Reality Info

                                                Vic Opperman, M. Arch___________________________

6012 Seaview Northwest  Seattle WA 98107

206.650.7646  vic@scallopswa.com

Career Profile

Executive Director of SCALLOPS, (Sustainable Communities ALL Over Puget Sound), a locally based nonprofit that connects neighborhood sustainability groups within the Puget Sound Region.  An experienced community organizer and nonprofit founder with 5 years of proven leadership in the field of sustainability.   Owner of successful architecture business for 20 years providing clients with innovative greening ideas in residential design.   A champion of community networking and collaboration among individuals, businesses and organizations.

Professional Experience

·       Opperman Design, Seattle,  Specializing in Green Homes -  Est. 1991 to present

·       Ted Granger Architect, Seattle, Designer with Green architecture firm  - 1992-1995

·       Bassetti Architects, Seattle, Model builder with a premier Seattle architecture firm - 1991

·       NACUL Architects, Amherst, MA, Designer with innovative architecture firm – 1986-1987

·       Rainbow Builders, Amherst, MA, Co-owner of cooperative business – 1984-1986

Community Building

·       Executive Director &  Co-founder, SCALLOPS (Sustainable Communities ALL Over Puget Sound) 2007  to Present

·       Founding President, Sustainable Ballard  2004-2007

·       First Sustainability Chair and Board Member, Ballard Chamber of Commerce  2005 to 2008 

Education

·       M. Arch S.U.N.Y at Buffalo, School of Architecture and Planning 1990

·       BA Architecture & Social Change, Hampshire College, Amherst MA 1983

·       High School. La Pietra, Honolulu, HI

Awards

• Seattle Magazine’s Power 25 Nominee for “The Most Influential People of 2008.”
• Neighborhood Appreciation Award and Official Proclamation from Seattle City Council  2008
• “Push Pin” Award for helping put Ballard on the map – Ballard District Council  2007
• Local Hero Award – GroundSwellNW  Ballard  2006
• Chair’s Award for Excellence in Architectural Design – SUNY Buffalo, NY 1990