Mission Statement
At EcoAid our goal is to reduce human induced climate change by promoting corporate,
governmental and personal social responsibility through sustainability, education,
and empowerment.
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Ken Pollock, EcoAid’s Chief Executive Officer, sets the strategy, vision and
direction for the company. He ensures that the strategic and operational plans and
policies of EcoAid are being carried out consistently and that EcoAid’s organizational
performance is at the highest and most efficient level possible.
Ken has over 30 years of experience in data processing and information technology.
He has worked in both consulting and management roles for universities and private-sector
industries. Ken served as Vice President of Information Technology at Wright State
University and earlier at Arizona State University. In that role, he managed all
of the university’s technology services. An educator himself, Ken was a Professor
and Chair of Chemical Engineering for the University of Petroleum and Minerals in
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
He has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada.
Ken is also a community activist. He is a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)
as well as a mentor for children through the Arizona Quest for Kids Organization.
In addition, Ken currently works as a volunteer with the Phoenix Police Department.
When there is time for leisure, Ken enjoys photography, videography, and magic.
Chief Operating Officer
George is the Chief Operating Officer who manages the daily internal and external
operations and procedures of EcoAid. Most importantly, George is the founder (and
founding spirit) of EcoAid. EcoAid grew from his passion for the environment and
it is his vision that started and continues to fire the direction of the EcoAid
organization. His vision for EcoAid is a multifaceted one. At the most specific,
EcoAid is a retailer of carbon offsets. George's objectives do not stop with the
business arena. His overall goals are both global, involving reforestation projects
in Lebanon among others, and local, such as sponsoring the ASU student club, EcoAid
Now.
Working in partnership with the company's CEO, George ensures that EcoAid and
its staff are functioning in accordance with the company's strategic operations
plans. He monitors all services provided by EcoAid and continuously updates the
organization's performance systems. In doing so, George assures that all of
EcoAid's clients are receiving optimal service, at all times.
George's background is varied. He is a restaurateur and a real-estate investor
who grew up in a family business and was basically “in training” for most of his
early life. It is this real-world background that gives George his unique perspective
and ability to channel his energy into achievable projects. His hobbies include
reading, traveling and collecting ancient Roman coins.
Education Director
Dr. Skip Pollock is responsible for the training branch of EcoAid. Her role is to
develop, organize and manage a training and development program that incorporates
the latest scientific research and business practices in this fast-growing field
of Green Industry. The training program is aimed at the continuing education of
staff, customers, and involved stakeholders.
Skip received her PhD in psychology from the University of Miami, Florida, and has
over 25 years of experience in various aspects of psychology, including teaching,
management training, and organizational consultation. Skip has served as a Professor
of Psychology at Mesa Community College, Wright State University's School of Professional
Psychology, and Miami-Dade Community College. She is a licensed clinical psychologist
and she spent over 20 years in clinical practice.
Skip serves as an Arizona Statewide Trainer for the CASA (Court Appointed Special
Advocates) program. She also teaches T’ai Chi at Mesa Community College, which is
one of her passions. When all is quiet she loves to bury herself in a good old-fashioned
“who-done-it” mystery.
Sustainability Director
Brendan leads EcoAid’s Sustainability team, working with businesses and organizations
to improve their environmental performance, carbon reduction, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
The EcoAid sustainability program works to develop and implement initial actions
plans, “next step” plans, green practices, and other ecological efficiency practices.
The Sustainability department also develops reduce-reuse-recycle plans for businesses,
as well as, climate change action plans.
Brendan has lived on three continents and has worked with sustainability issues
ranging from renewable biogas in Vietnam, ecosystem assessments in Greece, sustainable
business in Scandinavia, ecotourism in Sweden and rainwater harvesting in Tucson.
He has worked and interned with the Stockholm Environment Institute on renewable
energy projects. Brendan has represented many universities and organizations at
numerous conferences and events, and prior to his work with EcoAid he spent time
as a freelance renewable energy consultant and writer.
