Ravi is an experienced engineer and social entrepreneur who has established a variety of enterprises in India, Africa and the US with an emphasis on sustainable technologies. He is currently focused on finding financially sustainable models to solve the U.S. affordable housing crisis while tackling climate change through the efforts of ICAST and TBL Fund. Ravi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and Master’s degrees in both Engineering and Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin.

Jaci Willoughby joined the Triple Bottom Line Foundation team as Marketing Generalist, following a 20+ year career in the Marketing field. A graduate of Syracuse University with a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science, she is a self-proclaimed Data Geek and believes in a data-driven approach to marketing and strategic planning. Jaci is passionate about working with developing teams and thrives in an environment of growth, challenges, and learning. Jaci spends her free time working on creative projects for her Etsy shop, reading historical fiction, and listening to outstanding music.

TBL Fund welcomes Jasna Filipović as our Vice President - Investments & Project Finance. Jasna has over 10 years of experience working with Renewable Energy & Specialty Finance in commercial banking, and as many years of experience working with or serving on boards of various nonprofits. Jasna will use her lending and investment expertise to help propel TBL Fund to become the go-to lender for solar and energy efficiency financing, and help set up TBL Fund for expected growth in operations.

JOHN BARNES brings over 30 years experience in Banking and Real Estate to TBL Fund. After graduating with a degree in Finance from Colorado State University, John worked as a commercial Lender for several Denver area banks, underwriting and servicing Real Estate and commercial/industrial loans. John also worked for over 10 years in the Title insurance industry as an account manager, working with Lenders, Real Estate agents, and Builders across Colorado. Since early 2014, He has been a licensed Real Estate agent in Colorado, working in Residential and Commercial Real Estate. He has most recently been the Commercial Managing Broker for Your Castle Realty in Denver. When he is not working, John is Golfing or writing-He published a novel in 2019.

Lee Boston Alexander is the Director of Investments with TBL Fund with more than 20 years of experience in the affordable housing and economic development industry. Lee brings an in-depth understanding of real estate development, housing finance, lending, and regulatory compliance. Lee holds a BBA from the Mississippi State University, a master’s Certification in Real Estate Development from the Allan L. Bergman Real Estate Institute at Johns Hopkins University, a master’s degree in Public Policy and Management from the H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management. Lee will develop and execute corporate strategic initiatives relating to risk and compliance to facilitate the growth, as well as for driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Lynn is a senior human resources professional with 25+ years of experience. A graduate from Roosevelt University with a Bachelors in Business Administration. She has a certificate in Advanced Human Resources Management from UCLA. She is excited about joining the TBL Fund team as part time HR Manager. In her spare time, you will find Lynn reading or antiquing for small treasures.

IT Technician Nicklaus Watson began his ICAST career as an AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer and then remained on taking a position as an IT Technician. Nick graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in May of 2021 with an M.S. in Sustainable Management. He enjoys working for an organization that focuses on all aspects of sustainability, and by utilizing his undergraduate minors from Ball State University: Computer Science, Foundations of Computer Technology, and History, he hopes to make a lasting contribution to ICAST. When he is not working, he enjoys practicing nature photography, exploring the neighborhoods of Denver, and spending time hiking through the mountains and forests of Colorado.

Sam Lipman has over 24 years of experience in the solar industry. He has developed community solar projects for the past 8 years nationally. As a developer, he is well versed with the entire process from sales to site acquisition to engineering, environmental analysis, permitting, EPC vendor selection, financing, utility interconnection, commissioning, and project closeout. Sam is a member of the Southwest Area Transmission (SWAT) Subregional Planning Group, planning new transmission infrastructure in the US Southwest.