm of Galusha, Higgins & Galusha PC, and has spent the last fourteen years working as Controller for Sun Mountain Sports, Inc. Blake has worked with and had exposure to a wide range of business issues, from operations, tax and auditing to import/export law, and network design. Blake is married, has a daughter and a stepson, he and his wife Caryn enjoy the fine Montana quality of life, lots of outdoor activities and traveling.
Nate McConnell
 Nate McConnell is a sole practitioner with the McConnell Law Office, a general practice with experience in water, real estate, business organization, and guardianship issues. Prior to opening his practice, Nate worked at Historical Research Associates in Missoula, where he focused on Native American natural resource management, water rights, and Superfund issues. Nate came to Missoula in 2001 to pursue a master’s degree in environmental history. His thesis focused on green energy development and the role that non-profits play in policy decisions. Nate enjoys spending time cooking for his friends and exploring Montana’s outdoors.
Miriam Mick
 Miriam Mick hails from New England, fell in love with Western mountains, attitude and beer six years ago and had been living in the Rockies ever since. She is the co-owner of Problem Solved LLC, an administrative and marketing strategy company. When not solving problems, she enjoys working in the garden with her fiancee and romping around with her dog.
Jennifer Oakland
Raised on a small family farm in Eastern Washington with strong core values of sustainable living, Jennifer Oakland has always had a strong appreciation for the natural world and its delicate balance. After earning a business degree from Washington State University, Jennifer spent ten years discovering the coasts of the country, while developing a sales career in the bio-tech/pharmaceutical industry in Seattle and in Boston. In love with a geologist in Missoula and ready to return to a simpler life, Jennifer moved to Missoula in 2004 and quickly re-discovered her interest in sustainability. Having recently completed the Certificate Program in Sustainable Business from Bainbridge Graduate Institute in Seattle, Jennifer is excited to put the principles she has learned into practice by educating others about the importance of sustainability and supporting the community of Missoula. Heather Phillips
 Heather Phillips grew up in Missoula and graduated from the Art Institute of Seattle before returning to the area. Heather works in the field of graphic design with Missoula businesses through Go Two Gals, a marketing and design firm founded by Heather and her business partner in 2008. As the co-owner of a locally owned and operated business, Heather is dedicated to applying sustainable business practices in her day-to-day relationships with clients. When not developing the perfect logo for a client, Heather enjoys yoga, hiking with her Lab, Cache, and pouring herself a glass of wine.
Lisa Swallow, CPA CMA
 Lisa Swallow teaches sustainable business and accounting courses at the University of Montana between two campuses - the College of Technology and the Davidson Honors College. She recently published Green Business Practices for Dummies and co-writes a monthly column for the Missoulian In Business section. She is involved in sustainability literacy and is particularly interested in faculty development to build confidence in integrating climate change issues into general curriculum. Lisa is married with one college age son (studying green building) and another than is a senior in high school. Her interests include international travel, running, yoga, time at the lake, skiing, music and hanging out in the woods with the family's golden retriever, Meiko. Her license plates say it all. Pura Vida!
Ryan Weisser
 Ryan Weisser has been a Business and Technology Professional for over eighteen years. After receiving his degree at the University of Montana in Computer Science he used and developed his skills in structured programming, system analysis, system integration and relational databases. In 2001 Ryan and his 3 partners started AXIOM IT Solutions which specializes in developing custom software for private companies and government entities. Ryan is President of the company and is primarily responsible for business development. Since joining the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) in 2009 Ryan’s knowledge and passion of sustainability has grown. He has become the Fundraising Committee chair and practices sustainability measures learned through the many events and programs the SBC hosts for its members and the community. Ryan also enjoys travel, downhill skiing, football, hiking and anything else that gets him into nature and the world.
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