PEEC Named Innovative Green Building by Women’s Day Magazine

July 25th, 2009

“It’s true that structures that incorporate “green” design elements are inherently inventive, since they often utilize state-of-the-art technologies in order to have minimum impact on the environment. However, there are some buildings that go above and beyond even green conventions in order to meet Gold- or even Platinum-level LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) building certification standards…” Read more by visiting WomensDay.com

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PEEC’s Award Winning VAC Building

July 29th, 2009

The VAC building at PEEC has been recognized for its unique architecture and environmentally friendly design.

2009 Green GOOD DESIGN Award
The European Center for Architecture and the Chicago Athenaeum

2009 Award of Excellence, Educational Facility Design Award
AIA Committee on Architecture for Education

As part of the Green GOOD DESIGN awards, the VAC and 3 other BCJ projects are part of an exhibition of international award winners in green design currently on display in Athens, Greece.

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Jeff Rosalsky Named New CEO for PEEC!

June 2nd, 2009

The Board of Trustees for the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Pike County resident, Jeff Rosalsky as the new CEO for PEEC effective June 1, 2009.  PEEC Chairperson Dr. Barbara Brummer stated: “We are extremely pleased and honored to have Jeff’s strong leadership skills to guide PEEC into the next generation.  PEEC’s influence on program participants will help to educate and produce our next environmental advocates.”

Jeff, his wife Gail and their three children have been residents of Pike County for eleven years and have been associated with PEEC since they arrived.  Jeff first visited PEEC as a neighbor, then as a parent of summer campers, a hiker, volunteer, Board of Trustees member and most recently as Chairman of the Board.  Jeff noted that when the opportunity arose to take over the Chief Executive role however, it was one that he could thoroughly embrace.

Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to PEEC.  He spent fifteen years as an investment banker in New York, London and Hong Kong, co-founded a venture capital backed internet database marketing company and acted as its COO and was also CEO of a property development company.  Jeff has served as a Director of various non-profit companies in Pike County.  He was graduated from Princeton University with an A.B. in English.  “We are looking forward to working with Jeff to expand PEEC programs and grow our community engagement,” said Dr. Brummer

In a recent interview, Jeff reiterated his commitment to PEEC and its mission to promote environmental education for this and future generations.  “…each time I see the PEEC campus overflowing with children and adults I know that we are doing a vital job as educators and one that is valued by both the local and regional communities.  First and foremost PEEC is a place for educating.

Jeff’s vision for PEEC is to be a place that continues to spark curiosity, innovation and inspiration.

PEEC’s mission is to enhance environmental awareness, knowledge and appreciation through hands-on experience in a natural outdoor classroom. It provides unique year-round environmental experiences to families, school groups, scouts and nature enthusiasts of all ages. PEEC is located near mile marker 8, within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, in Dingmans Ferry, PA (Lehman Township). For more information call (570) 828-2319 or visit PEEC on the web at www.peec.org. PEEC is close to home, where learning comes naturally!

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