With over 20 years of leadership experience in the building industry, Butch is a seasoned, highly respected business professional with a distinguished track record and a deep passion for sustainability. He was formerly the National Director of Trade Relations at Whirlpool Corporation, which he joined in 1986. At Whirlpool, Gaudette headed the Contract Sales & Marketing Green Building Strategy team, and he received the Whirlpool Corporation “Miller Award” for outstanding contributions to the industry. In additon, he was a member of the Consensus Committee seated by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the International Code Council (ICC) that developed the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard(TM).