Deconstruction Network Elects Green Building Expert To Board Of Directors

    LAGUNA BEACH, CA, February 04, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Deconstruction and Building Materials ReUse Network, Inc. (Deconstruction Network http://www.decon-network.org) has elected Miranti Ojong, of Cal Green Lending (http://www.calgreenlending.com) in Calistoga, to its board of directors. Ms. Ojong's green building expertise and industry relations will help strengthen the organization's ability to educate and empower Californians to choose deconstruction and reuse of valuable building materials over traditional demolition.

Miranti Ojong currently develops green business strategies for Cal Green Lending to increase the awareness of green building opportunities throughout the San Francisco Bay area. She has over ten years of experience in a variety of industries including Commercial and Residential Real Estate; Green Lending; Hotel Management and Real Estate; Hospitality Services and Construction and is an active member of the Residential Green Building Advocacy Committee of the U.S. Green Building Council.

"Our board was very impressed by Miranti's achievements in the green building industry and we are delighted she has accepted our nomination, "said Lorenz Schilling, president of Deconstruction Network. "Her expertise and industry connections will be instrumental in shaping the organization and expanding our programs."

Ms. Ojong's responsibilities will include guiding the development of Deconstruction Network's regional programs; exploring strategic partnerships; strengthening community relations and advising its regional steering committees.

Ojang added, "Being chosen to be part of the board is an honor and I'm looking forward to working with everyone at Deconstruction and Reuse Network. I'm excited to help the organization recognize their goals, bringing about a stronger impact into the construction and green industry."

About Deconstruction & Building Materials ReUse Network, Inc.
Deconstruction Network is an environmental public benefit corporation 501(c)(3), whose mission is to promote and empower deconstruction practices and to grow a greater reuse network for quality building materials through partnerships with complimentary operations and organizations. The Deconstruction Network currently serves Northern and Southern California with partnerships that benefit Habitat for Humanity and Corazon.

For more information regarding Deconstruction & Building Materials ReUse Network, Inc. please visit www.decon-network.org. For all other media inquiries please contact Angela Moore at 310-429-8868 or [email protected].

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