DAVID MAHONEY is founder and president of GEM Management Consultants, Inc., where his primary focus is centered on strengthening client-customer alliances and improving internal strategic operations. His client base and activities have been heavily directed at the utilities marketplace. Based on his interaction with over 1,000 customers, he collaborated in formulating the "Developing a Blueprint for Sustainable Energy Savings" process presented in this seminar. This process helps clients effectively manage their energy data and supply programs, evaluate facility energy performance, prioritize systems and equipment for improved performance, and integrate energy planning with other critical business planning activities to achieve optimum results. Prior to founding his consulting practice, Mr. Mahoney held a variety of marketing and senior management positions with Xerox Corporation for over twenty years. His expertise includes customer alliance workshops, strategic planning, effective account management practices, quality programs, and internal client communication processes. He holds a BS degree from Springfield College and is a member of AEE.