Tapfire has advisors who are among the best in their field.

Russ Derickson, Ph.D., P.E.

L. Hunter Lovins, J.D.

Russ Derickson has a background in science, engineering, technology, business, and education. Russ serves as General Manager of The Innovation Affinity Group, LLC, a firm dedicated to creativity and innovation in the world of commerce, science and the arts. Formerly, Russ was Senior Business Analyst and Senior IS Customer Manager at Rhythms Netconnections, Inc., Associate Professor at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Senior Scientist and Chief Engineer at Architectural Energy Corporation, Senior Research Scientist at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and Senior Engineer at Applied Science and Engineering.

His experience includes product development, fundamental and applied R&D, strategic planning, business analysis, quality assurance, marketing, organizational development, training and education, project management, coaching, and performance as a professional jazz musician.

Mr. Derickson currently teaches the Sustainable Products and Services course at Presidio School of Management in San Francisco, CA.

Hunter was co-founder and CEO of Rocky Mountain Institute. A member of the California Bar, she has co-authored dozens of papers and nine books, including the landmark work, “Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Industrial Revolution.” She has consulted for governments and the private sector, briefing senior management at Interface Inc., Bank of America, Allstate, Royal Dutch/Shell and many other companies, as well as the World Bank & International Monetary Fund.

She holds a J.D. degree from Loyola University and several honorary doctorates. In 2000, she was named a Hero of the Planet by Time Magazine. Hunter is Co-Chair of Sustainability and teaches the Principles of Sustainable Management and Implementation of Sustainable Business Practices courses at Presidio School of Management in San Francisco, CA.