James Furlong, MBA, CET, CEM, serves as the Managing Partner at MCW Group of Companies and an Instructor in Sustainability and Environmental Systems at the University of Calgary. With extensive experience in the green building sector, Furlong has delivered LEED courses for the Canada Green Building Council across Western Canada and holds a Vice Chair position on the Industry Advisory Committee for NAIT's Alternative Energy Technology Program. Furlong's past roles include Principal at Stantec, where contributions included significant team growth and leadership in sustainable consulting, as well as directorship and chairmanship positions with the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance. Furlong's academic credentials include an MBA focused on Asia Pacific Trade and Investment and Clean Tech from Royal Roads University and specialized education in Building Technology from Thompson Rivers University.