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Craig A. Ruark, LEED® AP

Craig is the Director of Business Development and Sustainability for Nevada By Design, a Las Vegas Based civil engineering firm. Craig has been involved in the engineering industry since 1993, providing marketing and business development for geotechnical, environmental, and civil engineering firms. In April 2008 Craig was accredited as a professional under USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®). He has a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles established by the US Green Building Council.

Craig's responsibilities at NBD include project review for LEED® compliance with civil engineering projects. He coordinates the document submittal for LEED® Projects. Assuring all aspects of LEED® including Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation and Design Processes are addressed in the certification submittal to the USGBC.

Craig has also been involved in providing public information/public outreach for major engineering projects. Craig’s background in broadcasting and print media as well as his basic knowledge of engineering enables him to communicate the details of a project in lay terms for the general public. He is responsible for organizing and conducting public meetings and directs the design and production of printed mailers.