WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Opinion Dynamics (www.opiniondynamics.com) is pleased to introduce Ellen Steiner, Ph.D. as its newest vice president. Dr. Steiner brings strong energy efficiency industry experience on a wide variety of topics including workforce, education and training, marketing and outreach, and issues surrounding the design and evaluation of HVAC programs. She is a master methodologist and will add considerable depth to the company’s strength in developing innovative methodologies to tackle evaluation issues.
“We are excited to have Ellen join our team,” said Opinion Dynamics CEO Brad Kates. “Her knowledge and experience with non-traditional energy efficiency program designs, and her technical understanding of new methods and approaches for our changing industry environment blends in perfectly with our core skillset.”
Bill Norton, Opinion Dynamics president and COO, added, “We’re pleased to include Ellen on our management team. She brings many complementary skills, and will be another great senior-level asset to ensure our work continues to exceed client expectations and further support the development of our outstanding team of evaluators and consultants.”
“I’m excited to contribute to Opinion Dynamics,” said Dr. Steiner. “It is a great opportunity to continue my work in energy efficiency research. It’s been an area of concentration for me over the last decade, and one I find gratifying. I look forward to maintaining my previous industry relationships, and to growing new ones.”
About Opinion Dynamics—Opinion Dynamics works to advance knowledge to address emerging energy and social issues through sound and insightful research. It is the largest independently-owned company that focuses on energy efficiency evaluation and research. It is headquartered in Massachusetts with offices in Northern and Southern California, as well as satellite offices throughout the country. For more information, visit www.opiniondynamics.com.