Brendan received his Master of Science in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management
from the European Commission at Four Universities. Also, a University of Arizona
alumnus and a Phoenician, Brendan is an advocate of the Southwest’s diverse art,
culture and environments.
Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Gary Pollock, EcoAid’s Chief Financial Officer, is primarily responsible for
managing the financial risks of the corporation. He is also responsible for financial
planning, data analysis, overseeing the preparation of budgets, and monitoring expenditures
and costs. He works closely with other company officers in developing long range
plans and strategies that reflect controlled growth.
Gary has worked with First Republic Investment Management since 2004. Prior to this,
he was the co-founder and President of Bay Isle Financial, where he managed the
operations and investment process for individual clients. Gary co-founded Bay Isle
Financial in 1986 and built their managed assets to over $1 billion by 2000. Prior
to co-founding Bay Isle Financial, he developed his analytical skills through a
doctorate in engineering followed by almost twenty years of financial, management,
and planning experience at Chevron Corporation. Gary has a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
from McMaster University in Canada and is a Certified Financial Planner.
Gary has been a founding board member of the Presidio School of Management, and
a past president of the San Rafael School Board in addition to being on the boards
of several local arts groups. Gary enjoys handball, reading about chaos theory and
math, wine tasting, and art.
Student Executive
Joe is a sophomore in the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University and
serves as a Student Executive of EcoAid L.L.C., he is the co-founder of EcoAidonCampus,
the ASU International student club that is sponsored by EcoAid L.L.C. In that role
Joe works to connect students with influential business leaders to provide mutually
beneficial networking opportunities in the emerging green industry. Joe hopes that
his efforts will take him one step closer to helping create a world free of violence,
intolerance, sickness and pollution.
Joe is active in throughout the ASU student community. He is a member of Students
Act Now for Sustainability (SANS), African American Men of Arizona State University
(AAMASU), and Ready and Devoted Recycling (RAD). Joe is one of the first students
to attend the new School of Sustainability at ASU, working to earn a double major
in Political Science and Policy and Governance.
Joe’s goal is to advance EcoAid’s mission and objectives by educating others on
ways to be sustainable in industrial America. His peers often describe Joe as intelligent,
confident, persistent, eager and serene. Born and raised in Downey California, Joe
is a brother and role model to seven siblings. He considers his greatest accomplishment
to be his ability to dream, believe, and influence his own future.
Student Executive
Chris is a sophomore in the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University
and serves as a Student Executive of EcoAid. He is co-founder of EcoAidonCampus,
the ASU International student club that is sponsored by EcoAid L.L.C.. In that role
Chris invites environmental businesses, authors and influencers to speak with students
about opportunities in the emerging green industry. He is dedicated to being on
the forefront of the "Green Revolution" by promoting awareness of sustainability.
Chris is very actively involved in ASU activities. He is an active member of the
American Marketing Association (AMA), the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA),
Engineers without Borders, Cannon Leadership Program and the Emerging Green Builders
(EGB). He also takes time to socialize with students who have common interests by
being a part of Snow Devils, Skate Devils and the Sailing Club.
Chris is working on earning a dual major in Finance and Sustainability at ASU and
plans to attend graduate school after completing his bachelor’s degree. In his free
time, Chris enjoys spending time with his family and friends. His hobbies are playing
soccer and basketball, as well as, traveling.
About EcoAid
From zoologists to restaurateurs, and PhD's to student activists, EcoAid is
made up of individuals with varied backgrounds, yet a common belief to remain steadfast
in improving the environment.
Our purpose is to promote corporate and personal social responsibility by bringing
the carbon market to both individuals and businesses in a transparent, simple and
assessable way. Rest assured that when you purchase carbon offsets through EcoAid,
you're casting a vote for innovation, efficiency and clean energy as well as
sending the world a message that climate change and renewable energy matter to you.
Just imagine how good it will feel knowing that you are helping to ensure fewer
greenhouse gases, more responsible individuals and companies, as well as a healthy
and sustainable planet.