Senior Officers
 
 Cindy Hall, President

Cindy Hall is the current president of the Florida Green Building Coalition and is seeking a second term. She’s served on the FGBC Board for two years, is active on many FGBC committees, and is a Regional Liaison Co-Chair.

She is a long-standing member of the Treasure Coast Builders Association (TCBA) and as their 2nd Vice President, serves of the Executive Board and Finance committees. She is the immediate past chair of the TCBA Green Building Council that she formed in 2007.

She is the Area IV Associate Vice President for the Florida Home Builders Association. In addition, she is serving a second term as the President of the Treasure Coast Chapter of the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association.

Outside of her volunteer services, she is the Sales & Marketing Director for Cap Stone Industries, a company that quarries a Florida Limestone used for hardscape and permeable paving.
 
 
 Rob Vieira, Vice-President

As Building Research Division Director, Mr. Vieira manages a staff of 40 individuals at UCF’s Florida Solar Energy Center. He’s led projects involving field evaluation, state energy policy planning, and simulation analysis.

In addition, he has presented over 50 workshops and seminars on sustainable development and energy-efficient construction. Rob has written papers for diverse audiences, e.g., Transportation Quarterly, Florida Planning, ASHRAE Transactions, and authored one book, Energy-Efficient Florida Home Building.

He also served as chair for the organizing committee of the 501C3 Florida Green Building Coalition, served on the FGBC board of directors and many committees. Rob was instrumental in creating the original versions of the green development and local government standards, the first measures of their kind. He was a key contributor to FGBC’s first home standard and USGBC’s LEED NC 1.0.

Rob Vieira has a B.A. in Physics, an M.S. in Applied Solar Energy and an MBA.
 
 
 Dave Armstrong, Treasurer
 Dave has served on the FGBC Board of Directors since 2008 and currently is Treasurer of FGBC. As a member of the Home Builders and Contractors Association of Brevard (HBCA of Brevard), Dave served as President in 1998, 2001, and 2002. He has been a Builder Director since 1991 and a Life Director since 1998. Dave has twice been named the Brevard Builder of the Year and is recipient of the HBCA of Brevard’s prestigious Eagle Award.

With the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), Dave is a Life Director and has held numerous key positions, including Secretary, Treasurer, Chair of the Governmental Affairs and Finance committees, and twice served as Area IV Builder Vice President.

Within the National Association of Home Builder (NAHB), Dave has served on the Education and Custom Builders Committees, the Build-Pac Board of Trustees, Remodelers Council, 50+ Housing Board of Trustees, and Systems Built Housing.
 
 
 Julia Galofre, Secretary

Julia C. Galofre is the Building Codes and Sustainability Specialist in Charlotte County Government. She works in the Building and Growth Management Department reviewing building and storm-water plans to ensure compliance with local, state and federal requirements. She also manages the Green Building Program for the county.

Originally from Colombia, Julia obtained her degree in Architecture prior to relocating to the United States. She has worked for public and private organizations in Florida, California, and Colombia. Julia’s credentials include Florida Green Building Certifying Agent, a LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional), GGP (Green Globes Professional, ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager, DEP Storm-water Management Inspector, and AICP (American Institute Certified Planner). She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Julia’s collected experiences contribute to her comprehensive understanding of green building materials, techniques and sustainable site design and how buildings and any development can impact our quality of life.