CENTRIA’s Dean Kauthen Earns LEED Accreditation
Joins Several CENTRIA Team Members Who Have Received LEED Accreditation
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Dean Kauthen
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Moon Township, PA - CENTRIA announces that district sales manager, Dean Kauthen, is the latest CENTRIA team member to receive LEED Green Associate accreditation from the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).
“CENTRIA supports the continuing education of our staff, especially as it pertains to them becoming experts in their respective role within the company,” said Tom Maier, vice president of sales, CENTRIA. “Dean’s pursuit of his LEED accreditation not only supports our efforts as a company, but expands upon his expertise in the commercial building products industry. Having our team members become LEED accredited not only demonstrates our commitment to sustainability as a company, it helps them to better serve architects, engineers, building owners, contractors and others in the commercial building industry.”
To become accredited as a LEED Green Associate, professionals must support green building design and construction and have basic knowledge of green building principles, practices and LEED. As a 20-year professional in the industry, Kauthen had to show GBCI documented involvement on projects registered or certified for LEED, as well as complete an educational program that addresses green building principles.
Kauthen received his Bachelors of Science degree in Industrial Technology with a concentration in building construction from the University of Wisconsin. A member of the CENTRIA team since 2006, Kauthen is currently working towards the GBCI’s next accreditation level, LEED AP Building Design & Construction.
Professional development is just one example of CENTRIA’s commitment to sustainability. In addition to its products playing an integral role in LEED certification of building projects across the country, CENTRIA had an independent, third-party Life Cycle Assessment conducted by Five Winds International on its 3” Formawall® Dimension Series® insulated metal wall panel system and has shared with the industry details regarding its innovative Recycle, Reuse and Reclaim programs.
“Well-informed and accredited professionals like Dean not only elevate CENTRIA’s thought-leadership in sustainability, but it also provides a real and tangible asset to our sales force and the customers we serve,” added Maier. “This expertise combined with CENTRIA’s innovation in sustainable products and programs ensures that our customers are not only receiving the best-in-class products, but are receiving the added value of support and service from knowledgeable experts.”
About CENTRIA
CENTRIA innovations in architectural metal wall and roof systems are helping building teams around the world reimagine the building envelope. From inspiration through installation, CENTRIA provides the highest level of expertise including service and support from an elite Dealer Network. Based in Pittsburgh (Moon Township, Pa.), CENTRIA's metal architectural systems are the perfect combination of science and aesthetics, offering advanced thermal and moisture protection, the broadest spectrum of design options, truly integrated components, and superior sustainability. CENTRIA invites you to explore the limitless possibilities metal provides for your next project and to reimagine metal at CENTRIA.com/ReimagineMetal or find CENTRIA on Facebook.