Our Team

David Steiner

David Steiner – President and CEO

David leads the company’s efforts to grow business aligned with its strategic direction and vision. He learned the lessons and benefits of improving efficiency and reusing resources early in his career through multiple positions at The Timken Company, and now seeks to spread the word that responsibility and sustainability are not just good for the environment, but also for businesses, organizations, families and life in general. Steiner envisions sustainable energy and data solutions that transcend the typical confines of business and ideology. Before becoming president of D+R, he served as program manager for the ENERGY STAR program, providing leadership for the team’s efforts to promote and qualify U.S. Department of Energy’s list of products. Prior to joining D+R, Steiner was vice president of government affairs for Maytag Corp., where he had primary responsibility for federal, state, and international government relations. He was a leading advocate for the company’s energy- and water-efficiency efforts. Steiner serves as Director Emeritus of the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council having helped launch the group in 2012 and serving as its President of the Board in 2017-2018. Steiner earned his BA from Ashland University and his MBA at Case Western Reserve University.

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Brandon Gilbertson

Brandon Gilbertson – Senior Technology Resources Manager

Brandon is responsible for leading the development and management of sophisticated, data-driven web applications written in a variety of languages at D+R. He also oversees the design and management of SQL databases that support these applications. Brandon is passionate about his family, music, the outdoors, and all things tech.

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Rachel Goff

Rachel Goff – Program Manager

Rachel is responsible for supporting DesignLights Consortium® program implementation, reviewing manufacturer-supplied test data that describes product performance to confirm validity and accuracy, and communicating with manufacturers about the DesignLights Consortium® program. Rachel is a certified SCUBA diver, and in her free time likes to travel and read.

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Lois Gordon

Lois Gordon – Vice President of Business Development and Engineering Services

Lois joined D+R in 2019 with the acquisition of ASWB Engineering. She leads D+R’s business development teams, combining seasoned executive experience, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and deep technical expertise in the areas of engineering services, energy programs, and emerging technology. Lois lives in Portland, OR.

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Dave Ryan

Dave Ryan – Senior Technical Manager

Dave is technical lead for the team that provides guidance and support to clients for promoting energy-efficient lighting, primarily for the DesignLights Consortium’s SSL and Horticultural Qualified Products Lists (QPLs). In his free time, he stays busy with his two young kids, and plays and coaches ultimate frisbee.

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Toby Swope

Toby Swope – Senior Director of DRIVE Solutions

Toby leads the application of D+R’s DRIVE framework to help solve D+R’s clients’ most pressing problems. Toby brings over a decade of experience in developing and deploying strategic solutions, with a specialization in supply chains, market intelligence, data harmonization, and software and product development. Originally from San Francisco, Toby enjoys travelling, hiking and spending time with his wife and kids.

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Dan Vida

Dan Vida – Vice President, Operations

Dan leads a team that provides project planning, communications, contract, and client support services to all D+R teams and provides expert data intelligence advice to our project teams. When Dan’s not in the office, you can find him hiking or otherwise enjoying the great outdoors, usually with camera in hand.

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