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James M. Mazurek, a 1991 graduate, has been appointed the first director of the new Office of Sustainability. He will join the University on May 1.

Mazurek most recently served as a partner in the Chicago offices of Accenture, an international consulting firm, where he developed and implemented sustainability and business strategies for global companies in the utilities, energy and government areas. He has led major efforts where sustainability has been at the forefront—driving stakeholder value through enabling technologies, influencing end-user behaviors and considering renewable energy sources.

“As Notre Dame progresses toward becoming a more environmentally responsible campus, I am certain Jim will provide the necessary leadership and expertise as we strive to reach our goals,” says President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. “By building on current institutional initiatives, it is my hope is that he can help draw our efforts together into a coherent, synergistic program that reaches across disciplines as we develop and implement a comprehensive course of sustainability.”

Adds James J. Lyphout, vice president for business operations: “Jim’s experience, network, enthusiasm and vision for environmental initiatives will be a tremendous asset for the Office of Sustainability as Notre Dame builds its green program and aspires to be recognized as a global leader in this area.”

The Office of Sustainability, established in January, will build institutional learning capabilities in support of continual improvement in building design and operations, landscaping, procurement, energy and water conservation, waste disposal, recycling and service provision. The University has provided the office with a $2 million green loan fund for environmental improvements in campus buildings and operations, illustrating a long-term commitment to sustainability efforts.

Besides a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, he holds master’s degrees in environmental engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and in business administration from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.